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1715/01/27
Unknown
Names of the new ministry
List of the men King George I rewarded with the advancement of a royal title. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01102
February 1715
to the Council of Boston
The letter applauds the Council for their current type of government, which is "the most perfect Democracy upon the face of the Earth." Antidemocratious (pseudonym) feels especial admiration for the government for sustaining democracy at a time when...
GLC03107.01104
1716/02/29
Van Slyk, Tounis
Testimony regarding assessors and collectors on the Manor of Livingston
Van Slyk testifies that Mr. Cuyler told him that it is not within the Governor's power to grant Robert Livingston the power to choose assessors and collectors to assess the inhabitants of the Manor. Signed with van Slyk's mark. This is followed by...
GLC03107.01110
1716
Livingston, Philip
Certificate that the Justices of Albany were informed of the county tax
GLC03107.01114
1717/01/[10]
Borland, John (1660-1727)
to Robert Livingston re: resolving the palatine affair with the government
GLC03107.01119
1717/03/21
Beekman, Henry (fl. 1696-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: tax estimate
Beekman writes that he has met with Livingston's assessors to decide upon a tax. He also mentions that some items were found that may be a part of Livingston's saw mill. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01128
1717/03/27
to Robert Livingston re: news from England and the West Indies
Beekman gives news that the Duke of Marlborough and Prince of Whales are dead, the King has arrived in England, and that provisions are very low in the West Indies. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01132
1717/04/22
to Robert Livingston re: vote for his father
Philip writes that he voted for his father and hopes that he gets what he wishes from the assembly. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01135
1717/04/25
to Robert Livingston re: political opposition to Robert Livingston
Philip states that the constables and freeholders of Livingston's manor gave their vote to Robert Livingston, but warns that some representatives aim to keep him out of the House. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01137
1717/05/09
to Robert Livingston re: Robert Livingston's position in the House
Philip hopes that his father still has many friends in the House so that his business may proceed. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01141
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