1768/04/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript

Title: Calculation of the value of a farm on the Manor of Livingston

GLC03107.03040

1765/10/18

Claue, Hendrick, fl. 1765

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indenture with Robert Livingston, Jr. for land in Kinderhook

In the indenture, Robert Livingston, Jr. agrees to lease a house, barn, and orchard in Kinderhook to Hendrick Claue for one year. In exchange, Claue is expected to pay rent and keep the property in good repair.

GLC03107.03041

1766/01/11

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: permission to have the excise for the year

Stevenson writes that Mr. Lansing has granted Robert, Jr. the excise at the same price as last year. He also states that he has put up an advertisement for Robert, Jr.'s house, but has found the house to be in very poor condition.

GLC03107.03050

1767/12/02

Dies, John, fl. 1767

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: promise to pay off debt

Dies explains his plan to sell parts of his estate, and promises that he will continue to sell property until he makes enought money to repay his debt to Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03150

1768/05/28

Tayler, John, fl. 1768

Autograph letter signed

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

Tayler explains to Robert, Jr. that he is interested in purchasing his farm, and desires Robert, Jr. to respond to this offer as quickly as possible. Docketed on address leaf. Written at Fort George

GLC03107.03162

1768/07/14

Van Valkenburgh, Jacob, fl. 1768

Manuscript document signed

Title: Purchase of a tract of land from Hugh Munro

The document states that Jacob Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit Van Hoesen, and Abraham Wyngardt have purchased a tract of land near Kinderhook from Hugh Munro. Jacob Van Valkenburgh was the only one to sign. P.2 has 2 signed statements by Hugh Munro. The first acknowledges receipt of payment from Jacob Van Valkenburgh, and the second orders the payment of the account to Robert Livingston, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03169

1768/08/10

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: high value of Saratoga

Robert Cambridge congratulates his father on the high value attached to Saratoga, and also makes arrangements for renting one of his father's houses.

GLC03107.03173

1768/12/31

Crumpe, Samuel, fl. 1768

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of a tract of land to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03180

1769/01/16

Munro, Hugh, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to purchase two lots of land

Hugh Munro implores Robert, Jr. to permit his son, Robert Cambridge, to sell two lots of land in the Fort Edward Patent that Munro would like to purchase. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03185

1769/01/18

Munro, Hugh, fl. 1769

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of land to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The indenture attests to the sale of a piece of land situated on the east side of the Hudson River, and belonging to Hugh Munro, to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03186

1769/03/02

Trumbull, Johnathan, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: proposal to suspend payment of debt

Trumbull explains that he has no funds readily available to pay a debt to Robert, Jr., and instead offers a tract of land as collateral security. He also requests that Robert, Jr. refrain from pursuing legal action.

GLC03107.03189

1766/12/22

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: determined to clear debts

Peter Robert writes that he is relieved that his father's anger towards him has subsided, and he promises to stay away from business of any kind, and to pay all of his debts within the next year. He also agrees to sell a house in Harlem, and notes that markets are extremely dull at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03090

1767/01/29

Snoek, Godfree, fl. 1767

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement of Robert Livingston, Jr. to rent a farm to Godfree Snoek

The document states that Robert, Jr. will rent a farm on the Manor of Livingston to Godfree Snoek and his wife, and also outlines the contents of their annual rent. Snoek signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03107

1767/06/18

Everest, Zadok, fl. 1767

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease from Robert Livingston, Jr. of a farm at Canaan

GLC03107.03124

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

1779/02/24

Chamberlain, Joel, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for the farm at Canaan

GLC03107.03385

1779/03/08

Chamberlain, Joel, fl. 1779

Letter

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

GLC03107.03386

1779/05/20-1779/10/16

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: boundary dispute

Robert, Jr. writes that he is surprised to hear that Robert Livingston (1746-1813) is of the opinion that their grandfather, the first Robert Livingston, intended to bequeath more land to his son Robert (1688-1775) than his will actually stated. He upholds his claims to a certain creek, and warns that he will continue to defend his right to this property. With address leaf and docket on verso. The docket states that the letter is a copy.

GLC03107.03390

1779/10/18

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assurances of respect

Robert Livingston (1746-1813) expresses his desire to settle a conflict with Robert, Jr., and assures him that despite their differences, he still holds him in the highest estimation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03391

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

1780/05/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett

Robert Livingston, Jr. states that he will lease a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett for one month, after which they will renew their agreement on a weekly basis. Signed and sealed by Elijah Bennett.

GLC03107.03394

1722/02/26

Hinman, Andrew, fl. 1722

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: offer to sell a piece of land

Andrew Hinman and Thomas Knowles describe a piece of land and ask if Livingston would be interested in purchasing it. Below their letter Livingston wrote a response on 3 March 1723 explaining that that land has been in his patent since 1686. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01505

1723/02/24

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French

Philip discusses the sale of an island, and how tensions with the French may excalate. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01549

1753/08/23

Brusie, Andries, 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, Brusie swears to remember that "Robert Livingston Esqr. the Original Patentee of the Mannor of Livingston Deceased, was in possession of the said Manor and in particular that part thereof Called Tahkanick above sixty years agoe and Further said that the said place called Taghkanick has Been possessed and Enjoyed by the said Robert Livingston and his heirs . . . for above Sixty years last past." He also states that the land where Josiah Loomis lives is in Taghkanic, and therefore in the Manor of Livingston as well. Brusie…

GLC03107.02862

1753/08/23

Salisbury, Francis, 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, Francis Salisbury states that the late Robert Livingston was the first patentee of the Manor of Livingston over 60 years ago, and that the land has remained in the possession of his heirs and successors until the present time. He also states that he is familiar with the tracts of land that comprise the Manor, and that the entire Manor lies within the county of Albany, and the province of New York.

GLC03107.02867