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to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

A second leaf of paper was torn, containing the docket, and possibly the address leaf.

GLC03107.00975

to Robert Livingston re: scarcity of business

John relates his concern over the lack of business and his need to find a useful form of trade.

GLC03107.00976

to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: update of affairs

John informs his brother of his business in New London and the health of their relations. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00977

to Robert Livingston re: debt of Mr. Barclay

Borland complains of an unpaid debt of Mr. Barclay's, and asks that Livingston assist him in procuring the money. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00989

Account of Catryn van Hoese [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00990

to Robert Livingston re: departure for Kingston

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00991

to Robert Livingston re: estate of Dr. George Lockhart

Anderson explains how the executors of Dr. Lockhart's estate are having difficulty finding his papers, and therefore need the assistance of Livingston, who was Commissary of Albany during Lockhart's service. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00992

to Robert Livingston re: death of Mary Winthrop Livingston

Robert informs his father of the death of Mary Winthrop (John Livingston's wife), and also that the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Moon have killed each other in a duel. He mentions that he is waiting news from England regarding the Palatins, and urges...

GLC03107.00993

to Robert Livingston re: items left at Livingston's home

Blackwell asks Livingston if he may retrieve some items that his wife left at Livingston's home a few months ago. The letter is followed by a statement by Jacob Timerman, who acknowledges receiving the goods from Livingston in Blackwell's name....

GLC03107.00994

to Robert Livingston re: travel to Boston

Vetch expresses his hope that Jo[h]anna Livingston will remain in Boston until his wife Margaret is ready to travel there in the spring. He also mentions that he anxiously awaits news from abroad, as there is "a mighty ferment in the nation still...

GLC03107.00995

to Johanna Livingston re: hopes of seeing her sister in Boston

Also contains ALS from Samuel Vetch to Jo[h]anna Livingston in which Vetch apoligizes that his wife missed Jo[h]anna earlier that year, and he hopes that they may meet in Boston in the Spring. Both send their sympathies for the death of Mary...

GLC03107.00996

Receipt of excise money from Robert Livingston

GLC03107.00997

to Robert Livingston re: the death of his wife Mary

John expresses sorrow over the loss of his wife, and informs his parents that he has sent them 2 rings, which he prays they will accept. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00998

to Robert Livingston re: desire to return home

Jo[h]anna discusses the death of Mary Winthrop and funeral preparations; and expresses a strong desire to return home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00999

to Robert Livingston re: business accounts

Borland discusses outstanding financial matters that need attention. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01000

Receipt

GLC03107.01001

to Robert Livingston re: meeting with the Superiors

Phillip tells Robert that the "Superiors" have excused his father's absence at a meeting in exchange for a turkey and some wine, which Philip has arranged to give them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01002

to Robert Livingston re: christening of Gilbert's child

Gilbert explains that he and his wife have not yet christened their child, as they are waiting for Robert and the rest of the family to arrive, which has been delayed due to weather. He also mentions that the child seems sickly, which makes them...

GLC03107.01003

to Robert Livingston re: trade and business

Sailes updates Livingston on what business he has accomplished for him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01004

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01005

to Robert Livingston re: business and the price of goods

Schuyler discusses the price of various goods and the state of their business accounts. He also mentions an unsubstantiated rumor that the French have taken Surinam. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01006

to Robert Livingston re: family concerns

Vetch expresses concern over the loss of John Livingston's wife, and hopes that his wife and her sister Jo[h]anna will be in each other's company soon. He also mentions some trouble abroad relating to hostility against Protestants.

GLC03107.01007

to Robert Livingston re: upcoming elections

Hunter states that a list of candidates for Dutchess County has been compiled, and that Robert Livingston is not excluded from this list. He also assures Livingston that he will be paid shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01008

to Robert Livingston re: consent to marry

John asks for his parents's consent to marry the daughter of Sarah Knight, and mentions that if they desire, his sister Jo[h]anna may give them a truthful account of the woman.

GLC03107.01009

to Alida Livingston re: consent to marry

GLC03107.01010