1721/01/27

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: receipt of hogs

Collins states that he has received the hogs from Livingston, and explains what he hopes to get for them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01357

1721/02/01

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: restrictions on trade with French and Indians

Philip describes the terms and restrictions that the Governor has put in place to guide trade with the French and Indians. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01358

1721/02/05

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Bampfeild's appointment to Agent of Albany

Bampfeild thanks Livingston for supporting his appointment to the position of Agent of Albany, and asks Livingston to continue his advocacy. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01359

1721/02/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Philip explains that the new trade restrictions have heightened tensions with the French, who have sent an Indian spy down to Albany. He also mentions keeping a continuous correspondence with the Governor in order to "wage war" against his and his father's "enemies," and discusses his son's illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01360

1721/02/17

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Collins notes that he has signed a certificate for Livingston's hogs, and thanks Livingston for his trouble in procuring him a mare. He expresses satisfaction with the Governor's decision to suppress unlawful trade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01361

1721/02/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Philip discusses French attempts to manipulate the Indians and how this has interfered with trade in the colony. He also mentions the new trade restrictions and the effect they will have on his business.

GLC03107.01362

1722/06/02

Henderson, James, fl. 1718-1737

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased garlic and other items from Henderson on 7 March 1721, and cleared the account on 2 June 1722. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01363

1721/03/13

Nicolls, John, fl. 1721-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: medical advice

Nicolls tells Livingston how to get an individual with a fever to sweat, and also describes some other remedies. Much of the document is illegible due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01364

1721/04/15

Livingston, Elizabeth, fl. 1714-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the sale of her mother's house and land

Elizabeth states that she has been administering her husband's estate in his absence, and sadly explains how her mother has been forced to sell her house and land in Norwich, and move to her house in New London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01365

[1722/09/02]

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: Last will and testament

The document is a new copy of Robert Livingston's last will and testament, and annuls all previous wills.

GLC03107.01366

1721/04/20

Burnet, William, 1688-1729

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business with the Assembly

Burnet thanks Livingston for all his help, and states his plan to assist Livingston in his matter with the Assembly.

GLC03107.01367

1721/04/21

Collins, Margrit, fl. 1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01368

1721/04/24

Manuscript document

Title: "Warrant to sell the Cochins Land"

The warrant authorizes the sale and disbursement of the land belonging to a certain Mrs. Cochin, who has been condemned for murder. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01369

1721/05/03

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: attendance at the Board of Trade

Bampfeild writes that he has taken Livingston's concerns before the Board of Trade on several occasions, and promises to forward Livingston's son's commission. He also thanks Livingston for assisting with his appointment to Agent of Albany, and hopes that he can return the favor as Agent. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01370

1721/05/04

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: birth of a daughter

Philip writes that his wife has just given birth to a daughter, and promises to send his two sons to Livingston in order to help with the construction of a church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01371

1721/05/23

Burnet, William, 1688-1729

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: a piece of news from Pennsylvania

Burnet states that he has a piece of news regarding Indian affairs from Mr. Logan, the secretary of Pennsylvania, and that he wishes Livingston to communicate this news to the House.

GLC03107.01372

1721/06/06

Nottingham, William, fl. 1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: record of transit

Nottingham writes that a record of transit can not be found in his records, and that Livingston should look for it in Albany.

GLC03107.01373

1721/06/20

Jay, Augustus, fl. 1711-1725

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased nails from Jay. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01374

1721/06/23

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly

Manuscript document

Title: to Brigadier Hunter re: agent of the province

The Assembly discusses the process of selection of an agent for the province.

GLC03107.01375

1721/07/06

Livingston, Elizabeth, fl. 1714-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: settling the affairs of the late John Livingston

Elizabeth discusses the settlement of John's affairs, and thanks Robert for doing all he has to perpetuate John's memory. She also describes her loneliness, and thanks Robert for an offer to move in with him and Alida. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01376

1721/09/04

Burnet, William, 1688-1729

Manuscript document

Title: "Govr Burnets discourse wth 10 Sachims"

Outlines how relations between the French, English, and Indians are to proceed with regard to trade, and what precautions should be made if war becomes a threat. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01377

1721/09/11

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: difficulty obtaining a warrant

Bampfeild explains how he has had difficulty obtaining a warrant the ensure the succession of Robert's son into his father's office. However, despite the difficulty, Bampfeild expects to send it by the next ship.

GLC03107.01378

[1721/09/14]

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: proposition for financial assistance

Gilbert apoligizes for falling into disfavor with his father, and explains that drastic circumstances have left him financially crippled and without a decent plot of land. He therefore proposes that his father give him some assistance, for his grandchildren's sake, and procure a piece of land and a job for him.

GLC03107.01379

1721/09/15

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: guarantee of service as Agent of New York

Bampfeild tells Livingston that he was honored to receive his assistance in a campaign for the Agency of New York, and promises to work dilligently in Livingston's service.

GLC03107.01380

1721/09/15

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Resolution to Gilbert Livingston's proposal

Robert Livingston agrees to help his son out of a situation brought on by Gilbert's "folly," and offers a farm with cattle, supplies to build equipment, and some more land that may be kept or sold in order to pay off some of Gilbert's large debt.

GLC03107.01381