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1714/02/08
Agreement between John Bronk and Gerrit van Bergen
The document attests to an agreement between Bronk and van Bergen in which the two parties divided up two patents of land into two equal estates.
GLC03107.01046
1714/01/01
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: warning of Governor Nicholson
John writes to warn his father of Governor Nicholson, who he believes has come to America to save the Queen money and delay all payments. He therefore regrets that Livingston may encounter a great deal of trouble in receiving the money due to him....
GLC03107.01047
Borland, John, 1660-1727
to Robert Livingston re: account of provisions
Borland writes to inform Livingston of the sale of his provisions and at what price they were sold. On pages 2 and 3 there is a copy of the account of Livingston's sales of flour . Below this is a statement signed by Margaret Vetch in which she...
GLC03107.01048
1714/02/15
John reiterates his warning that Governor Nicholson will only delay payments, and he cautions his father not to give him any papers. John discusses the payments that he is due as well, and mentions plans to travel to Great Britain with Samuel Vetch...
GLC03107.01049
1714/02/18
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to Robert Livingston re: status of Robert Livingston's accounts
John writes of the difficulties he encountered in attempting to collect payment on his father's accounts. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01050
1714/02/28
Hager, Frederick, fl. 1713-1714
to Robert Livingston re: resolution to pay respects
Hager apologizes that his business has kept him so busy and promises to pay his respects to Livingston as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01051
1714/03/03
to Robert Livingston re: settlement of Robert Livingston's accounts
Philip writes to inform his father of what accounts he has settled, and expresses his desire to visit the Manor, as he has heard that his mother is ill. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01052
1714/03/08
Vetch, Samuel, 1668-1732
to John Livingston re: plans for a meeting before their departure for Britain
Vetch states that he would like to meet with John and father Robert Livingston before their trip to Great Britain. He also discusses the apparent madness of Governor Nicholson.
GLC03107.01053
1714/03/18
to Robert Livingston re: departure for Great Britain
John discusses business that must be taken care of before his departure, and tries to arrange a meeting with his parents. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01054
1714/03/30
Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717
to Robert Livingston re: political affairs
Jamison mentions a rumor of Governor Hunter's removal, discusses a growing fear of a religious war involving France and Spain, and also writes of the trouble between Samuel Vetch and Governor Nicholson. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01055
to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's accounts
Philip updates his father on what business he has attended, and any significant news. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01056
1714/04/05
Schuyler, Philip, 1666-1724
to Robert Livingston re: falling prices of provisions
Schuyler informs Livingston that Hugh Saills will pay him a visit in order to tell him what has happened to his sloop. Schuyler also mentions that the prices of provisions have fallen, and that Livingston's bellows remain unsold. Docketed on address...
GLC03107.01057
Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789
to Robert Livingston re: the location of Robert Livingston's sloop
Gilbert describes when his father's sloop was last sighted, and explains that if it has not yet returned to the Manor, it has most likely altered its course by some means. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01058
1714/04/06
Inferior Court of Common Pleas
Action involving Samuel Vetch
Announces that more information will arrive from abroad with instructions on how to continue a matter involving Samuel Vetch. The document is labeled "A Copy from the Minute book" and examined by Samuell Tyler.
GLC03107.01059
to Robert Livingston re: the malicious acts of Governor Nicholson
Vetch writes to bid farewell before his departure and to inform Livingston of the malice of Governor Nicholson, who did everything he could to keep Vetch from going to England.
GLC03107.01060
to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's sloop
Philip writes of a recent sighting of his father's sloop, and expresses his hope that it arrive at the Manor shortly. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01061
1714/04/07
to Robert Livingston re: news of their sloop
Gilbert writes to say that their sloop is safe but headed for the Jerseys. He also mentions the current price of flour, and states his desire to "make an end" with his father's debtors. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01062
1714/04/19
to Robert Livingston re: victualling of garrisons
Borland expresses his frustration at receiving neither recognition nor reimbursement for the money he has expended on sustaining the garrison. He also notes that he will most likely have to follow Vetch to England very shortly. Docketed on address...
GLC03107.01063
Verplank, Philip, fl. 1714
to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's business
Verplank writes to forward copies of papers relating to Samuel Vetch's business. He also mentions that John Borland would like Livingston's opinion regarding a demand made by Governor Nicholson to see Borland's and Capt. Steel's books concerning...
GLC03107.01064
1714/04/20
to Robert Livingston re: the birth of his son John
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01065
1714/04/21
to Robert Livingston re: departure of Samuel Vetch
John writes to inform his father of Samuel Vetch's departure, and the lies that Governor Nicholson has told of both of them. He also discusses the state of his business, and asks his father to help him with a loan. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01066
1714
Der Spiegel, H.V., fl. 1714
Account of Robert Livingston
Attached to the account sheet is an order to Robert Livingston to pay a sum of money to Joseph Richards, signed H:V: der Spiegel, dated 15 July 1714.
GLC03107.01067
1714/04/24
GLC03107.01068
1714/04/26
Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758
to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's grievances against Nicholson
Margaret writes to ask her father to forward the contents of her letter to Gov. Hunter, who has failed to respond to her husband's complaints and inquiries. The letter gives a full account of Samuel Vetch's grievances against the "malice" of Genrall...
GLC03107.01069
1714/04/27
to Robert Livingston re: the madness of the Generall [Nicholson]
John relates an account of the Generall's [Nicholson] mad and irrational behavior that he heard through a Mr. Mackdowell, a man who stayed with John Borland while the Generall was lodged there as well. John states his belief that the Generall...
GLC03107.01070
1711/09/09
Livingston, Robert Jr., 1663-1725
"A Catalogue of Books belonging to Robt. Livingston Junior in the Custody . . .
. . . of Archbald Johnsone of the Middle Temple." This is followed by "A Catalogue of a parsell of Books to be bought by Mr. Robt. Hackshaw for Robt. Livingston Junr."
GLC03107.00889
1711/10/03
Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727
to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.00842
1711/10/26
GLC03107.00843
1711/10/29
GLC03107.00844
1711/11/01
GLC03107.00845
1711/11/04
GLC03107.00846
GLC03107.00847
1711/11/05
GLC03107.00848
GLC03107.00849
1711/11/08
GLC03107.00850
1711/11/09
GLC03107.00851
1711/11/15
GLC03107.00852
1711/11/22
GLC03107.00853
1712/01/07
Baggs, Andrew, fl. 1712-1713
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
1711/02/02
to Robert Livingston re: account of Robert Livingston
In a brief letter Borland discusses the current state of Livingston's account and gives some news of Coll Vetch and his family. Pages 2 and 3 contain a copy of Livingston's account with Borland. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00855
1711/02/08
to John Borland re: order for payment to Robert Livingston
ANS on p.2 from Robert Livingston to John Borland. Livingston requests that the contents of the bill be credited to his own account.
GLC03107.00856
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
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Account of wheat
List of individuals and the amount paid to them with this wheat.
GLC03107.00859
1711/03/11
to Capt. [Wessell ten Bruk] re: [in Dutch]
Contains a second ANS [in Dutch] of 11 March 1711 from Robert Livingston to Major Wessells.
GLC03107.00860
1711/03/21
to Robert Livingston re: journey to Great Britain
John informs his father that the vessel he is to travel on has been fitted with goods sufficient to ransom it should it be taken at some point during the voyage; and he requests that Robert look after his wife (Mary Wintrhop) while he is away. John...
GLC03107.00861
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
1711/03/31
Bayard, Samuell, fl. 1711-1725
to Robert Livingston re: unpaid bills of Jaques Fonteyn and William Shackerly
Bayard informs Livingston that he has not been able to collect payment from Fonteyn and Shackerly for beer that Livingston sold to them, as the two men claim that the beer was not "saylable." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00863
1711/04/06
Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775
to Robert Livingston re: trial of John Taylo
Robert Jr. explains how Peter Vroman has asked him to assist with putting John Taylor on trial for the crime of trespassing Mr. Vroman's orchard. Robert expresses some apprehension about the job, and asks his father to make contacts and procure...
GLC03107.00864
Cast, John, fl. 1711
to Robert Livingston re: [in French]
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00865
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