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1783/12/06

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Samuel Tucker's account

GLC03107.03533

1783/12/16

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Benjamin Perry's account

GLC03107.03534

1783/12/18

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of John N. McArthur's account

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03535

1783/12/23

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Cornelius Dougharty's account

GLC03107.03536

1783/06/07

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Adjustments of William Trafford's Ancram account from 1778-1780

P.2 is "Adjustment of William Trafford's Account at Manor Store through the year 1778 1779 & 1780," dated 7 June 1783.

GLC03107.03537

1784/02/07

Hammond, Eliakim, fl. 1782-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to sell pork

Hammond offers to sell Robert, Jr. some pork at what he believes to be the lowest possible price. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03538

1784/04/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease of house and farm to James Bucher

The document outlines a lease agreement between Robert, Jr. and James Bucher. Bucher signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03539

1784/04/06

Schut, Myndert, fl. 1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/04/06

Silvester, P., fl. 1763

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for directions in prosecution

GLC03107.03541

1784/04/11

Johnston, Archibald, fl. 1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: information regarding land titles

Johnston asks Robert, Jr. to give the bearers of his letter as much information as possible regarding the title to a tract of land called New Durham.

GLC03107.03542

1784/04/14

Lansings, Abraham A., fl. 1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for credit to build a vessel

Lansings states that due to the scarcity of money and the numerous disappointments he has endured, he must ask Robert, Jr. for a loan to build a shipping vessel. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03543

1790/05/15

Barton, Lewis, fl. 1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 April 1784, and includes charges for "doctoring" Robert, Jr.'s enslaved people. Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03544

1784/05/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Frederick C. Shiffer

GLC03107.03545

1784/07/01

Post, William, fl. 1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in account settlement

William Post asks Robert, Jr. to have patience, and to delay the settlement of their account until Post receives payment from his own debtors.

GLC03107.03546

1784/07/02

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/07/05

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to mow grass

Van Beuren asks Robert, Jr. for permission to mow a meadow. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03548

1784/07/09

Jenkins & Gelston, fl. 1784

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased two hogsheads of molasses.

GLC03107.03549

1784/07/17

Robins, David, fl. 1784-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hands to finish a race

Robins recommends individuals who could help Robert, Jr. finish an unspecified race. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03550

1784/02/16

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Ja. Winchel's account

GLC03107.03551

1784/07/19

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Robert Cambridge states that there is a high demand for flour in New York, but little demand coming from abroad. He also notes that the demand for dry goods has remained quite stable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03552

1784/08/16

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/08/17

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased linen, cotton, indigo, chocolate, and other goods from Robert Cambridge.

GLC03107.03554

1784/08/27

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring furnace stones

Robert Cambridge states that he has spoken to a mason in order to procure furnace stones, and also notes that flour and wheat prices are expected to fall.

GLC03107.03555