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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 Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for an extension of his debt

Davis explains that he has been under extreme financial stress since the death of his business partner, Mr. French, and needs more time to settle his affairs. He states that an extension on the payment of his debt would be enormously helpful...

GLC03107.03179

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s flour

Robert Cambridge informs his father of how he sold his flour, and states that he has settled the account of their partnership. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03196

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: resolution in the House

Peter Robert states that the legislative House has adopted a resolution dictating that no money will be given to Troops. He also notes that he is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Capt. Walker, who is carrying money that Peter Robert must use to pay...

GLC03107.03216

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling account

Bogardus states that he has sent the outstanding balance of his account with Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03259

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: request for a loan

Henry Beekman asks Robert, Jr. if he could perhaps spare one or two hundred pounds to help him out of a difficult situation.

GLC03107.03463

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a loan

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03471

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron

Lewis gives Robert, Jr. an order for different types of iron, and notes that he has a good supply of money at the moment, and would therefore like to settle their old account and begin anew.

GLC03107.03362

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment of tax

Bradford urgently requests that Robert, Jr. pay the overdue tax on his wheat.

GLC03107.03421

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: acceptance of offers of relief

Robert Cambridge thanks his father for offering him assistance during this difficult time when he has neither an income nor any prospect for establishing a business. He accepts his father's offer for relief, and states his plan to move himself and...

GLC03107.03425

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: concern for debt

Alida writes her brother that she is greatly concerned with her financial situation, as she is indebted over 200 pounds and will soon have to pay interest on the debt. She therefore asks Robert, Jr. to assist her in procuring the money due to her...

GLC03107.03426

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Van Vechten writes that he has had trouble procuring payments due to Robert, Jr., and notes that the sale of iron is slow at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03443

Bond for a debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document is a blank template of a bond that is to be completed with the name of a debtor and the amount of the debt. P.2 is an account of Edward Whitcomb. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03501

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in account settlement

William Post asks Robert, Jr. to have patience, and to delay the settlement of their account until Post receives payment from his own debtors.

GLC03107.03546

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inability to pay debt

Ketchum states that he is currently destitute and therefore unable to pay his debt to Robert, Jr. He pleas for more time, and assures Robert, Jr. that he will have the first money that comes to hand. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03566

Order of chancery concerning the payment of a bill

GLC03107.05409

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fluctuating markets

Henry states that he can not send his father accurate market prices since it fluctuates so dramatically. He explains that the scarcity of money caused the market to stagnate, but there has been a sudden rise due to a large quantity of cash sent to...

GLC03107.03374

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for payment of debt

John R. asks his cousin to pay him for some gun powder he purchased nearly 2 years ago. He apologizes for being forced into a dispute with someone he holds in such high regard, but explains that the difficulty of the times have made it absolutely...

GLC03107.03398

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring a security deposit

Bay describes the problems he has encountered in trying to procure a security deposit from a debtor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03449

"Memorandum of what I have Seized on the Farm of Angus Mac Duffie . . .

. . . with a Distinction who they belong to"

GLC03107.03477

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

Myndert Schutt asks Robert, Jr. to allow him more time to make a payment, and also asks to maintain his dwelling on the Manor for one more year. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03540

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

GLC03107.04355

Court case between Daniel Wilson and James McCauley

The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson and his attorney Walter Patterson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was...

GLC03107.04505

to Walter Patterson re: financial concerns

J.W. Patterson discusses his debts and financial concerns, and complains that he is too old to try himself at a new career.

GLC03107.04525