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to Henry Knox

Livingston tells Knox that he is enclosing "the Collectors receipt for the Taxes assessed on the House you occupied last year" (not included). Stamped "FREE" on verso.

GLC02437.05000

to Henry Knox

Writes that "the Collector of Taxes has twice called on me for rates that have been due for some time." Directed him to speak to Mr. [Nicholas] Hoffman since he did not have an order from Knox to discharge them.

GLC02437.04849

to unknown

Writes, "[m]y absence from Town will apologize for my drawing on you, for two Quarters Home Rent, which will become due on the first of next month." Asks that he pay a draft of £130 sterling, and provides a date and location for payment. Noted as...

GLC02437.04382

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he will be engaging the house where he is presently staying, for the coming year. Informs Knox of the change in rent and his reasons for the increase.

GLC02437.04494

to Henry Knox

Recommends distributing the horses over more sleighs in order to transport the artillery. Knox was then on a mission to bring British artillery pieces captured from the British earlier that year at Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts....

GLC02437.00228

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: health of his crops

Walter writes that an unexpected snow fall has made the wheat fields look unhealthy, and states that he is presently sowing flax, which should result in about 10 bushels. He also notes that due to a lack of horses and oxen he will not be able to put...

GLC03107.03194

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: small pox

Walter writes that small pox has now reached Brunswick, and that he has innoculated almost his entire family.

GLC03107.03252

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trial of rioters of Monmouth County

Walter writes that he just tried the rioters of Monmouth County, in which some were acquitted, and others were fined or imprisoned. He notes that they were so satisfied with themselves that they pulled down their own liberty pole.

GLC03107.03242

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to visit the Manor

Walter writes that Congress is scheduled to adjourn in a few weeks, so he should be dismissed shortly, and will depart for the Manor at that point. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the educational pursuits of his children.

GLC03107.03667

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to purchase continental securities

Walter writes that he was unable to purchase the continental securities that Robert, Jr. requested.

GLC03107.03671