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1753/08/23

Muller, Jeremiah, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Jeremiah Muller declares that the land known as Taghkanic was in the possession of Robert Livingston, the first proprieter of the Manor of Livingston, over 60 years ago. He further states "that the said Lands have Ever since been held and enjoyed as He has heard and doth Believe under the said Robert Livingston and his heirs and were always Deemed and esteemed to be within the province of New York and has Been in the possession of the said Robert Livingston and his heirs . . . for above sixty five years." Muller signed with…

GLC03107.02865

1753/08/23

Loomis, Ebenezer, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Ebenezer Loomis states that he remembers that the late Philip Livingston allowed his brother Josiah Loomis to build a house and farm upon the land called Taghkanic. He also notes that about a year ago, Robert Livingston, Jr. ordered Josiah Loomis off of the farm at Taghkanic.

GLC03107.02866

1753/08/23

Salisbury, Francis, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Francis Salisbury states that the late Robert Livingston was the first patentee of the Manor of Livingston over 60 years ago, and that the land has remained in the possession of his heirs and successors until the present time. He also states that he is familiar with the tracts of land that comprise the Manor, and that the entire Manor lies within the county of Albany, and the province of New York.

GLC03107.02867

1753/08/23

Konyn, Leendert, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Leendert Konyn states that he has lived on the Manor of Livingston since the age of ten, and has always been aware that the land first belonged to the late Robert Livingston, the first lord and proprieter of the Manor, over 60 years ago. The land has since passed ot his heirs and successors, and is situated within the county of Albany and the province of New York.

GLC03107.02868

1753/08/23

Conner, Timothy, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Timothy Conner states that "Josiah Loomis told him that he had then lately agreed with Robert Livingston, Junr. Esqr. present Lord of the Manor of Livingston, to remove of from the lands which he then possessed at Tahkanick in the said Manor whenever the said Robert Livingston should signifie that such was his pleasure."

GLC03107.02869

1753/08/23

Decker, Jacob, fl. 1752-1824

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Jacob Decker and James Forder state that "Josiah Loomis told these Deponents that he had agreed with Robert Livingston Junr Esquire to plant Indian Corne on a Farm at Taghknaick for the Support of his family but that he the said Loomis was by the said Agreement not to plan the said farm in the ensuing Fall for the sewing of wheat but to leave the said Farm as soon as the said Robert Livingston Junr should order him so to do."

GLC03107.02870

1753/08/23

Van Deusen, Matthias, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Matthias Van Deusen declares that "the place called Taghkanick now lies and has been as long as this Deponent can remember in the County of Albany and within the Province of New York." He also states that the farms owned by the Halenbook's and Josiah Loomis lie within this territory. Van Deusen signed with his mark.

GLC03107.02871

1753/08/23

Rosman, Coenraadt, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Coenraadt Rosman declares that he "was told by Josiah Loomis that he the said Josiah had obtaind Leave of Robert Livingston Junr. Esquire to plant Summer grain on a Farm at Taghkanick that Summer."

GLC03107.02872

1753/08/24

DeWitt, Charles, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Charels DeWitt declares that the late Philip Livingston rented a piece of land in Taghkanic to Josiah Loomis. He further states that he informed Loomis of Robert Livingston, Jr.' s orders that he should remove himself from the land, to which Loomis replied that he was prepared to move from the house, but not from the land.

GLC03107.02873

1753/08/29

Van Deusen, Robert & Johannis, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: Response to accusations of trespassing

Robert and Johannis Van Deusen state that the site on which their alleged act of trespass took place was a tract of land that had been seized from Robert Livingston, Jr. Robert Van Deusen signed the statement with his mark. Pages 2 and 3 are further statements regarding Robert Livingston, Jr.'s rights to Taghkenic, and whether Taghkenic is located in the province of New York or Massachusetts. The statements are signed "Worthingham & Hawley for the Plaint."

GLC03107.02874

1754/02/04

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defending their title to the Manor

William regrets that he has no favorable news regarding their boundary dispute with Boston. He warns Robert, Jr. of the possible treachery of Mr. Hutchinson, and outlines a letter concerning the Livingston's claims to the Manor that Robert, Jr. should send to Hutchinson.

GLC03107.02876

1754/02/15

Stevenson, fl. 1754

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prepare for a trial against trespassers

Stevenson encloses the tax list for the Manor, and notes that it has been a poor winter due to a lack of fire wood. He also informs Robert, Jr. that they will have to prepare for a trial against the men accused of trespassing on the Manor.

GLC03107.02877

1754/07/24

Hallenbeek, Jan, fl. 1754

Manuscript document signed

Title: Promise to deliver winter wheat to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jan and William Hallenbeek promise to deliver to Robert Livingston, Jr. a quantity of "good merchantable winter wheat."

GLC03107.02878

1754/09-1754/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Margaret Vetch re: blue and yellow silk, and lace

GLC03107.02879

1754/09/30

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: "Invoice of Sundry Goods Received from New York by my Sloop"

Items on the invoice include spotted rugs, tea, and rum.

GLC03107.02880

1754/10/04

Dwight, Jim, fl. 1754

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of pig iron

Dwight apologizes for asking for more pig iron before paying for last year's shipment, but explains that it would be a great waste if his iron works sat idle for an entire year. He promises to give security for any iron Robert, Jr. ships, and swears that he will make all necessary payments. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02881

1754/12/05

Deforest, Gerardus, fl. 1754

Manuscript document signed

Title: Release of lot of ground in Montgomery Ward, N.Y. to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02882

1755/03/08

Wendell, Jacob, 1691-1761

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: deeds and patents for the Manor

Wendell asks Robert, Jr. to send him all of the Indian deed and patents for the Manor of Livingston, as he desires to help Robert, Jr. assert his right to the entire Manor. He also states that Robert, Jr.'s son is still ill, but he remains well taken care of.

GLC03107.02883

1755/04/23

Van Deusen, Johannis, fl. 1755

Manuscript document signed

Title: Appointment of Robert Livingston, Jr. as his attorney

Johannis Van Deusen appoints Robert Livingston, Jr. to be his attorney, and asks that he "sue arrest . . . Imprison and Prosecute Josiah Loomis of the Mannor Livingston . . . for and in an action of Tresspas and false Imprisonment."

GLC03107.02884

1755/04/23

Van Deusen, Robert, fl. 1755

Manuscript document signed

Title: Appointment of Robert Livingston, Jr. as his attorney

Robert Van Deusen appoints Robert Livingston, Jr. to be his attorney, and asks that he "sue arrest . . . Imprison and Prosecute Josiah Loomis of the Mannor Livingston . . . for and in an action of Tresspas and false Imprisonment." Robert signed with his mark.

GLC03107.02885