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Settlement of John N. McArthur's account

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03535

Settlement of Cornelius Dougharty's account

GLC03107.03536

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an extension of lease

Myndert Schutt asks Robert, Jr. to allow him more time to make a payment, and also asks to maintain his dwelling on the Manor for one more year. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03540

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: dam at Ancram

Van Beuren states that the dam at Ancram has been mended and saves a considerable amount of water, but a shortage is still expected. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03547

Settlement of Ja. Winchel's account

GLC03107.03551

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to stop a law suit

Van Vechten forwards a request for Robert, Jr. to stop a lawsuit against Gerrit Staats, explaining that Staats's circumstances have been most unfortunate. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03553

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparing to ship goods to Robert, Jr.

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03562

to John Wigram re: payment to John Elliot for work

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

GLC03107.04319

to John Wigram re: credit to Johanis Streeble for 2 days riding

GLC03107.04320

to John Wigram re: receipt of one day riding

GLC03107.04337

Shipment of bar iron from Ancram

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

GLC03107.04345

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods for overdue rent

GLC03107.04355

Account of Benjamin Smith

Estate of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.04379

Account of Peter Wynkoop, Jr.

GLC03107.04390

Account of Peter Wynkoop, Jr. with Nicholas DePeyster

GLC03107.04392

Account of Peter Wynkoop, Jr.

GLC03107.04393

Sale of a tract of land called Saratoga

GLC03107.04398

to John DeWitt re: trading concerns

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04417

to John DeWitt re: decision on an appropriate price for wheat

Philip Livingston tells John DeWitt what price he should accept for wheat.

GLC03107.04425

to John DeWitt re: instructions to refrain from exporting grain

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04434

to Peter DeWitt re: the market for flour

Robert Livingston, Jr. discusses the various market prices for flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04447

to Peter DeWitt re: orders for trade

John Livingston asks DeWitt to sell the remainder of his enslaved people, and also orders some cattle and pigs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04451

Rent agreement between Stephen Sullivan & Alexander Brown

The document is a rent indenture in which Stephen Sullivan agreed to rent a farm on the island of St. John to Alexander Brown for an indefinite period of time. John Patterson signed as Sullivan's attorney.

GLC03107.04465

Receipt from Johannis Best of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04492

to Walter Patterson re: description of his trip to Europe

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04496

Court case between Daniel Wilson and James McCauley

The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson and his attorney Walter Patterson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was...

GLC03107.04505

to Mssrs. Andrew & John Sufern re: shipment of pig iron

Patterson states that Mssrs. Andrew and John Suffern will receive a shipment of pig iron from Henry Livingston, for which they should make prompt payment. Patterson wrote the letter on Henry Livingston's behalf.

GLC03107.04507

to Walter Patterson re: military service

J.W. writes that his military service might bring him to Albany, and he discusses his concerns about maintaining his family in his absence. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04513

to Walter Patterson re: plan to visit his brother

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04514

Collection of financial documents [in French]

The documents are bound together with string.

GLC03107.04524

to Walter Patterson re: financial concerns

J.W. Patterson discusses his debts and financial concerns, and complains that he is too old to try himself at a new career.

GLC03107.04525

to Walter Patterson re: naval promotion

Docket and address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04530

to Walter Patterson re: preparing food storage

Henry Livingston discusses his plans to kill and salt beef and pork for storage. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04533

to Walter Patterson re: reassurance for the upcoming election

Thomas Bay writes that Walter has nothing to fear for the upcoming election, and assures him of his support. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04536

to Walter Patterson re: arrangements for an upcoming voyage

Dickinsen informs Walter of the various destinations of an upcoming voyage out of New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04540

to William D. Patterson re: decision to give up trade

Fletcher writes that he is going to give up trade, as it only causes him a loss of profit. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04551

to Peter Miller re: subpoena to appear before the Chancellor

The subpoena orders Peter Miller to appear before the Chancellor, Reuben H. Walworth, in the Court of Chancery in order to answer to a complaint made by John S. Livingston.

GLC03107.04560

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Receipt of rent payment for Walter, Robert, Henry, and John Livingston.

GLC03107.04566

Receipt of one bushel from John H. Miller

GLC03107.04572

Receipt from Conrad Myer of wheat for rent due Robert, John, Walter, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04583

Receipt of wheat from Hendrick Ribenburgh for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04599

Receipt of wheat from Ruben McAran for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04605

Receipt of wheat from John J. Shaver for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04608

Receipt of wheat from Jacob Simon for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04610

Receipt of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04612

Receipt of wheat from Harman Frits for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04614

Receipt of wheat from Adam Miller for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04630

Receipt of wheat from James Smith for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04632

Receipt of wheat as rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04634

Receipt of wheat from Peter Miller for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04635