1767/09/01

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. Welch purchased wheat and a steer from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the furnace.

GLC03107.03081

1766/11-1767/11

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. Loomis purchased wheat, corn, a cow, and other provisions from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03082

1766/11-1767/11

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Angass McDussie with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. McDussie purchased wheat, a cow, pork, and codfish from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03083

1768/11/28

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Colin McArthur with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 20 November 1767. Colin McArthur purchased a cow, wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn carted coals for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03140

1722/02/06

Justices of the City of Albany

Manuscript document

Title: Court of Sessions re: resolution to fortify the city of Albany

Citing difficulties caused by poor harvests and unfavorable weather, the Justices decide that it is necessary to obtain an act of the General Assembly to complete the fortification of Albany. Document certified as a true copy by Philip Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01503

1723/09/23

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: decision to study French

Philip Livinston's son Robert writes that he will travel to New York to learn French, and asks his grandfather to send him some buckwheat to feed a flock of pigeons. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01523

1723/01/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: assessment of the Manor

Philip informs his father of the assessed values of the Manor, and offers to find him a good farmer. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01543

1740/07/21

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: cost of provisions

Philip writes how there has been much difficulty in purchasing provisions since the farmer have refused to sell at a fixed price.

GLC03107.02598

1753/07/23

Williams, J., fl. 1870

Manuscript

Title: to the Coroner of Hampshire re: order for the arrest of 2 men from Taghkanic

J. Williams, Clerk, commands the Coroner of Hampshire to arrest Robert and Johannis Van Deusen so that they may be brought before the Court of Common Pleas at Springfield. The two men have been accused of trespassing Josiah Loomis's land at Taghkanic, and cutting down his wheat and indian corn. They are expected to appear in court and pay Loomis for the damage. Followed by a statement signed by Abraham Burbank, Coroner, in which he notes that the two men have been arrested and commited to the jail at Springfield. He also notes that the document is a true copy.

GLC03107.02860

1753/08/23

Decker, Jacob, fl. 1752-1824

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Jacob Decker and James Forder state that "Josiah Loomis told these Deponents that he had agreed with Robert Livingston Junr Esquire to plant Indian Corne on a Farm at Taghknaick for the Support of his family but that he the said Loomis was by the said Agreement not to plan the said farm in the ensuing Fall for the sewing of wheat but to leave the said Farm as soon as the said Robert Livingston Junr should order him so to do."

GLC03107.02870

1753/08/23

Rosman, Coenraadt, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Coenraadt Rosman declares that he "was told by Josiah Loomis that he the said Josiah had obtaind Leave of Robert Livingston Junr. Esquire to plant Summer grain on a Farm at Taghkanick that Summer."

GLC03107.02872

1754/07/24

Hallenbeek, Jan, fl. 1754

Manuscript document signed

Title: Promise to deliver winter wheat to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jan and William Hallenbeek promise to deliver to Robert Livingston, Jr. a quantity of "good merchantable winter wheat."

GLC03107.02878

1742/05/20

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph document signed

Title: Invoice of flour and bread shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

In his letter on p.2, DeWitt explains the contents of the invoice, and also apologizes for a delay in answering Robert, Jr.'s inquiry regarding his stock of horses. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02652

1747/12/29

Spencer, George, fl. 1747

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: good price for indigo

Spencer writes that he has found a good selling price for indigo, and Robert, Jr. may therefore send him some if he sees fit.

GLC03107.02740

1749/10/04

Anderson, John, fl. 1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for farm servents

Anderson writes that he is aware of a vessel expected from Holland with servants, and asks Robert, Jr. to procure one for him that is knowledgable of farming.

GLC03107.02770

1755/08/15

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.02908

1751/04/26

Hansen, Henry, fl. 1751

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: instructions for planting ginger root

Henry explains that he is sending a pot of oysters and some ginger root, and tells Robert, Jr. how he should plant the root. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02794

1744/04/07

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Daniel Allen

Charges on the account include oxen, wheat, shoes, tobacco, and butter.

GLC03107.02683

1737/06/07

Smith, John, fl. 1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: hope for a good harvest

Smith states that he has received everything but the earthenware from Livingston, and expresses his hope for rain to encourage a good harvest. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02539

1678/04/19

Greenshalgh, Wentworth, fl. 1678

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: questioning whether Livingston received seeds

Greenshalgh asks to be informed if Livingston received his previous letter, in which he enclosed two packets of seeds. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00023

1717/07/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: thanks for goods

Philip sends thanks for goods his father sent, discusses business accounts, and congratulates his father on a good crop of hay. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01154

1726/11/01

Manuscript document

Title: "List of the fatt Cattle Sold to the Burgers and Soldiars belonging to . . .

. . . Rt. Livingston of Mannor Livingston which where bought of his man John Coenraet Petri & G: [?] Planck together." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01790

1726/12/28

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: List of people in debt to Robert Livingston for cattle

Livingston lists the individuals who still owe him payment for cattle, and states that they will be sued if payment is not received.

GLC03107.01795

1679/10/31

Oneida Sachem

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the proposition of William Kendall

In their answer, the Oneida Sachems admit that they destroyed the property of white settlers and took women and children captive. They explain that they were unjustly provoked, however, when white settlers shot some Oneidas for eating their corn, a privilege that Coll. Coursey granted them in a convenant made two years prior. The Sachems ask for a return to peace, and request that they be treated as friends in the future. Document signed by Robert Livingston Secr. as a true copy that he translated.

GLC03107.01895

1679/11/01

Onondaga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the proposition of William Kendall

In their response, the Onondagas claim that the attacks upon white settlers were made without their order, and thank the white men for their forgiveness and understanding. They note, however, that in the future the white men should allow the Onondagas to take corn and provisions as they pass through white settlements on their way to battle.

GLC03107.01901