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to Robert and Alida Livingston re: New Year's brief

John sends his grandparents his best wishes for the new year. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01538

to Robert and Alida Livingston re: [in Latin]

Philip Livingston's son, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, sends his grandparents a letter in Latin, and signs it "Petrus V.B. Livingstonus." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01539

to Robert Livingston re: conflict with Indians

Philip expresses frustration with the reluctance of the government to take the threat of an Indian attack seriously. He believes that if the 5 Nations become involved in a conflict with the French and their Indian allies, then the entire colony will...

GLC03107.01540

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01541

to Robert Livingston re: approval of an act, land assessment

Philip states his belief that an act drawn up by himself will remain dormant due to a lack of a majority vote. He also discusses the assessment of some property, and criticizes the manner in which the French handle Indian affairs. Docketed on...

GLC03107.01542

to Robert Livingston re: assessment of the Manor

Philip informs his father of the assessed values of the Manor, and offers to find him a good farmer. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01543

to Robert Livingston re: explanation of the assessment

Smithrem defends himself against Philip Livingston's accusations of drunkenness and misconduct at the time of the assessment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01544

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of accounts

GLC03107.01545

to Robert Livingston re: construction of new vessels

Van Horne writes that the new vessels under construction are of the finest materials and should please Livingston. He also informs Livingston of the trade of their provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01546

to Robert Livingston re: fortifications for Albany

Philip writes that he expects the Assembly to vote on fortifying Albany, and expresses his opinion that stone is their best option. He asks his father to write back with his views on the matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01547

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf. Written in Curacao

GLC03107.01548

to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French

Philip discusses the sale of an island, and how tensions with the French may excalate. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01549

to Robert Livingston re: news of good health

GLC03107.01550

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01140

to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's position in the House

Philip hopes that his father still has many friends in the House so that his business may proceed. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01141

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01142

to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's success in the assembly

Philip congratulates his father for his new position in the assembly, which will allow him to collect the money due to him. He also gives a favorable opinion of his father's Act to join the Manor of Livingston to the County of Albany, and offers to...

GLC03107.01143

to Robert Livingston re: business and family

John writes of his business and family, and a new house he built near his mills. He also requests that his father write to his mother in law, Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01144

to Robert Livingston re: sale of the Island at Canastagione

Philip discusses selling the island of Canastagione, and trading operations with Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01145

to Robert Livingston re: Mr. Renselaer's land patent

Robert discusses the state of a land patent, his father's debts, and notes that he needs to find some business for himself, as he can no longer live off of his father's income. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01146

to Robert Livingston re: business prospects

John looks forward to returning home to see his parents, and hopes that he may work something out with Great Britain and receive his money and a position. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01147

to Robert Livingston re: order for goods and provisions

Gilbert writes of the flour he has sold, and sends a list of goods that must be sent. Docket and AN on address leaf.

GLC03107.01148

to Robert Livingston re: family news

Philip writes that his wife and children may pay Robert and Alida a visit, and rejoices at his sister's rejection of an ill-fitted suitor.

GLC03107.01149

Account of Robert Livingston

Page 1 is a record of Livingston's debt. Page two contains a statement written and signed by Russell that he received payment of the account from Gilbert Livingston. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01150

to Robert Livingston re: errors with Mr. Renselaer's land patent

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01151

to Robert Livingston re: plea for consent to marry Livingston's daughter

Beekman writes in distress and begs Livingston to allow him to fulfill his engagement to Livingston's daughter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01152

to Robert Livingston re: news of Samuel Vetch

Jamison writes that Vetch may receive his commission, and that Livingston's cousin Douglas desires that Livingston promptly pay his debt to him.

GLC03107.01153

to Robert Livingston re: thanks for goods

Philip sends thanks for goods his father sent, discusses business accounts, and congratulates his father on a good crop of hay. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01154

to Robert Livingston re: order for flour

Sarah expresses her hope that Robert and Alida Livingston write to her, and asks Robert to send her flour if there is a sloop bound for New London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01155

to Robert Livingston re: plans to travel to Great Britain

John announces an upcoming voyage to Great Britain, and asks his father to send up some flour and bread, as such things are scare and expensive where he lives.

GLC03107.01156

"Proposal of ways & means to raise 12000 [pounds] to pay the Debts of the . . .

. . . Government." List of various ways to raise money, including printing more money, and raising and creating taxes.

GLC03107.01157

to Robert Livingston re: end of the invasion of the Swedes

Gilbert writes that the King has disbanded troops and that the invasion of the Swedes is over. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01158

to Robert Livingston re: borders between land patents

Robert states that he has found means to support himself, and also explains the new borders between Livingston's and Renselaer's land patents. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01159

to Robert Livingston re: a forgotten trunk

William sends Robert a trunk that was left at his house.

GLC03107.01160

to Robert Livingston re: request for skins and pelts

Philip asks for skins and pelts, forwards a trunk left at Cousin Livingston's, and expresses fear that Indians are about to attack. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01161

to Robert Livingston re: order for payment

GLC03107.01162

to Robert Livingston re: Henry Beekman's proposal to Jo[h]anna Livingston

Robert states that Beekman's actions did not surprise him, as the Livingston family's reception of him nearly implied consent. Robert also remarks with disbelief that his sister could feel affection for such a disfigured individual. Robert also...

GLC03107.01163

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01164

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01165

to Robert Livingston re: Salisbury's wheat [in Dutch]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.01166

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01167

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01168

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

AN on verso of letter.

GLC03107.01169

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01170

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on 2nd address leaf.

GLC03107.01171

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01172

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01173

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01174

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01175

Account of Robert Livingston of Clermont

GLC03107.01176

"Albert van Loon's Brief" [in Dutch]

Also signed by Albert van Loon. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01177

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01178

to Robert Livingston re: political foment in England

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01179

to Robert Livingston re: plans for the construction of a church

Hager desires Livingston's opinion on the matter of constructing a church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01180

to Robert Livingston re: business and political affairs

Philip asks his father for a discounted price on some beaver furs, and notes that he inquired about a matter involving the Commission of Peace as his father requested. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01181

to Robert Livingston re: settling in a new house

John writes that he will be settling in a new house near his mills soon, and discusses his father's accounts and situation with the palatines. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01182

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01183

to Robert Livingston re: dispelling rumors

Margaret relates her displeasure about an unfair charge her father has brought against her, and begs the opportunity to confront the individual responsible for making this statement. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01184

to Robert Livingston re: need for an answer about the church

Hager states that there is an urgent need for an answer regarding the construction of the church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01185

to Robert Livingston re: request for advice on his financial situation

Hager implores Livingston for advice on how to help his family out of financial ruin. He expresses regret at spending so much money on the church, which has made him indebted to Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01186

"The Colonie of New York Debt to Rt. Livingston"

Gives a full account of the money due to Livingston, including expenditures for two voyages he was forced to make to Great Britain.

GLC03107.01187

to Robert Livingston re: business accounts

Philip sends best wishes for his father's business and desires news of his accounts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01188

to Johanna Livingston re: departure for Barbados

Robert asks where Jo[h]anna plans to stay for the winter, as he is traveling to Barbados. He also asks that Jo[h]anna make him some shirts and work clothes.

GLC03107.01189

to Robert Livingston re: plans to travel to Great Britain

John states that he will travel to Great Britain with his cousin, and expresses concern over what Samuel Vetch has already accomplished there. He also asks his father to abandon his suspicions of Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01190

to Robert Livingston re: decision to travel to Great Britain

Margaret writes of news that Samuel Vetch has been superceeded in his position at Annapolis Royall. Due to Samuel's failure to write to her, she has resolved to travel to him in England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01191

to Robert Livingston re: preparations to travel

Margaret informs her father that she plans to take her two children with her to Great Britain, and that she has sold most of her household goods in order to undertake the voyage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01192

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01193

to Robert Livingston re: desire to purchase the excise of Albany

Philip congratulates his father on his receipt of money from the Assembly, asks him for help purchasing the excise of Albany, and asks for news of Margaret Vetch's voyage to London.

GLC03107.01194

to Robert Livingston re: reminder of his desperate circumstances

GLC03107.01195

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01196

to Robert Livingston re: decision to leave her daughter in America

Due to potential dangers of the voyage, Margaret decides to leave her daughter at home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01197

to Robert Livingston re: business affairs

Philip mentions his father's political proceedings, states that he has sold some cattle, and reiterates his desire to purchase the excise of Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01198

to Robert Livingston re: suffering from gout

John describes how he has been stricken with a most painful case of gout, and that he has concocted his own medicine to ease the pain. He also apologizes for having to postpone a visit due to illness, and explains some business conducted with his...

GLC03107.01199

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01200

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

AN and docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.01201

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01202

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01203

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01204

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01205

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01206

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01207

to Robert Livingston re: son Robert Livingston of Clermont [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01208

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01209

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01210

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01211

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01212

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01213

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01214

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01215

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01216

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01217

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

AN and docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.01218

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01219

"Debts due by the Palatins Living in the 4 villages . . .

. . . in the Manor of Livingston 26 December 1718."

GLC03107.01220

to Robert Livingston re: account of Robert Livingston

La Roux informs Livingston that he has sent the requested goods, and the lists the charges now due. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01221

Account of Robert Livingston

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01222

Account of Robert Livingston

Below the account is an ANS by Aston indicating receipt of payment, 15 April 1719, New York.

GLC03107.01223

"The weight of 16 butter ferkens"

GLC03107.01224

Account of Robert Livingston

Account began 17 October 1718.

GLC03107.01225

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01226