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1719/03
Livingston, Robert
"Wheat from the Palatyns & our sloop . . . 443 1/2 shepels"
Lists the wheat collected 5 different tracts of Livingston's land.
GLC03107.01260
1719/06/20
Inglis, Thomas (fl. 1719)
Account of Robert Livingston
Charge for painting done at Livingston Manor by English painters on the 1 June 1719. Ingles acknowledges receipt of payment on 10 June 1719. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01284
[1721/05/14]
Livingston, Alida (fl. 1680-1726)
to Robert Livingston re: the palatine settlements [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01395
1720/01/01
"Debts due by Palatins Living in the 4 Villages in the Manor of Livingston
GLC03107.01413
1719/12/04-1721/02/01
"Palatin Debtors who Live in the Manor"
Contains three separate lists of Palatin debtors on three different dates: 4 December 1719, 1 January 1721, and 1 February 1722.
GLC03107.01419
1723/06/10
Burnet, William (1688-1729)
Permission for Robert Livingston to use a bill from William Burnet
Burnet authorizes Livingston to use a bill that was originally intended for the use of the Palatins, as he will use it to build a church that will benefit all.
GLC03107.01512
Another draft of GLC03107.01.01512.
GLC03107.01513
1723/06
Loodtsteed, Jurian (fl. 1723)
Receipt of bill from William Burnet
Loodsteed acknowledges receipt of a bill from William Burnet on behalf of Robert Livingston. Signed in text.
GLC03107.01515
1723/09/23
Livingston, Robert, Jr.
to Robert Livingston re: decision to study French
Philip Livinston's son Robert writes that he will travel to New York to learn French, and asks his grandfather to send him some buckwheat to feed a flock of pigeons. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01523
1723/01/01
Livingston, Peter Van Brugh
to Robert and Alida Livingston re: [in Latin]
Philip Livingston's son, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, sends his grandparents a letter in Latin, and signs it "Petrus V.B. Livingstonus." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01539
10 March 1723
Van Horne, Cornelius
to Robert Livingston
Van Horne writes that a Thomas Cardle has just arrived from London after a 16 year absence, and believes himself to be the rightful owner of one of Livingston's enslaved people. Van Horne therefore warns Livingston to keep a close eye on this...
GLC03107.01553
to Robert Livingston re: fear of theft of Livingston's slave
Original copy of GLC03107.01.01553, and contains some additional information regarding trade of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01554
1725/03/10
to Robert Livingston of Clermont re: French lessons
Young Robert thanks his uncle for some shoes, and notes that he hopes to master the French language soon. P.2 contains a letter written to the Mayor regarding trade with the Indians and relations with the French in Canada. The letter is not signed...
GLC03107.01628
1725/07/25
Bayard, Stephen (fl. 1725-1731)
to Robert Livingston re: word from Samuel Vetch
Stephen writes that a letter came for his wife Alida from her father Samuel Vetch, and that he is not sure if Vetch plans to return to the colony any time soon. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01666
1725/09
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: assessors of Albany
Philip writes of a disagreement between the assessors and the palatins on Livingston's Manor. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01718
1725/12/13
to Robert Livingston re: writing practice
Robert shares with his Grandfather what he has so far learned in the "science of writing."
GLC03107.01744
[1725/06/30]
Livingston, Henry (1714-1799)
"State of Innocence"
Poem on the innocence of childhood.
GLC03107.01749
1726/02/23
"Palatines Debtors who Live in the Mannor"
GLC03107.01757
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
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
1712/01/07
Baggs, Andrew (fl. 1712)
to Robert Livingston re: distribution of provisions
Baggs mentions the arrival of a large quantity of provisions and inquires as to how he is to distribute them. He also discusses a legal investigation involving the robbery of a store house and his desire to be better informed of such matters in the...
GLC03107.00854
1711/02/14
DeLancey, Stephen (fl. 1710-1711)
to Robert Livingston re: assistance with money and provisions
DeLancey promises to assist Livingston in whatever way he can by supplying him with what money and provisions he can spare. He also remarks on the government's weak response to the hard times they are all facing. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00857
1711/03/05
Clarke, George (fl. 1711-1740)
to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's need for money and provisions
Clarke promises to send Livingston flour and other provisions that he expects will arrive shortly, but regrets that he does not have any money that he can presently part with. He concludes by promising to pay Livingston for some barley and hops as...
GLC03107.00858
1711/03/27
to Robert Livingston re: supplies for Mr. Cast
Clarke begins by promising to send Livingston money very soon, and tells him of the gardening tools and seed that he has sent to Mr. Cast. He also asks that Livingston speak to a Mr. [Mayle] about being more generous in his assistance to Mr. Cast in...
GLC03107.00862
1711/04/06
Cast, John (fl. 1711)
to Robert Livingston re: [in French]
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00865
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