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1701/05/05
Cuyler, Anna (fl. 1694-1701)
Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]
Livingston owed Cuyler 11 shillings 3 pence for three items, including one involving his daughter Margaret.
GLC03107.00610
1701/06/26
Winthrop, John
to Robert Livingston re: news of their children and Samuel Vetch
Winthrop sends news of John and Mary Livingston's [having wed in April 1701] arrival to New London with Samuel Vetch on the 7th of June, on their way to their trading mission in Canada. Winthrop states "[I] hope you did well understand [their plan]...
GLC03107.00619
1701/07/16
Campbell, Duncan (fl. 1694-1701)
to Robert Livingston re: news of the marriage of Sarrah Graham
Campbell writes of his return journey from Boston to New York, and requests that his friend "would order som Creditt for Ms Sarrah Graham to buy wedding clothes for she is to be married in 14 days." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00622
1701/09/08
Weemes, James
to Robert Livingston re: recommendations for his next actions
Weemes informs Livingston that he has done him the favor of visiting Livingston's wife in order to discuss some previously specified matters. He then requests that Livingston assist him in petitioning for a few months off of work. Docketed.
GLC03107.00631
1701/[09]/04
Sydenham, George
to Alida Livingston re: apology for inability to forward a letter
Sydenham explains the attempt he made at sending a letter, at midnight by the hand of a "french boy," to his cousin Livingston, and apologizes for its non-arrival.
GLC03107.00634
1701/09/16
Vetch, Samuel
to Robert Livingston re: request for his wife to be looked after during his trip
Vetch sends his regards to his father-in law, explaining that his venture should only last 2 months, and entreats Livingston to look after Margaret who is "too much given to MeLanckoly." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00636
1701/10/15
Livingston, John
to Robert Livingston re: news of John's business venture
John writes home to send his wishes of health to all, especially his mother who had just recovered from a fever, and then begins to list his creditors, including Duncan Campbell and Messrs. Long and Van Sweten. He requests that his father send him a...
GLC03107.00645
1726/05/14
Livingston, Robert
Account of Samuel Vetch
Livingston's account with Vetch, beginning 7 March 1702, amounted to £820 due to Robert Livingston. All forms of transactions are tabulated, from purchases of "limons" and "muslin" to the giving of pocket money to Mrs. Margaret Vetch.
GLC03107.00673
1703
Cortland, Phillip (fl. 1698-1726)
"Sister Cortlandt's Reckoning" re: Bellomont's debts to Livingston [in Dutch]
Record of financial transactions from 2 November 1702 to 7 May 1703. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.00684
1703/04/30
Confirmation of Livingston's Will
Robert Livingston, seeing as he his to return to England, confirms his last will and testament, adding some addenda. Livingston appends his will so as to provide for his son Gilbert, and daughters Jo[h]anna and Margaret.
GLC03107.00695
1751/10/02
Livingston, Catrina Van Brugh
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.02816
1751/11/25
GLC03107.02826
1751/10/29
Receipt [in Dutch]
GLC03107.02827
1752/03/24
Vetch, Margaret
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for wheat flour
Margaret asks Robert, Jr. to send her two bags of wheat flour.
GLC03107.02844
1754/09-1754/11
Livingston, Robert, Jr.
Account of Margaret Vetch re: blue and yellow silk, and lace
GLC03107.02879
1754/12/05
Deforest, Gerardus (fl. 1754)
Release of lot of ground in Montgomery Ward, N.Y. to Robert Livingston, Jr.
GLC03107.02882
1755/09/01
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: glad to hear of Robert, Jr. and son's recovery
Margaret writes that she is glad to hear that Robert, Jr. and his son are recovering from their accident, and requests a shipment of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02918
1755/10/11
Troup, John
Account of John Livingston, (1714-1786)
John Livingston purchased a flower pot and nails for Robert Livingston, Jr. Elisabeth Troup signed for receipt of the account.
GLC03107.02928
1755/10/13
Account of John Livingston, (1714-1786) re: mens stockings and gloves
Mary Livingston signed for receipt of payment for the account.
GLC03107.02930
1755/11/02
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for flour
Margaret notes that is was very "hard" of Robert, Jr. to refuse her a shipment of flour for her own use, and asks once more if he is willing to spare some for her, before she is forced to look elsewhere.
GLC03107.02934
1756/02/21
Livingston, Peter Van Brugh
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sudden death of their mother
Peter explains how their mother fell ill all of a sudden and expired the previous night. He proposes depositing her remains in a vault in New York, until they may carry out her wishes and bury her next to their father in the Spring. Docketed on...
GLC03107.02950
1756/02/24
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to transport their deceased mother
Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down at the earliest occasion, so that they may send their mother's remains up to the Manor for burial along side their father. Robert, Jr. is asked to come with the sloop if he is able to.
GLC03107.02951
Livingston, William
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for the sloop to transport their mother
William asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down to New York so that they may send their mother's body to the Manor to be buried next to their father.
GLC03107.02952
1756/02/28
Livingston, Philip, (1716-1778)
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: condolences for the death of their mother
Philip gives his condolences for the death of their mother, and hopes "that tho' this great bond of Union is Broake yet the same Brotherly Affection & Friendship that has so remarkably persisted between us all, may continue as Long as Life." He also...
GLC03107.02954
1756/03/23
Livingston, John (1714-1786)
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: awaiting Robert, Jr.'s sloop
John writes that he awaits the arrival of Robert, Jr.'s sloop, so that they may send their mother's body up to the Manor.
GLC03107.02960
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