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1861-1877
Alden, William H. (fl. 1844-)
to Mother
He thanks her for the butter and cake she sent. He is glad Rebecca wrote to him. He heard that Ed was in another battle.
GLC02831.52
Unknown
William H. Alden
Portrait of William H. Alden in a suit. He has a goatee and mustache.
GLC02831.53
1687/05/02
Livingston, Robert
to Peter Schuyler re: a farm called Cralo
Livingston requests that his brother-in-law clear the tenants and farmers from Cralo, a tract of land recently purchased by Livingston.
GLC03107.00147
1698/05/24
Livingston, James
to Robert Livingston re: family news
James writes of his son's marriage, hopes to see Livingston again in Scotland, and mentions John Dunbar, a fellow Scot on his way to New England that may be useful to Robert Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00435
1699/12/02
Borland, John (1660-1727)
to Robert Livingston re: a voyage to Caledonia
Borland writes to Livingston discussing the trip to the Scottish colony, with an eye towards Livingston donating money and/or supplies to the trip. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00517
1700/01/04
to Robert Livingston re: news of Andrew Livingston, Scottish Colonies
James Livingston writes to his brother about life in Scotland. He writes that Robert (the son) has arrived at his home, and will be settled once used to the surroundings. James writes that William Livingston's son Andrew was being held captive at...
GLC03107.00539
1700/05/23
Riggs, John
to Robert Livingston re: news from New York
Riggs writes with news which has been passed along thorughout New York. Firstly, Riggs mentions Livingston's arrival home and the death of the King of Spain. Furthermore, Riggs discusses the failed Scottish colony at Darien, which had been captured...
GLC03107.00568
7 June 1700
Weemes, James
to Robert Livingston
Weemes writes discussing the key issue of Europe: the succession of the Spanish throne. With the death of the King of Spain, it is rumored that the throne would pass to the Dauphin of France. Weemes also writes of the ill-fated Scottish Colony of...
GLC03107.00571
1701/03/12
Dunlop, James (fl. 1701)
to Robert Livingston re: Thomas Pelsfooed, a young Scotsman in New York
Livingston's nephew James writes inquiring about a friend of his, Thomas Pelsfooed, who had traveled to New York the previous year. As Pelsfooed is a friend, James requests that his uncle enquire about his whereabouts and employ him if possible....
GLC03107.00606
1701/07/25
to Robert Livingston re: Governor Tolvin's voyage to Jamaica
Riggs writes of the first ship come to New York after such a long period of inactivity, a ship carrying twenty eight passengers from England and France. He also describes a fleet of twenty-eight ships carrying two thousand men to accompany Governor...
GLC03107.00623
1701/10/07
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: asking for business advice
John writes of his "bisenes faling out so unhapeley" that he is presently leaving New York for New London with £350 "worth in goods fitt for that Countrey." He also writes that Lord Cornbury, the newly appointed Governor for New York, had set sail...
GLC03107.00643
1717/09/09
to Robert Livingston re: settling in a new house
John writes that he will be settling in a new house near his mills soon, and discusses his father's accounts and situation with the palatines. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01182
1718/12/26
"Debts due by the Palatins Living in the 4 villages . . .
. . . in the Manor of Livingston 26 December 1718."
GLC03107.01220
1718/03/01
List of palatine debtors [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01247
1719/03
"Wheat from the Palatyns & our sloop . . . 443 1/2 shepels"
Lists the wheat collected 5 different tracts of Livingston's land.
GLC03107.01260
1719/06/20
Inglis, Thomas (fl. 1719)
Account of Robert Livingston
Charge for painting done at Livingston Manor by English painters on the 1 June 1719. Ingles acknowledges receipt of payment on 10 June 1719. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01284
[1721/05/14]
Livingston, Alida (fl. 1680-1726)
to Robert Livingston re: the palatine settlements [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01395
1720/01/01
"Debts due by Palatins Living in the 4 Villages in the Manor of Livingston
GLC03107.01413
1719/12/04-1721/02/01
"Palatin Debtors who Live in the Manor"
Contains three separate lists of Palatin debtors on three different dates: 4 December 1719, 1 January 1721, and 1 February 1722.
GLC03107.01419
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
10 March 1723
Van Horne, Cornelius
Van Horne writes that a Thomas Cardle has just arrived from London after a 16 year absence, and believes himself to be the rightful owner of one of Livingston's enslaved people. Van Horne therefore warns Livingston to keep a close eye on this...
GLC03107.01553
to Robert Livingston re: fear of theft of Livingston's slave
Original copy of GLC03107.01.01553, and contains some additional information regarding trade of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01554
1725/07/25
Bayard, Stephen (fl. 1725-1731)
to Robert Livingston re: word from Samuel Vetch
Stephen writes that a letter came for his wife Alida from her father Samuel Vetch, and that he is not sure if Vetch plans to return to the colony any time soon. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01666
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