1716

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph document signed

Title: Certificate that the Justices of Albany were informed of the county tax

GLC03107.01114

circa 1585-1763

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: "a Lyst of Rents due to the estate of father Livingston"

GLC03107.01825

1729-1750

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript

Title: Ledger of Philip Livingston [Ledger 1]

GLC03107.05430

6 May 1729

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Van Hoorn

Discusses the patenting of Indian lands in New York. Expresses concerns that their "adversaries Mr. Rutgers Bleeker & Compy. design to take in more Land than they purchased from the Natives." Discusses what actions they should take to protect their interests.

GLC03652

1700/06/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: affections sent from son to father

Philip sends his respects and assures his parents that he is in good health and looking forward to his education. He also requests that his parents send him pens, pencils, and other school supplies. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00574

1713/06/13

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: note of thanks

Philip sends his thanks for the receipt of a sheep, and promises to get his debts in order as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00965

1713/04/13

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: slow trade and a shortage of money

Philip urges his father to procure a pass to go to Canada where he may make some money, and asks that his father to help him financially by sending him one or two enslaved people, and paying some of his debt. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00970

1713/04

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: update of business and accounts

GLC03107.00978

1720/01/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: tax assessment

Philip discusses what he expects of the new taxes, and mentions that Gert van der Bergh refused Robert Livingston's offer to settle a suit.

GLC03107.01322

1721/03/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French and Indians

Philip discusses the growing hostility between colonists, Indians, and the French Canadian government. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01325

1720/08/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade of goods

Philip requests goods at a specific price from his father, and mentions what item he has that may be desired. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01331

1770/01/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision to move to Dutchess County

Robert, Jr.'s nephew Philip J. Livingston writes that he will be moving to Dutchess County from New York City, and explains "My Reasons for this proposed change of settlement arise from the great Decline of Business in our Profession in the City, owing as well to the Badness of the Times, as to the Increasing Number of attornies, who if not shortly restrained as to Numbers, will overrun the whole Province." He mentions Red Hook as a possible place of settlement, and asks Robert, Jr. if he thinks it a good place to make a decent living. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03229

1721/02/01

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: restrictions on trade with French and Indians

Philip describes the terms and restrictions that the Governor has put in place to guide trade with the French and Indians. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01358

1721/02/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Philip explains that the new trade restrictions have heightened tensions with the French, who have sent an Indian spy down to Albany. He also mentions keeping a continuous correspondence with the Governor in order to "wage war" against his and his father's "enemies," and discusses his son's illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01360

1721/02/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Philip discusses French attempts to manipulate the Indians and how this has interfered with trade in the colony. He also mentions the new trade restrictions and the effect they will have on his business.

GLC03107.01362

1721/05/04

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: birth of a daughter

Philip writes that his wife has just given birth to a daughter, and promises to send his two sons to Livingston in order to help with the construction of a church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01371

1721/02/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: payment of Robert Livingston's salary

Philip expresses his hope that Brigadier Hunter will pay Robert Livingston his salary, as he justly deserves it. He also mentions his discovery of a mine, and the tax assessment proceedings that have begun in Albany.

GLC03107.01418

1756/02/28

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: condolences for the death of their mother

Philip gives his condolences for the death of their mother, and hopes "that tho' this great bond of Union is Broake yet the same Brotherly Affection & Friendship that has so remarkably persisted between us all, may continue as Long as Life." He also asks that Robert, Jr. send down his sloop that that their mother may be taken to the Manor and buried along side their father.

GLC03107.02954

1722/01/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1723/12/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: threat of war with Indians

Philip writes of some violent attacks by Indians and the need to fortify in case of a war. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01525

1723/01/04

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: conflict with Indians

Philip expresses frustration with the reluctance of the government to take the threat of an Indian attack seriously. He believes that if the 5 Nations become involved in a conflict with the French and their Indian allies, then the entire colony will be drawn into it as well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01540

[1726/12/28]

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01541

1723/01/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: approval of an act, land assessment

Philip states his belief that an act drawn up by himself will remain dormant due to a lack of a majority vote. He also discusses the assessment of some property, and criticizes the manner in which the French handle Indian affairs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01542

1723/01/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: assessment of the Manor

Philip informs his father of the assessed values of the Manor, and offers to find him a good farmer. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01543

1723/01/17

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: settlement of accounts

GLC03107.01545