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1715/01/27
Unknown
Names of the new ministry
List of the men King George I rewarded with the advancement of a royal title. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01102
February 1715
to the Council of Boston
The letter applauds the Council for their current type of government, which is "the most perfect Democracy upon the face of the Earth." Antidemocratious (pseudonym) feels especial admiration for the government for sustaining democracy at a time when...
GLC03107.01104
1716/08/25
Vetch, Samuel
to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's reputation in England
Vetch writes to say that Livingston has acquired a poor reputation in England, which does not bode well for the repayment of his money. He also notes that his wife, Margaret Vetch, has informed him that Livingston has failed to answer her letters...
GLC03107.01112
1717/03/27
Beekman, Henry (fl. 1696-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: news from England and the West Indies
Beekman gives news that the Duke of Marlborough and Prince of Whales are dead, the King has arrived in England, and that provisions are very low in the West Indies. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01132
1717/04/22
Vetch, Margaret
to Robert Livingston re: awaiting news from London
Margaret anxiously awaits news of her husband from London, and expresses regret at the news that her brother John has lost all use of his limbs. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01134
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