1776/10/08

Clinton, George, 1739-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fire in New York

George Clinton informs Robert, Jr. of his brother's military actions, and states that the British set a fire in New York, which has caused only a small amount of damage. He explains that there is a great deal of tension between British soldiers and the Hessians over access to lodging and plunder, and also notes the need for further military regiments in New York.

GLC03107.03355

1776/11/16

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

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

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. that he has just sent him the sole and upper leather that he has requested.

GLC03107.03356

[1776/12]

Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for supplies for Northern Army

A Committee of Congress, including Samuel Adams, Richard Henry Lee, and William Whipple (the remaining 2 signatures are illegible due to damage), write to Robert, Jr. to request "Cannon and Stores" needed by General Schuyler to supply his Northern Army. They have therefore sent Coll. Stuart "who will lay before you a List of such Cannon and Stores as are wanted; which we hope, may be procured on just and equitable Terms, and timely enough to be transported to General Schuyler before the Winter."

GLC03107.03357

1777/01/25

Lewis, Morgan, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for one dozen mill saws

Lewis writes that he hopes to have iron soon so that he may "set all my Hands at Work." He asks Robert, Jr. to send him a dozen mill saws and some light axes, as the ones he already sent were too heavy for the men to use.

GLC03107.03358

1777/02/25

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a farm at Salisbury to Ezekiel Landon

Ezekiel Landon signed a one year lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm on Town Hill in Salisbury, Connecticut.

GLC03107.03359

1777/02/27

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a farm at Canen to Joel Chamberlain

Joel Chamberlain signed a one year lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm at Canen in Connecticut. Chamberlain agreed to keep the farm in good condition, prune the apple trees, and "to use the whole farm as a good farmer outh to do."

GLC03107.03360

1777/05/30

Elliott, Michael, fl. 1767-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to hire Tim Loomis

Michael Elliott states that he is in great need of an extra worker at the iron works, and asks if he may hire Tim Loomis. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03361

1777/06/02

Lewis, Morgan, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron

Lewis gives Robert, Jr. an order for different types of iron, and notes that he has a good supply of money at the moment, and would therefore like to settle their old account and begin anew.

GLC03107.03362

1777/06/24

Truax, Isaac, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for iron for Morgan Lewis

GLC03107.03363

1778/01/08

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: stagnation of business

Henry informs his father that business has stagnated due to the scarcity of money. He also notes that the store houses in Boston are full of dry goods, but he is hesitant to purchase now, as he believes it wise to hold on to one's money. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03364

1778/03/13

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: passing of the Regulating Act

Henry tells his father that the Connecticut Assembly just passed the Regulating Act with a slim majority, and it seems as if most people have a great contempt for it.

GLC03107.03366

1778/04/03

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: anxious for the issues of the next campaign

Henry writes that people seem anxious to learn the issues that will be prevalent in the next campaign, and notes that trade continues to be extremely slow in Boston, with almost no demand for iron.

GLC03107.03367

1778/04/06

Ten Broeck, Abraham, 1734-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: introduction for John Wat[t]ers

Abraham Ten Broeck writes to introduce the bearer of the letter, John Wat[t]ers, who wishes to rent Robert, Jr.'s house in Albany. Ten Broeck states that Wat[t]ers is a decent man who keeps an orderly house, and can pay the rent up front if requested. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03368

1778/04/07

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a house at Albany to John Watters

John Watters signed the lease and agreed to pay Robert, Jr. a quarterly rent.

GLC03107.03369

1778/04/09

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade of goods

John states that he has sent Robert, Jr. one "bladder" of snuff, a kettle, a towel, and some squash seeds; and asks Robert, Jr. to send him a firkin of butter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03370

1778/04/20

Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty obtaining goods for prisoners

Boudinot states that he would like to purchase flour and wheat from Robert, Jr., but can not pay more than the regulated prices without permission from Congress. "The Sufferings of the Prisoners would make me do almost any Thing in my Power to relieve them, but here my Hands are tyed." Boudinot signed as the Commander General of Prisoners. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03371

1778/05/13

Conway, Thomas, 1735-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for leaving his horse

Thomas Conway apologizes for leaving his horse with Robert, Jr. for such an extended period, but explains that he has been kept on the move with military orders. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03372

1778/06/05

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: safe places for storing flour

Henry discusses some possible safe places to store his father's flour, and makes arrangements to trade goods. He gives news of a French declaration of war against England, and also states that he fears the enemy will come up the river soon. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03373

1778/06/11

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fluctuating markets

Henry states that he can not send his father accurate market prices since it fluctuates so dramatically. He explains that the scarcity of money caused the market to stagnate, but there has been a sudden rise due to a large quantity of cash sent to Boston by Congress to pay off old debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03374

1778/07/10

Russell, Thomas, 1749-1796

Autograph letter signed

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

Russell informs Robert, Jr. of the flour he has sold for him, and also gives him the current market price. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03375

1780/05/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Elijah Bennett re: rent and taxes

P.2 is another account of Elijah Bennett, dated 12 August 1780. Bennett purchased rum and tea from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03395

1780/09/12

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain

Robert Livingston, Jr. agrees to lease a farm in Canaan, Connecticut to Joel Chamberlain for one year. Also signed and sealed by Joel Chamberlain.

GLC03107.03396

1780/11/25

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Duncan Thompson's account

GLC03107.03397

1781/03/06

Livingston, John R., 1755-1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for payment of debt

John R. asks his cousin to pay him for some gun powder he purchased nearly 2 years ago. He apologizes for being forced into a dispute with someone he holds in such high regard, but explains that the difficulty of the times have made it absolutely necessary for him to settle this account immediately. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03398

1781/04/20

Hoffman, Alida Livingston, 1728-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to visit her brother

Alida expresses her desire to visit her brother, and complains of her financial troubles. She hopes the executors for her deceased husband will send her some money, and notes "it is very Lamen[table] that in these times of Distress there is no justice done [illegible] Widow & Fatherless, but praysed be god he has given me a friend in you." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03400