1723/01/01

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert and Alida Livingston re: [in Latin]

Philip Livingston's son, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, sends his grandparents a letter in Latin, and signs it "Petrus V.B. Livingstonus." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01539

1723/01/04

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: conflict with Indians

Philip expresses frustration with the reluctance of the government to take the threat of an Indian attack seriously. He believes that if the 5 Nations become involved in a conflict with the French and their Indian allies, then the entire colony will be drawn into it as well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01540

[1726/12/28]

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01541

1723/01/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: approval of an act, land assessment

Philip states his belief that an act drawn up by himself will remain dormant due to a lack of a majority vote. He also discusses the assessment of some property, and criticizes the manner in which the French handle Indian affairs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01542

1723/01/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: assessment of the Manor

Philip informs his father of the assessed values of the Manor, and offers to find him a good farmer. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01543

[1723/01/13]

Smithsen, Anthony, fl. 1723-1726

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: explanation of the assessment

Smithrem defends himself against Philip Livingston's accusations of drunkenness and misconduct at the time of the assessment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01544

1723/01/17

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: settlement of accounts

GLC03107.01545

1723/01/27

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: construction of new vessels

Van Horne writes that the new vessels under construction are of the finest materials and should please Livingston. He also informs Livingston of the trade of their provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01546

1723/01/28

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: fortifications for Albany

Philip writes that he expects the Assembly to vote on fortifying Albany, and expresses his opinion that stone is their best option. He asks his father to write back with his views on the matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01547

1724/02/07

Schuyler, John, fl. 1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf. Written in Curacao

GLC03107.01548

1723/02/24

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French

Philip discusses the sale of an island, and how tensions with the French may excalate. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01549

1723/02/24

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of good health

GLC03107.01550

1723/02/24

Rees, Andros, fl. 1723

Document signed

Title: Financial bond to Robert Livingston

The bond obliges Rees to repay Robert Livingston a sum of money. Rees signed with his mark.

GLC03107.01551

1723/02

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "List of the aproved acounts in February 1723/4 For the County of Albanie"

GLC03107.01552

1723/03/10

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston

Van Horne writes that a Thomas Cardle has just arrived from London after a 16 year absence, and believes himself to be the rightful owner of one of Livingston's enslaved people. Van Horne therefore warns Livingston to keep a close eye on this enslaved person, as he believes Cardle is intent upon stealing him. Document marked as a copy. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01553

1723/03/10

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: fear of theft of Livingston's slave

Original copy of GLC03107.01.01553, and contains some additional information regarding trade of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01554

1723/03/16

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: possibility of war between Indians

Philip writes that an Indian interpreter has been dispatched to speak with the Maquase and Schaahkook Indians of New York, as a war between them and the Eastern Indians seems dangerously possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01555

1723/03/18

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: proclamation for the adjourning of the assembly

Gilbert tell his father that he has received a proclamation stating that the assembly will be adjourned until the 2nd Tuesday of May.

GLC03107.01556

1723/03/25

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions

Van Horne informs Livingston of how provisions are selling, and also writes of the deaths of William Provoost's wife and Captain Theobald. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01557

1724/03/25

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of the safe arrival of the King in England

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01558

1724/03/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade and politics

Philip advises his father on how to procure fire wood for the garrison, and relates his anxiety over a forthcoming election for representative, for which he is a candidate. He also discusses difficulties in trading with some Indians, and how craftily the French deal with that matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01559

1724/03/25

Vetch, Alida, fl. 1723-1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: plans to visit Robert and Alida

The daugher of Margaret and Samuel Vetch - Alida- writes of her plans to visit when the weather warms up, and discusses a marriage proposal. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01560

1724/03/30

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of "beasts"

Philip gives the price he received for the sale of an animal. Most of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01561

1724/04/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: update of trade and accounts

Philip writes of the money he received for the sale of animal skins, and discusses business and accounts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01562

1724/04/09

Romme, Cornelius, fl. 1724-1725

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment for the account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01563