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1716/05/30

Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1716/08/25

Vetch, Samuel

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's reputation in England

Vetch writes to say that Livingston has acquired a poor reputation in England, which does not bode well for the repayment of his money. He also notes that his wife, Margaret Vetch, has informed him that Livingston has failed to answer her letters and give her financial assistance. Vetch reprimands Livingston for this and laments the fact that financial difficulties have forced Livingston to treat his children in such a manner.

GLC03107.01112

1716/10/12

Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: order for a wig

Robert gives some news of the family, and asks that Philip have a wig sent to him immediately. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02444

1717/01/16

Livingston, Philip

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: family news

Philip writes of his mother's health, expresses sorrow at the loss of his father's dam and saw mill, and also sends the news that his wife has just given birth to a son. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01118

1717/02/18

Livingston, Philip

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: distribution of accounts

Philip informs his father that he has sent certain people their accounts, and mentions that his wife and son have been ill, but appear to be recovering. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01122

1717/04/22

Vetch, Margaret

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: awaiting news from London

Margaret anxiously awaits news of her husband from London, and expresses regret at the news that her brother John has lost all use of his limbs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01134

03 May 1717

Livingston, Philip

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for a female slave

Philip explains that ships of enslaved people are coming from Africa, and asks his father to purchase him a young female enslaved person.

GLC03107.01139

1717/05/29

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business and family

John writes of his business and family, and a new house he built near his mills. He also requests that his father write to his mother in law, Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01144

1717/06/20

Livingston, Philip

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: family news

Philip writes that his wife and children may pay Robert and Alida a visit, and rejoices at his sister's rejection of an ill-fitted suitor.

GLC03107.01149

1717/06/25

Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Mr. Renselaer's land patent

Robert discusses the state of a land patent, his father's debts, and notes that he needs to find some business for himself, as he can no longer live off of his father's income. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01146

1717/06/26

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business prospects

John looks forward to returning home to see his parents, and hopes that he may work something out with Great Britain and receive his money and a position. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01147

1717/07

Livingston, William

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: a forgotten trunk

William sends Robert a trunk that was left at his house.

GLC03107.01160

1717/07/03

Beekman, Henry (fl. 1696-1717)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: plea for consent to marry Livingston's daughter

Beekman writes in distress and begs Livingston to allow him to fulfill his engagement to Livingston's daughter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01152

1717/07/05

Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of Samuel Vetch

Jamison writes that Vetch may receive his commission, and that Livingston's cousin Douglas desires that Livingston promptly pay his debt to him.

GLC03107.01153

1717/07/08

Livingston, Philip

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: thanks for goods

Philip sends thanks for goods his father sent, discusses business accounts, and congratulates his father on a good crop of hay. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01154

1717/07/12

Knight, Sarah (fl. 1713-1717)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: order for flour

Sarah expresses her hope that Robert and Alida Livingston write to her, and asks Robert to send her flour if there is a sloop bound for New London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01155

1717/07/18

Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Henry Beekman's proposal to Jo[h]anna Livingston

Robert states that Beekman's actions did not surprise him, as the Livingston family's reception of him nearly implied consent. Robert also remarks with disbelief that his sister could feel affection for such a disfigured individual. Robert also happily announces the arrival of their cousin Captain Livingston, who the whole family should look forward to seeing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01163

1717/07/26

Livingston, Philip

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request for skins and pelts

Philip asks for skins and pelts, forwards a trunk left at Cousin Livingston's, and expresses fear that Indians are about to attack. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01161

1717/08/25

Livingston, Philip

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: business and political affairs

Philip asks his father for a discounted price on some beaver furs, and notes that he inquired about a matter involving the Commission of Peace as his father requested. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01181

1717/09

Livingston, Alida (fl. 1680-1726)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: son Robert Livingston of Clermont [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01208

1717/09/16

Vetch, Margaret

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: dispelling rumors

Margaret relates her displeasure about an unfair charge her father has brought against her, and begs the opportunity to confront the individual responsible for making this statement. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01184

1717/10

Livingston, Johanna

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01196

1717/10/08

Livingston, Robert (1688-1775)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johanna Livingston re: departure for Barbados

Robert asks where Jo[h]anna plans to stay for the winter, as he is traveling to Barbados. He also asks that Jo[h]anna make him some shirts and work clothes.

GLC03107.01189

1717/10/09

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: plans to travel to Great Britain

John states that he will travel to Great Britain with his cousin, and expresses concern over what Samuel Vetch has already accomplished there. He also asks his father to abandon his suspicions of Sarah Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01190

1717/10/21

Vetch, Margaret

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: preparations to travel

Margaret informs her father that she plans to take her two children with her to Great Britain, and that she has sold most of her household goods in order to undertake the voyage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01192

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