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1714/01/25
Campbell, John (fl. 1714)
to Robert Livingston re: payment to be made to Mr. Sharpas
Campbell asks Livingston to pay Mr. Sharpas for the Intelligence. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01087
1714/08/18
Unknown
Manuscript map [in Dutch]
Most likely a section of Livingston's Manor, as Roeloff Jansen's Kill runs through the middle of it. Docket reads: Jurian Deckers Folly.
GLC03107.01088
1714/11/27
Sydenham, George
to Robert Livingston re: request for provisions
Sydenham asks Livingston to grind some corn that he has sent over with his enslaved person, and also to send the enslaved person back with some provisions.
GLC03107.01089
1714
Vosburgh, Jacob
to Robert Livingston re: [illegible]
Vosburgh signed with his initials.
GLC03107.01090
1714/12/15
Livingston, Robert
"List of Debtors drawn out of Leidger N F"
List of debtors from Manor of Livingston, Catskill, Claverak, and Kinderhook.
GLC03107.01091
1713
Hager, Frederick (fl. 1713-1714)
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
Contains two other signatures [illegible]. Date on docket is 2 January 1714.
GLC03107.01092
1714/03/21
Pietersen, Tuenis
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01093
1714/04/17
Livingston, Alida (fl. 1680-1726)
GLC03107.01094
1714/04/22
GLC03107.01095
1714/05/14
GLC03107.01096
GLC03107.01097
1714/05/
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01098
1714/05/15
GLC03107.01099
1714/05/22
GLC03107.01100
1714/05/24
GLC03107.01101
1715/01/27
Names of the new ministry
List of the men King George I rewarded with the advancement of a royal title. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01102
02 February 1715
"Leendert Conyn & Kiliaen Winne's oath about the Examination. . .
. . .of Joh: Dykemans negro." Both of the oaths attest to the statement made by an enslaved person of Dykeman's that he did not help another enslaved person named Tom commit murder against his master. The statements are signed by Robert Livingston...
GLC03107.01103
February 1715
to the Council of Boston
The letter applauds the Council for their current type of government, which is "the most perfect Democracy upon the face of the Earth." Antidemocratious (pseudonym) feels especial admiration for the government for sustaining democracy at a time when...
GLC03107.01104
1715/04/28
to Mr. Cuyler re: sale of provisions
Below the letter to Mr. Cuyler are some account calculations and a note by Philip Livingston. Page 2 is an account sheet of provisions sold to different individuals, including Robert and Philip Livingston, from August 1714 to January 1715....
GLC03107.01105
1715/11/02
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: power of attorney
John writes that he will send power of attorney to Robert in order to assist with a financial matter. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01106
1715/11
"how many acres the Manr. Renselaerswyk Contains & Manr. Livingston"
Docketed on recto.
GLC03107.01107
1716/05
Van Nes, Jan
Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]
Account sheet contains AN by Livingston indicating that he paid the contents of the account on 5 February 1718, Albany.
GLC03107.01108
1716/01/26
"List of Debtors drawn out of my Leidger"
GLC03107.01109
1716/02/29
Van Slyk, Tounis
Testimony regarding assessors and collectors on the Manor of Livingston
Van Slyk testifies that Mr. Cuyler told him that it is not within the Governor's power to grant Robert Livingston the power to choose assessors and collectors to assess the inhabitants of the Manor. Signed with van Slyk's mark. This is followed by...
GLC03107.01110
1719/01/16
Account of Myndert Maerseles [in Dutch]
Document appears to be written by Livingston or his secretary, and also contains the signature of Myndert Maerseles.
GLC03107.01111
1716/08/25
Vetch, Samuel
to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's reputation in England
Vetch writes to say that Livingston has acquired a poor reputation in England, which does not bode well for the repayment of his money. He also notes that his wife, Margaret Vetch, has informed him that Livingston has failed to answer her letters...
GLC03107.01112
1716/12/25
Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: settlement of accounts
Jamison explains that he will make a decision regarding Livingston's accounts, and also sends some news from abroad. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01113
1716
Livingston, Philip
Certificate that the Justices of Albany were informed of the county tax
GLC03107.01114
1716/06/23
Cruger, John (fl. 1714-1719)
to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01115
1716/08/14
Van Nes, Katryna
GLC03107.01116
1717/01/04
Livingston, Gilbert
to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions
Gilbert informs his father of the market value of such provisions as wheat and flour, and how much he intends to sell. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01117
1717/01/16
to Robert Livingston re: family news
Philip writes of his mother's health, expresses sorrow at the loss of his father's dam and saw mill, and also sends the news that his wife has just given birth to a son. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01118
1717/01/[10]
Borland, John (1660-1727)
to Robert Livingston re: resolving the palatine affair with the government
GLC03107.01119
1717/01/26
Collins, John (fl. 1711-1721)
to Robert Livingston re: Coll. Schuyler's interest in a mortgage
Collins asks that Livingston assess Coll. Schuyler's interest in a particular mortgage. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01120
1717
Salary allowed to Robert Livingston
GLC03107.01121
1717/02/18
to Robert Livingston re: distribution of accounts
Philip informs his father that he has sent certain people their accounts, and mentions that his wife and son have been ill, but appear to be recovering. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01122
1717/02/09
to Robert Livingston re: request for an Indian servant
Gilbert mentions that he would be very pleased if his father purchased him a particular Indian servant, who he has found to be extremely helpful. He sends his regrets at the destruction of his father's saw mill, and discusses plans for selling...
GLC03107.01123
1717/02/20
Gilbert writes of the selling price of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01124
1717/03/04
to Robert Livingston re: goods damaged when a ship ran ashore
Philip reports the sorry news of some goods that were damaged on a ship that ran ashore on its way to London, and also reports that a ship from Boston sank, drowning some men that they knew. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01125
1717/03/11
to Robert Livingston re: business accounts
GLC03107.01126
1717/03/15
White, William
to Robert Livingston re: storage for Livingston's corn
White explains that he was unable to find storage for Livingston's corn, and therefore recommends that Livingston grind it. He then follows it with a note saying that he did find someone willing to store the corn, as long as it is clean. Docketed...
GLC03107.01127
1717/03/21
Beekman, Henry (fl. 1696-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: tax estimate
Beekman writes that he has met with Livingston's assessors to decide upon a tax. He also mentions that some items were found that may be a part of Livingston's saw mill. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01128
1717/03/23
Wessels, Dirck
GLC03107.01129
1717/03/22
GLC03107.01130
1717/03/27
to Robert Livingston re: animal skins to be shipped abroad
Philip asks his father to send some skins to Phillip Schuyler so that they may be put on a ship going to Bristol. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01131
to Robert Livingston re: news from England and the West Indies
Beekman gives news that the Duke of Marlborough and Prince of Whales are dead, the King has arrived in England, and that provisions are very low in the West Indies. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01132
1717/04/10
Philip explains how he intends to settle some accounts. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01133
1717/04/22
Vetch, Margaret
to Robert Livingston re: awaiting news from London
Margaret anxiously awaits news of her husband from London, and expresses regret at the news that her brother John has lost all use of his limbs. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01134
to Robert Livingston re: vote for his father
Philip writes that he voted for his father and hopes that he gets what he wishes from the assembly. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01135
GLC03107.01136
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