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1724/06/18

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02495

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

1725/09/30

Young, Elias, fl. 1725

Document

Title: Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston Jr. in New York

The goods were shipped from Curacao on the Sloop Royl Ranger, under the command of Elias Young, and consigned to Robert Livingston Junior. On p.2 Robt. and Peter Livingston & Comp. sign for receipt of the full contents. Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02498

1730/11/09

Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston Jr.

Robert purchased flour from Stevenson.

GLC03107.02499

1731/10/28

Bayard. Stephen, fl. 1725-1731

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: shipping flour

Bayard writes that he has purchased the desired flour, and will ship it this day. He also requests that Robert pay Philip Livingston some money on his behalf. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02500

1732/06/12

Thong, Thomas, fl. 1723

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: financial matter with Schermerhoren

Thong writes that Schermerhoren is with him, but in poor circumstances, and requests that Robert send down a bond with its principle and interest as soon as possible. He notes that he has taken care of most of his debt, but was forced to take a sloop from Schermerhoren.

GLC03107.02501

1732/05/04

Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Philip Livingston] re: unsuccessful fishing

Henry writes that the boys have been unsuccessful at fishing, and notes that he is getting ready to deliver 200 barrels of flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02502

1732/06/08

Barry & Cruger

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of sundry goods shipped to Robert Livingston Junior of New York

Robert purchased silver and a box of china.

GLC03107.02503

1737

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Marte van Bergen

The account records debts and credits from March 1733 to February 1737.

GLC03107.02504

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

1733/05/07

Livingston, Mary, fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: inquiry for a servant

Mary asks her husband Robert to inquire about a girl living with Anne Livingston, who may be helpful for them to have at home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02506

1738/10/06

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Henry Cuyler

Cuyler purchased a large variety of goods from Livingston, including molasses, shott, linen, calico, and tea.

GLC03107.02507

1733/11/22

Van Veghten, Dirk, Jr., fl. 1733

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: invoice for flour and bread

Van Veghten asks Robert to send him an invoice of the flour and bread shipped by Jacob Visher.

GLC03107.02508

1733/10/28

Quilling, Gert, fl. 1733

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: account of Edward Goold

[Quilling] gives an account of what he purchased from Goold.

GLC03107.02509

1733

Jones, Humphrey, fl. 1733

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston Junior

Livingston purchased wigs from Jones.

GLC03107.02510

1734/02/28

Bryant, William, fl. 1734-1735

Document signed

Title: Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02511

1734/02/12

Stephens, John, fl. 1734

Document signed

Title: Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02512

1734/02/12

Stephens, John, fl. 1734

Document signed

Title: Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02513

1734/03/09

Letter

Title: to [Robert Livingston Jr.] re: shipment of provisions

The letter notes that a fat calf, a hog, eggs, and other provisions have been sent; and discusses the trade of flour and cloth. P.2 contains a list of "Persons from hoe I Exspect Wheat," 1733.

GLC03107.02514