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1712/04/14
Borland, John, 1660-1727
to Philip Livingston
Borland writes that he is saddened by news of a "such a villannous Murther by ye Negros and Indians att York." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02402
1712/06/13
Moore, Barberie, fl. 1712
to Philip Livingston re: financial transactions with Peter Schuyler
It appears that the lower portion of the document, containing the address leaf, was removed.
GLC03107.02403
1713/04/08
Livingston, John
to Philip Livingston re: death of his wife Mary Winthrop
John writes of the death of his wife, who departed with "satesfackion and asseurence for a Better." He also mentions business concerns, and hopes that General Nicholson arrives with money for them in the near future. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02404
1713/08/18
to Philip Livingston re: business with Coll. Whiting
John writes that he plans to travel to Albany in the Fall, and hopes to receive Philip's money from Coll. Whiting, but fears that it may prove difficult. He also wishes Philip a good journey to Canada. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02405
[1714]/01/18
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
Writ for the trial of William Rogers in the Court of Common Pleas
Philip Livingston orders the city of Albany to take William Rogers, if he may be found, and bring him before the Court of Common Pleas so that he may answer to charges of trespassing brought against him by Thomas Mackbath.
GLC03107.02406
1715/02/23
Fresneaux, Andrew, fl. 1714-1719
to Philip Livingston re: [in Dutch]
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02407
1714/05/01
Van Brugh, Peter, fl. 1699-1714
GLC03107.02408
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
to Philip Livingston re: Gert Schuyler's house
Robert writes that Gert Schuyler turned his house over to him, and asks if Philip would help him sell the place. He congratulates Philip on the birth of a son, and notes that he has not recieved his salary from the Governor. Docketed on address...
GLC03107.02409
1714/05/20
Cuyler, Henry, fl. 1714-1737
to Philip Livingston re: order for 3 packs of good beaver
Cuyler desires Philip to ask Stephanis Groesbeen if he is able to send down the 3 packs of good beaver he requested. If Groesbeen is not able to, Cuyler asks Philip to procure them himself and send them quickly. Philip writes in a note at the...
GLC03107.02410
1714/08/24
to Philip Livingston re: Joh Vischer's money
Cuyler apologizes for some confusion regarding the payment of Jon Vischer's money, and also includes payment for the 2 packs of beaver that Philip sent him. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02411
1714/09/01
Vischer, Jon, fl. 1714
Receipt of payment from Philip Livingston
Vischer acknowledges receipt of payment from Philip for the beaver he purchased for Henry Cuyler.
GLC03107.02412
1714/09/24
Bradford, William, 1663-1752
to Philip Livingston and David Schuyler re: recognizances and commissions
Bradford writes that he has sent 8 dozen and 8 recognizances for letting the excise.
GLC03107.02413
1714/09/18
Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789
to Philip Livingston re: shipment of rum
GLC03107.02414
1714/10/29
to Philip Livingston re: request for help procuring cattle
Robert writes that he desires 20 cattle for the Spring, and asks Philip if he will speak to a man from New England that has particularly good livestock. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02415
1714/11/03
GLC03107.02416
1714/11/15
GLC03107.02417
1714/11/27
to Philip Livingston re: receipt of goods from Cornelius Schermerhorn
Robert writes that he received his goods after much delay. He also asks that Philip send him wine, sugar, and leather. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.02418
1714/12/28
to Philip Livingston re: trade
Robert asks Philip to recieve of Adrian Quackeboss the year's rent, and also requests that he bring some loose wampum for his mother. He notes that he was delayed in dispatching his sloop this year, and consequently has not received any money from...
GLC03107.02419
1715/01/14
GLC03107.02420
1715/04/12
to Philip Livingston re: request to send accounts of Mr. Schuyler & Mr. Pachcco
Cuyler asks Philip to send him some accounts so that he may find out what payments must be made. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02421
1715/04/25
GLC03107.02422
1715/05/12
GLC03107.02423
1715/05/23
to Philip Livingston re: Alida Livingston's health
Robert writes that Alida is extremely ill with a cough that they have not been able to cure. He also discusses some payments that need to be made. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02424
1715/05/26
to Philip Livingston re: the Mayor's indisposition
Robert writes that the Mayor is severely ill, and discusses some trading business. He also notes that he has had an indifferent reception by the city of Albany and the church.
GLC03107.02425
1715/06/01
to Philip Livingston re: request for payment of account
GLC03107.02426
1715/07/05
GLC03107.02427
1715/08/09
GLC03107.02428
1715/08/10
Cruger, John, fl. 1714-1719
GLC03107.02429
1715/09/29
Verplank, Gulram, fl. 1715
to Philip Livingston re: trading accounts
GLC03107.02430
1715/10/03
Cuyler writes that he plans to go abroad in the winter, and therefore desperately needs Philip to pay the contents of his outstanding account. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02431
1715/12/10
to Philip Livingston re: trading news
Gilbert discusses the departure of different trading vessels and his business with Philip. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02432
1715/12/31
to Philip Livingston re: lack of correspondence
John writes that he has only received about one letter from Philip in the past two years, and asks if something is amiss that he should be aware of. He sends warm wishes for the new year, and mentions some beaver trading transactions. Docketed on...
GLC03107.02433
1716/04/04
to Philip Livingston re: trading business
GLC03107.02434
1716/04/23
Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775
to Philip Livingston re: differences with Margaret Vetch
Robert discusses a conflict of interests that arose while doing business with their sister Margaret.
GLC03107.02435
1716/05/11
to Philip Livingston re: wampum for Alida Livingston
Robert asks Philip to send their mother some wampum, and notes that she has enclosed a lamb and dried apples. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02436
1716/05/15
Jay, Augustus, fl. 1711-1725
to Philip Livingston re: business dealings
Jay asks Philip not to feel obligated to sell his goods at any time, and notes that he is always happy to conduct business with him. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02437
1716/05/20
Gilbert writes that he has shipped Philip's flour, and hopes that there are no losses on it. He also notes the price of rum and flour from Barbados. On p.2 Gilbert made a copy of his letter to Cornelius Van Horne concerning the shipment of Philip's...
GLC03107.02438
1716/05/30
to Philip Livingston re: severe illness of Alida Livingston
Robert writes that their mother is sicker than she has ever been, and asks Philip to send a doctor to the Manor. He concludes with a note of fear that they may lose their mother.
GLC03107.02439
1716/05/31
GLC03107.02440
1716/06/22
GLC03107.02441
1716/07/03
GLC03107.02442
5 November 1777
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
to George Washington
Written by Laurens as president of the Continental Congress; signed once and initialed twice by Laurens. Retained copy encloses extracts of Congress and a postscript reporting the passing of those resolutions. The extracts concern recovery and...
GLC04803
23 March 1778
Lee, Francis Lightfoot, 1734-1797
to Patrick Henry
Co-signed by Banister and free franked in his name. Requests that Congress send new troops to camp without delay. Warns that the Continental army is weak and that it is likely the British will attempt an attack before reinforcements come. Also...
GLC04807
28 May 1776
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
to Thomas Ludwell Lee
Written by Richard Henry Lee as Continental Congressman from Virginia to his brother Thomas Lee. Says he is busy because he has a committee meeting with Generals Washington, Gates, and Mifflin on "the operations of their Campaign." Says he cannot...
GLC04809
9 May 1794
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to Robert R. Livingston
Monroe, Senator from Virginia, urges Livingston, Chancellor of New York, to accept Washington's offer to succeed Gouverneur Morris as Minister Plenipotentiary to France. Tells Livingston it will be good for the party if he accepts. Says "the effect...
GLC04822
November 26, 1818
[Patent for Jacob Bromwell's improvement of the wheat fan, or winnowing machine and J.Q. Adams and Engraving of James Monroe and James Monroe]
Document signed by John Quincy Adams and James Monroe, 1 engraving of John Quincy Adams, and 3 engravings of James Monroe.
GLC04823
2 December 1823
James C., Dunn & Co, fl. 1823
President's Message
Same-day printing of the Monroe Doctrine in an extra for the Washington Republican and congressional examiner. One of the most important lines includes: "the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and...
GLC04824
22 June 1775
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
[Commission of Captain Daniel Morgan]
Partially printed document signed by Continental Congress President John Hancock and co-signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary to Congress. The writing in the document's body was done by General George Washington. Document appoints Daniel Morgan as...
GLC04825
6 January 1816
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
to John McHenry
Encloses a collection of sermons by Rev. Richard Price that shaped Pickering's faith. Over forty years ago Pickering renounced the "Calvanistic scheme" in which he had been educated as "utterly incompatible with the perfections of the Deity." Price...
GLC04835
1797/11/14
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
to Sharp Delany re: returning equipment used in surveying
Written from the Surveyor's Office. Jackson signed the Constitution as Secretary of the Convention. In one of his last acts as President, Washington appointed Jackson surveyor of customs at Philadelphia.
GLC04842.25
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