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1724/05/20
Livingston, Alida (fl. 1680-1726)
to Robert Livingston re: goods to be sent from England [fragment, in Dutch]
Most of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01586
20 May 1724
Livingston, Philip
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
1724/05/23
Bampfeild, George
to Robert Livingston re: services for Gilbert and Philip Livingston
Bampfeild writes of the progress of Philip and Gilbert Livingston's patent, and the fees incurred with this business.
GLC03107.01588
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
1724/08/22
to Robert Livingston re: delay in England
Bampfeild informs Livingston that the absence of Horatio Walpole has delayed the settlement of Livingston's business. He assures Livingston that it will be completed shortly, and also writes that he has settled Gilbert Livingston's account....
GLC03107.01606
1724/08/24
Le Heup, Peter (fl. 1724-1725)
to Robert Livingston re: hopes to be recontinued
Le Heup expresses his satisfaction with George Bampfeild's appointment to agent, and hopes that this will help them to be recontinued by the end of the year. Part of the document is missing due to damage.
GLC03107.01607
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
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
[1725/03/24]
to Robert Livingston re: a fort at the mouth of the Onondaga River
Philip writes that he heard news that a Mr. Vaudruil is resolved to break down a fort that the Governor intends to build at the mouth of the Onondaga River. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01630
1725/07/13
to Robert Livingston re: warrant for Philip Livingston's salary
Le Heup writes that he has drawn up a warrant to obtain Philip Livingston's salary as Secretary of Indian Affairs, but is not sure if the King will approve of it.
GLC03107.01662
1725/08/16
to Robert Livingston re: fear of war with the French and Indians
Philip writes that a soldier was kidnapped and killed by some Indians, and he fears that this may lead to a war. He blames the French for violence, and believes that they will destroy the continent. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01675
1725/09/15
to Robert Livingston re: need to watch the Indians
Philip states that they need to keep an eye on the Indians, as he believes the French will try to extend their authority over all of them.
GLC03107.01695
1725/09/24
Unknown
to his Excellency re: case with the merchants of London
[Livingston] thanks the Governor for speaking against the merchants of London and how they have disrupted trade. He also discusses the trading situation with the Eastern Indians. On the bottom of p.2 is written: "To Evert Wendell Esq. attorney at...
GLC03107.01704
October 1725
Livingston, Robert (1654-1728)
Prices of imports from the West Indies
Lists prices of West Indian and African enslaved people, rum, sugar, molasses, and other items.
GLC03107.01732
1725/12/16
Bayard, Stephen (fl. 1725-1731)
to Robert Livingston re: news from the West Indies
Stephen writes that the King is to return to London, and that England will go to war with Spain for reasons unknown to him. He also discusses the state of trade in the West Indies. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01748
1706/05/03
Lodwick, Charles (fl. 1706)
"The humble petition of Ch. Lodwick . . .
. . . attorney to . . . widow and Executrix of Seph. Cortlandt Deceased and Robt. Livingston." In a petition addressed to Sidney Godolphin, Lord High Treasurer, Lodwick attests to the fact that Livingston and van Cortlandt victualled troops at...
GLC03107.00786
1709/09/02
Officers of Woodcreek
to Samuel Vetch re: state of military expedition
Letter written to Samuel Vetch by officers preparing for the next stage of a military expedition toward Canada. The officers relate their reservations about the endeavor, believing that if the expedition fails, their country will be reduced to a...
GLC03107.00805
1709
Vetch, Samuel (1668-1732)
"Instructions to be given to the two Indians to be sent . . .
. . . to Montreal, and Quibeck." Document leaves instructions to take careful note of troops and fortifications in Canada. The document is also signed by Col. Fr. Nicholson.
GLC03107.00807
1711/01/17
Vetch, Samuel
to Robert Livingston re: victualling garrisons
Vetch explains that he has travelled from Annapolis to Boston in order to settle the accounts of the garrisons. He discusses how he will cover the expenses and acquire the necessary provisions. He also talks of moving his family from Annapolis and...
GLC03107.00822
1711/08/07
to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]
Docketed on verso. The docket indicates that the letter states that there is "no bread for the Palateyns."
GLC03107.00831
1711/04/06
Clarke, George (fl. 1711-1740)
to Robert Livingston re: arrival of Palatins
Clarke informs Livingston of the arrivall of several Palatins, and discusses the need to find a way to settle all of them. He provides an update on the supply of tools and provisions, mentions a land dispute that he is engaged in, and begs that...
GLC03107.00866
1711/04/24
Beekman, Joanna (fl. 1711)
to Robert Livingston re: concerns regarding French and Indians
Joanna expresses concern regarding the presence of French spies among the Indians, and accounts for goods that her husband ordered her to send to Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00876
1711/07/30
Account of the squadron gone to Canada
Account of ships sent to Canada from Boston that lists the types of vessels, the ships' names, the captains's names, and the number of men and guns on board.
GLC03107.00886
1711/08/23
Livingston, Robert
"An account of the men & Transports which were lost and Castaway in . . .
. . . Canada River the 23 day of August 1711 in a Violent Storm."
GLC03107.00888
1712/05/27
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: attacked by Indians
John describes an attack made by Indians, and then asks his father to speak to Govr. Hunter regarding a financial matter with Capt. [Wimes].
GLC03107.00909
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