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1712/01/11
Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789
to Robert Livingston re: payment of wagganers
Gilbert seeks his father's assistance in working out the payment of the "ryders" and "wagganers" of an expedition. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00896
1712/01/16
Wood, John, fl. 1712
to Robert Livingston re: meeting to share the "flaw"
Wood informs Livingston that William Weid has employed someone to survey the "flaw," and requests that Livingston meet with them to share it out, or he will otherwise lose it. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00897
1712/01/14
Baggs, Andrew, fl. 1712-1713
to Robert Livingston re: a letter from Livingston's son
Baggs forwards a letter from Livingston's son, and requests that Livingston send him a letter from Mr. Cast. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00898
1712/02/17
Quarkenboss, Adriaen, fl. 1712
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00899
1712/12/24
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: news of his family and his affairs
John states that he has just returned from a long and dangerous voyage, and now awaits the arrival of Generall Nicholson every day. His wife is very ill and unlikely to recover, while his sisters Margaret and Hannah appear to be well. Docketed on...
GLC03107.00900
1712/03/18 - 1714/03/01
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
"Posts on the Genl. Journall for goods sold out of the shop upon Trust . . .
from the 18 of march 1711/12 to the first of march 1713/14."
GLC03107.00901
1712/04/18
Wendell, Evert, fl. 1712-1719
GLC03107.00902
1712/04/24
Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727
GLC03107.00903
1712/04/29
GLC03107.00904
1712/05/08
Schatinhart, Hilgond, fl. 1712
GLC03107.00905
GLC03107.00906
1712/05/09
GLC03107.00907
1712/05/14
GLC03107.00908
1712/05/27
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
1713/06/02
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
Account of Robert Livingston
Account of Robert Livingston with his son, Philip, from March 1712 to 2 June 1713. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00910
Account of Robert Livingston: taxes and reparations
GLC03107.00911
1712/04/09
Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717
to Robert Livingston re: possibility or war, conflict at sea
Jamison explains how Parliament is currently divided over the issue of going to war, and states that some man of wars have already arrived in Amerca. He also talks describes a violent conflict where a ship was taken for ransom, and some men were...
GLC03107.00912
1712/07/16
"Account of wheat bought by the following persons for my father Robert . . .
. . . Livingston."
GLC03107.00913
1712/05
GLC03107.00914
1712/06/08
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
GLC03107.00916
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
Cuylen, John, fl. 1712-1717
GLC03107.00918
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
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
1712/06/15
White, William, fl. 1810
to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston go to the [fly]
White explains that the [fly] has been measured, and requests that Livingston join him and the other proprieters at the location. He also asks that Livingston bring the rum and sugar that he promised to the surveyor. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00921
1712/08/16
GLC03107.00922
1712/08/18
Burghghardt, Coenras, fl. 1712
GLC03107.00923
1712/08/22
Salisbury, Fr., fl. 1713-1725
GLC03107.00924
1712/08/28
GLC03107.00925
1712/08/31
GLC03107.00926
1712/11/10
GLC03107.00927
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
1712/07/08
to all Constables and Officers of Albany and New York re: order to arrest 2 men
Livingston gives the names and descriptions of two men, John Symons and Sam Samson, who are guilty of stealing wheat and money from him. He orders that all officials watch for the two criminals so that they may be arrested and properly dealt with.
GLC03107.00929
1712/07/17
to Robert Livingston re: account of wheat sent to Robert Livingston
Gilbert forwards his father an account of wheat that was already sent to him, and inquires as to whether he would like to order more from a different supplier. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00930
to Robert Livingston re: building a house on the fly
White proposes that all the partners come together to construct a house on the fly in one day, and then to allow the partners to continue on from there. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00931
1712/07/21
Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758
to Robert Livingston re: Margaret's family
Margaret writes to say how busy she is with her son who is sick, and how much she desires to see the rest of her family.
GLC03107.00932
1712/07/30
Clarke, George, fl. 1711-1740
to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's accounts
Clarke informs Livingston that he will look over his accounts, and requests that Livingston pay no more on a specific one. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00933
1712/08/01
Account of Johannes Spoor
Quarkenboss requests that Spoor pay the owed amount to Robert Livingston of Clermont.
GLC03107.00934
1712/08/09
Account of Domine Hager
Also contains the account of Andrew Bagge with Quarkenboss, dated 5 July 1712. Both accounts request that the sum be paid to Robert Livingston Junior.
GLC03107.00935
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
1712/08/23
to Robert Livingston re: request to purchase a slave
Gilbert discusses some matters regarding trade, and then asks that his father purchase him an enslaved person.
GLC03107.00937
1712/09/18
Wileman, J., fl. 1712
Land Patent of Ian Hencricks de Bruyn
The document certifies that a land patent granted to du Bruyn "is preceedent" to a land patent granted to the inhabitants of Kinderhook. Signed by Wileman's secretary.
GLC03107.00938
1712/09/03
Saltsonstall, G., fl. 1709
to Robert Livingston re: word from Madame Livingston
Saltonstall explains how he had a visit with Madame Winthrop and her daughter Mary, who is married to Livingston's son John. Saltonstall tried to persuade Mary to travel to New York, but she was in such poor health that she could not travel. He...
GLC03107.00939
1712/10/17
Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734
to Robert Livingston re: matter with the Palatins
Hunter explains how a ship carrying papers relating to the missing Palatins has gone ashore at Rhode Island. He anxiously awaits their arrival, so that he may address the criminal actions of the "wretched" Palatins.
GLC03107.00940
1712/10/29
[in Dutch]
GLC03107.00941
1712/11/05
Borland, John, 1660-1727
"Invoice of two baggs hopps & a barrell Codd fish shipt aboard . . .
. . . the Sloop William & Sarah Wm Marsh Comander for N: York on account & Risque of Coll Robt Livingston . . ."
GLC03107.00942
1712/11/16
Heathcote, Caleb, 1665-1721
Sworn testimony of Robert Livingston regarding Mr. Russell
In the testimony, Livingston swears that in 1710 he took a man named Mr. Russell with him to his Manor, at the request of James due Pre. During the course of the journey, it became clear that Mr. Russell was "delirious & out of his Right Senses,"...
GLC03107.00943
1712/11/19
Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717
to Robert Livingston re: desire to travel home
Jo[h]anna tells her father that she wishes to return home, but believes it may be too late to travel. She speaks of her sister's [Mary Winthrop Livingston] illness, which is severe and will also impede her plans to return home. Docketed on address...
GLC03107.00944
1712/11/20
Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732
to Robert Livingston re: family concerns
Vetch forwards his and his wife's regards to the Livingston family, and discusses the health and well-being of their relations.
GLC03107.00945
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