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1724/05/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston

Philip desires news of the New England war, and speculates that his cousin will not win the upcoming election. He also discusses his and Gilbert's commissions, and hopes that they will be settled soon; and describes trading practices with the Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01587

1724/05/23

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: services for Gilbert and Philip Livingston

Bampfeild writes of the progress of Philip and Gilbert Livingston's patent, and the fees incurred with this business.

GLC03107.01588

1724/05/24

Cruger, Henry, fl. 1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: arrival of Aunt van Brugh and Aunt van Deesen

GLC03107.01589

1724/05/25

Quitts, Isaac, fl. 1724

Autograph document signed

Title: Agreement to pay Robert Livingston for the account of Philip Livingston

Part of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01590

1724/05/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: dishonest trading practices

Philip notes that the Governor may suspend trade with Canada for some time, and adds that everyone involved in trade at the moment seems to operate through malice and dishonesty. He also discusses the upcoming election, and the prospect of good trade with some Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01591

1724/05/30

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: settlement of account

Philip settles an account with his father, and states that Myndert Schuyler was elected Representative. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01592

1724/06/10

Gardner, Anne, fl. 1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request to send an article to Gardner's brother

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01593

1724/06/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01594

1724/06/15

Schuyler, John, fl. 1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf. Written in Curacao

GLC03107.01595

1724/06/16

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01596

1724/06/17

Levy, Moses, ?-1792

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01597

1725/10/05

Levy, Moses, ?-1792

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01598

1724/07/07

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for correspondence

Robert of Clermont writes to his nephew Robert Livingston, Jr. and asks for a response to his letters, and also that nephew Robert write to his father.

GLC03107.01599

1725/04/15

Rutgers, Harmanes, fl. 1725

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01600

1724/07/17

Van der Spiegel, H., fl. 1722-1726

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01601

1724/07/13

Van Dam and Bayard

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01602

1725/09/10

Nicolls, John, fl. 1721-1725

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased elixers, poppy seeds, and other medicinal substances.

GLC03107.01603

1724/07/14

Nicolls, fl. 1724

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston with John Nicolls' wife

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01604

1724/08/22

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: delay in England

Bampfeild informs Livingston that the absence of Horatio Walpole has delayed the settlement of Livingston's business. He assures Livingston that it will be completed shortly, and also writes that he has settled Gilbert Livingston's account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01606

1724/08/24

Le Heup, Peter, fl. 1724-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: hopes to be recontinued

Le Heup expresses his satisfaction with George Bampfeild's appointment to agent, and hopes that this will help them to be recontinued by the end of the year. Part of the document is missing due to damage.

GLC03107.01607