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

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

1781/08/15

Rosman, Conrad & Jurry, fl. 1781

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement to rent a house on the Manor

The document states that Jurry Rosman agreed to move to his father Conrad Rosman's farm and set up a household at his own expense. It is also noted that Jurry Rosman is expected to pay a yearly rent to Robert Livingston, Jr., and to deliver unto Conrad Rosman such goods as corn, firewood, wheat, and apples. Jurry Rosman signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03405

1781/09/21

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prosperous harvest and trade

Robert Cambridge writes that his travels have been most taxing, but notes that the harvest was "luxurient," and that trade in Philadelphia is expected to be advantageous. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03409

1781/10/12

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade in Philadelphia

Robert Cambridge writes that due to a drought, the buck wheat crop is not as good as was expected. He also states that trade in Philadelphia is profitable, but goes on to note that is is "frequently subject to great checks from the extravagant hazards of Individuals who for the sake of immoderate prospects unnecessarily expose the welfare & happiness of their families-." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03411

1781/10/30

Bennett, Elijah, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of cattle

Bennet writes that he has ordered the cattle that Robert, Jr. requested, and will send it to him as soon as it arrives. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03412

1782/02/23

Livingston, John, fl. 1782-1810

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of rent from Johan Peter Haush for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Johan Peter Haush paid twenty hens for his rent.

GLC03107.03422

1782/05/16

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for sheep's wool

Van Vechten discusses the trade situation, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him some sheep's wool. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03438

1782/05/27

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?

Autograph letter signed

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

Bogardus informs Livingston that he has sent him a flock of 60 sheep all marked with paint so that they may be distinguished from other sheep. P.2 contains 3 signed receipts acknowledging payment from Robert Livingston, Jr. from the hand of Jacob Bogardus.

GLC03107.03439

1782/10/08

Vielie, Cornelius, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

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

Vielie writes that a shipment of hay has just arrived, and desires to know if Robert, Jr. intends to purchase a portion of it. With ANS on p.2 by Robert Livingston, Jr., in which he states that he directed Vielie to purchase a portion of the hay for the Manor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03450

1782/11/21

Bain, Peter, fl. 1782

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bill of sale of slaves, livestock, and other goods to Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.2 is "A Schedule of the Slaves, Cattle, horses, & Goods sold and delivered as per the bill of sale on the other side with their particular Prices for the use of Coll Livingston." Signed by both Robert Livingston and Peter Bain.

GLC03107.03456

1773/02/01

Wolcott, Thomas, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: clearing a debt

Wolcott explains that he is nearly destitute, and only has one cow and heffer, which do not officially belong to him. He therefore can not use them to clear a debt with Robert, Jr., and asks if some other means of payment could be found. He further explains: "I have met with so many Losses and Disopointments that I Cannot be honest which is my greaf for I Ever Did and Do Still Entend honestly." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03268

1773/04/03

Coklen, Nathan, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of plans to move

Coklen states that he plans to move to New Winsor, and asks if he can wait to pay Robert, Jr. until he harvests his crops. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03270

1773/05/14

Sinderar, Jacob, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: charges for damage done to land

Jacob [Sinderar] states that he is returning his land to Robert, Jr., on account of the fact that Robert, Jr. drowned the land and rendered it useless. He also informs Robert, Jr. of all the other damage caused to his crops and goods on the farm, and expects payment for them as well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03276

1773/06/22

Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need for Robert, Jr.'s sloop

Patterson writes that it is most important that Robert, Jr. send his sloop down to them before the harvest, otherwise he and his wife will not be able to provide for themselves. If necessary he could take an Albany sloop up to Robert, Jr., but notes that this would be most disagreeable to him. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03283

1774/04/14

Crandell, John, fl. 1774

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease of land on the Manor of Livingston to John Crandell

The document leases a tract of land on the Manor to John Crandell, but stipulates that Robert Livingston, Jr. is to retain rights and access to all mines and minerals on the farm, "with liberty to search for, dig up, & carry away, all such ore minerals without the lett or hinderance of him the said John Crandell." Crandell is also obliged to clear the land and make it suitable to plant an orchard, and is required to give a certain quantity of his harvest to Robert, Jr. as a part of his rent. With signed statement by Crandell on p.3, dated 7 September 1779, in which Crandell sells the…

GLC03107.03304

1756/02/27

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangments for trading cattle

GLC03107.02953

1756/03/03

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: question regarding cattle trade

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to inform him of the quantity of cattle he will have available for trade from April to June. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02956

1756/03/06

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of cattle

Peter informs Robert, Jr. that he has just acquired some cattle, and reminds him once again to send iron up to Oswego.

GLC03107.02958

1756/07/28

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an account of cattle

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send him an account of any cattle he has recently shipped.

GLC03107.02976

1756/08/27

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to "his Lordship" re: incomplete sale of cattle

Robert, Jr. expresses his annoyance with "his Lordship," who ordered a large quantity of cattle and then decided not to complete the transaction. Robert, Jr. consents to follow "his Lordship's" desire, but "wished my Lord had been pleased to have suffer'd me at Least to Compleat that Engagement." He also expresses concern for his country's security, and "fear[s] we shall never live in peace till Canada be in our possession."

GLC03107.02979

1766/09/19

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron and flour trade

Robert Cambridge remarks that the rainy weather has hindered the harvesting of corn, and informs his father of plans to ship iron and flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03069

1766/11/11

Schuyler, John, fl. 1766

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: expecting sheep

John writes that he is expecting a load of sheep for Robert, Jr. , and promises to send them down as soon as he receives them.

GLC03107.03078

1766/11/15

Abeel, John, 1667-1711

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re; state of markets at home and abroad

Abeel informs Robert, Jr. of trade transactions, and states that the fear of famine has caused an embargo to be placed on wheat from Philadelphia. He also notes that markets are in favor of farmers, but do not bode well for millers or merchants.

GLC03107.03080

1769/04/09

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: health of his crops

Walter writes that an unexpected snow fall has made the wheat fields look unhealthy, and states that he is presently sowing flax, which should result in about 10 bushels. He also notes that due to a lack of horses and oxen he will not be able to put any summer grain in the ground.

GLC03107.03194