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to Robert Livingston re: trade and business

Sailes updates Livingston on what business he has accomplished for him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01004

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01005

to Robert Livingston re: consent to marry

John asks for his parents's consent to marry the daughter of Sarah Knight, and mentions that if they desire, his sister Jo[h]anna may give them a truthful account of the woman.

GLC03107.01009

to Robert Livingston re: desire to hear from her parents

Jo[h]anna asks why she has not heard from her parents in so long, and wonders why she is not in their thoughts.

GLC03107.01011

to Robert Livingston re: engagement of John Livingston

Jo[h]anna asks for money to buy clothing, and urges her parents to prevent the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She also mentions that John and their sister Margaret Vetch are at odds, as Margaret does not approve of the match....

GLC03107.01014

to Robert Livingston re: longing for home

Jo[h]anna writes of her plan to return home as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives in Boston, and expresses her deep longing to be with her mother.

GLC03107.01018

to Robert Livingston re: money for clothes, the marriage of John Livingston

Jo[h]anna expresses distress at her father's neglect to write, and desires an answer regarding John's marriage, and money she needs for clothing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01022

to Robert Livingston re: inquiry regarding Moses Winthworth

John explains how he received a request from a Mr. Winthworth, whose son Moses is currently stationed on a man or warr, to have his son returned to him. John therefore asks that his father speak to Capt. Van Brugg on his behalf in order to assist Mr...

GLC03107.01024

Trial for destruction of property

Accuses Dirck Wesells ten Brook and Anthony van Shaik of the destruction of property and orders the case brought before Robert Livingston, Justice of the Peace.

GLC03107.01030

to Robert and Alida Livingston re: letter of introduction

Elizabeth Knight, now Elizabeth Livingston, writes to express her hope that she may contribute to the family's happiness in the coming year.

GLC03107.01036

to Robert Livingston re: dispute with Philip Livingston

Robert explains how a dispute with his brother Philip and his wife, with whom he was residing, has forced him to find lodging somewhere else. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01041

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

to Robert Livingston re: warning of Governor Nicholson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Record of transactions from 24 June 1710 to 22 March 1711.

GLC03107.00821

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00823

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00825

to Robert Livingston: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00829

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