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1714/04/24

Der Spiegel, H.V., fl. 1714

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01068

1714/04/26

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's grievances against Nicholson

Margaret writes to ask her father to forward the contents of her letter to Gov. Hunter, who has failed to respond to her husband's complaints and inquiries. The letter gives a full account of Samuel Vetch's grievances against the "malice" of Genrall Nicholson. According to Samuel and Margaret Vetch, Nicholson broke into their house without a proper warrant, made numerous attempts to prevent Vetch from traveling to England, and unlawfully delayed payment due to Vetch for the maintenance of a garrison at Annapolis Royall. Margaret then asks that her father get Gov. Hunter to intervene on…

GLC03107.01069

1714/04/27

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: the madness of the Generall [Nicholson]

John relates an account of the Generall's [Nicholson] mad and irrational behavior that he heard through a Mr. Mackdowell, a man who stayed with John Borland while the Generall was lodged there as well. John states his belief that the Generall belongs in "bedelem." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01070

1714/04/28

Manuscript document

Title: Account [in Dutch]

The name Cornelis Shermerhorn is written at the top of the account sheet.

GLC03107.01071

1714/04/28

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: muster orders

Collins explains how conflicting orders regarding muster rolls have come in from various government officials, which has resulted in a great deal of confusion and frustration. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01072

1714/05/03

Borland, John, 1660-1727

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Livingston re: hopes for Vetch's success in Great Britain

Borland expresses his hope that Vetch meets with some success in Britain, and discusses his own desire to return home as soon as he finds an appropriate moment to absence himself from his duties. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01073

1714/05/03

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request that Robert speak to Gov. Hunter

Margaret reiterates her request that Robert speak to Gov. Hunter on her husband's behalf, and informs her father that she will not return home, as she is due to move into a new house.

GLC03107.01074

1714/05/03

Knight, Sarah, fl. 1713-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: a present of books

Sarah writes to say that she has sent Robert a present of books, as she heard that he was looking for some new entertainment. She also invites Robert and Alida to correspond with her more frequently and keep her updated on the family's health.

GLC03107.01075

1714/05/06

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business matters

Collins informs Livingston of the disbursement of some provisions and what still needs to be paid for. He also expresses wonder at why Coll. Ingoldesby is angry with him, and asks Livingston to finish a matter regarding his mother's estate.

GLC03107.01076

1714/05/06

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph document signed

Title: Certificate of purchase of goods from Robert Livingston

Collins certifies that he purchased cattle and pork from Robert Livingston for the use of Coll. Ingoldesby's company, and explains the financial terms of the purchase.

GLC03107.01077

1714/05/25

Manuscript document

Title: The Estate of Margaret Schuyler

The document states that a house on Duke Street, belonging to the estate of Margaret Schuyler, is to be sold among the children.

GLC03107.01078

1714/05/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: offer for the house

Philip writes of an offer he received for a house that his father is selling. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01079

1714/06/07

Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: arrival in Great Britain

Vetch writes to announce his arrival in Britain. He states that he will address the repayment of Livingston's palatine bills, but notes that there is little hope for the repayment of any public money at the present time.

GLC03107.01080

1714/06/15

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: condition of trees

Hunter announces that he has sent a Mr. Sackel up the river to report on the condition of trees, and asks that Livingston be of assistance. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01081

1714/06/17

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of the house

Philip states that he has received a final offer for his father's house, and the sale shall be completed shortly. He also asks if he is to arrest Marisie van Rotterdam, and requests that his father send him some tobacco. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01082

1714/06/18

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: imprisonment of Mr. Falkonier

Gilbert writes to inform his father that he has arrived at his destination and that Mr. Falkonier has been imprisoned there. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01083

1714/07/05

Campbell, John, fl. 1714

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: payment to Mr. Sharpas

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01084

1714/07/16

Van Dam, Rip, fl. 1714

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for payment

Van Dam requests that Livingston pay his outstanding debt by sending van Dam his sloop loaded with "good and new" flour.

GLC03107.01085

1714/07/17

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of flour

Gilbert informs his father of some flour that brother Robert sold, and mentions that the assembly will not be able to repay father Robert until it receives the Queen's approval. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01086

1714/01/25

Campbell, John, fl. 1714

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: payment to be made to Mr. Sharpas

Campbell asks Livingston to pay Mr. Sharpas for the Intelligence. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01087

1714/11/27

Sydenham, George, fl. 1696

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for provisions

Sydenham asks Livingston to grind some corn that he has sent over with his enslaved person, and also to send the enslaved person back with some provisions.

GLC03107.01089