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to Robert Livingston re: health of the family

Alida wishes her grandfather and grandmother the best of health, and mentions some marriages she has just heard of. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01501

to Robert Livingston re: threshing of wheat

Las[s]er discusses the amount of wheat that he has threshed, and states his plan to come to Livingston's house. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01502

Court of Sessions re: resolution to fortify the city of Albany

Citing difficulties caused by poor harvests and unfavorable weather, the Justices decide that it is necessary to obtain an act of the General Assembly to complete the fortification of Albany. Document certified as a true copy by Philip Livingston....

GLC03107.01503

to Robert Livingston re: dismissal from agency

Bampfeild writes that his position as Agent of New York has been terminated, for reasons that he is not aware. He also discusses some trading matters with Indians that require some assistance, and asks Livingston to turn to another person to sort...

GLC03107.01504

to Robert Livingston re: offer to sell a piece of land

Andrew Hinman and Thomas Knowles describe a piece of land and ask if Livingston would be interested in purchasing it. Below their letter Livingston wrote a response on 3 March 1723 explaining that that land has been in his patent since 1686....

GLC03107.01505

to Robert Livingston re: business concerns

Bampfeild writes that Livinston's son will receive his salary, and that he has been working to procure royal assent for an Act conceived by Livingston's son. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01506

Account of Robert Livingston

Cheasman purchased 32 Casks of flour from Livingston.

GLC03107.01507

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased knitting needles from van Dam Jr.

GLC03107.01508

to Robert Livingston re: report regarding Gilbert Livingston

Bampfeild writes that a favorable report concerning Gilbert Livingston will come through the Board of Trade in a short time. He also discusses the status of some outstanding accounts.

GLC03107.01509

"Joyner's Tools"

GLC03107.01510

Account of Robert Livingston

P.1 is an account of sales from the Sloop. P.2 is ALS from Edmund Knight, in which he informs Livingston of how he has handled his account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01511

Permission for Robert Livingston to use a bill from William Burnet

Burnet authorizes Livingston to use a bill that was originally intended for the use of the Palatins, as he will use it to build a church that will benefit all. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York

GLC03107.01512

Permission for Robert Livingston to use a bill from William Burnet

Another draft of GLC03107.01.01512. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York

GLC03107.01513

"The Whole Debt of the Colony"

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01514

Receipt of bill from William Burnet

Loodsteed acknowledges receipt of a bill from William Burnet on behalf of Robert Livingston. Signed in text.

GLC03107.01515

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01516

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

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston held this account with both van Dam and Samuell Bayard.

GLC03107.01520

to Robert Livingston re: Gilbert Livingston's report

Bampfeild writes that he has procured a second report regarding Gilbert Livingston, and that a decision regarding Philip Livingston's commission will have to wait until the Lords of Treasury meet again. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01521

to James Ogilby re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01522

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

Fragment

GLC03107.01524

to Robert Livingston re: threat of war with Indians

Philip writes of some violent attacks by Indians and the need to fortify in case of a war. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01525