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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

1724/04/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade in the region

Philip writes of the circumstances influencing trade in the region, and writes about the proceedings to construct a new jail in Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01564

1724/04/11

Vetch, Alida, fl. 1723-1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: desire to hear from her parents

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01565

1724/04/14

Bobin, J.S., fl. 1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: his Excellency's meeting with the Assembly

Robert Livingston is informed that his attendence is expected at the Assembly on 12 May, when his Excellency, the Governor, will make an appearance.

GLC03107.01566

1724/04/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of the island at Canastagione

Philip writes of his difficulty selling the island at Canastagione, and wonders how his brother Gilbert will ever pay his debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01567

1724/04/16

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: resignation of the King of Spain

Robert writes that the King of Spain resigned his kingdom in favor of his son Lewis, and that the Duke of Orleans has died, leaving the Duke of Bourbon as the Chief Administrator of affairs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01568

1724/04/21

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade

Philip discusses profitable items to be traded at the moment, and with whom he plans to trade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01569

1724/04/26

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trial for insufficiency of the jail

Philip writes that the Supreme Court of New York has scheduled a trial in the matter over the insufficiency of the jail at Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01570

1724/04

Manuscript document

Title: Concern regarding and act for 2 1/2 percent tax on European goods

The document writes of a collective concern regarding the passing of an act that would levy a 2 1/2 percent tax on European goods. The writers also submit an alternate means of collecting that money.

GLC03107.01571

1724/05/01

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade and sale of flour

Van Horne informs Livingston of the status of their flour trade and the quality of their shipments, and writes of purchasing riggings for Livinston's sloop. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01572

[1724/05/02]

Van Horne, Johanna, fl. 1723-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: plans to visit mother and father Livingston

GLC03107.01573

1724/05/04

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: apology for returns on sale of cattle

Philip apologizes for his father's dissatisfaction with the returns on his cattle, but explains that he did his best. He also sends his father messages from individuals indebted to him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01574

1724/05/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Cousin Livingston's campaign for Assemblyman

Philip writes of his support for his cousin's bid for Assemblymen, but is skeptical of his chances of winning. Most of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01575

1724/05/08

Le Heup, Peter, fl. 1724-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: 3 bills concerning Gilbert Livingston

Le Heup writes with good news that one of Gilbert Livingston's bills may pass before the Board of Trade.

GLC03107.01576

1724/05/11

Le Heup, Peter, fl. 1724-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: 3 bills concerning Gilbert Livingston

The first part is a duplicate of GLC03107.01.01576. Beneath this, Le Heup wrote a second letter, dated 5 August 1724; London, [England]. In this letter Le Heup informs Livingston of some more favorable news regarding Gilbert Livingston's bills.

GLC03107.01577

1724/05/13

Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of beaver pelts

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01578

1724/05/13

Romme, Cornelius, fl. 1724-1725

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment for the account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01579

1724/05/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: excise at Albany

Philip writes of the current excise revenues of Albany, and requests that Robert keep him as a trading partner. He also expresses doubt regarding his cousin's chances in the election, and states that it is becoming increasingly difficult to establish trading relations with the far Indians.

GLC03107.01580