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1712/12/29
Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)
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
Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)
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
1713/03/24
Meech, Thomas (fl. 1713)
to Robert Livingston re: denial of the marriage of his daughter
Meech denies reports that his daughter has married, and sharply criticizes the sacrilege that he has seen in his church. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00980
1713/02/11
to Robert Livingston re: death of Mary Winthrop Livingston
Robert informs his father of the death of Mary Winthrop (John Livingston's wife), and also that the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Moon have killed each other in a duel. He mentions that he is waiting news from England regarding the Palatins, and urges...
GLC03107.00993
1713/01/25
Vetch, Samuel
to Robert Livingston re: travel to Boston
Vetch expresses his hope that Jo[h]anna Livingston will remain in Boston until his wife Margaret is ready to travel there in the spring. He also mentions that he anxiously awaits news from abroad, as there is "a mighty ferment in the nation still...
GLC03107.00995
1713/01/05
Livingston, Gilbert
to Robert Livingston re: christening of Gilbert's child
Gilbert explains that he and his wife have not yet christened their child, as they are waiting for Robert and the rest of the family to arrive, which has been delayed due to weather. He also mentions that the child seems sickly, which makes them...
GLC03107.01003
1713/01/02
Schuyler, Phillip
to Robert Livingston re: business and the price of goods
Schuyler discusses the price of various goods and the state of their business accounts. He also mentions an unsubstantiated rumor that the French have taken Surinam. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01006
1713/04/24
to Robert Livingston re: family concerns
Vetch expresses concern over the loss of John Livingston's wife, and hopes that his wife and her sister Jo[h]anna will be in each other's company soon. He also mentions some trouble abroad relating to hostility against Protestants.
GLC03107.01007
1713/06/22
Livingston, Johanna
to Robert Livingston re: news from England
Jo[h]anna writes that a ship recently arrived from England with news of peace and that Coll Nicholson is coming to establish a government in Annapolis, in which Samuel Vetch will have his own company. She also mentions the engagement of her brother...
GLC03107.01013
1713/07/09
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: invitation to learn more of Elizabeth Knight
John expresses his regret that his parents believe Elizabeth Knight to be of poor character, and asks that they write to the Minister of the North Church in Boston, where Elizabeth was brought up, in order to confirm that she is of good fortune and...
GLC03107.01019
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