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1725/08/21
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: peace between Eastern and English Indians
Philip writes that he hopes the news of a peace between the Eastern and English Indians is true.
GLC03107.01676
1725/09/06
to Robert Livingston re: pear thieves
Philip congratulates his father on finding a pear thief on his property, and urges him to punish the thief severely in order to set an example. He also discusses the fur trade, and the need to work more with the Indians. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01686
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
1725/09/23
to Robert Livingston re: payment of his salary
Philip writes that he is happy that there is some prospect of his salary being paid out of the quit rents of Albany. He fears, however, that this will not be enough for him. He also writes of frustrated trade with Indians. Docketed on address leaf...
GLC03107.01699
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
to Robert Livingston re: kidnapping of a boy at Schenectady
Philip expresses sorrow at the state of his father's health, and mentions that it is reported that some Indians kidnapped an English boy. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01747
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
1711/04/24
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
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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