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1712/08/23
Livingston, Gilbert
to Robert Livingston re: request to purchase a slave
Gilbert discusses some matters regarding trade, and then asks that his father purchase him an enslaved person.
GLC03107.00937
1712/09/18
Wileman, J
Land Patent of Ian Hencricks de Bruyn
The document certifies that a land patent granted to du Bruyn "is preceedent" to a land patent granted to the inhabitants of Kinderhook. Signed by Wileman's secretary.
GLC03107.00938
1712/09/03
Saltonstall, G.
to Robert Livingston re: word from Madame Livingston
Saltonstall explains how he had a visit with Madame Winthrop and her daughter Mary, who is married to Livingston's son John. Saltonstall tried to persuade Mary to travel to New York, but she was in such poor health that she could not travel. He...
GLC03107.00939
1712/10/17
Hunter, Robert (1664-1734)
to Robert Livingston re: matter with the Palatins
Hunter explains how a ship carrying papers relating to the missing Palatins has gone ashore at Rhode Island. He anxiously awaits their arrival, so that he may address the criminal actions of the "wretched" Palatins.
GLC03107.00940
1712/10/29
Livingston, Robert, et al
[in Dutch]
GLC03107.00941
1712/11/05
Borland, John (1660-1727)
"Invoice of two baggs hopps & a barrell Codd fish shipt aboard . . .
. . . the Sloop William & Sarah Wm Marsh Comander for N: York on account & Risque of Coll Robt Livingston . . ."
GLC03107.00942
16 November 1712
Heathcote, Caleb (1665-1721)
Sworn testimony of Robert Livingston regarding Mr. Russell
In the testimony, Livingston swears that in 1710 he took a man named Mr. Russell with him to his Manor, at the request of James due Pre. During the course of the journey, it became clear that Mr. Russell was "delirious & out of his Right Senses,"...
GLC03107.00943
1712/11/19
Livingston, Johanna
to Robert Livingston re: desire to travel home
Jo[h]anna tells her father that she wishes to return home, but believes it may be too late to travel. She speaks of her sister's [Mary Winthrop Livingston] illness, which is severe and will also impede her plans to return home. Docketed on address...
GLC03107.00944
1712/11/20
Vetch, Samuel
to Robert Livingston re: family concerns
Vetch forwards his and his wife's regards to the Livingston family, and discusses the health and well-being of their relations.
GLC03107.00945
1712/12/13
Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)
to Robert Livingston re: trade and business
Robert informs his father that he has received some prints and pamphlets for him from the Governor, and discusses some issues regarding their trade and business. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00946
19 December 1712
Van Nikus Jans, Ontwerp
Testament
Personal will and testament of [Ontwerp van Nikus Jans].
GLC03107.00947
1712/12/29
to Robert Livingston re: rumor of his sister's death
Robert denies the rumor of his sister's death, and reports that the French have landed in Surinam.
GLC03107.00948
1712/12/20
Sharpe, John
to Robert Livingston re: offer of service
Sharpe reports that he will be sailing for England shortly, and offers to send Livingston anything that he desires from abroad. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00949
1712/12/30
Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: various affairs abroad and at home
Jamison mentions royal proclamations regarding the deportment of ships of war, and also discusses some personal family matters. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00950
1713/04/17
Pickar, Batholomew
Account of Robert Livingston
Pickar requests that Livingston examine the account that he has enclosed and compare it to his own.
GLC03107.00951
1713/05/04
to Robert Livingston re: matters regarding shipping and an invoice
Borland writes to update Livingston on some goods he ordered. He also included a copy of the invoice dated 30 April 1713, Boston. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00952
1713/05/05
Berry, Joseph (fl. 1713)
to Robert Livingston re: completion of delivery and shipment
Berry states that he has delivered some bills and papers for Livingston, and that he has shipped the druggat.
GLC03107.00953
1713/05/06
Boelen, Abraham (fl. 1713)
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00954
1713/05/07
Ticuhobus, Nicholas
GLC03107.00955
1713/05/08
Schuyler, Phillip
to Robert Livingston re: accounts of shipping and trading
Schuyler sends an update of what he has shipped and received, and the monetary settlements that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00956
Bayeuse, Thomas (fl. 1713)
to Robert Livingston re: receipt of shipment
Bayeuse acknowledges receipt of a shipment of flour and discusses the payments that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00957
1713/05/19
to Robert Livingston re: receipt of spoiled beer
Jo[h]anna acknowledges that she received some beer that was spoiled due to a damaged barrel. She also notes that she intends to travel to Boston with her brother the following day. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00958
1713/05/15
to Robert Livingston re: government affairs
Jamison gives a brief account of government affairs in the Assembly and Council.
GLC03107.00959
1713/05/13
to Robert Livingston re: request for Livingston to send beer and biskett
Jo[h]anna questions her father as to why he has not yet sent the desired goods, and implores him to do so with haste. She then discusses her plans to return home soon, and expresses disappointment with her mother and father for their sparse...
GLC03107.00960
1713/05/20
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: desire to marry again
John complains that someone tampered with a shipment of beer in order to swindle him and his father, and mentions some financial worries. He regrets the painful death of his wife, but explains that he plans to marry again as soon as it would be...
GLC03107.00961
1713/05/29
Livingston, Alida (fl. 1680-1726)
GLC03107.00962
1713/06/01
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
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
1713/06/13
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: note of thanks
Philip sends his thanks for the receipt of a sheep, and promises to get his debts in order as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00965
1713/05/16
Marsh, William (fl. 1713)
Record of goods shipped to New London
First part of the document is a record of the beer and biscuit shipped by Livingston to New London, and signed by William Marsh. This is followed by a note acknowledging receipt of the goods in New London, dated 16 May 1713, and signed by J...
GLC03107.00966
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
1713/04/13
to Robert Livingston re: slow trade and a shortage of money
Philip urges his father to procure a pass to go to Canada where he may make some money, and asks that his father to help him financially by sending him one or two enslaved people, and paying some of his debt. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00970
to Robert Livingston re: anticipation for the arrival of Gov. Nicholson
Pages 2 and 3 contain a copy of a letter from Borland, 6 January 1713, Boston, [Mass.] Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00971
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
1713/04/09
to Robert Livingston re: expectation of Gov. Nicholson
John writes of his eager expectation of Nicholson, who he hopes will bring money and good news. He also reiterates his hope that his father will send him beer. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00973
8 April 1713
to Robert Livingston re: request for a slave and indentures
Gilbert expresses his need for an enslaved person, and asks that his father assist him in retaining a young palatin boy as a servant. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00974
1713/04/02
A second leaf of paper was torn, containing the docket, and possibly the address leaf.
GLC03107.00975
1713/03/28
to Robert Livingston re: scarcity of business
John relates his concern over the lack of business and his need to find a useful form of trade.
GLC03107.00976
1713/03/03
to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: update of affairs
John informs his brother of his business in New London and the health of their relations. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00977
1713/04
to Robert Livingston re: update of business and accounts
GLC03107.00978
1713/03/27
to Robert Livingston re: construction of a galley
Gilbert states that there are plans to build a galley if they can find the support and encouragement to do so. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00979
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
1713/03/21
van Bergen, Gerrit
GLC03107.00981
1713/03
Salisbury, Fr
GLC03107.00982
1713/03/19
John expresses his hope that Gov. Nicholson will arrive soon, and states his plan to move back home for a while and settle his business. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00983
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
1713/03/14
Wessels, Dirck
GLC03107.00985
1713/03/04
Unknown
Account ledger [in Dutch]
GLC03107.00986
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