1717/07/28

Livingston, William, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: a forgotten trunk

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

GLC03107.01160

1717/07/26

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/07/18

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 happily announces the arrival of their cousin Captain Livingston, who the whole family should look forward to seeing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01163

1717/08/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/09/16

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/10/08

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/10/09

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/10/21

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/10/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/10

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01196

1717/11/04

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1717/11/20

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 mother in law, Sarah Knight. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01199

1717/09

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01208

1718/10/15

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Charges for such things as postage, money paid to sister Jo[h]anna Livingston, and clothing.

GLC03107.01231

1719/04/29

Graham, Margaret, fl. 1719

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of money due to patrimony

As the executor of the estate of James Graham (the deceased father of Margaret Graham), Robert Livingston made a payment to Margaret on account of her patrimony.

GLC03107.01276

1719/06/27

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston

Livingston paid his son for gloves and girdles.

GLC03107.01296

1697/09/16

Winne, Luinus, fl. 1697

Manuscript document signed

Title: The estate of Peter Winne

The administrators of Peter Winne's estate, Luinus Winne and Casper Leendertse Conyn, oblige themselves to ensure that Peter's son Daniel receives the sum of 30 pounds that is due to him.

GLC03107.00381

1698/05/12

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: shipment of pelts to New York

John writes to his father that he had completed the packing of a case of pelts and sends word of his mother's wishes before completing the letter in Dutch. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00433

1698/05/24

Livingston, James, fl. 1698

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: family news

James writes of his son's marriage, hopes to see Livingston again in Scotland, and mentions John Dunbar, a fellow Scot on his way to New England that may be useful to Robert Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00435

1698/12/13

Livingston, William, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: history of the Livingston family seal

William writes to Robert in describing his endeavors to gain a copy of the Livingston coat-of arms to send to Albany, and discusses their family history. William also discusses the present status of their family, informing Robert of deaths, illnesses, and marriages. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00451

1699/08/05

Cleland, John, fl. 1699

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: family news

Livingston's nephew writes to forward news of the family's health in Scotland, and to request "the honour of a Lyne from you [which] would infinetly oblige." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00509

1699/10/09

Livingston, William, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of William's family

Andrew Livingston, oldest son of William, joined an Indian Company and was captured. William describes his understanding of this event, and requests that Livingston do all within his power to regain the freedom of his nephew. Andrew's brother James became a sailor, and William requests that Robert write to James that he should write to his father. William writes also of his daughters and grandchildren, and of the families of their (William and Robert) sisters. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00514

November 7, 1699

Livingston, William, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of William's sons

William writes reiterating his request for Robert to discover any news of the captivity of Andrew Livingston, and his belief that James Livingston might possibly be dead. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00516

1699/12/26

Stoddard, Solomon, fl. 1699-1700

Autograph document signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: offers to board Robert Livingston for schooling

Mr. Stoddard offeres to "take a fatherly care" of young Robert Livingston, while offering him board and overseeing his studies towards a legal career, for the small sum of £11 annually. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00520

1699/10

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: List of items being brought by Robert Livingston Jr. on his voyage to Scotland

Livingston's son Robert (1688-1775) made a trip to Scotland in 1699, bringing with him such supplies as "a new morning gown," "6 fine hollan Shirts," "a Gold ring & a pare of Silver buttons," and numerous spices. He travelled on the Calledonia with Capt. Drummond Commander, and under the care of Capt. Samuel Vetch.

GLC03107.00521