1755/07/31

Elphinstone, William, fl. 1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sympathy for illness in the family

William Elphinstone sends his sympathy to Robert, Jr. who suffers the double burden of a sore knee and a very ill son. He also states that he and his wife have grown tired of traveling, and asks Robert, Jr. for his advice on where they should settle down to start a small trading business.

GLC03107.02904

1755/08/29

Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happy to hear of Robert, Jr.'s recovery

Waddell writes that he is happy to hear that both Robert, Jr. and his son are beginning to recover from their respective ailments. He also makes note of some trading matters. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02910

1755/09/01

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: best wishes for recovery

John sends his hope that Robert, Jr. and his son will have a quick recovery from their ailments and "bear this visitation with Christian Patience & Resignation." He mentions a recent sale of rum, and notes that no news has come from Europe since General Braddock's defeat. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02915

1755/09/01

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: glad to hear of Robert, Jr. and son's recovery

Margaret writes that she is glad to hear that Robert, Jr. and his son are recovering from their accident, and requests a shipment of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02918

1755/10/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: death of their brother in law Henry Hansen

Philip informs Robert, Jr. that their brother in law just died after being ill with a fever for a few days.

GLC03107.02925

1755/10/13

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: worry regarding the late Henry Hansen's debts

John expresses concern for the health of Robert, Jr.'s son Philip, and wishes Philip could come to New York to see a physician. He explains that the whole family is quite sorrowful over the death of their brother in law Henry Hansen, and are troubled with finding a way to take care of his numerous outstanding debts. At the bottom of the letter he adds that war with France seem inevitable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02929

1755/11/02

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for flour

Margaret notes that is was very "hard" of Robert, Jr. to refuse her a shipment of flour for her own use, and asks once more if he is willing to spare some for her, before she is forced to look elsewhere.

GLC03107.02934

1756/02/21

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sudden death of their mother

Peter explains how their mother fell ill all of a sudden and expired the previous night. He proposes depositing her remains in a vault in New York, until they may carry out her wishes and bury her next to their father in the Spring. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02950

1756/02/24

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to transport their deceased mother

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down at the earliest occasion, so that they may send their mother's remains up to the Manor for burial along side their father. Robert, Jr. is asked to come with the sloop if he is able to.

GLC03107.02951

1756/02/24

Livingston, William, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for the sloop to transport their mother

William asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down to New York so that they may send their mother's body to the Manor to be buried next to their father.

GLC03107.02952

1756/02/28

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: condolences for the death of their mother

Philip gives his condolences for the death of their mother, and hopes "that tho' this great bond of Union is Broake yet the same Brotherly Affection & Friendship that has so remarkably persisted between us all, may continue as Long as Life." He also asks that Robert, Jr. send down his sloop that that their mother may be taken to the Manor and buried along side their father.

GLC03107.02954

1756/03/23

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: awaiting Robert, Jr.'s sloop

John writes that he awaits the arrival of Robert, Jr.'s sloop, so that they may send their mother's body up to the Manor.

GLC03107.02960

1756/06/12

Livingston & Morris

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: receipt for transaction

Livingston & Morris enclose a receipt for a trading transaction enacted on Robert, Jr.'s behalf. They also note that they have news that Robert, Jr.'s sons are doing well.

GLC03107.02972

1756/11/03

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to Brother Livingston re: invitation to live among his brothers and sisters

Robert, Jr. writes that the recent deaths of both his mother and his eldest son Philip have been most difficult to endure, and he hopes that the familial bond between him and his brother remain in tact. He then invites his brother to come and live among all of their siblings, where he will have money, land, and a secure occupation. Robert, Jr. also states that his sons Walter and Peter are succeeding in their education.

GLC03107.02981

1762/07/26

Newkerck, Cornelius, fl. 1762

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: denial of debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Newkerck writes that he has been informed that his uncle died with an outstanding debt to Robert, Jr., but notes that he is not his uncle's heir and not responsible for paying his debts. He refers Robert, Jr. to his uncle's widow and her new husband, who are the administrators of the late uncle's estate.

GLC03107.02994

1763/10-1766/07

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Expense account of clothing for Robert Livingston, Jr. & his family

GLC03107.03001

1716/10/12

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: order for a wig

Robert gives some news of the family, and asks that Philip have a wig sent to him immediately. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02444

1748/07/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph document signed

Title: Last will and testament of Philip Livingston

Philip Livingston bequeathed unto his oldest son Robert Junior all lands, tenements, and mills on the Manor, a house in Albany, and his enslaved people and livestock. He notes, however, that if he should die between February and September, Robert is to allow his mother (Catharine Livingston) and the younger children to use to mill to prepare all their wheat and cornell. To his wife, Philip leaves the remainder of his estate, and entrusts her with the education and welfare of their two daughters. Upon Catharine's death, her portion of the estate is to be divided up among the younger sons.…

GLC03107.02493

1724/05/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: French studies at New Rochelle

Philip reminds his son Robert who is studying at New Rochelle, to "mind" his learning, particularly his French, and not to spend his time idle. He forwards his regards to Mr. Marchees, with whom Robert is staying.

GLC03107.02494

1724/08/03

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: advice for Robert's studies

Philip reminds Robert to mind his studies now, or he will grow to regret it when it is too late to learn. He asks if Philip would like to return to New Rochelle next winter, and if he gets along with his Master and Mistress. Philip also reminds Philip to read the Bible, to send his mother a letter in French, and to send him a letter every week so that he may observe how Robert's hand improves.

GLC03107.02496

1725/02/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: advice to remain at New Rochelle

Philip admonishes Robert for not writing to his father in his spare time, and states that he would like Robert to master the French language by the end of the year. He therefore advises Robert to remain in New Rochelle and "keep close to [his] book." It is also noted that Jennet Beeckman passed away.

GLC03107.02497

1733/03/30

Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: difficulty collecting the excise

Stevensen writes that he is having a great deal of trouble collecting the excise in Albany, and discusses some other financial matters. He also mentions that his wife gave birth to a son, who has contracted sprue, which has left them both extremely ill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02505

1744/01/01

Hansen, Hendrick R., fl. 1744

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: familial respects

Hendrick Hansen, the son of Robert, Jr.'s sister Alida, writes his uncle to declare his devotion to him, and to state his wish that Robert, Jr. will "further and promote" his education. He also sends his blessing for the New Year.

GLC03107.02691

1749/11/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: brotherly affection

Philip writes of how he misses his brother Rober, Jr. who has moved from New York and back up to the Manor. He expresses his deepest "brotherly affection," and is "sorry for the absence of so good a Brother."

GLC03107.02775

1767/05/30

Walter & Robert Cambridge Livingston, fl. 1766-1768

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade of Robert, Jr.'s provisions

Walter and Robert Cambridge inform their father of the prices they have received for trading his goods, and express relief that "those troublesome Banditti, who have pestered you for this longtime past are become tired of their own folly." With a letter from Robert Cambridge Livingston on p.3. Robert Cambridge explains that he is absolutely desititute, and implores his father to find him some means of subsistence, however "desperate" it may be.

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