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to Robert Livingston re: plans for the construction of a church

Hager desires Livingston's opinion on the matter of constructing a church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01180

to Robert Livingston re: business and political affairs

Philip asks his father for a discounted price on some beaver furs, and notes that he inquired about a matter involving the Commission of Peace as his father requested. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01181

to Robert Livingston re: settling in a new house

John writes that he will be settling in a new house near his mills soon, and discusses his father's accounts and situation with the palatines. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01182

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01183

to Robert Livingston re: dispelling rumors

Margaret relates her displeasure about an unfair charge her father has brought against her, and begs the opportunity to confront the individual responsible for making this statement. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01184

to Robert Livingston re: need for an answer about the church

Hager states that there is an urgent need for an answer regarding the construction of the church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01185

to Robert Livingston re: request for advice on his financial situation

Hager implores Livingston for advice on how to help his family out of financial ruin. He expresses regret at spending so much money on the church, which has made him indebted to Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01186

"The Colonie of New York Debt to Rt. Livingston"

Gives a full account of the money due to Livingston, including expenditures for two voyages he was forced to make to Great Britain.

GLC03107.01187

to Robert Livingston re: business accounts

Philip sends best wishes for his father's business and desires news of his accounts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01188

to Johanna Livingston re: departure for Barbados

Robert asks where Jo[h]anna plans to stay for the winter, as he is traveling to Barbados. He also asks that Jo[h]anna make him some shirts and work clothes.

GLC03107.01189

to Robert Livingston re: plans to travel to Great Britain

John states that he will travel to Great Britain with his cousin, and expresses concern over what Samuel Vetch has already accomplished there. He also asks his father to abandon his suspicions of Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01190

to Robert Livingston re: decision to travel to Great Britain

Margaret writes of news that Samuel Vetch has been superceeded in his position at Annapolis Royall. Due to Samuel's failure to write to her, she has resolved to travel to him in England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01191

to Robert Livingston re: preparations to travel

Margaret informs her father that she plans to take her two children with her to Great Britain, and that she has sold most of her household goods in order to undertake the voyage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01192

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01193

to Robert Livingston re: desire to purchase the excise of Albany

Philip congratulates his father on his receipt of money from the Assembly, asks him for help purchasing the excise of Albany, and asks for news of Margaret Vetch's voyage to London.

GLC03107.01194

to Robert Livingston re: reminder of his desperate circumstances

GLC03107.01195

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01196

to Robert Livingston re: decision to leave her daughter in America

Due to potential dangers of the voyage, Margaret decides to leave her daughter at home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01197

to Robert Livingston re: business affairs

Philip mentions his father's political proceedings, states that he has sold some cattle, and reiterates his desire to purchase the excise of Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01198

to Robert Livingston re: suffering from gout

John describes how he has been stricken with a most painful case of gout, and that he has concocted his own medicine to ease the pain. He also apologizes for having to postpone a visit due to illness, and explains some business conducted with his...

GLC03107.01199

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01200

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

AN and docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.01201

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01202

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01203

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01204

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01205

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01206

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01207

to Robert Livingston re: son Robert Livingston of Clermont [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01208

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01209

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01210

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01211

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01212

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01213

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01214

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01215

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01216

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01217

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

AN and docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.01218

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01219

"Debts due by the Palatins Living in the 4 villages . . .

. . . in the Manor of Livingston 26 December 1718."

GLC03107.01220

to Robert Livingston re: account of Robert Livingston

La Roux informs Livingston that he has sent the requested goods, and the lists the charges now due. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01221

Account of Robert Livingston

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01222

Account of Robert Livingston

Below the account is an ANS by Aston indicating receipt of payment, 15 April 1719, New York.

GLC03107.01223

"The weight of 16 butter ferkens"

GLC03107.01224

Account of Robert Livingston

Account began 17 October 1718.

GLC03107.01225

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01226

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased calicoes and other fabrics.

GLC03107.01227

Account of Robert Livingston

Account began 15 October 1718, and is for cloth purchased by Livingston.

GLC03107.01228

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01229

Account of Robert Livingston

Account is from 20 May 1719.

GLC03107.01230

Account of Robert Livingston

Charges for such things as postage, money paid to sister Jo[h]anna Livingston, and clothing.

GLC03107.01231

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01232

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01233

Account of Robert Livingston

Record of flour distributed to different individuals. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01234

to Robert Livingston re: assistance loading a ship to London

Pages 3 and 4 contain a letter addressed to "Brother Corlaer" & "Quieder" regarding the 5 Nations and preparations to be made in the event of an attack. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01235

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01236

"Account of materials found by Gilbert Livingston for Repairing . . .

. . . this house." List of the various materials and their prices.

GLC03107.01237

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01238

Account of Robert Livingston

Account began 31 May 1718, includes knives, scissors, and handerchiefs.

GLC03107.01239

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01240

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01241

Account of Maria Sawenahaus

GLC03107.01242

Account of provisions

GLC03107.01243

Account of Robert Livingston

Account includes items such as molasses and pipes.

GLC03107.01244

Account of Robert Livingston

Account of sundry merchandise.

GLC03107.01245

"List of Debtors drawn out of my Leidger"

GLC03107.01246

List of palatine debtors [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01247

Andrew Gardner's release of land to Robert Livingston

The document outlines the conditions surrounding Gardner's conveyance of a tract of land to Robert Livingston. Document marked as a true copy.

GLC03107.01248

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Signed with Rees's mark.

GLC03107.01249

Inventory of goods on the Sloop Caledonia [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01250

Receipt of payment from Jacob [Swan]

GLC03107.01251

Receipt of money from Robert Livingston

Wendel acknowledges receipt of money from Robert Livingston for his trouble in "being one of the Indifferent men to view the Bounds and Limitts of the Mannor of Livingston on the north side in the dispute between him and Mr. H: van Renselaer."

GLC03107.01252

Receipt of money from Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01253

Promise for payment to Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01254

Financial document [in Dutch]

The financial arrangement involves Hendrick Bres, Tounis Pieterse, and Robert Livingston. Contains Hendrick Bres's signature and the mark of another individual.

GLC03107.01255

Financial bond to Robert Livingston

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

GLC03107.01551

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

GLC03107.01552

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...

GLC03107.01553

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

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

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

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

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01558

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...

GLC03107.01559

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

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

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

Receipt of payment for the account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01563

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

to Robert Livingston re: desire to hear from her parents

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01565

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GLC03107.01573

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