1778/09/04

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to sell provisions

GLC03107.03380

1784/12/29

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Elias Tooker with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 23 December 1778. Tooker purchased wheat, beef, pork, cornell, and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and in turn worked at Robert, Jr.'s iron works.

GLC03107.03381

1779/01/20

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decline to purchase a house

Robert Cambridge thanks his father for recommending a house to him, but decides that he will wait to purchase one until both the war and his own personal affairs are settled. He explains that a large shipment of iron has just arrived, and though some of it is of poor quality, Robert Cambridge strongly encourages his father to purchase it. He also notes that it is wiser to invest in trade rather than land at the moment. Docket and AN on address leaf.

GLC03107.03383

1779/03/08

Chamberlain, Joel, fl. 1779

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to purchase a farm

GLC03107.03386

1779/03/27

Livingston, M., fl. 1779

Autograph letter signed

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

M. Livingston asks his/her cousin, Robert, Jr., to send the pipe he/she ordered as soon as it is finished. A portion of the document is illegible due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03387

1779/05/12

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to sell goods

Henry asks to be left in charge of managing a recent shipment of goods, and promises to reserve some for his father's use. The goods consist mainly of clothes, stockings, etc., and Henry asks that his father keep this information quiet. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03388

1779/05/20-1783/08/28

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 28 May 1779. William Trafford purchased wheat, salt, flour, and other provisions; and in turn worked at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03389

1780/04/21

Conchlin, John, fl. 1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm on the Manor

The document states that Robert Livingston, Jr. has agreed to lease a farm to John Conchlin for one year. In return, Conchlin is expected to pay an annual rent, to build a fence, repair a barn, pay land taxes, and perform other services for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03393

1769/03/22

Smith, Matthyse, fl. 1769

Manuscript document signed

Title: Financial bond to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document holds Matthyse Smith and his son Matthyse Smith, Jr. responsible for repaying a debt to Robert Livingston, Jr. within a designated period of time. With ANS on p.2 by Robert Livingston, Jr. stating that the above bond is "discharged by another bond given by Mathys Smith, Adam Smith, and Philip Bonessel, dated 24 November 1772.

GLC03107.03190

1769/04/03

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fear of unpaid debts

Peter Robert writes that he has been awaiting the arrival of Captain Harris, who was supposed to bring him a remittance of 6000 pounds that would then be used to pay his debts. He fears, however, that Harris will not have any money, and "If he should come home & bring me nothing God only knows what I shall do and which way I shall extricate my self." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03192

1769/12/31

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of flour for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account records to whom the flour was sold, the quantity, and what price was received. P.2 contains 2 more accounts. The first is "A General account of Merchandize recd. in 1769 from Robert Livingston Junr. for sale on his proper account and risk," and the second records cornel sold for the account of Robert Livingston.

GLC03107.03193

1769/04/14

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sending a trading vessel to Quebec

Peter Robert informs his father that he is sending a trading vessel to Quebec, and believes that his debts will soon be secured. With a copy of Governor Aubry's letter to Peter Robert, 11 July 1769, New Orleans, in which Aubry states that he has not had any luck procuring some money due to Peter Robert, and apologizes for the frustrating circumstances. Followed by a copy of Governor Aubry's letter to the Duke of Preslin in which Aubry requests that Peter Robert be reimbursed for expenditures made to feed and supply French troops during the French and Indian War. With docket and address…

GLC03107.03195

1769/04/15

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge informs his father of how he sold his flour, and states that he has settled the account of their partnership. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03196

1769/04/20

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: repairs made on their sloop

Robert Cambridge describes the repairs he has made on their sloop, and discusses the current market for wheat. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03197

1769/05/20

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading accounts

Robert Cambridge discusses their current trading accounts. He also mentions that he visited his brother Walter, who has managed to retain good sense despite some most unfortunate financial circumstances. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03203

1769/06/21

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trading

Robert Cambridge states that their Sloop is scheduled to depart shortly, and he has therefore enclosed his father's bond. He discusses some other trading offers and the market value of goods.

GLC03107.03208

1769/07/15

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1764-1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to resolve debts

Peter DeWitt gives an extensive account of his most unfavorable and unfortunate financial circumstances, apologizes for any misunderstandings, and hopes that he and Robert, Jr. may come to an agreeable resolution of their business and debts.

GLC03107.03209

1769/08/09

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: profits from Robert, Jr.'s furnace

Robert Cambridge discusses selling iron and cornel, and congratulates his father on the well deserved success of his furnace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03210

1769/08/26

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge discusses trading wheat, flour, and butter, and condoles his father on a loss of profits with his furnace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03211

1769/11/08

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: expulsion of English merchants from New Orleans

Peter Robert explains that he has news that Capt. Harris must stay in New Orleans a little longer to collect some debts, and notes that the Spanish Governor has ordered all English merchants (with the exception of Harris) out of the territory.

GLC03107.03213

1769/11/27

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: celebration of the birth of a son

Duane announces the birth of a son, and assures Robert, Jr. that he will procure Mr. Du Bois's debt to him. He also notes that he has no news of Col. Renselaer doing anything to harm him, and offers his assistance to Robert, Jr., who lives with the perpetual threat of violence from tenants and squatters.

GLC03107.03215

1769/12/02

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: resolution in the House

Peter Robert states that the legislative House has adopted a resolution dictating that no money will be given to Troops. He also notes that he is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Capt. Walker, who is carrying money that Peter Robert must use to pay off some debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03216

1769/12/22

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Peter Bain re: rent paid to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03218

1769/12/31

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of sundry goods for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.1 records sales of bees was, bran, butter, hides, wheat, and skins on 31 December 1769. P.2 records sale of pigg iron for the account of Robert Livingston, and also an account of outstanding debts.

GLC03107.03222

1769/12/31

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: "An account of Cash paid by Robert C. Livingston for altering & repairing . . .

. . . the store at White Hall for a/c. of Rt. Livingston Junr. Esqr."

GLC03107.03223