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1705/03/16
Livingston, Robert (1654-1728)
to Sidney Godolphin re: request for payment
Petition for nine years salary as Secretary for Indian Affairs, as having been reinstated by Queen Anne.
GLC03107.00739
1717/07/26
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: request for skins and pelts
Philip asks for skins and pelts, forwards a trunk left at Cousin Livingston's, and expresses fear that Indians are about to attack. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01161
1718/08/20
to Robert Livingston re: assistance loading a ship to London
Pages 3 and 4 contain a letter addressed to "Brother Corlaer" & "Quieder" regarding the 5 Nations and preparations to be made in the event of an attack. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01235
1721/03/20
to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French and Indians
Philip discusses the growing hostility between colonists, Indians, and the French Canadian government. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01325
1720/11/18
to George Bampfeild re: salary for Secretary of Indian Affairs
Livingston discusses the action being taken to receive the unpaid portion of his salary due to him as Secretary of Indian Affairs.
GLC03107.01335
1721/02/01
to Robert Livingston re: restrictions on trade with French and Indians
Philip describes the terms and restrictions that the Governor has put in place to guide trade with the French and Indians. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01358
1721/02/08
to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions
Philip explains that the new trade restrictions have heightened tensions with the French, who have sent an Indian spy down to Albany. He also mentions keeping a continuous correspondence with the Governor in order to "wage war" against his and his...
GLC03107.01360
1721/02/17
Collins, John (fl. 1711-1721)
Collins notes that he has signed a certificate for Livingston's hogs, and thanks Livingston for his trouble in procuring him a mare. He expresses satisfaction with the Governor's decision to suppress unlawful trade. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01361
1721/02/20
Philip discusses French attempts to manipulate the Indians and how this has interfered with trade in the colony. He also mentions the new trade restrictions and the effect they will have on his business.
GLC03107.01362
1721/05/23
Burnet, William (1688-1729)
to Robert Livingston re: a piece of news from Pennsylvania
Burnet states that he has a piece of news regarding Indian affairs from Mr. Logan, the secretary of Pennsylvania, and that he wishes Livingston to communicate this news to the House.
GLC03107.01372
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