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1717/07/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: thanks for goods

Philip sends thanks for goods his father sent, discusses business accounts, and congratulates his father on a good crop of hay. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01154

1717/07/12

Knight, Sarah, fl. 1713-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: order for flour

Sarah expresses her hope that Robert and Alida Livingston write to her, and asks Robert to send her flour if there is a sloop bound for New London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01155

1717/07/16

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: plans to travel to Great Britain

John announces an upcoming voyage to Great Britain, and asks his father to send up some flour and bread, as such things are scare and expensive where he lives.

GLC03107.01156

1717/07/31

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: end of the invasion of the Swedes

Gilbert writes that the King has disbanded troops and that the invasion of the Swedes is over. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01158

1717/07/30

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: borders between land patents

Robert states that he has found means to support himself, and also explains the new borders between Livingston's and Renselaer's land patents. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01159

1717/07/28

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

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

Levy, Moses, ?-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: order for payment

GLC03107.01162

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

[1717/01]

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01164

1717/04/15

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01165

[1717/04]

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Salisbury's wheat [in Dutch]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.01166

1717/04/22

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01167

1705/11/30

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Confirmation of amount still owed to Livingston

Oath that Livingston had not received any part of the £252 9 shillings 1 pence found to be due to him.

GLC03107.00751

1705/12/12

Godolphin, Sidney, fl. 1705

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Richard Earl of Ranelagh re: Livingston's money

Orders from Queen Anne to present Livingston with debentures totaling £252 9 shillings. Page 3 is a receipt signed by Livingston for the debentures totaling £252 9 shillings. Written at St James' Court.

GLC03107.00752

1706/01/15

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "Invoyce of goods shipped on Board the Industry . . .

. . .Capt. John Bond Commander Bound for New York." Merchandise includes various fabrics and articles of clothing. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00753

1706/01/15

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "Invoyce of Goods shipped on Board the Industry . . .

. . . Capt. John Bond Commander Bound for New York." Copy of GLC 3107.01.00753. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00754

1706/01/16

Smith, William, 1797-1887

Autograph document signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: money to be paid to John Barberie

Request that Livingston pay John Barberie a sum of money as part of what he owes to Gabriel Minvielle. Noted as "Accepted" by Robert Livingston 18 May 1707.

GLC03107.00755

1706/01/29

Blaithwayt, William, fl. 1706

Manuscript document signed

Title: to the Lords of the Treasury re: Livingston's money

Request that the Lords of the Treasury forward orders to the Governor of New York (Lord Cornbury) to pay Livingston his salary.

GLC03107.00756

1706/02/14

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "Invoyse of Two Bales of Stuff Ship'd . . .

. . . on board the Ship Industry Capt. John Bond Commander bound for New York." Invoice of various materials, mostly cloth and fabric.

GLC03107.00757

1706/03/15

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Invoice of goods mark'd and numbered . . .

. . . shipt on board the Unity William Patience Commander." With accompanying invoice dated 13 April 1706. Goods invoiced include fabric, thread, and wine.

GLC03107.00758