Download or read book William Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Challenging Claims to Ownership of the Manor 25 November 1751 written by William Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1751 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William expresses his regret that Robert is disturbed in the possession of his estate, and states: If I had Leisure to assume the Moralist, I might here observe on the Inquietude of mortal Life, & the constant Flux and Mutability of sublunary happiness. Let it suffice it to say that Providence hath wisely ordered a perpetual vicissitude in human affairs, to prevent our too great Attachment to the world . . . & to remind us that true & substantial Happiness is not to be acquired on this side the grave. Docketed on address leaf.

Download or read book William Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Defending Their Title to the Manor 4 February 1754 written by William Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1754 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William regrets that he has no favorable news regarding their boundary dispute with Boston. He warns Robert of the possible treachery of Mr. Hutchinson, and outlines a letter concerning the Livingston's claims to the Manor that Robert should send to Hutchinson.

Download or read book William Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding the Character of Governor Pownall 13 June 1757 written by William Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1757 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William writes that he has enclosed a draft of a letter to Governor Pownall, and warns Robert that the Governor is a man who would sacrifice any body to his own Interest, and cares for nobody any farther than he can make him subservient to his own ambition and Lust of Power. William believes that Governor Pownall will join the party of men intent upon challenging Robert's claim to the Manor of Livingston.

Download or read book William Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Report of Council 24 December 1755 written by William Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1755 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William conveys what he believes to be the contents of a forthcoming report of Council regarding Robert Livingston's boundary dispute with Massachusetts. According to the report, the Governor will try to remove the encroachments upon the Manor, and a King's Commission will be assembled to survey the region and settle the dispute. Part of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

Download or read book William Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Delivery of Report to the Governor 11 February 1756 written by William Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1756 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William states that he has informed the Governor of Robert's case and of the hardships he has suffered. He notes that it has not been confirmed that a Royal Commission will settle the boundary dispute. Docketed on address leaf.

Download or read book William Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Extortion Case 19 August 1752 written by William Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1752 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William explains that he needs Robert to send him a receipt if he is to follow up on an extortion case. Docketed on address leaf.

Download or read book Discussion of the Rightful Ownership and Boundaries of the Manor of Livingston written by and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The document, written after 1728, discusses how Robert Livingston, the first owner and proprietor of the Manor of Livingston, formed the Manor through a series of land patents issued by Governor Dongan from 1684-1686. It is then debated whether or not these patents were legitimate, and where the boundaries of the Manor ought to stand. This is part of a larger controversy involving the Livingston Manor. Throughout the 18th century, the claims to title and ownership of the Manor by Robert Livingston's heirs were repeatedly challenged by Indians and other European settlers in the area. Numerous petitions were presented to the colonial government, requesting the revocation of Governor Dongan's land patents of 1684-1686.

Download or read book William Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Request for the Sloop to Transport Their Mother 24 February 1756 written by William Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1756 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William asks Robert 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.

Download or read book John Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Trade 25 November 1751 written by John Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1751 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John informs Robert of a shipment of goods he has recently sent to him, discusses other trading matters, and mentions that the Assembly was dissolved, which should not come as a surprise.

Download or read book William Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Legal Advice for His Cousin 8 May 1706 written by William Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1706 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William discusses Robert's legal troubles and informs Robert that he sent some money for his relief. Wishes him a safe voyage back to America. Docketed on address leaf.

Download or read book William Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding News of William s Family 9 October 1699 written by William Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1699 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andrew Livingston, oldest son of William, joined an Indian Company and was captured. William describes his understanding of this event, and requests that Livingston do all within his power to regain the freedom of his nephew. Andrew's brother James became a sailor, and William requests that Robert write to James that he should write to his father. William writes also of his daughters and grandchildren, and of the families of their (William and Robert) sisters. Docketed on address leaf.

Download or read book Robert Livingston to William Livingston Regarding Richard Blackham 7 May 1706 written by Robert Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1706 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Robert Livingston to His Cousin William Livingston Regarding His Legal Situation 9 May 1706 written by Robert Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1706 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Livingston learns that Mr. Bishop has refused to help with his bail. Robert also expresses some concern regarding his upcoming voyage to New York. Docketed on address leaf. Not delivered appears on docket.

Download or read book Robert Livingston to His Cousin William Livingston Regarding His Bail 9 May 1706 written by Robert Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1706 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the letter to William Livingston, Robert expresses grave concern over his legal situation. He is disappointed that Bishop backed out at the last minute, and frustrated with Blackham for persistently thwarting his efforts. Robert implores William to help him out of the matter. With letters to Mr. Bogan, 9 May 1706; Mr. Edward King, [no date]; Capt. Key, 9 May 1706, Capt. Pat[illegible], 10 May 1706; and Mr. Joseph [illegible], 10 May 1706. All are concerned with concluding Livingston's legal troubles.

Download or read book Walter Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Affairs at the Manor 26 October 1767 written by Walter Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1767 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walter assures his father that the Manor has been in order since he departed, and states that a legal action concerning a farm will not be tried until May.

Download or read book Peter Robert Livingston to His Father Robert Livingston Regarding Settling the Manor s Affairs 15 January 1770 written by Peter Robert Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1770 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Robert gives his father information regarding the settlement of the Manor's affairs. Docketed on address leaf.

Download or read book Philip Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Contested Boundaries on the Manor 9 June 1743 written by Philip Livingston and published by . This book was released on 1743 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip writes that Indians have contested the Livingstons' right to a section of the Manor, and claim that they acquired it through illegal means. However, he notes that the contested area is so small, that he will let it go, rather than become involved in a protracted lawsuit.