1715/01/27

Manuscript document

Title: Names of the new ministry

List of the men King George I rewarded with the advancement of a royal title. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01102

1715/02/02

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Leendert Conyn & Kiliaen Winne's oath about the Examination. . .

. . .of Joh: Dykemans negro." Both of the oaths attest to the statement made by an enslaved person of Dykeman's that he did not help another enslaved person named Tom commit murder against his master. The statements are signed by Robert Livingston, Justice of the Peace.

GLC03107.01103

1715/02

Autograph document signed

Title: to the Council of Boston

The letter applauds the Council for their current type of government, which is "the most perfect Democracy upon the face of the Earth." Antidemocratious (pseudonym) feels especial admiration for the government for sustaining democracy at a time when the most powerful monarch sits on the throne of Great Britain, and pomp and regalia are in such high fashion.

GLC03107.01104

1715/04/28

Letter

Title: to Mr. Cuyler re: sale of provisions

Below the letter to Mr. Cuyler are some account calculations and a note by Philip Livingston. Page 2 is an account sheet of provisions sold to different individuals, including Robert and Philip Livingston, from August 1714 to January 1715. Docketed on recto. Docket reads: "Copy of a letter to Mr Cuyler."

GLC03107.01105

1715/11/02

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: power of attorney

John writes that he will send power of attorney to Robert in order to assist with a financial matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01106

1715/11

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "how many acres the Manr. Renselaerswyk Contains & Manr. Livingston"

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.01107

1716/05

Van Nes, Jan, fl. 1716

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account sheet contains AN by Livingston indicating that he paid the contents of the account on 5 February 1718, Albany.

GLC03107.01108

1716/01/26

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "List of Debtors drawn out of my Leidger"

GLC03107.01109

1716/02/29

Van Slyk, Tounis, fl. 1716

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding assessors and collectors on the Manor of Livingston

Van Slyk testifies that Mr. Cuyler told him that it is not within the Governor's power to grant Robert Livingston the power to choose assessors and collectors to assess the inhabitants of the Manor. Signed with van Slyk's mark. This is followed by a similar testimony given and signed by David Salisbury, 22 March 1716.

GLC03107.01110

1719/01/16

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Myndert Maerseles [in Dutch]

Document appears to be written by Livingston or his secretary, and also contains the signature of Myndert Maerseles.

GLC03107.01111

1716/08/25

Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's reputation in England

Vetch writes to say that Livingston has acquired a poor reputation in England, which does not bode well for the repayment of his money. He also notes that his wife, Margaret Vetch, has informed him that Livingston has failed to answer her letters and give her financial assistance. Vetch reprimands Livingston for this and laments the fact that financial difficulties have forced Livingston to treat his children in such a manner.

GLC03107.01112

1716/12/25

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: settlement of accounts

Jamison explains that he will make a decision regarding Livingston's accounts, and also sends some news from abroad. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01113

1716/06/23

Cruger, John, fl. 1714-1719

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01115

1716/08/14

Van Nes, Katryna, fl. 1716

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01116

1717/01/04

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions

Gilbert informs his father of the market value of such provisions as wheat and flour, and how much he intends to sell. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01117

1717/01/16

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: family news

Philip writes of his mother's health, expresses sorrow at the loss of his father's dam and saw mill, and also sends the news that his wife has just given birth to a son. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01118

1717/01/26

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Coll. Schuyler's interest in a mortgage

Collins asks that Livingston assess Coll. Schuyler's interest in a particular mortgage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01120

1717/02/18

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: distribution of accounts

Philip informs his father that he has sent certain people their accounts, and mentions that his wife and son have been ill, but appear to be recovering. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01122

1717/02/09

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for an Indian servant

Gilbert mentions that he would be very pleased if his father purchased him a particular Indian servant, who he has found to be extremely helpful. He sends his regrets at the destruction of his father's saw mill, and discusses plans for selling provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01123

1717/02/20

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions

Gilbert writes of the selling price of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01124

1717/03/04

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: goods damaged when a ship ran ashore

Philip reports the sorry news of some goods that were damaged on a ship that ran ashore on its way to London, and also reports that a ship from Boston sank, drowning some men that they knew. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01125

1717/03/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business accounts

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01126

1717/03/15

White, William, fl. 1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: storage for Livingston's corn

White explains that he was unable to find storage for Livingston's corn, and therefore recommends that Livingston grind it. He then follows it with a note saying that he did find someone willing to store the corn, as long as it is clean. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01127

1717/03/21

Beekman, Henry, fl. 1696-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: tax estimate

Beekman writes that he has met with Livingston's assessors to decide upon a tax. He also mentions that some items were found that may be a part of Livingston's saw mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01128

1717/03/23

Wessels, Dirck, fl. 1713-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01129