1770/03/19

Breasee, Gabriel, fl. 1770

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to sell some land

Breasee explains that because of unfortunate circumstances, he has been reduced to a most desperate financial state. He therefore asks Robert, Jr. to allow him to sell part of his farm so that he may buy a few horses and "Labour a Little to Get Food for my fameley." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03237

1770/04/20

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: further frustration with the DeLancey's

Peter Robert states: "The DeLanceys are striving their utmost to make our famaly ridiculous and to keep them out of all Posts of Honour Profit and are determined to oppose every thing and every Body that they support which is too hard to bear I could wish you lived here one year to judge of their carrying on-." He also makes arrangements to sell an enslaved person that has misbehaved.

GLC03107.03238

1770/04/20

Schuyler, John, Jr., fl. 1766

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr, re: arbitration settlement with Mr. Duboise

John Schuyler, Jr. states that the arbitration affair is not yet settled, due to negligence on the part of Mr. Duboise.

GLC03107.03239

1770/04/26

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to sell wheat

Robert Cambridge states that a large shipment of wheat is expected, and he wonders if Robert, Jr. would care to purchase it.

GLC03107.03240

1770/04/28

Tously, John, fl. 1770

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement to dig iron ore for Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03241

1770/06/02

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1770/06/29

Dings, John, fl. 1770

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: concern for a "crazy" man

John Dings, Geret Braun, Jury Strider, and Addam Husenrought inform Robert, Jr. that they have sent him Peter Hermonus "who is so Crasey that we dare not Trust him with his wife & Children, he raves night & day Jumping about & throughing fire so that it's impossable we Can keep him here any Longer without haveing some mischeif done to his wife Children or self." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03243

1770/07/18

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news from the iron works

Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03244

1770/07/29

Vangognoth, Joseph, fl. 1770

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for clothing and linen

"It is a very hard matter I must suffer thus for want of Cloathing & linen, & in Confinement, I humbly intreat you, that you will be pleased thro' pitty to a Confined Prisoner (unlawfully detain) that you'l send, & demand those things." P.2 is a list of clothing and other items left with "Plattner."

GLC03107.03245

September 1770

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family afflicted with small pox

Robert Cambridge writes that there is little chance that his brother Henry will recover from the pox, but notes with hope: "As many people, that have been afflicted with this malignant disorder, have overcome it, when they were on the verge of expiring; I have some hopes that the strength of his constitution may prove favorable to him." He also states that the illness "rages" through the city at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03246

1770/09/28

Gunn, Moses, fl. 1762-1770

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: marriage of Capt. Gardiner

Moses Gunn writes that he has news of the marriage of Robert, Jr.'s daughter to Capt. Gardiner, and wishes to know more on that subject. He also notes that he has had no word from Robert, Jr.'s son, Peter, despite a great number of opportunities to correspond.

GLC03107.03247

1770/11/12

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Robert, Jr.'s uneasiness

James Duane writes that he and his family are in good health and spirits, and thus asks Robert, Jr.: "But what my dear Sir shall I say on the tender subject of your present uneasiness! . . . Your own Piety and Fortitude can alone teach you Patience Resignation and Forgiveness." He also notes that his sister-in-law "Kitty" [Catharine] is in great distress due to her father's displeasure with her.

GLC03107.03248

1770/11/26

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sister Catharine's husband, Mr. John Patterson

James Duane writes that his sister-in-law Catharine and her husband John Patterson are glad that Robert, Jr. has permitted them to visit him. He explains that Patterson has hope of financial recovery, and "he is by no means destitute." Duane also informs Robert, Jr. of the farms that he has sold.

GLC03107.03249

1770/12/17

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Manuscript

Title: Memorial to John Earl of Dunmore Captain General & Governor in Chief of New York

Robert Livingston [(1718-1775)] explains that as a member of New York's Supreme Court, he is entitled to sit in the General Assembly and vote on issues of great significance. However, he explains that Mr. Colden denied him this privelege, which is a great outrage as "a vote of the House could not have the Validity of a Law nor the officers of the Crown be excluded without the concurrence of the other Branches of the Legislature." Robert therefore petitions the Governor to correct this wrong, and compel the General Assembly to seat representatives from different legislative offices.

GLC03107.03250

1770/12/20

Fryenmoet, J., fl. 1770

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Robert Livingston, Jr.] re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03251

1770/12/27

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1770/12/31

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conflict regarding seat in the Assembly

Robert Livingston (1718-1775) describes recent developments in his attempt to regain a seat in the Assembly, and how party politics have obstructed the process. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03253

1771/01/14

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of supervisors

Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. that he spoke to Mr. Ten Eyck regarding the meeting of Supervisors, and found out that the last meeting was adjourned due to a low attendance. He also notes that he has sent Robert, Jr. a pound of green tea. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03254

1771/01/28

Moore, Andries, fl. 1771

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of farm and its improvements to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Andries Moore states that he has sold his farm and its improvements to Robert Livingston, Jr., and acknowledges receipt of payment for the property. Moore signed with his mark. In a separate signed statement on p.2, Moore agrees to remove from the sold land on or before the 1 May 1771. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03255

1771/04/25

McArthur, Patrick, fl. 1771

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a weaver

Patrick McArthur explains that he and the other men in his neighborhood have been in great need of a weaver, and ask that Robert, Jr. send them Hendric Francisco to fill this position, and to also give him a plot of land and a garden. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03256

1771/05/17

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of wheat

Robert Cambridge encourages his father to accept a shipment of wheat that he believes will sell at a good price.

GLC03107.03257

1771/07/04

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for more credit

Stevenson explains that he has been slow in repaying his debts due to hard times and the scarcity of money. However, he notes that he is hopeful that the particularly fine quality of the crops at the moment will change his situation, and he therefore requests that Robert, Jr. extend him some more credit. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03258

1771/07/20

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1771/07/27

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Financial bond to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Peter Robert states that he is indebted to Robert Livingston, Jr., and agrees to pay back the agreed sum according to a payment schedule.

GLC03107.03260

1771/07/29

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include calico, pewter tea pots, cotton, needles, and other goods.

GLC03107.03261