29 May 1775

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Document signed

Title: [New York Provisional Congress resolution to form county committees]

Written by Livingston, a wealthy merchant, as President of the New York Provisional Congress. Printed letter at the top of recto asks counties that have not formed committees to do so without delay. Also says no coercive steps should be made to force people to get involved. Bottom part of recto contains resolution of the Provisional Congress for townships, precincts, and districts to form county committees. Also recommends that those that have neglected to subscribe to "the general Association," to do it with convenient speed. Also asks that committees send names of those who refuse or…

GLC00418

1756/02/27

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangments for trading cattle

GLC03107.02953

1756/03/03

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: question regarding cattle trade

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to inform him of the quantity of cattle he will have available for trade from April to June. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02956

1756/03/06

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to send iron to Oswego

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send his iron up to Oswego immediately, so that it will be there by the time the ship carpenters and black smiths arrive.

GLC03107.02957

1756/03/06

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of cattle

Peter informs Robert, Jr. that he has just acquired some cattle, and reminds him once again to send iron up to Oswego.

GLC03107.02958

1756/05/03

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling an account

Peter informs Robert, Jr. of an account he just settled, and notes that he expects "the public money" this month.

GLC03107.02965

1756/05/26

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to pay his balance

Peter explains that it is simply impossible for him to pay his balance at the present moment, and asks that Robert, Jr. be patient. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02970

1756/06/02

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and accounts

Peter informs Robert, Jr. of his accounts and trading transactions.

GLC03107.02971

1756/06/23

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for accounts

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send down his accounts of what he has spent on supplying the navy.

GLC03107.02974

1756/07/28

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an account of cattle

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send him an account of any cattle he has recently shipped.

GLC03107.02976

1756/08/13

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: battle with the French in Minorca

Peter writes that the English seem to have had a successful battle against the French in Minorca. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02977

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

1752/02/26

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of trade and markets

Peter gives an account of the state of different markets in the West Indies and elsewhere, and how rum and flour seem to be selling. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02840

1755/06/07

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: acknowledgement of sale of iron

A portion of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02888

1743/01/20

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. Keteltas for the Brigantine Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02673

1755/08/01

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: update on trade

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02905

1755/08/15

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for cattle

GLC03107.02908

1755/09/01

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchasing supplies for the army

Peter explains that there will be a delay in his payments since purchasing supplies for the army has depleted his funds. He discusses some recent trading transactions, and the movement of soldiers in the area. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02914

1755/10/14

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: provisions for troops at Albany

Peter requests Robert, Jr.'s input on how to purchase provisions for the troops of soldiers at Albany for the coming winter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02932

1755/11/13

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: money on the warrants

Peter writes that he has received money for only one warrant, and hopes the matter will be ammended when the "General" comes to town.

GLC03107.02937

1756/02/21

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sudden death of their mother

Peter explains how their mother fell ill all of a sudden and expired the previous night. He proposes depositing her remains in a vault in New York, until they may carry out her wishes and bury her next to their father in the Spring. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02950

1756/02/24

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to transport their deceased mother

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down at the earliest occasion, so that they may send their mother's remains up to the Manor for burial along side their father. Robert, Jr. is asked to come with the sloop if he is able to.

GLC03107.02951

1751/09/07

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: division of the Dover's cargo

Peter states that he is sorry that Robert, Jr. is dissatisfied with the division of the Dover's cargo, but maintains that it was executed properly. The remainder of the letter discusses trading arrangements. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02814

1751/11/26

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: controversy in Boston

Peter writes that he is sorry to hear that Robert, Jr. is "disturbed by the Boston people" with regard to the contested boundaries of the Manor, and offers some advice on the matter. He also notes in a post script that a large vein of copper ore was recently discovered.

GLC03107.02833

1750/04/11

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trading

Peter discusses arrangments for shipping and trading on the Dover and Oswego.

GLC03107.02781