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1712/06/08
Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: possibility of war
Jamison writes of the threat of war and what preparations are being made. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00915
1712/06/12
Lords of Trade
to Governor Hunter re: decision to reprimand the Assembly
The Justices wrote the letter in response to a dispute between the Councill and the Assembly of New York regarding the "amending of money Bills." In the letter, the Justices find in favor of the Councill, as they charge the Assembly with "a...
GLC03107.00917
1712/06/13
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: interest in an expedition
Philip discusses how difficult it is to purchase wheat at the moment, and also requests that his father volunteer him for a tentative expedition, as he is eager to find a profitable position. He concludes by stating his suspicions of the 5 Nations...
GLC03107.00919
1712/06/21
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: fear of attacks from French and Indians
John writes to inform his father that he is currently stationed with 600 men and officers, who are awaiting news from England regarding how they are to settle the garrison. The situation is tense due to the threat of a French and Indian attack, and...
GLC03107.00920
1712/06
to Alida Livingston re: French and Indian attacks
John reiterates much of what he wrote in an earlier letter to his father. He describes the persistent fear of French and Indian attacks, and states his desire to purchase either Capt. Wimes' or Ingolesbey's Commission so that he may move closer to...
GLC03107.00928
1712/08/07
to Robert Livingston re: attack by French and Indians, military fortifications
John states that he is uneasy about the establishment of a garrison where he is, and discusses a recent attack by French and Indians. He also mentions the monetary complications that have arisen with the recent constructin of fortifications....
GLC03107.00936
1712/12/13
Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)
to Robert Livingston re: trade and business
Robert informs his father that he has received some prints and pamphlets for him from the Governor, and discusses some issues regarding their trade and business. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00946
1712/12/29
to Robert Livingston re: rumor of his sister's death
Robert denies the rumor of his sister's death, and reports that the French have landed in Surinam.
GLC03107.00948
1712/12/30
to Robert Livingston re: various affairs abroad and at home
Jamison mentions royal proclamations regarding the deportment of ships of war, and also discusses some personal family matters. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00950
1713/05/15
to Robert Livingston re: government affairs
Jamison gives a brief account of government affairs in the Assembly and Council.
GLC03107.00959
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