Graham, James (fl. 1679-1700) to Robert Livingston re: repayment of debts by England
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00219 Author/Creator: Graham, James (fl. 1679-1700) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1692/07/28 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. 31.4 x 22 cm Order a Copy
Graham forwards his hopes and beliefs that Livingston will shortly be receiving the moneys owed to him by the Royal government in return for his outlays in Albany. He also sends news that the "council has procured 3 months provisions more upon credit" and that Livingston would do well to focus his energies on his affairs in Albany. Docketed on address leaf.
New York, [N.Y.] 28 July 1692
D[ea]r S[i]r
on my return hither all matters transacted with you was well recommended to the Councill and aproved by them, and yr adress sent home with pres[s]ing arguments to make Effectuall what you have therein desired. and doubt not but will be accomplished so soon as a settlement arrives, which is much longed for & dayly Expected. Tho, have no news from England [illegible] Wm Phi[pps] arrivall, the matters of the tax hath been vigorously prosecuted even to the Imprisoning of the [Collectors] but cannot raise money. but I think yr bro[ther] Cortland has such assurance as he doubts not the payment, and tells me that he has sent you upe goods to a Considerate value that he [received], and will follow yr directions in paying what you desired. on my return from my son Morris I found yr Lovel[y] Letters and thanke you for them. I have not neglected any thing that might either advanse the Security of Albany or yr p[ar]ticular Interest, albeit I find no great chan[ge] from what was at Albany. you must be yr own freind & every body will oblidge you, for it is money makes the man. the councill has procured 3 m[on]th. provisions [&] more upon credite, wch is now sent upe with the sold and hope will Last untill a supply from England. Coll Dongann is at Last gone for England. You will now due well to use yr Interest at home. Thus no money should be p[ai]d untill he give Security to pay the debts [hes] pray faile nor f[o]r yr own sake. the ships will goe in a month at furthest. forget not to let me have a p[ar]ticular [account] of transactions at Albany that I may transmitt it for yr advantadge if you please, give my salutes to yr Lady & family, my service to the mayor & Recorder I am D[ea]r [Sir]
you[r] most affect[ionate] friend & Serv[an]t
Ja[mes] Graham
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Alb[any] 3 August 1692 Mr Grahams lettir from N Yorke
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To Mr Robert Livingstone att Albany
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