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1713/02/24
Livingston, Robert
"List of small Debts owing at Sopus and Dutchess County"
Below the list of debts, Livingston appoints his son Gilbert as his attorney to resolve the debts.
GLC03107.00987
Queen Anne
to the Sheriff of Suffolk County re: misconduct of Samuel Vetch
The royal government orders the arrest of Samuel Vetch and the seizure of his estate so that he may be brought to trial for the misappropriation of government funds. This is followed by a response from Samuel Tyley, Junior Deputy Sheriff of Suffolk...
GLC03107.00988
1713/02/23
Borland, John (1660-1727)
to Robert Livingston re: debt of Mr. Barclay
Borland complains of an unpaid debt of Mr. Barclay's, and asks that Livingston assist him in procuring the money. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00989
1713/02/20
Account of Catryn van Hoese [in Dutch]
GLC03107.00990
Baggs, Andrew
to Robert Livingston re: departure for Kingston
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00991
1713/02/16
Anderson, William (fl. 1713)
to Robert Livingston re: estate of Dr. George Lockhart
Anderson explains how the executors of Dr. Lockhart's estate are having difficulty finding his papers, and therefore need the assistance of Livingston, who was Commissary of Albany during Lockhart's service. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00992
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
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
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
1713/01/21
Cuyler, John (fl. 1700-1713)
Receipt of excise money from Robert Livingston
GLC03107.00997
1713/01/19
Livingston, John
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
Livingston, Johanna
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
1713/01/06
to Robert Livingston re: business accounts
Borland discusses outstanding financial matters that need attention. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01000
1713/01/07
Van Solsberge, Hendrik
Receipt
GLC03107.01001
1713/01/15
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: meeting with the Superiors
Phillip tells Robert that the "Superiors" have excused his father's absence at a meeting in exchange for a turkey and some wine, which Philip has arranged to give them. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01002
1713/01/05
Livingston, Gilbert
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
Sailes, Hugh
to Robert Livingston re: trade and business
Sailes updates Livingston on what business he has accomplished for him. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01004
Beckman, John (fl. 1713)
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01005
1713/01/02
Schuyler, Phillip
to Robert Livingston re: business and the price of goods
Schuyler discusses the price of various goods and the state of their business accounts. He also mentions an unsubstantiated rumor that the French have taken Surinam. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01006
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
1713/03/30
Hunter, Robert (1664-1734)
to Robert Livingston re: upcoming elections
Hunter states that a list of candidates for Dutchess County has been compiled, and that Robert Livingston is not excluded from this list. He also assures Livingston that he will be paid shortly. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01008
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
1713/06
Coeyeman, Andris (fl. 1713)
Account of Robert Livingston
Account for the grinding of wheat and other grains.
GLC03107.01016
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
Minor, John (fl. 1713)
to Robert Livingston re: offer to attend to Livingston's business
GLC03107.01020
Collins, John (fl. 1711-1721)
to Robert Livingston re: friendly regards to the family
Collins refers to Livingston as his brother, and writes of his and his wife's desire to see the family.
GLC03107.01021
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
1713/07/27
Wessels, Dirck
GLC03107.01023
1713/07/16
to Robert Livingston re: inquiry regarding Moses Winthworth
John explains how he received a request from a Mr. Winthworth, whose son Moses is currently stationed on a man or warr, to have his son returned to him. John therefore asks that his father speak to Capt. Van Brugg on his behalf in order to assist Mr...
GLC03107.01024
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
1713/07/18
Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: conterfeit money
Jamison states that he has some letters for Livingston that he will send by the next post in August. He also notes that their bills of credit have been counterfeited, and the perpetrator is thought to be a jeweler from Boston. Docketed on address...
GLC03107.01026
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
to Robert Livingston re: traveling
GLC03107.01028
1713-1715
Unknown
Account of Philip Livingston
Account for the sale of various items such as silk, damask, and beaver fur from 11 August 1713 to April 1715.
GLC03107.01029
1713/08/29
Trial for destruction of property
Accuses Dirck Wesells ten Brook and Anthony van Shaik of the destruction of property and orders the case brought before Robert Livingston, Justice of the Peace.
GLC03107.01030
1713/08/25
White, William
to Robert Livingston re: request for a warrant
White requests a warrant to attack the bodies of Dirck Wesell ten brook and Anthony van Shaik for the crime of breaking a house and destroying goods.
GLC03107.01031
1713
Cortland, Phillip (fl. 1698-1726)
GLC03107.01032
1713/11/12
Instructions to Hugh Saills
The instructions are followed by a statement of agreement signed by Saills.
GLC03107.01033
1713/12/13
Saills, Hugh
to Robert Livingston re: account of Livingston's beer
Saills gives an account of how he disposed of Livingston's beer and the price that he received for it. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01034
1717/01/03
Mingal, John (fl. 1717)
Account sheet [in Dutch]
Account of transactions from 1713 to 3 January 1717.
GLC03107.01035
1714/01/01
Livingston, Elizabeth
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
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