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1756/06/23
Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792
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
1756/07/17
Livingston, John
to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.02975
1756/07/28
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
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
Cuyler, Philip, fl. 1756
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of iron
GLC03107.02978
1756/08/27
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
to "his Lordship" re: incomplete sale of cattle
Robert, Jr. expresses his annoyance with "his Lordship," who ordered a large quantity of cattle and then decided not to complete the transaction. Robert, Jr. consents to follow "his Lordship's" desire, but "wished my Lord had been pleased to have...
GLC03107.02979
1756/09/29
GLC03107.02980
1756/11/03
to Brother Livingston re: invitation to live among his brothers and sisters
Robert, Jr. writes that the recent deaths of both his mother and his eldest son Philip have been most difficult to endure, and he hopes that the familial bond between him and his brother remain in tact. He then invites his brother to come and live...
GLC03107.02981
1756/11/19
Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773
to Mr. Swart re: settling the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.
Elliott instructs Mr. Swit on how to settle the balance of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s account, which appears at the top of the page.
GLC03107.02982
1756/11/30
Champion & Hayley, fl. 1756-1765
"Sales of One Cask of Skins recd by the Irene, Capt. Christ. Jacobson, . . .
. . . from New York Acct. of Robt. Livingston junr. Esqr."
GLC03107.02983
1757/02/04
Moore, Jedadiah, fl. 1757
Labor agreement between Jedadiah Moore and Robert Livingston, Jr.
Jedediah Moore agreed to dig about 1400 tons of iron ore on Salisbury ore hill for Robert Livingston, Jr., who agreed to pay Moore 3 schillings per ton. Moore signed with his mark.
GLC03107.02984
1757/06/13
Livingston, William, fl. 1793
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: warning of the character of Governor Pownal
William writes that he has enclosed a draft of a letter to Governor Pownel, and warns Robert Jr. that the Governor "is a man who would sacrifice any body to his own Interest, and cares for nobody any farther than he can make him subservient to his...
GLC03107.02985
1759/09/04
Eliot, Aaron, fl. 1759
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: error in an order of iron
Eliot thanks Robert, Jr. for sending him his order of iron, but notes that some mistakes were made, which he desires Robert, Jr. to remedy.
GLC03107.02986
1759/10/30
Row, Johannis, fl. 1759
Sale of land on the Manor of Livingston to Johannis Row
The document states that Robert Livingston, Jr. sold Johannis Row a lot on the Manor of Livingston. On p.2 Robert, Jr. signed with his initials for receipt of payment from Row, dated 21 January 1760.
GLC03107.02987
[1760]/11/03
Account of James Baker
Baker purchased silk, wheat, beef and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and also performed labor at Livingston's furnace. With ALS from James Elliott to Mr. Jansen, requesting that Jansen pay John Baker the balance of the above account...
GLC03107.02988
1760/11/25
Account of Hendrick Schutt re: carting coals and smith work
Written at the Manor of Livingston.
GLC03107.02989
Chatfield, Philip, fl. 1760
Release of iron oar to Robert Livingston, Jr.
Philip Chatfield released all of the iron oar on his lot at Salisbury to Robert Livingston, Jr. With ANS by John Hutchinson, Justice of the Peace, who presided over the agreement.
GLC03107.02990
1760/12/02
Invoice of sundry merchandise shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr.
Goods on the invoice include molasses, sugar, rice, spices, stockings, and school books.
GLC03107.02991
1762/06/30
Patents of the Manor of Livingston
"1 a Patent of Confirmation of the Mannor 43 other papers relating to the Manr. Sent down with John Ten Eyck to Mr. Duane to Examine them this 30 day of June 1762."
GLC03107.02993
1762/07/26
Newkerck, Cornelius, fl. 1762
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: denial of debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.
Newkerck writes that he has been informed that his uncle died with an outstanding debt to Robert, Jr., but notes that he is not his uncle's heir and not responsible for paying his debts. He refers Robert, Jr. to his uncle's widow and her new husband...
GLC03107.02994
1762/08/08
Gunn, Moses, fl. 1762-1770
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: introduction for the bearer of the letter
Gunn writes that the bearer of the letter has suffered a great number of misfortunes at the hands of the French, and is now left destitute because of it. Nonetheless, he is a most respectable gentleman, and Gunn asks if Robert, Jr. would be so kind...
GLC03107.02995
1716/09/27
Bradford, William, 1663-1752
to Philip Livingston re: collecting the excise
Bradford sends Philip recognizances and certificates for the current quarter's excise. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02443
1716/10/12
Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775
to Philip Livingston re: order for a wig
Robert gives some news of the family, and asks that Philip have a wig sent to him immediately. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02444
1716/10/29
Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789
to Philip Livingston re: request to sell goods
Gilbert asks Philip to sell some goods he recently received from Barbados, and also sends the account for 2 tons of flour shipped to Barbados. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02445
1716/11/07
to Philip Livingston re: trading business
Robert discusses the sale of Philip's flour, and notes that a John Collinson is "very poor and miserable," but offers to arrest him if Philip wishes. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02446
1716/11
Cruger, Marya, fl. 1717
to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02447
1716/11/21
Fresneaux, Andrew, fl. 1714-1719
GLC03107.02448
1716/11/23
to Philip Livingston re: shipping and trading
GLC03107.02449
1717/01/02
Cruger, John, fl. 1714-1719
GLC03107.02450
1717/01/04
GLC03107.02451
to Philip Livingston re: sale of produce
Gilbert gives an account of some corn he sold, and remarks that he can give no encouragement regarding the sale of their produce in the Spring. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02452
1717/03/14
Andrews, William, fl. 1717
to Philip Livingston re: decline to pay money on interest
Andrews writes that he is not inclined to pay any money on interest at the moment, but invites Philip to discuss business concerns with him. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02453
1717/04/08
GLC03107.02454
1717/06/18
Cruger updates Philip on trade and the current rates on various provisions. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02455
1717/07/22
GLC03107.02456
1717/10/25
GLC03107.02457
1717/07/26
The signature was torn from the letter.
GLC03107.02458
1719/06/29
Receipt of payment from Philip Livingston
GLC03107.02459
1721/06/13
George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727
Commission for Philip Livingston
Philip is appointed to the offices of Town Clerk, Clerk of Peace, Clerk of the Common Pleas in Albany, and also the Agent for Indian Affairs. For the performance of these offices, Philip is guaranteed a yearly salary. Marked as a copy on the docket...
GLC03107.02460
1725/09/25
Schermehoren, Jacob, fl. 1725-1727
Account of Philip Livingston
GLC03107.02461
1732/02/21
Kleyn, Johannis, fl. 1732
Bond to Philip Livingston
GLC03107.02462
1732/05/01
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
Indenture for the lease of land to Evert and Maria Evertse
As Lord of the Manor of Livingston, Philip Livingston leases a tract of land "from the Manor house to the Church" to Evert and Maria Evertse for their own use and improvement, provided that they pay an annual rent, and also plant pear and apple trees...
GLC03107.02463
Copy of GLC03107.01.02463, with Philip Livingston's signature. On the back of p.1, ANS by Evert Evertse, dated 4 July 1741, Manor of Livingston, in which he transfers his title and interest to John Mac Kay. Also contains a memorandum, signed by...
GLC03107.02464
1734/05/09
Indenture for the lease of land to Epharim and Cornelia Goes
As Lord of the Manor of Livingston, Philip Livingston leases a tract of land next to the lot of Evert Evertse, to Epharim and Cornelia Goes for their own use and improvement, provided that they pay an annual rent, and also plant pear and apple trees...
GLC03107.02465
1734/02/22
Bryant, William, fl. 1734-1735
Invoice for goods shipped on the Albany to Philip Livingston
GLC03107.02466
1735/05/15
Noble, Elisabeth, fl. 1735
Indenture for the sale of land to Philip Livingston
The document outlines Elisabeth Noble's sale of a tract of land in Connecticut to Philip Livingston. Signed by both Elisabeth Noble and Philip Livingston. Following the indenture on p.4, there is a note signed by John Ashley, 15 May 1735, with an...
GLC03107.02467
1735/07/14
to Dirk van Veghten Junr. re: poor trade with Jamaica
Philip remarks that trade from Jamaica is poor at the moment, and makes some requests for provisions to be sent to him. Notes that he has sent an ill enslaved man to van Veghten. Remarks that he has been ill for some time but believes he is...
GLC03107.02468
1737
Account of a packet of goods shipped to Philip Livingston on the Oswe[e]go
GLC03107.02469
1739/03/31
to Philip Verplank re: request to withdraw money on Verplank's account
Philip explains to Verplank that he is in urgent need of money, and asks permission to receive his due payment by withdrawing money on Verplank's account.
GLC03107.02470
1740/05/10
Clarke, George, fl. 1711-1740
Appointment of Philip Livingston to third Lieutenant
Clarke appoints Philip Livingston to be third Lieutenant of the Independent Company of Militia Foot for the Manor of Livingston. Philip is therefore required to take the Company under his care and provide for them. Written in Fort George...
GLC03107.02471
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