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to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01498

Meeting of the Justices of Albany re: raising taxes

The document lists the amount of money raised in the areas surrounding Albany for the purpose of promoting trade with the 5 Nations of Indians. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01500

"The Whole Debt of the Colony"

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01514

to Robert Livingston re: goods shipped on the Sloop Caledonia

Van Horne informs Livingston of the goods that have arrived on the Sloop Caledonia, who the goods have been sold to, and at what price. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01517

to Robert Livingston re: gratitude for advice

Bampfeild discusses some matters concerning Philip and Gilbert Livingston, and then thanks Livingston for suggestions regarding his dismissal by the Assembly on charges of neglect.

GLC03107.01518

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01519

to Robert Livingston re: decision to study French

Philip Livinston's son Robert writes that he will travel to New York to learn French, and asks his grandfather to send him some buckwheat to feed a flock of pigeons. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01523

to Robert Livingston re: permission for Livingston to have bills of exchange

Haskoll informs Livingston that his Excellency has stated that Livingston may have the bills of exchange.

GLC03107.01527

to Robert Livingston re: forwarding a packet

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01530

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01532

to Robert Livingston re: receipt of goods to be shipped to Livingston

Nicolls informs Livingston that he has just received soap and various medical items that he will ship to Livingston shortly. Part of address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01535

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: news of good health

GLC03107.01550

to Robert Livingston

Van Horne writes that a Thomas Cardle has just arrived from London after a 16 year absence, and believes himself to be the rightful owner of one of Livingston's enslaved people. Van Horne therefore warns Livingston to keep a close eye on this...

GLC03107.01553

to Robert Livingston re: proclamation for the adjourning of the assembly

Gilbert tell his father that he has received a proclamation stating that the assembly will be adjourned until the 2nd Tuesday of May.

GLC03107.01556

to Robert Livingston re: trade and politics

Philip advises his father on how to procure fire wood for the garrison, and relates his anxiety over a forthcoming election for representative, for which he is a candidate. He also discusses difficulties in trading with some Indians, and how...

GLC03107.01559

Receipt of payment for the account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01563

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01615

Account of Robert Livingston

Robert Livingston owed Le Roux money for plates and other service items delivered to Alida Vetch.

GLC03107.01623

Account of Robert Livingston

Rip Thong acknowledged receipt of the account with his signature.

GLC03107.01766

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