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to Robert Livingston re: warning of Governor Nicholson

Vetch writes to warn Livingston of Nicolson's hostility toward Livingston and Governor Hunter, and also explains his own conflicts with the man. Vetch also indicates that Nicolson is not interested in sorting out Livingston's account with the...

GLC03107.01045

Agreement between John Bronk and Gerrit van Bergen

The document attests to an agreement between Bronk and van Bergen in which the two parties divided up two patents of land into two equal estates.

GLC03107.01046

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of Robert Livingston's accounts

Philip writes to inform his father of what accounts he has settled, and expresses his desire to visit the Manor, as he has heard that his mother is ill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01052

to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's accounts

Philip updates his father on what business he has attended, and any significant news. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01056

to Robert Livingston re: falling prices of provisions

Schuyler informs Livingston that Hugh Saills will pay him a visit in order to tell him what has happened to his sloop. Schuyler also mentions that the prices of provisions have fallen, and that Livingston's bellows remain unsold. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.01057

to Robert Livingston re: the malicious acts of Governor Nicholson

Vetch writes to bid farewell before his departure and to inform Livingston of the malice of Governor Nicholson, who did everything he could to keep Vetch from going to England.

GLC03107.01060

to Robert Livingston re: victualling of garrisons

Borland expresses his frustration at receiving neither recognition nor reimbursement for the money he has expended on sustaining the garrison. He also notes that he will most likely have to follow Vetch to England very shortly. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.01063

Account of Robert Livingston

Attached to the account sheet is an order to Robert Livingston to pay a sum of money to Joseph Richards, signed H:V: der Spiegel, dated 15 July 1714.

GLC03107.01067

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00826

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00830

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00836

to Robert Livingston re: trial of John Taylo

Robert Jr. explains how Peter Vroman has asked him to assist with putting John Taylor on trial for the crime of trespassing Mr. Vroman's orchard. Robert expresses some apprehension about the job, and asks his father to make contacts and procure...

GLC03107.00864

Account of Capt. Johannes Mingall [in Dutch]

Account of Capt. Mingall beginning 10 March 1712. P.2 contains a statement dated 14 January 1719, which appears to be a settlement of the account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00887

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00907

"Account of wheat bought by the following persons for my father Robert . . .

. . . Livingston."

GLC03107.00913

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

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

to Robert Livingston re: update of business and accounts

GLC03107.00978

to the Sheriff of Suffolk County re: misconduct of Samuel Vetch

The royal government orders the arrest of Samuel Vetch and the seizure of his estate so that he may be brought to trial for the misappropriation of government funds. This is followed by a response from Samuel Tyley, Junior Deputy Sheriff of Suffolk...

GLC03107.00988

to Robert Livingston re: upcoming elections

Hunter states that a list of candidates for Dutchess County has been compiled, and that Robert Livingston is not excluded from this list. He also assures Livingston that he will be paid shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01008

to Robert Livingston re: invitation to learn more of Elizabeth Knight

John expresses his regret that his parents believe Elizabeth Knight to be of poor character, and asks that they write to the Minister of the North Church in Boston, where Elizabeth was brought up, in order to confirm that she is of good fortune and...

GLC03107.01019

Receipt of money from Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01038

to Robert Livingston re: a message for the Captain

Stuckey apologizes for not sending an invoice to Robert, and promises to do so as soon as "the ship comes in." He also asks Robert to inform the Captain that he is in Deale and not in London with Robert. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00780

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "W. A. Richardson, Ill." Note on back identifies him as Wm. A. Richardson, Sen. Ill 1861-63. (Not William Adams Richardson, 1821-1896.)

GLC05597.26

Carte de visite bust portrait by R.W. Addis, McClees Gallery

Vignette bust portrait with Chase facing slightly to the right. With signature beneath image. Chase's hair appears to have been retouched with graphite.

GLC05604.03