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to Robert Livingston re: memoriall to pay a salary to Livingston's son

Bampfeild writes that he will draft a memoriall with Samuel Vetch and Brigadier Hunter to procure a salary for Livingston's son, as Robert had requested in a previous letter.

GLC03107.01460

to Robert Livingston re: advocacy for 2 acts of Assembly

Bampfeild assures Livingston that he will do all he can to have two acts of Assembly passed. One act calls for a tax on all European goods imported to the colonies, and the second would open up a line between New York and Connecticut.

GLC03107.01461

to Robert Livingston re: manufacture and sale of a fur couch

Van Horne writes that he is overseeing the construction and sale of a couch made of Livingston's furs, and also informs Livingston of some other business and trade matters. Beneath the letter he has made a copy of their account with one another.

GLC03107.01462

"List of Cloths taken to N: York"

GLC03107.01463

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased different types of fabrics.

GLC03107.01464

"Weight of Butter of RL."

GLC03107.01465

Account of the sale of flour between Livingston and Mssrs. Richards & Clarkson

GLC03107.01466

"Weight of 3 Ton Flour from Rt. Livingston to Corn: v: Horn[e]

GLC03107.01467

Agreement to repay debt to Moses Levy

Due to damage, the signature is lost.

GLC03107.01468

Account of Robert Livingston

2 dockets on verso.

GLC03107.01469

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased rugs, caps, dishes, and gloves.

GLC03107.01470

Receipt of payment from Cornelius van Horne for the account of Robert Livingston

Also contains a manuscript statement signed by H. van der Spiegel acknowledging receipt of payment from van Horne for the account of Robert Livingston, 13 October 1722, New York.

GLC03107.01471

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01472

Account of Robert Livingston

P.2 contains a manuscript statement signed by Keteltas acknowledging receipt of payment from Cornelius van Horne for the account of Robert Livingston. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01473

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased shoes and slippers from Anthony.

GLC03107.01474

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased starch from Brasher on 16 October 1722. Brasher acknowledges payment with her mark. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01475

Receipt of payment from Cornelius van Horne for the account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01476

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased muslin and other textiles from Lane.

GLC03107.01477

Opinion regarding the agent and auditor general of New York

Livingston asks for some serious consideration of the agent and the auditor general, and how they have worked for New York. He notes that from now on, the revenue of the province must only be handled by some one of the King's appointing, and he also...

GLC03107.01478

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of sales of merchandise from the Sloop Speedwell Arnout Schermerhorn. P.3 is ALS from Knight to Livingston explaining the sales and the state of Livingston's account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01479

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01480

"Votes for the 2 Taxes"

Count of votes from the different cities and counties of New York province.

GLC03107.01481

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased almanacs and book binding from Bradford.

GLC03107.01482

to George Bampfeild re: matters of business for the Agent of New York

The Assembly requests a number of things of George Bampfeild, as the newly-appointed Agent of New York. His endorsement is requested of 2 Acts, one calling for a 2 percent tax on imported goods, and the other one calling for an open shipping line...

GLC03107.01483

Bill of exchange for payment fo Samuel Baker of London

Having just received payment from Robert Livingston, Burnet orders payment to be made to Samuel Baker, and charged to his own account.

GLC03107.01484

"Examination & mittimas for P[ete]r Nix and Joh[anne]s Server"

The document charges Peter Nix and Johannes Server with the crime of stealing horses from Robert Livingston and Davil Prill. Livingston then wrote an order to the jail of Albany, explaining the crimes of the two men, and demanding their admission to...

GLC03107.01485

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston ordered gowns to be made for his wife.

GLC03107.01486

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01487

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01488

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01489

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01490

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01491

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01492

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01493

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01494

Fragment [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01495

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01496

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01497

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01498

to Robert and Alida Livingston re: wishes for a merry new year

Philip Livingston's son John wishes his grandparents a happy New Year.

GLC03107.01499

Meeting of the Justices of Albany re: raising taxes

The document lists the amount of money raised in the areas surrounding Albany for the purpose of promoting trade with the 5 Nations of Indians. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01500

to Robert Livingston re: health of the family

Alida wishes her grandfather and grandmother the best of health, and mentions some marriages she has just heard of. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01501

to Robert Livingston re: threshing of wheat

Las[s]er discusses the amount of wheat that he has threshed, and states his plan to come to Livingston's house. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01502

Court of Sessions re: resolution to fortify the city of Albany

Citing difficulties caused by poor harvests and unfavorable weather, the Justices decide that it is necessary to obtain an act of the General Assembly to complete the fortification of Albany. Document certified as a true copy by Philip Livingston....

GLC03107.01503

to Robert Livingston re: dismissal from agency

Bampfeild writes that his position as Agent of New York has been terminated, for reasons that he is not aware. He also discusses some trading matters with Indians that require some assistance, and asks Livingston to turn to another person to sort...

GLC03107.01504

to Robert Livingston re: offer to sell a piece of land

Andrew Hinman and Thomas Knowles describe a piece of land and ask if Livingston would be interested in purchasing it. Below their letter Livingston wrote a response on 3 March 1723 explaining that that land has been in his patent since 1686....

GLC03107.01505

to Robert Livingston re: business concerns

Bampfeild writes that Livinston's son will receive his salary, and that he has been working to procure royal assent for an Act conceived by Livingston's son. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01506

Account of Robert Livingston

Cheasman purchased 32 Casks of flour from Livingston.

GLC03107.01507

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased knitting needles from van Dam Jr.

GLC03107.01508

to Robert Livingston re: report regarding Gilbert Livingston

Bampfeild writes that a favorable report concerning Gilbert Livingston will come through the Board of Trade in a short time. He also discusses the status of some outstanding accounts.

GLC03107.01509