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1712/05/27
Livingston, John
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
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
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
1712/08/07
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
1700/03/29
Graham, James, fl. 1679-1700
to Robert Livingston re: potential for a war with the Indians in New England
Graham was in New York "to attend the business of the supreme court." Taking the opportunity to forward the news of new Colonial Governor Hamilton's arrival in New York, Graham also writes of the troubles in New England: "Accordingly they are very...
GLC03107.00559
1700/03/30
Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702
to Robert Livingston re: news of forwarded packet from Earl of Bellomont
Nanfan writes to Livingston that he had received a packet from the Earl of Bellomont, which he forwarded to Albany to Livingston and the rest of the Indian Affairs Commissioners. Also, Nanfan writes of the arrival of New Jersey Governer Andrew...
GLC03107.00592
1700/05/25
to Robert Livingston re: congratulations on return from Indian Mission
Nanfan welcomes Livingston's return to Albany, after having been on a mission to the Onondaga tribe in an effort to maintain peaceful relations between the tribe and the colony. Nanfan then further writes that Governor Nicholson, while aboard the...
GLC03107.00596
1700/02/20
to Robert Livingston re: Parliamentary hearing on Capt. Kidd's Commission
Nanfan writes to forward news of the Parliamentary hearings discussing the Commission of Captain Kidd. According to Nanfan, who includes a transcribed copy of the minutes of the Parliamentary Committee detailed to investigate this Commission, the...
GLC03107.00599
1701/02/22
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
re: overture to neighboring Indian tribe
Livingston writes suggesting a peace offering: "It may honor our condition if they are inclined to press such the matter we shall be very willing to serve you with all the fidelity imaginable, this may lay the foundation of such a trust and...
GLC03107.00605
1701/06/26
Winthrop, John, fl. 1701
to Robert Livingston re: news of their children and Samuel Vetch
Winthrop sends news of John and Mary Livingston's [having wed in April 1701] arrival to New London with Samuel Vetch on the 7th of June, on their way to their trading mission in Canada. Winthrop states "[I] hope you did well understand [their plan]...
GLC03107.00619
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