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1713/05/08

Bayeuse, Thomas, fl. 1713

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: receipt of shipment

Bayeuse acknowledges receipt of a shipment of flour and discusses the payments that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00957

1713/05/19

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: receipt of spoiled beer

Jo[h]anna acknowledges that she received some beer that was spoiled due to a damaged barrel. She also notes that she intends to travel to Boston with her brother the following day. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00958

1713/05/15

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: government affairs

Jamison gives a brief account of government affairs in the Assembly and Council.

GLC03107.00959

1713/05/13

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for Livingston to send beer and biskett

Jo[h]anna questions her father as to why he has not yet sent the desired goods, and implores him to do so with haste. She then discusses her plans to return home soon, and expresses disappointment with her mother and father for their sparse correspondence.

GLC03107.00960

1713/05/20

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: desire to marry again

John complains that someone tampered with a shipment of beer in order to swindle him and his father, and mentions some financial worries. He regrets the painful death of his wife, but explains that he plans to marry again as soon as it would be decent, and asks that his father oblige him with his blessing.

GLC03107.00961

1713/05/29

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00962

1713/06/01

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of his arrival in Boston

John relates news of his and his sister Jo[h]anna's health, complains of an attack of gout, and awaits news and payment of money from Britain.

GLC03107.00963

1713/06/01

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of her arrival in Boston

Jo[h]anna informs her father of her arrival in Boston where she has met her sister and fallen ill.

GLC03107.00964

1713/06/13

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: note of thanks

Philip sends his thanks for the receipt of a sheep, and promises to get his debts in order as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00965

1713/05/16

Marsh, William, fl. 1713

Manuscript document signed

Title: Record of goods shipped to New London

First part of the document is a record of the beer and biscuit shipped by Livingston to New London, and signed by William Marsh. This is followed by a note acknowledging receipt of the goods in New London, dated 16 May 1713, and signed by J Shakinmaple. Document marked as a true copy, and was addressed to Robert Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00966

1713/04/16

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: delay in traveling to the Manor

John explains that he is awaiting the arrival of General Nicholson, and is therefore unable to travel to the Manor at present. He thanks his father for sending beer to Boston, and promises to look after his sister Jo[h]anna. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00967

1713/04/14

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for a present and some letters

Jo[h]anna asks her father to send her brother a present of some bacon, and mentions that Madam Winthrop would like a letter from him, as she has not received one since the death of her daughter, Mary. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00968

1713/04/14

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alida Livingston re: desire to see her mother

Jo[h]anna tells her mother that she misses her and keeps her in her thoughts, and states her plans to travel to Boston as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00969

1713/04/13

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: slow trade and a shortage of money

Philip urges his father to procure a pass to go to Canada where he may make some money, and asks that his father to help him financially by sending him one or two enslaved people, and paying some of his debt. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00970

1713/04/13

Borland, John, 1660-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: anticipation for the arrival of Gov. Nicholson

Pages 2 and 3 contain a copy of a letter from Borland, 6 January 1713, Boston, [Mass.] Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00971

1713/04/11

Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: surprise at her parents' lack of correspondence

Jo[h]anna wonders why her parents have favored her with so few letters, and requests that her father oblige her with a much needed pair of shoes.

GLC03107.00972

1713/04/09

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: expectation of Gov. Nicholson

John writes of his eager expectation of Nicholson, who he hopes will bring money and good news. He also reiterates his hope that his father will send him beer. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00973