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1723/02/24
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French
Philip discusses the sale of an island, and how tensions with the French may excalate. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01549
1724/03/25
Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)
to Robert Livingston re: news of the safe arrival of the King in England
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01558
1724/04/16
to Robert Livingston re: resignation of the King of Spain
Robert writes that the King of Spain resigned his kingdom in favor of his son Lewis, and that the Duke of Orleans has died, leaving the Duke of Bourbon as the Chief Administrator of affairs. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01568
1724/04
Unknown
Concern regarding and act for 2 1/2 percent tax on European goods
The document writes of a collective concern regarding the passing of an act that would levy a 2 1/2 percent tax on European goods. The writers also submit an alternate means of collecting that money.
GLC03107.01571
1724/05/08
Le Heup, Peter (fl. 1724-1725)
to Robert Livingston re: 3 bills concerning Gilbert Livingston
Le Heup writes with good news that one of Gilbert Livingston's bills may pass before the Board of Trade.
GLC03107.01576
1724/05/11
The first part is a duplicate of GLC03107.01.01576. Beneath this, Le Heup wrote a second letter, dated 5 August 1724; London, [England]. In this letter Le Heup informs Livingston of some more favorable news regarding Gilbert Livingston's bills.
GLC03107.01577
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
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
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