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1775/07/01

Montgomery, Richard, fl. 1775-1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re:death of Robert's grandfather

Richard Montgomery writes to condole Robert on the loss of his grandfather, and also states that he will depart for Boston shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04194

1776/11/07

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Finch Tilghman re: the enemy's movements

Robert writes that he is very surprised by the movements of the enemy, and wonders if they may try to push up the Hudson River.

GLC03107.04195

1776/01/31

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: a momument for Montgomery

James Duane states his sorrow at the death of General Montgomery, and also discusses the possibility of a monument in his honor.

GLC03107.04196

1775/11/29

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Richard] Montgomery re: gratitude for Montgomery's efforts

Robert thanks [Montgomery] for his heroic efforts and for enduring great hardships, but notes that he may not yet travel to his camp, for reasons that should remain unspoken at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04198

1765/11/20

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1688-1775) re: frustration with politics

Robert writes his father to tell him that his son Robert (1746-1813) will pay him a visit, and also expresses frustration with the Stamp Act and the rising conflict with the British. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04199

1777/02/12

Van Beuren, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt from Nathaniel Holmes of wheat due for rent

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

GLC03107.04200

1776/04/05

Van Beuren, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt from Nathaniel Holmes of wheat due for rent

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

GLC03107.04201

1778/01/09

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jn. A. Fonda re: receipt of masonry work

Van Beuren reports the names of individuals who have done their masonry work, as well as the number of hours they performed this work. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04202

1779/01/19

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jn. A. Fonda re: order for payment for digging iron

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

GLC03107.04203

1782/08/17

Overbagh, Petrus, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: unable to settle an account with Mr. Livingston

Overbagh writes that he is too sick to get out of bed, and is therefore unable to travel the distance to settle his account with Mr. Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04204

1782/09/24

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: shipment of shoes and razors

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04205

1783/03/24

Van Gaasbeck, Peter, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: rebuilding a sloop

GLC03107.04206

1783/04/18

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: account of Counradt Rohrbacher

GLC03107.04207

1783/10/31

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: payment due for carting ore

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

GLC03107.04209

1783/11/26

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: payment due for driving a team of horses

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

GLC03107.04210

1784/05/21

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: account of Conradt Patrie

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04211

1784/06/24

Yates, Peter W., 1747-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: declarations to eject tenants

GLC03107.04212

1785/01/11

Wentworth, John, 1737-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: payment to be made to Elias Tucker

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

GLC03107.04213

1785/02/04

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

Robert, Jr. authorizes John Wigram to enter the house of the late widow of Simon Shutts, to distrain and appraise the goods therein, and to sell them according to the amount of unpaid rent.

GLC03107.04214