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"Invoice of Sundry Goods Received from New York by my Sloop"

Items on the invoice include spotted rugs, tea, and rum.

GLC03107.02880

Account of John Livingston, (1714-1786) re: mens stockings and gloves

Mary Livingston signed for receipt of payment for the account.

GLC03107.02930

to "his Lordship" re: incomplete sale of cattle

Robert, Jr. expresses his annoyance with "his Lordship," who ordered a large quantity of cattle and then decided not to complete the transaction. Robert, Jr. consents to follow "his Lordship's" desire, but "wished my Lord had been pleased to have...

GLC03107.02979

to Brother Livingston re: invitation to live among his brothers and sisters

Robert, Jr. writes that the recent deaths of both his mother and his eldest son Philip have been most difficult to endure, and he hopes that the familial bond between him and his brother remain in tact. He then invites his brother to come and live...

GLC03107.02981

Account of James Baker

Baker purchased silk, wheat, beef and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and also performed labor at Livingston's furnace. With ALS from James Elliott to Mr. Jansen, requesting that Jansen pay John Baker the balance of the above account...

GLC03107.02988

Account of Hendrick Schutt re: carting coals and smith work

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.02989

Account of Philip Cillmor re: cotton, coffee, and indigo

Charges on the account are from June to September 1762. Teunis Vechten signed for the settlement of the account on 12 May 1768.

GLC03107.02992

Consent for Jacobus Proper to sell his lot on the Manor to Nicholas Luyck

Robert Livingston, Jr. gives his consent to Jacobus Proper to sell his "improvements" on Livingston Manor to Nicholas Luyck. He also states how Nicholas Luyck is expected to pay rent. Also signed by Nicholas Luyck.

GLC03107.02997

Sale of Gabriel Brusie's farm to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document states that Gabriel Brusie has agreed to sell his farm to Robert Livingston, Jr., and notes what improvements Brusie is still expected to make on the land.

GLC03107.02998

Expense account of clothing for Robert Livingston, Jr. & his family

GLC03107.03001

Account of the making and mending of clothing

Docket reads: "Accts. of Joseph Elliott Enter'd 12th September 1768"

GLC03107.03002

List of the independent company of soldiers of the Manor of Livingston . . .

. . . commanded by Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03004

Bond to Asa Douglas for the purchase of land in Litchfield County, Conn.

Part of the signature is missing due to damage.

GLC03107.03009

Lease of a farm lying in Litchfield County, Conn. to Benjamin Everist

GLC03107.03010

to [Peter DeWitt] re: settling a debt with Jacob van Deusen

Robert, Jr. gives [Peter DeWitt] directions on how to settle a debt of Jacob van Deusen, who is at risk of going to jail for unpaid accounts. Marked as a copy.

GLC03107.03011

Invoice of sundry merchandise from New York for Robert Livingston, Jr.

The invoice records from whom the goods were purchased, and how much they cost. Items include pork, molasses, sugar, and indigo.

GLC03107.03034

Account of sons Walter and Robert Cambridge Livingston

GLC03107.03039

Calculation of the value of a farm on the Manor of Livingston

GLC03107.03040

Account of wheat at Ancram

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03042

Account of Ebenezer Loomis

GLC03107.03044

Account of Wilhelmus Van Steenbreghen

GLC03107.03058

Account of charges

GLC03107.03158

Account of John Stevenson

Most of the charges on the account are for different types of iron. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03188

Account of Peter Bain re: rent paid to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03218

Sales of sundry goods for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.1 records sales of bees was, bran, butter, hides, wheat, and skins on 31 December 1769. P.2 records sale of pigg iron for the account of Robert Livingston, and also an account of outstanding debts.

GLC03107.03222

Receipt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03262

Account of John R. Decker

The account began on 27 April 1773, and records interest on bonds as well as John R. Decker's rent account with Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03275

Account of Lawrance Van Bosherk

The account began 8 October 1774,

GLC03107.03312

to [Richard] Montgomery re: congratulations on victory at St. John's

Robert, Jr. congratulates Montgomery on taking St. John's in the seige against Canada, and says that this has only served to further boost his already excellent reputation. Robert, Jr. also expresses his belief that the King of England is determined...

GLC03107.03335

Instructions for making specific sizes of iron

The document gives instructions for iron to be made to particular measurements, and includes a sketch of the measurements. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03353

Lease of a farm at Salisbury to Ezekiel Landon

Ezekiel Landon signed a one year lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm on Town Hill in Salisbury, Connecticut.

GLC03107.03359

Lease of a farm at Canen to Joel Chamberlain

Joel Chamberlain signed a one year lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm at Canen in Connecticut. Chamberlain agreed to keep the farm in good condition, prune the apple trees, and "to use the whole farm as a good farmer outh to do."

GLC03107.03360

Lease of a house at Albany to John Watters

John Watters signed the lease and agreed to pay Robert, Jr. a quarterly rent.

GLC03107.03369

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: boundary dispute

Robert, Jr. writes that he is surprised to hear that Robert Livingston (1746-1813) is of the opinion that their grandfather, the first Robert Livingston, intended to bequeath more land to his son Robert (1688-1775) than his will actually stated. He...

GLC03107.03390

Authorization to distrain and sell the goods of indebted tenants

Robert Livingston, Jr. authorizes an unnamed individual to distrain goods from tenants of Livingston Manor who have failed to pay their rent, and to then appraise and sell these goods if the tenant is without further means to pay his rent.

GLC03107.03392

Lease of a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett

Robert Livingston, Jr. states that he will lease a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett for one month, after which they will renew their agreement on a weekly basis. Signed and sealed by Elijah Bennett.

GLC03107.03394

Account of Elijah Bennett re: rent and taxes

P.2 is another account of Elijah Bennett, dated 12 August 1780. Bennett purchased rum and tea from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03395

Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain

Robert Livingston, Jr. agrees to lease a farm in Canaan, Connecticut to Joel Chamberlain for one year. Also signed and sealed by Joel Chamberlain.

GLC03107.03396

Settlement of Duncan Thompson's account

GLC03107.03397

Settlement of Caleb Woodward's account

GLC03107.03399

Settlement of Martin Campbell's account

GLC03107.03402

Settlement of Cornelius Conin's Account

GLC03107.03415

[Information given by Icholbald Hubbel concerning Thom]

The document relays information regarding the whereabouts of Thom, a man seeking emancipation from Robert Livingston. Thom claims that he was freed from Livingston in order to work freely. Hubbel mentions that Thom is travelling with two other Black...

GLC03107.03419

Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03434

Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03435

Account of Ann Griffith

The account began 13 January 1783. Ann Griffith purchased cloth, tea, and sugar from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work as a seamstress. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03474

Account of C[ornelius] Dougharty

Robert, Jr. owed Dougharty wages for work.

GLC03107.03476

Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain

The lease also bears Joel Chamberlain's signature. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03479

Lease of a farm to John Tys Smith

GLC03107.03487

Settlement of accounts with John and David Wentworth

GLC03107.03490