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to Robert Livingston re: request for payment

Van Dam requests that Livingston pay his outstanding debt by sending van Dam his sloop loaded with "good and new" flour.

GLC03107.01085

to Robert Livingston re: sale of flour

Gilbert informs his father of some flour that brother Robert sold, and mentions that the assembly will not be able to repay father Robert until it receives the Queen's approval. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01086

to Robert Livingston re: payment to be made to Mr. Sharpas

Campbell asks Livingston to pay Mr. Sharpas for the Intelligence. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01087

[Map of Livingston estate along the Susquehanna River][in Dutch]

One map depicting the Livingston estate along the Susquehanna River. Depicts borders with Iroquois land. Most likely a section of Livingston's Manor, as Roeloff Jansen's Kill runs through the middle of it. Docket reads: Jurian Deckers Folly.

GLC03107.01088

to Robert Livingston re: request for provisions

Sydenham asks Livingston to grind some corn that he has sent over with his enslaved person, and also to send the enslaved person back with some provisions.

GLC03107.01089

to Robert Livingston re: [illegible]

Vosburgh signed with his initials.

GLC03107.01090

"List of Debtors drawn out of Leidger N F"

List of debtors from Manor of Livingston, Catskill, Claverak, and Kinderhook.

GLC03107.01091

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Contains two other signatures [illegible]. Date on docket is 2 January 1714.

GLC03107.01092

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01093

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01094

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01095

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01096

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01097

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01098

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01099

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01100

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01101

Names of the new ministry

List of the men King George I rewarded with the advancement of a royal title. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01102

"Leendert Conyn & Kiliaen Winne's oath about the Examination. . .

. . .of Joh: Dykemans negro." Both of the oaths attest to the statement made by an enslaved person of Dykeman's that he did not help another enslaved person named Tom commit murder against his master. The statements are signed by Robert Livingston...

GLC03107.01103

to the Council of Boston

The letter applauds the Council for their current type of government, which is "the most perfect Democracy upon the face of the Earth." Antidemocratious (pseudonym) feels especial admiration for the government for sustaining democracy at a time when...

GLC03107.01104

to Mr. Cuyler re: sale of provisions

Below the letter to Mr. Cuyler are some account calculations and a note by Philip Livingston. Page 2 is an account sheet of provisions sold to different individuals, including Robert and Philip Livingston, from August 1714 to January 1715....

GLC03107.01105

to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: power of attorney

John writes that he will send power of attorney to Robert in order to assist with a financial matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01106

"how many acres the Manr. Renselaerswyk Contains & Manr. Livingston"

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.01107

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account sheet contains AN by Livingston indicating that he paid the contents of the account on 5 February 1718, Albany.

GLC03107.01108

"A Catalogue of Books belonging to Robt. Livingston Junior in the Custody . . .

. . . of Archbald Johnsone of the Middle Temple." This is followed by "A Catalogue of a parsell of Books to be bought by Mr. Robt. Hackshaw for Robt. Livingston Junr."

GLC03107.00889

Addition to last will and testament

Leaves a tract of land called Sara[toga] to his daughters Margaret and Johanna to be divided equally between them and their families.

GLC03107.00812

Legal document [in Dutch]

The names Jacob Hooghteling and Jacob Rosbrugh appear on the document a number of times.

GLC03107.00813

to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00814

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00815

"Bill of sale for the Sloop Caledonia"

Documents the sale of the Sloop Caledonia to Robert Livingston by Evert Pels, shipwright. Includes a thorough description of the vessel and the legal/financial agreement.

GLC03107.00816

"Inventory of the Furniture Tackle & apparell belonging to my . . .

. . . new Sloop the Caledonia."

GLC03107.00817

to Robert Livingston re: business concerns

In the letter, George [Garb] apologizes for certain individuals acting with such little regard for their officers. He condemns their "taking planks," and warns that such proceedings should be stopped immediately. He also mentions distributing beef...

GLC03107.00818

to Alida Livingston re :[in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00819

to Alida Livingston re :[in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00820

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Record of transactions from 24 June 1710 to 22 March 1711.

GLC03107.00821

to Robert Livingston re: victualling garrisons

Vetch explains that he has travelled from Annapolis to Boston in order to settle the accounts of the garrisons. He discusses how he will cover the expenses and acquire the necessary provisions. He also talks of moving his family from Annapolis and...

GLC03107.00822

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00823

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Page 3 contains the docket and a list of goods to be bought at New York written in the hand of Robert Livingston.

GLC03107.00824

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00825

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00826

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf. Date on docket is 21 July 1711.

GLC03107.00827

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00828

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00829

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00830

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso. The docket indicates that the letter states that there is "no bread for the Palateyns."

GLC03107.00831

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00832

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00833

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00834

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00835

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00836

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00837

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00838

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00839

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00840

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00841

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00842

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00843

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00844

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00845

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00846

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00847

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00848

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00849

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00850

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00851

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00852

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00853

to Robert Livingston re: distribution of provisions

Baggs mentions the arrival of a large quantity of provisions and inquires as to how he is to distribute them. He also discusses a legal investigation involving the robbery of a store house and his desire to be better informed of such matters in the...

GLC03107.00854

to Robert Livingston re: account of Robert Livingston

In a brief letter Borland discusses the current state of Livingston's account and gives some news of Coll Vetch and his family. Pages 2 and 3 contain a copy of Livingston's account with Borland. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00855

to John Borland re: order for payment to Robert Livingston

ANS on p.2 from Robert Livingston to John Borland. Livingston requests that the contents of the bill be credited to his own account.

GLC03107.00856

to Robert Livingston re: assistance with money and provisions

DeLancey promises to assist Livingston in whatever way he can by supplying him with what money and provisions he can spare. He also remarks on the government's weak response to the hard times they are all facing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00857

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's need for money and provisions

Clarke promises to send Livingston flour and other provisions that he expects will arrive shortly, but regrets that he does not have any money that he can presently part with. He concludes by promising to pay Livingston for some barley and hops as...

GLC03107.00858

Account of wheat

List of individuals and the amount paid to them with this wheat.

GLC03107.00859

to Capt. [Wessell ten Bruk] re: [in Dutch]

Contains a second ANS [in Dutch] of 11 March 1711 from Robert Livingston to Major Wessells.

GLC03107.00860

to Robert Livingston re: journey to Great Britain

John informs his father that the vessel he is to travel on has been fitted with goods sufficient to ransom it should it be taken at some point during the voyage; and he requests that Robert look after his wife (Mary Wintrhop) while he is away. John...

GLC03107.00861

to Robert Livingston re: supplies for Mr. Cast

Clarke begins by promising to send Livingston money very soon, and tells him of the gardening tools and seed that he has sent to Mr. Cast. He also asks that Livingston speak to a Mr. [Mayle] about being more generous in his assistance to Mr. Cast in...

GLC03107.00862

to Robert Livingston re: unpaid bills of Jaques Fonteyn and William Shackerly

Bayard informs Livingston that he has not been able to collect payment from Fonteyn and Shackerly for beer that Livingston sold to them, as the two men claim that the beer was not "saylable." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00863

to Robert Livingston re: trial of John Taylo

Robert Jr. explains how Peter Vroman has asked him to assist with putting John Taylor on trial for the crime of trespassing Mr. Vroman's orchard. Robert expresses some apprehension about the job, and asks his father to make contacts and procure...

GLC03107.00864

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00865

to Robert Livingston re: arrival of Palatins

Clarke informs Livingston of the arrivall of several Palatins, and discusses the need to find a way to settle all of them. He provides an update on the supply of tools and provisions, mentions a land dispute that he is engaged in, and begs that...

GLC03107.00866

to Robert Livingston re: arrival of furs and provisions

Gilbert informs his father that provisions such as rum and animal furs have arrived, and mentions the price at which he intends to sell them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00867

to Robert Livingston re: charge for goods ordered by Livingston

Jay has sent Livingston such items as iron and steel and requests that Livingston make the payment soon. He also informs Livingston of the death of both Coll. Bayard and his wife. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00868

to Robert Livingston re: shipment of candles and wax

Boudinot informs Livingston of the amount of wax that has been credited to his account as well as the price and quantity of candles that he has shipped to Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00869

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of Palatins

Robert Jr. requests that his father travel to the Manor in order to assist with the settlement of Palatins and the marking of boundaries. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00870

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00871

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00872

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00873

Authorization for Alida Livingston to manage the estate during Robert's absence

GLC03107.00874

to John Cast re: a visit from his Excellency

Clarke informs Cast that "his Excllency" will visit the Manor shortly in order to "learn who those people are that infuse these ill notions into the peoples heads." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00875

to Robert Livingston re: concerns regarding French and Indians

Joanna expresses concern regarding the presence of French spies among the Indians, and accounts for goods that her husband ordered her to send to Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00876

to Robert Livingston re: request for Livingston's presence in Albany

Livingston's relations, (John Schuyler, John Collins, Phillip van Corlandt, Geertrayd van Cortlandt, and Phillip Schuyler), request that he travel to Albany in order to help them settle accounts and finish the sale of a plantation. Docketed on...

GLC03107.00877

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

GLC03107.00878

to Robert Livingston re: baking [in French]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00879

to Robert Livingston re: arrival of the Governor

Robert expresses his hope that his father has already sent his business to the Manor so that it will reach them before the Governor arrives. He also promises to look after his father's business in his absence.

GLC03107.00880

to Robert Livingston re: [in French]

Docketed on address leaf. Also contains AN on address leaf.

GLC03107.00881

to Robert Livingston re: request for an answer to enclosed letters

Sharpe forwards two letters from Bristol and requests that Livingston respond by the 28 of May, which is when the boat is due to return. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00882

to Robert Livingston re: letters from the Royal Anne Pacquett

Sharpas enclosed letters from England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00883

to Robert Livingston re: money and provisions

DeLancey tells Livingston who he should appeal to for money, and notes that Livingston should not depend on him for a supply of wheat. He also expresses satisfaction over the smooth distribution of their deceased grandmother's estate. Docketed on...

GLC03107.00884

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00885

Account of the squadron gone to Canada

Account of ships sent to Canada from Boston that lists the types of vessels, the ships' names, the captains's names, and the number of men and guns on board.

GLC03107.00886