1701/05/05

Cuyler, Anna, fl. 1694-1701

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Livingston owed Cuyler 11 shillings 3 pence for three items, including one involving his daughter Margaret.

GLC03107.00610

1701/06/26

Winthrop, John, fl. 1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of their children and Samuel Vetch

Winthrop sends news of John and Mary Livingston's [having wed in April 1701] arrival to New London with Samuel Vetch on the 7th of June, on their way to their trading mission in Canada. Winthrop states "[I] hope you did well understand [their plan] well before hand and I wish it had been contrived that by an Indian or other wayes wee might have heard of their Arrivall." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00619

1706/05/08

Livingston, William, fl. 1793

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: legal advice for his cousin

William discusses Robert's legal troubles and informs Robert that he sent some money for his relief. Wishes him a safe voyage back to America. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00769

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to William Livingston re: financial and legal matters with R. Blackham

The document includes two separate letters to William Livingston. In the first, Robert thanks his cousin for his help with the bail, and mentions some other financial matters that he would like William to pursue. In the second letter, Robert asks William to help him "accommodate a matter with R. Blackham." Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00774

1706/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter

Title: to William Livingston re: R. Livingston's bail

In the letter to William Livingston, Robert expresses grave concern over his legal situation. He is disappointed that Bishop backed out at the last minute, and frustrated with Blackham for persistently thwarting his efforts. Robert implores William to help him out of the matter. With letters to Mr. Bogan, 9 May 1706; Mr. Edward King, [no date]; Capt. Key, 9 May 1706, Capt. Pat[illegible], 10 May 1706; and Mr. Joseph [illegible], 10 May 1706. All are concerned with concluding Livinston's legal troubles.

GLC03107.00775

1706/06/28

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: a warning concerning Mr. Woodfoord

Young Robert apologizes for an act of disobedience, and warns his father that Mr. Woodfoord has not kept his word regarding an unspecified matter. With letters from James Douglas, 28 June 1706; John Key, 28 June 1706. Both letters are concerned with the same conflict with Mr. Woodford and Livingston's son, and offer Robert advice on how to recitfy the situation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00787

1707/08/16

Schuyler, Peter, 1657-1724

Manuscript document

Title: Indenture between Peter Schuyler and his brother

Legal document that attests to and explains a financial indenture made between Peter Schuyler and his brother. Peter is obliged to make payments to the genreal estate of his brother. The document contains seven signatures at the bottom, including [Brant] Schulyer, Johannes Schuyler, G[illegible] van Cortlandt, R Livingston, Alida Livingston, John Collins, and Margaret Collins.

GLC03107.00794

1710/01/24

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: Last will and testament

Names his wife, Alida, as his executor. Divides most of his land throughout New York between his sons Philip, Gilbert, Robert, and John and their descendants. Smaller portions of land are left to his daughters Margaret and Johanna and their families. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00811

[1710]

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document

Title: Addition to last will and testament

Leaves a tract of land called Sara[toga] to his daughters Margaret and Johanna to be divided equally between them and their families.

GLC03107.00812

1714/05/03

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request that Robert speak to Gov. Hunter

Margaret reiterates her request that Robert speak to Gov. Hunter on her husband's behalf, and informs her father that she will not return home, as she is due to move into a new house.

GLC03107.01074

1714/05/25

Manuscript document

Title: The Estate of Margaret Schuyler

The document states that a house on Duke Street, belonging to the estate of Margaret Schuyler, is to be sold among the children.

GLC03107.01078

1715/11/02

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: power of attorney

John writes that he will send power of attorney to Robert in order to assist with a financial matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01106

1716/08/25

Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's reputation in England

Vetch writes to say that Livingston has acquired a poor reputation in England, which does not bode well for the repayment of his money. He also notes that his wife, Margaret Vetch, has informed him that Livingston has failed to answer her letters and give her financial assistance. Vetch reprimands Livingston for this and laments the fact that financial difficulties have forced Livingston to treat his children in such a manner.

GLC03107.01112

1717/01/16

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: family news

Philip writes of his mother's health, expresses sorrow at the loss of his father's dam and saw mill, and also sends the news that his wife has just given birth to a son. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01118

1717/02/18

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: distribution of accounts

Philip informs his father that he has sent certain people their accounts, and mentions that his wife and son have been ill, but appear to be recovering. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01122

1717/04/22

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: awaiting news from London

Margaret anxiously awaits news of her husband from London, and expresses regret at the news that her brother John has lost all use of his limbs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01134

1717/05/03

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for an enslaved woman

One letter addressed to Robert Livingston from Philip Livingston dated May 3, 1717. Relays that ships from Africa carry enslaved people will be arriving. Requests his father to purchase an enslaved woman.

GLC03107.01139

1717/05/29

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/06/25

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/06/26

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/06/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/07/03

Beekman, Henry, fl. 1696-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/07/05

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/07/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/07/12

Knight, Sarah, fl. 1713-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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