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1711/08/07
Livingston, Alida (fl. 1680-1726)
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
1711/04/06
Clarke, George (fl. 1711-1740)
to Robert Livingston re: arrival of Palatins
Clarke informs Livingston of the arrivall of several Palatins, and discusses the need to find a way to settle all of them. He provides an update on the supply of tools and provisions, mentions a land dispute that he is engaged in, and begs that...
GLC03107.00866
1711/04/24
Beekman, Joanna (fl. 1711)
to Robert Livingston re: concerns regarding French and Indians
Joanna expresses concern regarding the presence of French spies among the Indians, and accounts for goods that her husband ordered her to send to Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00876
1711/07/30
Unknown
Account of the squadron gone to Canada
Account of ships sent to Canada from Boston that lists the types of vessels, the ships' names, the captains's names, and the number of men and guns on board.
GLC03107.00886
1711/08/23
Livingston, Robert
"An account of the men & Transports which were lost and Castaway in . . .
. . . Canada River the 23 day of August 1711 in a Violent Storm."
GLC03107.00888
1712/05/27
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: attacked by Indians
John describes an attack made by Indians, and then asks his father to speak to Govr. Hunter regarding a financial matter with Capt. [Wimes].
GLC03107.00909
1712/04/09
Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: possibility or war, conflict at sea
Jamison explains how Parliament is currently divided over the issue of going to war, and states that some man of wars have already arrived in Amerca. He also talks describes a violent conflict where a ship was taken for ransom, and some men were...
GLC03107.00912
1712/06/08
to Robert Livingston re: possibility of war
Jamison writes of the threat of war and what preparations are being made. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00915
1712/06/13
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston re: interest in an expedition
Philip discusses how difficult it is to purchase wheat at the moment, and also requests that his father volunteer him for a tentative expedition, as he is eager to find a profitable position. He concludes by stating his suspicions of the 5 Nations...
GLC03107.00919
1712/06/21
to Robert Livingston re: fear of attacks from French and Indians
John writes to inform his father that he is currently stationed with 600 men and officers, who are awaiting news from England regarding how they are to settle the garrison. The situation is tense due to the threat of a French and Indian attack, and...
GLC03107.00920
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