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to Johnston Livingston re: life at Union College since Johnston's commencement

GLC03107.04103

to Johnston Livingston re: profession of esteem for Johnston

GLC03107.04104

to Johnston Livingston re: death of his cousin Sarah

GLC03107.04105

to Johnston Livingston re: deaths and marriages

Estelle (Livingston) de Peyster informs her brother of the sudden and tragic death of their cousin Sarah. She also states that their sister has just notified them of her marriage to Philip Minis, which has greatly angered and upset the entire family...

GLC03107.04106

to Johnston Livingston re: concern regarding Sarah Minis

Crawfurd writes that he is greatly concerned that Johnston's sister Sarah may move to Alabama with her new husband. Crawfurd also writes that he has a great deal of pity for Sarah, who got married without friends or relatives, and without the...

GLC03107.04108

to Johnston Livingston re: writing on "nothing" and women

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04112

to Johnston Livingston re: relation of a scandalous story

Crawfurd gives Johnston a brief summary of a scandalous story of marital infidelity, and offers to send him the paper it was printed in. With ANS to Johnston from Sarah Minis on p.4. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04113

to Johnston Livingston re: thoughts on love and women

"Woman Lovely Woman what is it in this world of ours makes it fatal to know - to admire - to Love you?" Crawfurd writes at length of man's love for woman, and discusses Johnston's romantic dealings. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04114

to Johnston Livingston re: apology for crazy, rambling letters

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04116

to Johnston Livingston re: plea for Johnston's return to the city

Crawfurd questions Johnston's attachment to the countryside, and pleads with him to return to the city, where opportunities for learning would be far greater. He also gives news of Johnston's sisters and their new babies.

GLC03107.04123

to Johnston Livingston re: plea for a letter from Johnston

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04130

to Johnston Livingston re: lamentation of his wretched condition

Crawfurd writes that the coldness of Johnston's last letter wounded him greatly, and states that he feels so wretched that he must unburden himself in his letters to Johnston, even at the risk of disgusting his reader.

GLC03107.04132

to Johnston Livingston re: gratitude for the receipt of Johnston's letter

[Crawfurd] describes the relief he felt when he received Johnston's kind letter, and regrets accusing Johnston of coldness. He describes his painful physical condition, and also his inclination towards melancholy thoughts. He also encloses a few...

GLC03107.04133

to Johnston Livingston re: departure for Savannah

Crawfurd writes to bid farewell to Johnston before he boards a ship for Savannah. Address leaf on p.3.

GLC03107.04140

to Johnston Livingston re: an enjoyable voyage over the sea

Crawfurd writes that the voyage on a ship did wonders for his health, but regrets that the weather in Savannah is too hot for him, and has hence aggravated his condition. He therefore plans to return home by sea in a short time.

GLC03107.04141

to Johnston Livingston re: an account of his visit to Savannah

Crawfurd writes that he enjoyed his visit to Savannah very much, and describes some peculiar aspects of the town. Docket on p.4.

GLC03107.04142

to his cousin [Johnston Livingston] re: return from Savannah

Crawfurd writes that he has just returned from Savannah after a delightful voyage by sea, and notes that Johnston's sister Sarah treated him with the greatest hospitality while he stayed with her.

GLC03107.04145

to Johnston Livingston re: the marriage of Crawfurd's sister Maria

GLC03107.04148

to Miss Denning re: trouble writing due to poor health

GLC03107.04153

to Johnston Livingston re: business advice

Sanford asks Johnston to make no further arrangments with "Brigham," as he does not desire to share any more of their profits with him.

GLC03107.04157

to Johnston Livingston re: thoughts on their sister's marriage

Matilda writes that she hopes that Mary's marriage will not be the last in the family, as she would like to see Johnston marry as well. However, she regrets that the marriage of her siblings has separated the family and carried them to different...

GLC03107.04161

to C. Livingston re: interest in preserving the Livingston's papers

GLC03107.04165

Blank income tax form for Johnston Livingston

GLC03107.04169

to [Johnston Livingston] re: assistance for Mrs. Henry Livingston

Millitt states that he is writing on behalf of Mrs. Henry Livingston, who is in a critically destitute situation as she is sick and without money, and her husband is currently in prison. He therefore asks that [Johnston] assist in whatever way he...

GLC03107.04170

to Johnston Livingston re: arrangements for a "Patriarch's ball"

GLC03107.04171

to whom it may concern re: revolutionary services of William Thompson -with autograph letter signed of H. Livingston Rogers, 2 February 1901, 1p.

Edward Reed, the state librarian and editor of the Pennsylvania archives, certifies that William Thompson served as 2nd Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Continental Line. With cover letter from H. Livingston Rogers to Johnston Livingston, 21 February...

GLC03107.04178

Envelope addressed to Johnston Livingston at Tivoli, N.Y.

GLC03107.04183

Envelope addressed to J. Livingston, New York, N.Y.

GLC03107.04184

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: advice for Robert's health

John Jay writes that he is sorry to hear of Robert's poor health, and urges him to release himself from "Sollicitude & Distress," which may be the cause of his illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04189

to Finch Tilghman re: the enemy's movements

Robert writes that he is very surprised by the movements of the enemy, and wonders if they may try to push up the Hudson River.

GLC03107.04195

to [illegible] re: building project
(fragment)

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.04208

to John Wigram re: declarations to eject tenants

GLC03107.04212

to John Wigram re: receipt of two days riding

Written at Blue Store

GLC03107.04221

to [John] Van Beuren re: payment for work in the forge

GLC03107.04222

to John Wigram re: payment for making wooden forges

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04224

to John Wigram re: receipt of riding from Peter Humble

Written at Blue Store

GLC03107.04229

to John Wigram re: credit for 5 days riding

GLC03107.04231

to Mr. C[onner] re: order to sell and measure rye

GLC03107.04234

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Phillip Pulver

GLC03107.04235

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Henry Shufelt

GLC03107.04239

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Simon Coon

GLC03107.04240

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of David Brown

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04241

to John Wigram re: order to make payment

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04244

to John Wigram re: trade concerns

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04246

to John Wigram re: payment to the account of Barnt Piester

GLC03107.04253

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Peter Williams

GLC03107.04255

to John Wigram re: payment to be made to a widow

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04259

to John Wigram re: payment to Cornelius Dutcher for cattle

GLC03107.04263

to John Wigram re: payment to Petter V. Arther

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04264

to John Wigram re: payment to Frances Norwood

GLC03107.04265

to John Wigram re: payment for sawing and other work

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04266

Receipt from Peter Hake of wheat

GLC03107.04272

to John Wigram re: receipt of two days riding

GLC03107.04275

to John Wigram re: receipt of 4 fowls

GLC03107.04277

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Thomas Hafford

GLC03107.04280

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Azcria Dumm

GLC03107.04282

to John Wigram re: payment to Michel Vandeboughant for cutting wood

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04283

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Elijah Smith

GLC03107.04285

to John Wigram re: receipt of two days riding of winter wood

GLC03107.04289

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Johan Adams

GLC03107.04295

to John Wigram re: payment to Abraham Vosburgh for driving horses

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04302

to John Wigram re: request for a shipment of cloth

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04303

to John Wigram re: credit for riding fire wood

GLC03107.04310

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of William Rockfellar

GLC03107.04311

to John Wigram re: credit for Samuel Coom

GLC03107.04314

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of George Hault

GLC03107.04316

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Congress to stay in New York

James Duane names the men appointed by Congress to be Federal Court judges, and notes that he is responsible for preparing the opening of the court, which he expects to be a difficult task. Duane also states that Congress has adjourned to New York...

GLC03107.03569

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for financial assistance

Peter Robert states that he has numerous outstanding debts and creditors threatening lawsuits, and has failed at every attempt to earn money. He writes that he is nearly driven to despair, and implores his father for any assistance in extricating...

GLC03107.03571

Settlement of James Wentworth's account [fragment]

GLC03107.03572

Financial bond

GLC03107.03580

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: progress of his travels

Walter writes that he has just arrived in Leicester, and will continue on to Boston and then Providence in a few days. He also notes that there is no account of any French arrived in Rhode Island.

GLC03107.03589

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: distress over the marriage of his daughter

John states that both he and his wife are much distressed over the marriage of their daughter Cate to her cousin Abraham De Peyster, and their subsequent departure for St. John's. He writes that he never approved of the union, but was still unable...

GLC03107.03591

Sale of land and its improvements on the Manor to Jonathan Holcomb

Jonathan Holcomb also signed the agreement.

GLC03107.03592

Sale of land and its improvements on the Manor to George Shuffelt

Hendrick Clapper signed with his mark. George Shuffel also signed the agreement.

GLC03107.03593

Account of grain received & delivered out of Mansion Mill 12/31/1784- 12/31/1785

GLC03107.03596

Account of Edward Pinder

The account began 3 March 1786. Items on the account include cornell, molasses, sugar, salt, hats, and rum. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03598

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to settle on Robert, Jr.'s lot in Saratoga

Austin states that he is destitute of a farm at the present, and therefore desires to settle on Robert, Jr.'s lot in Saratoga. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03612

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for Genl. ten Broek for Senator

Walter states that he and his brothers agree that their father should support General ten Broek for Senator in the next election. He also discusses his desire to purchase land around Fort Schuyler, but believes that he has missed his opportunity....

GLC03107.03615

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty making payment

Grant apologizes that he will not be able to meet Robert, Jr.'s demand to pay his debt, as he has experienced a number of financial losses.

GLC03107.03619

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a loan

Van Hoesen asks Robert, Jr. for a loan of 3 pounds.

GLC03107.03621

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: success at the iron works

Robert Cambridge writes that he shares his father's joy regarding the success of the iron works, and looks forward to a more favorable iron market. He also laments the prospect of an insect ravaging crops.

GLC03107.03623

Acram Accounts

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03625

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 1 March 1788. Robert, Jr. owed Stewart money for various jobs.

GLC03107.03632

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hope for a good season with the furnace

Robert Cambridge writes that although the rainy weather has impeded the blast of Robert, Jr.'s furnace, it will probably prove beneficial in the long run. He also discusses the market value of provisions, and advises Robert, Jr. to send his flour to...

GLC03107.03635

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: pleasant impressions of Canada

Patterson writes that they recently departed from Quebec, and found Canada to be a most beautiful land. He also gives news of a recent act of parliament that will permit the exportation of iron to Great Britain duty free. He advises Robert, Jr...

GLC03107.03640

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision not to sell land

Robert Cambridge writes that he has decided not to sell his land this winter, although he believes it to be some of the most desireable land available. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03648

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangement

Wigram states that he will send Robert, Jr. some pig iron, and requests that it be paid for with linens.

GLC03107.03651

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: cost of building a brick house

Robert Cambridge writes that he has consulted a carpenter, and learned that it would cost 50 pounds to build a brick house. He desires Robert, Jr. to relate his sentiments on this matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03655

Ten year lease of a farm from Robert Livingston, Jr.

David Coens signed with his mark. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03656

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of wagon tire and iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03657

Various individual accounts with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03666

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state finances

"The bare attempt [of Congress] to adopt the State Debts will have an effect on the price of State Securities as many people will Speculate in them, especially as the Continental Debt has risen in price beyond their expectation and it now requires a...

GLC03107.03674

Settlement of accounts of carpenters at Mill Good Hope

GLC03107.03686

to Abraham Decker, Jr. re: order to deliver livestock to James Stewart

With ALS by James Stewart to John Wigram, 6 September 1790, in which he asks Wigram to credit money for livestock to Abraham Decker's account. Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03688

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring a will

Walter describes his effort to procure a copy of a will from Mr. [Robert (1746-1813)] Livingston.

GLC03107.03689

Account of the estate of the late Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include linen and buttons.

GLC03107.03695

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [fragment]

GLC03107.03702

to "your Excellency" re: settling the line between Massachusetts and New York

[Robert, Jr.] writes that now that his "Excellency" is the Governor of the Massachusetts Bay colony, he may finally resolve the violent boundary dispute between Massachusetts and New York. He adds that it is unfortunate that such hostilities persist...

GLC03107.03703

Account of Mr. Johannes House re: wheat, hens, and 18 days riding

GLC03107.03704

Warrant to seize and distrain tenants' goods for unpaid rent

The warrant authorizes an unspecified individual to seize the goods of tenants who have fallen into debt with their rent, and to sell these goods up to the value of the unpaid rent.

GLC03107.03718