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1717/06/25

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Mr. Renselaer's land patent

Robert discusses the state of a land patent, his father's debts, and notes that he needs to find some business for himself, as he can no longer live off of his father's income. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01146

1717/06/26

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business prospects

John looks forward to returning home to see his parents, and hopes that he may work something out with Great Britain and receive his money and a position. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01147

1717/06/26

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: order for goods and provisions

Gilbert writes of the flour he has sold, and sends a list of goods that must be sent. Docket and AN on address leaf.

GLC03107.01148

1717/06/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: family news

Philip writes that his wife and children may pay Robert and Alida a visit, and rejoices at his sister's rejection of an ill-fitted suitor.

GLC03107.01149

1717/10/28

Russell, Abraham, fl. 1718

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Page 1 is a record of Livingston's debt. Page two contains a statement written and signed by Russell that he received payment of the account from Gilbert Livingston. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01150

1717/07/03

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: errors with Mr. Renselaer's land patent

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01151

1717/07/03

Beekman, Henry, fl. 1696-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: plea for consent to marry Livingston's daughter

Beekman writes in distress and begs Livingston to allow him to fulfill his engagement to Livingston's daughter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01152

1717/07/05

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of Samuel Vetch

Jamison writes that Vetch may receive his commission, and that Livingston's cousin Douglas desires that Livingston promptly pay his debt to him.

GLC03107.01153

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

Manuscript document

Title: "Proposal of ways & means to raise 12000 [pounds] to pay the Debts of the . . .

. . . Government." List of various ways to raise money, including printing more money, and raising and creating taxes.

GLC03107.01157

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. 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