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Sale of sundry articles seized & distrained for rent due to Robert, Jr.

The document lists the value of goods seized from the home of the late John L. Decker in order to pay his outstanding rent due to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03576

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer of security

Carbines writes to inform Robert, Jr. that he is still aware of his debt, and asks Robert, Jr. to accept Mr. Toll, "a Man of Real Property," as his security or bondsman. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03579

Financial bond

GLC03107.03580

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for extension of credit

Peterson states that due to the scarcity of money, he is unable to clear his debt with Robert, Jr. at the specified time. He then asks for a further extension of credit, and promises to compensate for any personal losses that Robert, Jr. may...

GLC03107.03587

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods of Andries Bartle

Robert, Jr. authorizes John Wigram to enter the house of the late Andries Bartle and distrain goods to the amount of 48 pounds for overdue rent. He then states that if payment is not made by the 1st of January next, Wigram is to appraise and sell...

GLC03107.03594

Inventory of goods seized from Andries Bartle for unpaid rent

GLC03107.03595

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty making payment

Grant apologizes that he will not be able to meet Robert, Jr.'s demand to pay his debt, as he has experienced a number of financial losses.

GLC03107.03619

Indenture made with Arent J. Schuyler, John Schuyler, and Philip A. Schuyler

The indenture agrees upon a means to conclude the unsettled obligations of the late Gertrude (Van Rensselaer Schuyler) Livingston among her husband, Robert, Jr., and her three children from her first marriage. Signed by all 4 parties of the...

GLC03107.03622

Bond with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Schuyler states that he/she is accountable to Robert Livingston, Jr. for the repayment of a bond worth 200 pounds.

GLC03107.03668

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state finances

"The bare attempt [of Congress] to adopt the State Debts will have an effect on the price of State Securities as many people will Speculate in them, especially as the Continental Debt has risen in price beyond their expectation and it now requires a...

GLC03107.03674

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: appeal for relief

Peter Robert states that he is still in a desperate situation with his creditors, who persistently seek ways to have him apprehended by the law. He therefore asks his father to consult with his brothers to find a way to relieve him of this burden.

GLC03107.03680

Warrant to seize and distrain tenants' goods for unpaid rent

The warrant authorizes an unspecified individual to seize the goods of tenants who have fallen into debt with their rent, and to sell these goods up to the value of the unpaid rent.

GLC03107.03711

Warrant to seize and distrain tenants' goods for unpaid rent

The warrant authorizes an unspecified individual to seize the goods of tenants who have fallen into debt with their rent, and to sell these goods up to the value of the unpaid rent.

GLC03107.03716

Warrant to seize and distrain tenants' goods for unpaid rent

The warrant authorizes an unspecified individual to seize the goods of tenants who have fallen into debt with their rent, and to sell these goods up to the value of the unpaid rent.

GLC03107.03717

Warrant to seize and distrain tenants' goods for unpaid rent

The warrant authorizes an unspecified individual to seize the goods of tenants who have fallen into debt with their rent, and to sell these goods up to the value of the unpaid rent.

GLC03107.03718

Outstanding debts due to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03719

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: Mr. Tibbit's farm

Ezra St. John writes that people have asked if Henry intends to sell Mr. Tibbet's farm, as Mr. Tibbet has not paid his rent and has also accumulated a great many other debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03776

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: death of Mr. Robison

Swart writes that Mr. Robison just died, and left a considerable amount of back rents yet to be paid. He explains that Robison's son expressed interest in occupying his late father's farm, and Swart desires Henry to instruct him on how to manage the...

GLC03107.03779

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: request for remainder of payment

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03786

Rent accounts of Jacob L. & Cornelius L. Decker

The account records the back rent owed by Jacob L. and Cornelius L. Decker from the years 1791 and 1792.

GLC03107.03792

Bond with the Albany Insurance Company

On verso there is an account of the payment of the debt from 15 November 1828 to 15 July 1855. The Albany Insurance Company acknowledged full payment of the bond on 22 August 1855. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03924

to [Johnston Livingston] re: assistance for Mrs. Henry Livingston

Millitt states that he is writing on behalf of Mrs. Henry Livingston, who is in a critically destitute situation as she is sick and without money, and her husband is currently in prison. He therefore asks that [Johnston] assist in whatever way he...

GLC03107.04170

to John Wigram re: unable to settle an account with Mr. Livingston

Overbagh writes that he is too sick to get out of bed, and is therefore unable to travel the distance to settle his account with Mr. Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04204

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

Robert, Jr. authorizes John Wigram to enter the house of the late widow of Simon Shutts, to distrain and appraise the goods therein, and to sell them according to the amount of unpaid rent.

GLC03107.04214

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

GLC03107.04215

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

GLC03107.04216

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

GLC03107.04219

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods for overdue rent

GLC03107.04355

Promise to make payment to Gertrude Livingston

GLC03107.04376

Order of chancery concerning the payment of a bill

GLC03107.05409

Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 17 (June 9, 1790)]

Reports on Rhode Island's ratification of the Constitution, a debate on tonnage in the House of Representatives, and news from Europe. Also prints an extract from a speech to Congress by Massachusetts Governor John Hancock on the national debt, acts...

GLC03123

[Promissory note from George Romney to Thomas Jenkins]

Promising Jenkins fifty pounds. Sent to Thomas Green at Gray's Inn in London. Signed by Romney and Jenkins. Signed on verso by Moses V. Montefiore to whom the money was eventually paid.

GLC03148.01

Estimation of the Debts due from the Quarter Master Department in Pennsylvania

Tabulates the debts of the department under General Nathanael Greene. Explains difficulties collecting the information and comments on his findings at length.

GLC03150.01

to Richard Cutts

Asks for more time to repay her debt to her niece and Cutts' daughter, Mary Cutts, and blames her delay in paying on bad weather and the roads, which have caused others not to repay her. Mentions that P. (John Payne Todd, her son) is still in...

GLC03191

to Francis P. Blair & John C. Rives

Apologizing for remark meant in jest and for a late payment.

GLC03209.25

to R.W. Latham

Jackson writes to Latham at Upperville, Virginia. Discusses Stockly Donelson's default on a contract involving the purchase of enslaved people from Andrew Jackson Donelson and Andrew Jackson, Jr. Latham who attempted to hold A. J. Donelson and...

GLC03423

[Mortgage for Dragon-bridge plantation]

Ralph Wormeley deeds ownership of the Dragon-bridge plantation to John Taylor as payment for a one thousand five hundred dollar debt. The five hundred acre plantation in Middlesex county would be returned to Wormeley if he could repay the debt in...

GLC03434.02

The estate of Patrick Pursell Dr

An account of the estate debts of Patrick Pursell.

GLC03434.11

[Regarding two debts of Patrick Pursell's estate]

Attesting that two debts have not been paid from Patrick Pursell's estate, with account information. Docket indicates the debt was paid in 1740.

GLC03434.12

[List of goods sold from the estate of Patrick Pursell]

Listing items from the estate of Patrick Pursell that were sold, value totalling twenty pounds. Also lists debt records owed to Pursell with blank amounts.

GLC03434.13

[Attesting to a debt owed by the Pursell estate]

Attesting that Joseph Small is owed ten schillings by the estate of Patrick Pursell.

GLC03434.14

[Account of debts]

Account of debts that appear to be owed to Pursell.

GLC03434.17

[Promissory note to John Lymmes]

A promissory note for a debt of one pond with John Lymmes.

GLC03434.18

[Promissory note of William Downing]

Downing agrees to pay a debt of twelve hundred and sixty pounds in 1694. Court clerk Edwin Thacker certifies that "the above bill was proved to be the Act and deed of Wm Downing by the oaths of the evidences." Also signed by Robert Williams and...

GLC03434.21

[Account for the estate of Thomas Winn]

Listing bills and payments due to the estate of Thomas Winn, administered by John Winn. Entries range from 1829 to 1837. Court docketing dated 10 June 1837.

GLC03434.28

[Receipt belonging to George Winn]

Receipt stating George Winn, the administrator of Mildred Bradshaw's estate, had paid a seventy five dollar debt owed by the estate. An enslaved person from the estate was being held as collateral until the debt was paid. Creasy signs with his mark....

GLC03434.41

[Reciept for "slave shoes"]

A receipt for shoes for enslaved people belonging to Thomas Winn, with two autograph notes signed, one on the front, and one on the verso. The receipt itself is for the purchase of shoes for enslaved people made by Thomas Winn from Stephen W. Seay...

GLC03434.48

[Receipt for the sale of two slave girls]

States that forty nine dollars is owed to Minor C. Bradshaw in exchange for "two negro girls." Also signed by Jonathan Bradshaw, Joshua Barnard, Valentine W. Thomes, and Mildred Bradshaw, with her mark. Note on docket states that George Winn...

GLC03434.51

[Inventory and appraisment of the estate of Thomas Winn]

Inventory lists the value of items belonging to the estate of Thomas Winn, including enslaved people, tools, livestock and foodstuffs. Also lists outstanding debts on Winn's estate. Among the enslaved people listed is "An old and superannuated...

GLC03434.53

[Account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn]

An account between the estate of Horatio Wills and John Winn, listing transactions from 1818 to 1826. Lists expenses for enslaved people, books, and household goods. The second page lists claims against the Wills estate.

GLC03434.58