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1723/02/24
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French
Philip discusses the sale of an island, and how tensions with the French may excalate. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01549
1723/03/16
to Robert Livingston re: possibility of war between Indians
Philip writes that an Indian interpreter has been dispatched to speak with the Maquase and Schaahkook Indians of New York, as a war between them and the Eastern Indians seems dangerously possible. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01555
1724/03/25
to Robert Livingston re: trade and politics
Philip advises his father on how to procure fire wood for the garrison, and relates his anxiety over a forthcoming election for representative, for which he is a candidate. He also discusses difficulties in trading with some Indians, and how...
GLC03107.01559
1724/05/15
to Robert Livingston re: excise at Albany
Philip writes of the current excise revenues of Albany, and requests that Robert keep him as a trading partner. He also expresses doubt regarding his cousin's chances in the election, and states that it is becoming increasingly difficult to...
GLC03107.01580
20 May 1724
to Robert Livingston
Philip desires news of the New England war, and speculates that his cousin will not win the upcoming election. He also discusses his and Gilbert's commissions, and hopes that they will be settled soon; and describes trading practices with the...
GLC03107.01587
1724/05/25
to Robert Livingston re: dishonest trading practices
Philip notes that the Governor may suspend trade with Canada for some time, and adds that everyone involved in trade at the moment seems to operate through malice and dishonesty. He also discusses the upcoming election, and the prospect of good...
GLC03107.01591
1725/03/10
Livingston, Robert, Jr.
to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: French lessons
Young Robert thanks his uncle for some shoes, and notes that he hopes to master the French language soon. P.2 contains a letter written to the Mayor regarding trade with the Indians and relations with the French in Canada. The letter is not signed...
GLC03107.01628
1725/03/20
Le Heup, Peter (fl. 1724-1725)
to Robert Livingston re: delay in passing an Indian act
Le Heup expresses his frustration with some merchants who have delayed the passing of an Indian act. He also updates Livingston on the settlement of his sons' accounts.
GLC03107.01629
1725/05/31
Burnet, William (1688-1729)
to the Justices of the County of Albany re: fortifications for Albany
Burnet writes that he approves of the Justices' resolutions, but asks them to consider some other places as well. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01649
1725/07/03
to Robert Livingston re: trade with the far Indians
Philip writes that trade with the far Indians in flourishing at the present moment. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01653
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