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1676/08/22
Livingston, Robert
Fragment of legal proceeding, signed by Livingston's secretary
Copy of the sentence passed in the case of Nicolaus van Renselaer v. Jacob Milborne and Jacob Leisler.
GLC03107.00014
16 January 1689
Pynchon, John (1626-1703)
to Robert Livingston
Pynchon sends news of New England Governor [Edmund Andros's ] excursion to find Indians in Maine, Governor's non-return, leading to fears of his demise. Rumors are passed along about an invasionary fleet sailing from Holland to England carrying the...
GLC03107.00161
1691/08/15
Livingston, Robert (1654-1728)
Account of monies disbursed for forces returning from Canada
Livingston disbursed money "for Sundrys to the Christians & Indians," to pay the expenses of the forces returning from the Canada Expedition.
GLC03107.00194
1693/04/05
Livingston, John
Inventory of items brought with John Livingston to school in New York
Inventory of the clothes taken to school with John Livingston, including "a Stuff morning gown," "a grey hatt & feather," "1 New testament Psalter and Primer," and "1 Bedd 1 Pillow 1 Red blanket & a green Rugg."
GLC03107.00232
1694/11/30
Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: purchases to be made for Jamison in London
Jamison has detailed several purchases that Livingston is to make for him in London, including "10 ream ordinary paper," "3 rolls Parchment," "A middle sized bible with comon prayer Apairypha & Psalms in matter," and "3 good prickers all different...
GLC03107.00263
1697/05/03
Census of inhabitants of Albany
Complying with orders from Governor Benjamin Fletcher, Livingston compiled a census of "Christians and Indians" at Albany, comparing the numbers of 1689 with 1697 to account for the number killed or carried away since the beginning of the war.
GLC03107.00369
1701/09/16
to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's problems with the Government
John writes home to discuss the problems that father wrote of to son, namely the difficulties in being reimbursed for the moneys outlayed for the Provincial Government. He says "I hope since god has been so merceyfull as for to Releve us of one Govr...
GLC03107.00637
1702
'A Sayre [Satire] upon the Times'
Verse entitled "A Saytr upon ye Times." Caustic critique of an "Unhappy York," where a manipulative church and king have allowed the colony's political affairs to become rife with corruption and hypocrisy. In New York "villians triumph under a...
GLC03107.00692
1717/08/21
Hager, John F. (fl. 1717)
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
1717/09/26
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
1717/09/30
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
1721/05/04
Livingston, Philip
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
1723/06/10
Burnet, William (1688-1729)
Permission for Robert Livingston to use a bill from William Burnet
Burnet authorizes Livingston to use a bill that was originally intended for the use of the Palatins, as he will use it to build a church that will benefit all.
GLC03107.01512
Another draft of GLC03107.01.01512.
GLC03107.01513
1723/06
Loodtsteed, Jurian (fl. 1723)
Receipt of bill from William Burnet
Loodsteed acknowledges receipt of a bill from William Burnet on behalf of Robert Livingston. Signed in text.
GLC03107.01515
1712/06/13
to Robert Livingston re: interest in an expedition
Philip discusses how difficult it is to purchase wheat at the moment, and also requests that his father volunteer him for a tentative expedition, as he is eager to find a profitable position. He concludes by stating his suspicions of the 5 Nations...
GLC03107.00919
1713/03/24
Meech, Thomas (fl. 1713)
to Robert Livingston re: denial of the marriage of his daughter
Meech denies reports that his daughter has married, and sharply criticizes the sacrilege that he has seen in his church. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00980
1713/01/05
Livingston, Gilbert
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
1713/04/24
Vetch, Samuel
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
1713/07/09
to Robert Livingston re: invitation to learn more of Elizabeth Knight
John expresses his regret that his parents believe Elizabeth Knight to be of poor character, and asks that they write to the Minister of the North Church in Boston, where Elizabeth was brought up, in order to confirm that she is of good fortune and...
GLC03107.01019
1714/03/30
to Robert Livingston re: political affairs
Jamison mentions a rumor of Governor Hunter's removal, discusses a growing fear of a religious war involving France and Spain, and also writes of the trouble between Samuel Vetch and Governor Nicholson. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01055
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