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1713/06/01
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: news of his arrival in Boston
John relates news of his and his sister Jo[h]anna's health, complains of an attack of gout, and awaits news and payment of money from Britain.
GLC03107.00963
Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717
to Robert Livingston re: news of her arrival in Boston
Jo[h]anna informs her father of her arrival in Boston where she has met her sister and fallen ill.
GLC03107.00964
1713/04/16
to Robert Livingston re: delay in traveling to the Manor
John explains that he is awaiting the arrival of General Nicholson, and is therefore unable to travel to the Manor at present. He thanks his father for sending beer to Boston, and promises to look after his sister Jo[h]anna. Docketed on address...
GLC03107.00967
1713/04/14
to Robert Livingston re: request for a present and some letters
Jo[h]anna asks her father to send her brother a present of some bacon, and mentions that Madam Winthrop would like a letter from him, as she has not received one since the death of her daughter, Mary. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00968
to Alida Livingston re: desire to see her mother
Jo[h]anna tells her mother that she misses her and keeps her in her thoughts, and states her plans to travel to Boston as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00969
1713/04/11
to Robert Livingston re: surprise at her parents' lack of correspondence
Jo[h]anna wonders why her parents have favored her with so few letters, and requests that her father oblige her with a much needed pair of shoes.
GLC03107.00972
1713/04/02
Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
A second leaf of paper was torn, containing the docket, and possibly the address leaf.
GLC03107.00975
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
1713/03/17
to Robert Livingston re: waiting for Margaret Vetch
Jo[h]anna explains that she is waiting for Margaret to arrive in Boston, but offers to return home immediately if her family desires it. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00984
1713/02/20
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Account of Catryn van Hoese [in Dutch]
GLC03107.00990
1713/02/11
Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775
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
1713/02/08
Blackham, Jacob, fl. 1713
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
1713/01/25
Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732
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
1713/01/24
Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758
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
1713/01/19
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
1713/01/18
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
1713/01/05
Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789
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
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
1713/06/13
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
1713/06/15
to Alida Livingston re: consent to marry
GLC03107.01010
to Robert Livingston re: desire to hear from her parents
Jo[h]anna asks why she has not heard from her parents in so long, and wonders why she is not in their thoughts.
GLC03107.01011
1713/06/22
Knight, Sarah, fl. 1713-1717
to Robert Livingston re: the marriage of their children
Sarah Knight writes to discuss the possibility of the marriage of her daughter, Elizabeth Knight, to John Livingston.
GLC03107.01012
to Robert Livingston re: news from England
Jo[h]anna writes that a ship recently arrived from England with news of peace and that Coll Nicholson is coming to establish a government in Annapolis, in which Samuel Vetch will have his own company. She also mentions the engagement of her brother...
GLC03107.01013
1713/06/29
to Robert Livingston re: engagement of John Livingston
Jo[h]anna asks for money to buy clothing, and urges her parents to prevent the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She also mentions that John and their sister Margaret Vetch are at odds, as Margaret does not approve of the match....
GLC03107.01014
Margaret writes to express her strong disdain for the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She believes that it is too soon for John to remarry, and suspects that Elizabeth began planning the marriage before Mary passed away. Docketed...
GLC03107.01015
1713/07/01
John expresses concern as to why he has not received a letter from his parents, and wonder if he has displeased them in any way. He also states that he is resolved to marry, but would be grateful if they would send their consent. Docketed on...
GLC03107.01017
1713/07/06
to Robert Livingston re: longing for home
Jo[h]anna writes of her plan to return home as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives in Boston, and expresses her deep longing to be with her mother.
GLC03107.01018
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
1713/07/13
to Robert Livingston re: money for clothes, the marriage of John Livingston
Jo[h]anna expresses distress at her father's neglect to write, and desires an answer regarding John's marriage, and money she needs for clothing. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01022
1713/07/16
to Robert Livingston re: assured virtue of Elizabeth Knight
John questions his parents' hesitation regarding his desire to marry Elizabeth Knight, and again invites them to make an inquiry into her background. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01025
1713/07/26
to Uncle Robert Livingston re: death of Coll. Schuyler's wife
The letter comes from Robert Livingston's nephew, Robert Junior, who asks that Robert and Alida Livingston attend the funeral of Coll. Schuyler's wife. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01027
1714/01/01
Livingston, Elizabeth, fl. 1714-1721
to Robert and Alida Livingston re: letter of introduction
Elizabeth Knight, now Elizabeth Livingston, writes to express her hope that she may contribute to the family's happiness in the coming year.
GLC03107.01036
1714/01/14
Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721
to Robert and Alida Livingston re: the illness of Collins' wife
Collins requests that Robert and Alida Livingston come to visit his ill wife, as they are her nearest relations. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01040
1714/01/25
to Robert Livingston re: dispute with Philip Livingston
Robert explains how a dispute with his brother Philip and his wife, with whom he was residing, has forced him to find lodging somewhere else. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01041
1714/02/08
Borland, John, 1660-1727
to Robert Livingston re: account of provisions
Borland writes to inform Livingston of the sale of his provisions and at what price they were sold. On pages 2 and 3 there is a copy of the account of Livingston's sales of flour . Below this is a statement signed by Margaret Vetch in which she...
GLC03107.01048
1714/03/03
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to Robert Livingston re: settlement of Robert Livingston's accounts
Philip writes to inform his father of what accounts he has settled, and expresses his desire to visit the Manor, as he has heard that his mother is ill. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01052
1714/04/26
to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's grievances against Nicholson
Margaret writes to ask her father to forward the contents of her letter to Gov. Hunter, who has failed to respond to her husband's complaints and inquiries. The letter gives a full account of Samuel Vetch's grievances against the "malice" of Genrall...
GLC03107.01069
1711/10/03
to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.00842
1711/10/26
GLC03107.00843
1711/10/29
GLC03107.00844
1711/11/01
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00845
1711/11/04
GLC03107.00846
GLC03107.00847
1711/11/05
GLC03107.00848
GLC03107.00849
1711/11/08
GLC03107.00850
1711/11/09
GLC03107.00851
1711/11/15
GLC03107.00852
1711/11/22
GLC03107.00853
1711/03/21
to Robert Livingston re: journey to Great Britain
John informs his father that the vessel he is to travel on has been fitted with goods sufficient to ransom it should it be taken at some point during the voyage; and he requests that Robert look after his wife (Mary Wintrhop) while he is away. John...
GLC03107.00861
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