1783/04/25

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indenture for lease of a farm in Salisbury to Isaac Benton

The indenture explains the length of the lease, what rent is expected, and how Benton should maintain the land. Also signed by Benton.

GLC03107.03491

1783/04/25

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unmerchantable flour

Duer regretfully writes that some flour recently delivered from Robert, Jr.'s mills has been condemned as unmerchantable.

GLC03107.03492

1783/05/10

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happiness over the restoration of peace

"With Pleasure I now embrace this opportunity to congratulate you on the Restoration of Peace in America and sincerely wish it may be happy and Permanent, nothing is wanted here under the smiles of a Kind Providence, but unanimity & industry; while we Possess the best Cuntry under heaven's canopy." John also discusses some trading issues. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03493

1783/05/17

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading arrangments

John relates his plans to sell some of Robert, Jr.'s flour.

GLC03107.03494

1783/05/17

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: bill for nails

John writes that he has sent up a bill for nails, and notes that he searched the whole town for a better price, but was unsuccessful.

GLC03107.03495

1783/05/20

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in lawsuit

Van Vechten writes that there has been a delay in judgement in Robert, Jr.'s lawsuit against James McGee. He also makes arrangements to trade iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03496

1783/05/24

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour

John states that he has sold all of Robert, Jr.'s flour; and adds that he will endeavor to procure some sundry goods that Robert, Jr. requested. Fragment of address leaf on verso,

GLC03107.03497

May 24, 1783

Swart, Dirck, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need for land survey

Dirck Swart states that the land formerly belonging to Isaac Man have just been sold, and that the purchasers are ready to move on to it and begin improvements. He therefore suggests that Robert, Jr. send one of his sons up there to survey the land so that any possible lawsuits may be avoided. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03498

1783/06/30

Cooper, Ananias, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prescription for Robert, Jr.'s slave, Jack

Ananias Cooper says that he is sending Jack back to Robert, Jr., and explains that he is nearly recovered from an illness that caused him to cough and spit up blood. He prescribes some pills to be given to Jack, and recommends that he refrain from any physical labor until he is fully recovered. With note below the letter by Robert, Jr., dated 16 September 1783, in which he states that he made payment to Cooper.

GLC03107.03499

1783/06-1783/07

Persen, Henry, fl. 1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for freight for shipping Robert, Jr.'s goods to New York.

GLC03107.03500

[1783]

Manuscript document

Title: 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

1783/07/18

Goadsly, Thomas, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment

GLC03107.03502

1783/07/15

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of John McArthar's Account

GLC03107.03503

1784/02/23

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of J. Robinson

J. Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03504

1783/08/08

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family news

John writes of the whereabouts of different family members, and states that his son Philip just sailed for Halifax.

GLC03107.03505

1783/08/29

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of John Traffords Account

GLC03107.03506

1784/03/22

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of John D. Robinson

Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robsinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03507

1783/09/01

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of sundry goods sent to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Henry Livingston sent the goods from New York to the Manor. Items on the invoice include ribbon, thread, calico, cloth, and rum. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03508

1783/09/02

Camel, Martin, fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of land to Dirck Steenberg

The document states that Martin Camel, with the approval of Robert Livingston, Jr., has sold to Dirck Steenberg some of his land on the Manor of Livingston. Camel signed with an X; Steenberg also signed the document.

GLC03107.03509

1783/09/03

Everts, Stephen, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for selling rum

Everts advises Robert, Jr. to sell his rum for iron ore rather than cash, as he will turn a better profit if he does. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03510

1783/09/04

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of John Eddy's account

GLC03107.03511

1783/09/10-1783/09/16

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of expenses accrued in repairing the Sloops Caty and Dolly

GLC03107.03512

1783/09/18

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of the furnace

Van Bueren informs Robert, Jr. that his furnace is running well, but notes that coal and ore production have been quite slow. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03513

1783/09/25

Wigram, John, fl. 1782-1791

Autograph document signed

Title: Invoice of flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. on the Sloop Catharine

GLC03107.03514

1783/09/27

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: letter to accompany sister Catharine

John states that he has sent this letter with their sister Catharine (Livingston) Lawrence, and notes that their cousin Harry has been detained by some business with his scooner. Much of the address leaf is missing due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03515