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Lease from Robert Livingston, Jr. of a farm at Canaan

GLC03107.03124

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for tar and molasses

Elliott asks Robert, Jr. to send him some tar and molasses immediately, and states that the two barrels of pork he just received were without heads and were partially empty as well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03125

Account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Elisebeth Shaver made cradles, wove blankets and homespun articles, and also spun flax for stockings. Docket states that the account was entered in Robert, Jr.'s book on 25 March 1768.

GLC03107.03126

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: next meeting of the Supervisors

Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. of the date for the next meeting for the Supervisors, and also states that Robert, Jr.'s skins have arrived in town.

GLC03107.03127

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for assistance with a land survey

John Van Renselaer explains that the south end of his estate is to be surveyed, but a great portion of the boundaries run through land that is now a part of Livingston Manor. He therefore requests Robert, Jr.'s permission to run through these lands...

GLC03107.03128

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and the distribution of goods

Elliott advises Robert, Jr. on where to get iron for the market, and describes some difficulty in distributing a shipment of pork, as people were hungry and reluctant to share. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03129

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: demand for flour in town

Robert Cambridge states that the demand for flour is rising in town, and the value is therefore expected to rise as well.

GLC03107.03130

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new Governor for New York

Peter Robert states that New York is supposed to have a new Governor, "a Gent[leman] of great fortune and Regal Blood." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03131

Account notes enclosed in a letter to George Clinton, Jr.

GLC03107.03132

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to settle account balance

Bogardus offers to settle his outstanding balance by shipping Robert, Jr. some indian corn. With ANS by Bogardus and docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.03133

Account of masonry performed for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Docket states that the account was entered on 23 November 1767.

GLC03107.03134

Account of Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account begins 24 September 1767. Welch purchased wheat and corn from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the Manor.

GLC03107.03135

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: success with the furnace

Elliott informs Robert, Jr. that the furnace is working extremely well, and also asks for the current price of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03136

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to make mill irons

Elliott apologizes that he will not be able to make any mill irons at the moment, as the forge is not yet in order. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03137

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: affairs at the Manor

Walter assures his father that the Manor has been in order since he departed, and states that a legal action concerning a farm will not be tried until May.

GLC03107.03138

Account with Robert Livingston for work performed on the Manor

Docketed on recto. P.2 is another account of Michael Elliott with Robert Livingston, Jr., for labor, dated 29 November 1766. The account is signed by Wiliam Ford.

GLC03107.03139

Account of Colin McArthur with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 20 November 1767. Colin McArthur purchased a cow, wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn carted coals for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03140

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: vessel cast away near Philadelphia

GLC03107.03141

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a house on Dock Street

Walter and Robert Cambridge inform their father that they have found someone to build him a house on Dock Street, but they have no estimate of the cost. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03142

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade with Spain

Peter Robert states that a ship from Spain has arrived carrying their cash, and he expects to receive full payment. He also hopes to renew a trading contract with the Spanish Governor, as they were completely out of flour a few months ago. Docketed...

GLC03107.03143

Account of Ebenezer Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767.

GLC03107.03144

Account of Angass McDussie with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767. McDussie purchased wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn performed labor for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03145

Account of James Bryan with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767 and ended 20 November 1768.

GLC03107.03146

Receipt of payment from Coenraet Mower for Robert Livingston, Jr., plaintiiff

As a result of a lawsuit that Robert Livingston, Jr. brought against Coenraet Mower, Mower owed Robert, Jr. a sum of money. With ANS by Robert, Jr., dated 26 November 1767, in which he acknowledges receipt of payment from Mower.

GLC03107.03147

Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767.

GLC03107.03148