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1725/09/15
Livingston, Philip
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
Livingston, Alida (fl. 1680-1726)
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
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