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1723/06/10
Burnet, William, 1688-1729
Permission for Robert Livingston to use a bill from William Burnet
Another draft of GLC03107.01.01512. Written in Fort George neighborhood of New York, New York
GLC03107.01513
1723/06
Loodsteed, 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
1720/08/25
River Indians
Propositions made to Peter Schuyler
The River Indians apologize for breaking the custom of presenting the English with gifts, but explain that they are too poor to do so. They ask Schuyler to renew the covenant chain, and express their desire to learn English so that they may...
GLC03107.02136
1720/09/03
Mohawk Indians
Answer to the propositions of Peter Schuyler
The speaker agrees to renew the covenant on behalf of all 5 Nations, and promises to stop traveling through the southern colonies and upsetting the Christians and Indians that live there. They also state that they will not allow the French Indians...
GLC03107.02142
1722/09/07
Propositions to the 5 Nations
William Burnet, the Governor of Pennsylvania, invites the 5 Nations to renew the covenant chain between them. He recalls an unhappy incident in which 2 men from Pennsylvania killed an Indian of the 5 Nations in the midst of an argument over the sale...
GLC03107.02146
1722/09/13
Proposition to the 5 Nations
The Governor consents to renew the covenant chain with the 5 Nations, and hopes that the Indians will begin to convert to Christianity. He also expects that the 5 Nations voice resentment over the misdeeds of the Eastern Indians, and send out...
GLC03107.02153
December 1701
Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758
to Alida Livingston re: great misfortune
Margaret writes with relief that her husband, Samuel Vetch, is alive. She goes on to discuss that they have suffered many misfortunes, but she hopes that God will soon give her reason to bless him. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02180
1701/12/25
Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732
to Alida Livingston re: misfortune and suffering
Vetch prays that he may have the patience to bear what God has inflicted upon him, and believes that his misfortune must be a part of God's greater designs. He sends his respects to Alida, and hopes that she may yet see her grandchildren. Docketed...
GLC03107.02181
1704/04/29
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]
P.3 contains ALS from Robert Livingston to his daughter [Margaret] in English. Robert writes that her letter has caused him grief, as it seems that "it has pleased God to Cross you in this troublesome world." He also states that he is trying to...
GLC03107.02184
1706/05/10
to Alida Livingston re: legal dispute with Richard Blackham [in Dutch]
Robert's letter to his wife is accompanied by an English translation (see collateral file). In the letter, Robert explains that Richard Blackham has brought charges against him regarding a deal made with Captain Kidd's ship 10 years ago, and he is...
GLC03107.02186
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