1897/02/11

Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Harriman re: thank you for a floral arrangment

Johnston sends his thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Harriman for their gift of a floral arrangement sent for Johnston's 80th birthday.

GLC03107.04176

1889/03/02

Livingston, E.B., fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston] Livingston re: Livingston family history

E.B. Livingston writes about the process of trying to learn of the Livingston family's history, and mentions his reading of the first Robert Livingston's journals.

GLC03107.04177

1901/02/20

Reed, Edward, 1846-1930

Autograph letter signed

Title: to whom it may concern re: revolutionary services of William Thompson -with autograph letter signed of H. Livingston Rogers, 2 February 1901, 1p.

Edward Reed, the state librarian and editor of the Pennsylvania archives, certifies that William Thompson served as 2nd Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Continental Line. With cover letter from H. Livingston Rogers to Johnston Livingston, 21 February 1901, New York. He states that the enclosed report gives a valid record of his great grandfather William Thompson.

GLC03107.04178

1901/08/22

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gerry re: railroad investments

The letter discusses some confidential plans for rail road investments.

GLC03107.04179

[n.y.]/07/11

Daniell, fl. 1831-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: romantic predicament

Daniell writes that he is currently involved in a love affair with a certain woman whom he would like to propose to. However, he fears that there is a chance she would reject him, which would be an unbearable wound to his confidence.

GLC03107.04180

[n.y.]/07/24

Howard, fl. 1831-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: sailing for the Pacific

Howard writes from aboard the U.S.S. Brandywine, which will sale to the Pacific in a few days. He asks Johnston to retain the letter, as he may "be no more" in a short time.

GLC03107.04181

[n.y.]/01/22

Envelope

Title: Envelope addressed to J. Livingston, New York, N.Y.

GLC03107.04184

1776/01/07

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Schuyler writes that he is outraged by the scandalous conduct of their soldiers in Canada, which may result in their loss of that territory. He also expresses frustration with Congress, which has ignored his calls to address this issue. With enclosed letter from Robert Livingston (1746-1813) to [Philip] Schuyler, dated 11 June 1776, Clermont, [N.Y.] Robert states his frustration with Congress for neglecting their duty to supervise the troops, and discusses a plan to storm Quebec.

GLC03107.04186

1776/01/12

Campbell, Donald, fl. 1776-1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Robert Livingston (1746-1813)] re: the death of General Richard Montgomery

Campbell writes to announce the death of Richard Montgomery during the storming of Quebec.

GLC03107.04187

1776/08/25

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: rations for troops

Walter asks Robert to talk to everyone he knows in Congress in order to halt a contract that would deny Walter the funds necessary to supply rations to troops. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04188

1776/01/26

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: advice for Robert's health

John Jay writes that he is sorry to hear of Robert's poor health, and urges him to release himself from "Sollicitude & Distress," which may be the cause of his illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04189

1776/01/13

Schuyler, P., fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: condolences for the death of Montgomery

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04190

1776/12/20

Schuyler, P., fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: frustration with Congress

GLC03107.04191

1775/12/21

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: sympathy for the death of Robert's father

GLC03107.04192

1776/09/23

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: orders to travel to Philadelphia

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04193

1775/07/01

Montgomery, Richard, fl. 1775-1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re:death of Robert's grandfather

Richard Montgomery writes to condole Robert on the loss of his grandfather, and also states that he will depart for Boston shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04194

1776/11/07

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Finch Tilghman re: the enemy's movements

Robert writes that he is very surprised by the movements of the enemy, and wonders if they may try to push up the Hudson River.

GLC03107.04195

1776/01/31

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: a momument for Montgomery

James Duane states his sorrow at the death of General Montgomery, and also discusses the possibility of a monument in his honor.

GLC03107.04196

1775/11/29

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Richard] Montgomery re: gratitude for Montgomery's efforts

Robert thanks [Montgomery] for his heroic efforts and for enduring great hardships, but notes that he may not yet travel to his camp, for reasons that should remain unspoken at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04198

1765/11/20

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1688-1775) re: frustration with politics

Robert writes his father to tell him that his son Robert (1746-1813) will pay him a visit, and also expresses frustration with the Stamp Act and the rising conflict with the British. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04199

1777/02/12

Van Beuren, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt from Nathaniel Holmes of wheat due for rent

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04200

1776/04/05

Van Beuren, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt from Nathaniel Holmes of wheat due for rent

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04201

1778/01/09

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jn. A. Fonda re: receipt of masonry work

Van Beuren reports the names of individuals who have done their masonry work, as well as the number of hours they performed this work. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04202

1779/01/19

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jn. A. Fonda re: order for payment for digging iron

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04203

1782/08/17

Overbagh, Petrus, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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