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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for chimney backs and Dutch stoves

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03290

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: outstanding law suits

[Blecker] apologizes that Robert, Jr. will most likely suffer in his law suit against Abraham Schut, Jr. He also discusses the procedure to arrest some other individuals, and requests Robert, Jr.'s advice on this matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03291

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of land surveyors

Bangar informs Robert, Jr. that land surveyors will be running lines near the Manor soon, and suggests that either Robert, Jr. or one of his sons go out to observe the process.

GLC03107.03292

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for leaving Ancram

Elliott apologizes profusely for leaving his job at Ancram so abruptly, and is afraid that he has deeply offended Robert, Jr. He explains, however, that he was led to believe that Robert, Jr. was tired of him, so he took it upon himself to move at...

GLC03107.03293

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decisions after the survey of Saratoga

The letter is signed by John R. Bleecker, Jacob Cuyler, and Cornelius Glen. The men write that a final division of the lands, creeks, etc. of Saratoga has been made, and they have found that they have no right to any part of the creek. They then...

GLC03107.03294

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: tiring of his profession as an attorney

James Duane states "I find my Constitution will not bear what it once suferd me to go through with Cherfulness and spirits and I begin to wish I was able to leave of the Attorney's business and to practice as Counsel-."

GLC03107.03295

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: resolve to keep away from political parties

Patterson states that there is a great deal of feasting and rejoicing in Philadelphia, but states that he is determined to keep away from all party politics. He also mentions that he is quite busy with his business, and forwards Catharine...

GLC03107.03296

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: kept from business due to fever

Robert Cambridge explains that he has not been able to attend to some of their business due to a sudden attack of a fever and a sore throat. He also informs his father of his last sale of flour.

GLC03107.03299

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: men to chop wood on the Manor

John Van Buren asks Robert, Jr. if he would like George Cantlin, a somewhat careless and irresponsible worker, to chop wood on the Manor in the winter. He also states that there are 3 additional men interested in the position, but they seem of such...

GLC03107.03300

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: selling wheat

Robert Cambridge states that wheat is sold at a most advantageous rate, and therefore asks his father to send some wheat down immediately. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03307

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour and other provisions

Ludlow writes that Robert, Jr.'s vessel has arrived in New York, and he has sold almost all of the flour, with the exception of some barrels that were damaged by a leaking pump on the ship. He also states what goods he will send back to Robert, Jr....

GLC03107.03308

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for more stoves

Stevenson asks Robert, Jr. to send him some more stoves to make up for being over-charged on the last shipment. He also states that he has tried to procure some Indian deer skins, but has not had any luck thus far.

GLC03107.03314

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to purchase Ephraim Reynolds's farm

Dakin writes that the bearer of the letter desires to purchase Ephraim Reynolds's farm on the Manor of Livingston, and may be relied upon to make all necessary payments in a responsible manner.

GLC03107.03316

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment

Holmes asks Robert, Jr. if he plans to pay him his "lawful money," and notes that if the answer is no, he will cease to dig ore.

GLC03107.03319

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

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

GLC03107.03320

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sending goods back to England

Peter Robert writes that a ship carrying goods just arrived from London, but is presently under armed guard to ensure that nothing is unloaded from the ship. He believes that "the People in general are determined she [the ship] shall go back."

GLC03107.03322

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of shoes

Ludlow & Shaw inform Robert, Jr. of some recent shipments of goods, and state that the letter accompanies his order of shoes. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03323

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: attempts to calm tension with England

John Patterson writes that he shall soon set out for Philadelphia, and notes that the people there seem to have become more moderate due to changes in the Assembly. In addition to this more moderate political sensibility, Patterson hopes that the...

GLC03107.03326

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for shelter during dangerous times

Robert, Jr.'s sister begs him to grant her some shelter and safety during such dangerous times, and also adds: "The Almightly God is omnipresent here & there his Goodness was great when greap shott went hissing thro the Air like the sound of sky...

GLC03107.03327

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: declaration in support of independence

James Duane announces his support of American independence from Great Britain, and condemns the recent acts of British aggression: "I hope the Winter will put a stop to the Ravages of the King's Ship's by which are employed in carrying on a pitiful...

GLC03107.03328

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: canons fired at New York City

Robert Cambridge states that canon balls carrying grape shot were fired into New York a few days ago, and caused more panic than actual damage. Consequently, many people have left the city for fear of a second attack.

GLC03107.03329

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: outrage at Great Britain and support for war

"Our publick affairs are at length arrived at the most dangerous Extremity. The ministry with inflexible obstinacy persevere in that inhuman system of Despotism which was contrived to rob us of our Liberties; and because we cannot submit to so...

GLC03107.03331

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice to sell flour quickly

Robert Cambridge writes that he has sold the last of his flour, and explains: "I thought it too dangerous to keep produce on hand at present it being most probable that a termination of our Commerce will take place about the middle of July and...

GLC03107.03332

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a welcome period of tranquility

"The most turbulent Spirits amongst us do not expect the arrival of any Troops at present. Mr. Colden says it was only propogated to facilitate the introduction of the Connecticut Forces amongst us - We are now enjoying as much tranquility as ever...

GLC03107.03333