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1705/11/30
Livingston, Robert
Confirmation of amount still owed to Livingston
Oath that Livingston had not received any part of the £252 9 shillings 1 pence found to be due to him.
GLC03107.00751
1705/12/12
Godolphin, Sidney (fl. 1705)
to Richard Earl of Ranelagh re: Livingston's money
Orders from Queen Anne to present Livingston with debentures totaling £252 9 shillings. Page 3 is a receipt signed by Livingston for the debentures totaling £252 9 shillings.
GLC03107.00752
1706/01/29
Blaithwayt, William (fl. 1706)
to the Lords of the Treasury re: Livingston's money
Request that the Lords of the Treasury forward orders to the Governor of New York (Lord Cornbury) to pay Livingston his salary.
GLC03107.00756
1717/08/16
Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: political foment in England
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01179
1717
"The Colonie of New York Debt to Rt. Livingston"
Gives a full account of the money due to Livingston, including expenditures for two voyages he was forced to make to Great Britain.
GLC03107.01187
1717/10/09
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: plans to travel to Great Britain
John states that he will travel to Great Britain with his cousin, and expresses concern over what Samuel Vetch has already accomplished there. He also asks his father to abandon his suspicions of Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01190
1717/10/15
Vetch, Margaret
to Robert Livingston re: decision to travel to Great Britain
Margaret writes of news that Samuel Vetch has been superceeded in his position at Annapolis Royall. Due to Samuel's failure to write to her, she has resolved to travel to him in England. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01191
1717/10/21
to Robert Livingston re: preparations to travel
Margaret informs her father that she plans to take her two children with her to Great Britain, and that she has sold most of her household goods in order to undertake the voyage. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01192
1717/10/25
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: desire to purchase the excise of Albany
Philip congratulates his father on his receipt of money from the Assembly, asks him for help purchasing the excise of Albany, and asks for news of Margaret Vetch's voyage to London.
GLC03107.01194
1718/08/20
to Robert Livingston re: assistance loading a ship to London
Pages 3 and 4 contain a letter addressed to "Brother Corlaer" & "Quieder" regarding the 5 Nations and preparations to be made in the event of an attack. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01235
1720/03/17
Hunter, Robert (1664-1734)
to Robert Livingston re: a matter with the Secretary of States
Hunter assures Livingston that he will follow a matter in the board with the Secretary of States, which will bring Livingston satisfaction. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01324
1721/02/01
to Robert Livingston re: restrictions on trade with French and Indians
Philip describes the terms and restrictions that the Governor has put in place to guide trade with the French and Indians. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01358
1721/02/05
Bampfeild, George (fl. 1721)
to Robert Livingston re: Bampfeild's appointment to Agent of Albany
Bampfeild thanks Livingston for supporting his appointment to the position of Agent of Albany, and asks Livingston to continue his advocacy. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01359
1721/02/08
to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions
Philip explains that the new trade restrictions have heightened tensions with the French, who have sent an Indian spy down to Albany. He also mentions keeping a continuous correspondence with the Governor in order to "wage war" against his and his...
GLC03107.01360
1721/02/17
Collins, John (fl. 1711-1721)
Collins notes that he has signed a certificate for Livingston's hogs, and thanks Livingston for his trouble in procuring him a mare. He expresses satisfaction with the Governor's decision to suppress unlawful trade. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01361
1721/02/20
Philip discusses French attempts to manipulate the Indians and how this has interfered with trade in the colony. He also mentions the new trade restrictions and the effect they will have on his business.
GLC03107.01362
1721/09/04
Burnet, William (1688-1729)
"Govr Burnets discourse wth 10 Sachims"
Outlines how relations between the French, English, and Indians are to proceed with regard to trade, and what precautions should be made if war becomes a threat. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01377
1721/09/30
Bampfeild, George
to Robert Livingston re: a patent for Robert's son
Bampfeild explains that he has procured the desired patent for Robert's son, but will not send the original on the next ship to Boston, for fear of it blowing off the coast of New England. He also outlines that charges incurred by the process, and a...
GLC03107.01383
1722/08/13
to Robert Livingston re: advocacy for 2 acts of Assembly
Bampfeild assures Livingston that he will do all he can to have two acts of Assembly passed. One act calls for a tax on all European goods imported to the colonies, and the second would open up a line between New York and Connecticut.
GLC03107.01461
1722/11/01
Assembly of New York
to George Bampfeild re: matters of business for the Agent of New York
The Assembly requests a number of things of George Bampfeild, as the newly-appointed Agent of New York. His endorsement is requested of 2 Acts, one calling for a 2 percent tax on imported goods, and the other one calling for an open shipping line...
GLC03107.01483
1723/02/25
to Robert Livingston re: dismissal from agency
Bampfeild writes that his position as Agent of New York has been terminated, for reasons that he is not aware. He also discusses some trading matters with Indians that require some assistance, and asks Livingston to turn to another person to sort...
GLC03107.01504
1722/03/04
to Robert Livingston re: business concerns
Bampfeild writes that Livinston's son will receive his salary, and that he has been working to procure royal assent for an Act conceived by Livingston's son. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01506
1723/05/15
to Robert Livingston re: report regarding Gilbert Livingston
Bampfeild writes that a favorable report concerning Gilbert Livingston will come through the Board of Trade in a short time. He also discusses the status of some outstanding accounts.
GLC03107.01509
1723/08/06
to Robert Livingston re: gratitude for advice
Bampfeild discusses some matters concerning Philip and Gilbert Livingston, and then thanks Livingston for suggestions regarding his dismissal by the Assembly on charges of neglect.
GLC03107.01518
1723/09/13
to Robert Livingston re: Gilbert Livingston's report
Bampfeild writes that he has procured a second report regarding Gilbert Livingston, and that a decision regarding Philip Livingston's commission will have to wait until the Lords of Treasury meet again. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01521
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