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1756/03/06
Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of cattle
Peter informs Robert, Jr. that he has just acquired some cattle, and reminds him once again to send iron up to Oswego.
GLC03107.02958
1756/03/22
Hamerstey, Thomas, fl. 1756
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: silver
GLC03107.02959
1756/03/23
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: awaiting Robert, Jr.'s sloop
John writes that he awaits the arrival of Robert, Jr.'s sloop, so that they may send their mother's body up to the Manor.
GLC03107.02960
1756/03/25
Pell, Samuel, fl. 1756
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: tobacco
GLC03107.02961
1756/03/26
Livingston, John
to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02962
1756/04
Keteltas, Peter, fl. 1742-1756
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of sundries purchased for Robert, Jr.
Peter includes the account of sundries purchased for Robert, Jr. by John Livingston, and also discusses some other trading arrangments.
GLC03107.02963
1756/04/27
Lottjun, Abraham, fl. 1756
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for his attendance with the Governor
Abraham Lottjun, Clerk for the General Assembly, requests Robert, Jr.'s attendance with the Governor "in order to proceed upon business."
GLC03107.02964
1756/05/03
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling an account
Peter informs Robert, Jr. of an account he just settled, and notes that he expects "the public money" this month.
GLC03107.02965
1756/05/11
GLC03107.02966
1756/05/14
Alexander, William, 1726-1783
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: appointment of Lord Louden to commander in chief
William writes that Lord Louden was appointed commander-in-chief in America, but it is uncertain if he will travel immediately. He also states that General Shirley is moving to Jamaica. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02967
1756/05/19
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: examining a sunken ship [fragment]
The name of the author is illegible due to damage.
GLC03107.02968
1756/05/25
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: destruction caused by a fire
John explains how one of his enslaved people accidently set a closet on fire with a candle. A table, linens, and napkins were destroyed, but it was put out before more any more serious damage occurred.
GLC03107.02969
1756/05/26
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to pay his balance
Peter explains that it is simply impossible for him to pay his balance at the present moment, and asks that Robert, Jr. be patient. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02970
1756/06/02
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and accounts
Peter informs Robert, Jr. of his accounts and trading transactions.
GLC03107.02971
1756/06/12
Livingston & Morris
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: receipt for transaction
Livingston & Morris enclose a receipt for a trading transaction enacted on Robert, Jr.'s behalf. They also note that they have news that Robert, Jr.'s sons are doing well.
GLC03107.02972
1756/06/21
Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: guarantee of service
Waddell writes that Robert, Jr. may depend on him to procure whatever goods he desires. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02973
1756/06/23
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for accounts
Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send down his accounts of what he has spent on supplying the navy.
GLC03107.02974
1756/07/17
GLC03107.02975
1756/07/28
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an account of cattle
Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send him an account of any cattle he has recently shipped.
GLC03107.02976
1756/08/13
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: battle with the French in Minorca
Peter writes that the English seem to have had a successful battle against the French in Minorca. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02977
Cuyler, Philip, fl. 1756
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of iron
GLC03107.02978
1756/08/27
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
to "his Lordship" re: incomplete sale of cattle
Robert, Jr. expresses his annoyance with "his Lordship," who ordered a large quantity of cattle and then decided not to complete the transaction. Robert, Jr. consents to follow "his Lordship's" desire, but "wished my Lord had been pleased to have...
GLC03107.02979
1756/09/29
GLC03107.02980
1756/11/03
to Brother Livingston re: invitation to live among his brothers and sisters
Robert, Jr. writes that the recent deaths of both his mother and his eldest son Philip have been most difficult to endure, and he hopes that the familial bond between him and his brother remain in tact. He then invites his brother to come and live...
GLC03107.02981
1756/11/19
Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773
to Mr. Swart re: settling the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.
Elliott instructs Mr. Swit on how to settle the balance of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s account, which appears at the top of the page.
GLC03107.02982
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