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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling land dispute

Yates informs Robert, Jr. of some developments in settling the boundaries of Livingston Manor, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him a copy of a land patent and other official documents. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03036

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice regarding suit against Robert, Jr.

Yates gives Robert, Jr. some free advice on how to handle a lawsuit challenging his rights to certain parts of the Manor of Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03038

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: reactions to the Stamp Act

Yates discusses the recent Stamp Act and declares: "The Stamp Act I believe appears to us as odious as to any of his Majesties American subjects but I think We are to Blame for not having Appeared in Publick for how is the World to know our Like or...

GLC03107.03049

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: law suits

Yates writes that the sheriff will look into a complaint filed by Robert, Jr., and gives an explanation of some other legal matters. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03085

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shameful neglect of business with the Sheriff

Yates writes that some business concerning the Sheriff has been shamefully neglected, and notes "this is one of my Reasons why I have left off the Mayors Court Practice above four years since."

GLC03107.03110

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to pay Robert, Jr.

Abraham informs Robert, Jr. that he would like to pay him a visit, but has been so absorbed with his business that he has not found a moment ot get away.

GLC03107.03119

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: overburdened with work

Abraham explains how he has been asked to represent too many individuals in court, and simply does not have time to attend to every case. Docketed on address.

GLC03107.03120

Receipt of payment from Coenraet Mower for Robert Livingston, Jr., plaintiiff

As a result of a lawsuit that Robert Livingston, Jr. brought against Coenraet Mower, Mower owed Robert, Jr. a sum of money. With ANS by Robert, Jr., dated 26 November 1767, in which he acknowledges receipt of payment from Mower.

GLC03107.03147

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: bond of Rees and Mower

Yates encloses a bond for payment from Rees and Mower. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03152

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling the bounds of the Manor

Yates informs Robert, Jr. of some important details regarding his claim to the Manor.

GLC03107.03160

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: copy of the jury's panel

Yates promises to send Robert, Jr. a copy of the jury's panel. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03161

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assaulted by DeLancey

Yates writes that he was assaulted in the street by DeLancey, but is unsure if he will be able to indict him. He desires Robert, Jr. to accompany the judges in Albany.

GLC03107.03167

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: serving writs

Yates states that he has had some difficulty having writs served, and explains what he is doing to have them carried out. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03214

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: ungracious attitude of Dudley Davis

Yates expresses wonder at Dudley Davis's criticism of himself, and believes that Davis has made these remarks out of desperation and a desire to blame some one for his troubles. Yates therefore advises Robert, Jr. to stay away from him "for fear (if...

GLC03107.03298

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prices of wheat [fragment]

Yates informs Robert, Jr. of the expected prices for wheat. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03320