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Peter requests Robert, Jr.'s input on how to purchase provisions for the troops of soldiers at Albany for the coming winter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02932

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Autograph letter

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

1755/11/07

Livingston, John

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02936

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Letter

to Mr. Franklin re: order to restore a tenant to his estate on the Manor

1755/11/16

Shirley, W., fl. 1755

The document explains that Mr. Franklin has been accused of violently forcing himself upon the estate of Robert van Deusen's son on the Manor of Livingston, and turning the said tenant out at gun point. When Robert Livingston, Jr. confronted Mr...

GLC03107.02938

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Manuscript document

Deposition regarding 4 former tenants of Livingston Manor

[1755/11/21]

Ten Broek, Dirck W., fl. 1755

The document records statements given by 4 former tenants of Livingston Manor, Andris Reese, Jonathan Darby, Hendrick Brusie, and Christopher Brusie, who have violated Robert Livingston, Jr.'s orders and reoccupied their houses on the Manor....

GLC03107.02940

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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: taking French merchant ships into port

1755/12/16

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

John writes that war has not erupted with France, but the English continue to take French merchant men on a regular basis.

GLC03107.02941

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Autograph letter signed

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

1756/01/01

Livingston, John

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02945

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Autograph letter signed

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

1756/01/26

Livingston, John

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02946

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Letter signed

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of report to the Governor

1756/02/11

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

William states that he has informed the Governor of Robert, Jr.'s case and of the hardships he has suffered. He notes that it has not been confirmed that a Royal Commission will settle the boundary dispute. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02947

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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangments for trading cattle

1756/02/27

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

GLC03107.02953

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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of cattle

1756/03/06

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Peter informs Robert, Jr. that he has just acquired some cattle, and reminds him once again to send iron up to Oswego.

GLC03107.02958

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Manuscript document

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: silver

1756/03/22

Hamerstey, Thomas, fl. 1756

GLC03107.02959

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Letter

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: examining a sunken ship [fragment]

1756/05/19

The name of the author is illegible due to damage.

GLC03107.02968

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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: destruction caused by a fire

1756/05/25

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

John explains how one of his enslaved people accidently set a closet on fire with a candle. A table, linens, and napkins were destroyed, but it was put out before more any more serious damage occurred.

GLC03107.02969

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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to pay his balance

1756/05/26

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Peter explains that it is simply impossible for him to pay his balance at the present moment, and asks that Robert, Jr. be patient. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02970

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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and accounts

1756/06/02

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Peter informs Robert, Jr. of his accounts and trading transactions.

GLC03107.02971

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Autograph letter signed

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for accounts

1756/06/23