Liberty Hall Collection 1750s

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William Alexanders order in favor of Major John Bradstreet paid to B. Robinson, 1755

John Bradstreet, Beverley Robinson, William Alexander, and Oliver DeLancey
September 24, 1755 and December 5, 1755

Multiple pages related to a payment that took 2 months to process. Transactions took place in Oswego, Albany, and New York City. Additional names include William Alexander, Oliver DeLancey, and Peter Van Brugh Livingston. The final note says "noted for non-acceptance 16 Oct. 1755, G.H."
Religion: Scriptures, February 28, 1759

1759-02-28

The author and the date of the following document are unknown. The author of the manuscript noted that on February 28^th, 1759, Pope Clement XIII permitted the translation of the Holy Bible into all the languages of the Catholic States: but that was also granted by a Spanish Law enacted in the fourth century. The author noted “diffections” between the Old and New Testaments.
List of Cattle Sent by Robert Livingston, August 19, 1756

Petrus D. Witt
08-19-1756

An account of the purchase of oxen, stairs, and cows from Petrus D. Witt to Robert Livingston on June 15, which included travel expenses of the drivers and horses who delivered them to Livingston Manor. The initial debt was to Messrs Livingston and Morris.
List of Cattle Sent by Robert Livingston, July 28, 1756

Petrus D'Witt
07-28-1756

An account of the purchase of oxen and cows from Petrus D'Witt to Robert Livingston on June 15, including travel expenses of the drivers and horses who delivered them to Livingston Manor. The initial debt was to Messrs Livingston and Alexander. The finally payment was by Messrs Livingston and Morris on July 28th.
Peter Van Brugh Livingston for Mary Alexander to Moses Franks, July 17, 1756

Peter Van Brugh Livingston
07-17-1756

Peter Van Brugh Livingston, addressed from New York, NY, wrote to Moses Franks, Merchant in London, on behalf of Mary Alexander. The payment was for Messrs Sargent Aufrere & Company.
Robert Livingston to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, April 15, 1756

Robert Livingston
04-15-1756

Robert wrote from Livingston Manor to his brother Peter, no address, that Mr. George Pyncton delivered oxen, more oxen are on the way to Kinderhook, NY, and the cost.
Lewis Morris to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, February 24, 1756

Lewis Morris
02-24-1756

Lewis Morris's letter and receipt to Peter, Merchant in New York, regarding payments received from William Johnston, Deputy Paymaster General, for provisions to be used by forces.
William Vanderspiegle to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, November 25, 1756

William Vanderspiegel
11-25-1756

William Vanderspiegle wrote from Philadelphia, PA, to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, no address. He sent a payment to Peter and expected Derek Brinkerhoof to send an additional sum.
Draft of the Bill Entitled an Act to Preserve the Navigation of the Creeks and Rivulets within the Colony of New Jersey, August 15, 1755

08-15-1755

This document is a draft, with X's and underlined words. The speaker was James Alexander.
Sundries to be provided by Robert Livingston, May 8, 1755

05-08-1755

The list includes cannonballs, grape shots, iron round for bolts, flat bards, working oxen, and live cattle, with quantities and some prices.
William Alexanders order in favor of Daniel Campbell for Peter Van Brugh Livingston, October 20, 1755

William Alexander
10-20-1755

William Alexander received payment from Daniel Cambell.
Jonathan Belcher to Thomas Leonard, March 3, 1755

Jonathan Belcher
1755-03-03

Jonathan Belcher wrote to Thomas Leonard, unaddressed. Jonathan Belcher, the royal Governor of the Province of New Jersey wrote this to pay Thomas Leonard, Esq. regarding assembly attendance at Amboy. People included: Charles Read, Peter Kembley, Samuel Stokes, Thomas Leonard's daughter. Places included: Amboy, New Jersey
Captain Nicholas Garrison to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, October 29, 1755

Nicholas Garrison
10-29-1755

Nicholas wrote to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, no address. Verso: Garrisons Receipts for a packet containing Sundry Letters for the British Ministry dated the 29th October 1755. He promises that he would do everything in his power to prevent the letters from falling into enemy hands.
Robert Livingston to Messrs Livingston and Alexander for Elisha Sheldon, August 21, 1755

Robert Livingston
08-21-1755

Robert Livingston wrote to Mr. Livingston & Alexander, Merchants in New York, to pay Elisha Sheldon.
Nicholas Houtschilt to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, March 1, 1751

Nicholas Houtschilt
03-01-1751

Nicholas Houtschilt wrote in Dutch to Peter Van Brugh Livingston. Verso: Pmo. March 1750/1 Mr. Nicholas Houtschilt received 11th March c/o Cap. Kip answered.