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Authorization to distrain and sell the goods of indebted tenants

Robert Livingston, Jr. authorizes an unnamed individual to distrain goods from tenants of Livingston Manor who have failed to pay their rent, and to then appraise and sell these goods if the tenant is without further means to pay his rent.

GLC03107.03392

Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain

Robert Livingston, Jr. agrees to lease a farm in Canaan, Connecticut to Joel Chamberlain for one year. Also signed and sealed by Joel Chamberlain.

GLC03107.03396

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

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...

GLC03107.03411

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: recovering rent

Bogardus informs Robert, Jr. that some unpaid rent may only be recovered by sale, and agrees to assist with the process. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03418

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to deliver a deed

Robert Gilbert writes that he will deliver Robert, Jr.'s deed to his Uncle Harry.

GLC03107.03423

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty collecting outstanding debts for iron

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. that he has had much difficulty in collecting the outstanding debts for iron due to a scarcity of cash. He also states that he has had a writ issued against one of Robert, Jr.'s tenants, and discusses the iron trade....

GLC03107.03424

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron trade

Van Vechten asks Robert, Jr. to send him cloth, and states that he has shipped him the requested iron.

GLC03107.03428

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: refusal to grant passport to Philip Schuyler

William states that he may not oblige his sister's request to grant Philip Schuyler passage to New York and explains: "I have never given any permission for a person to return into this State who had voluntarily left our lines to go into those of the...

GLC03107.03430

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: profession of faith in God

GLC03107.03432

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trade

Van Vechten writes that he has sold iron to a select group of people, but believes payment will be slow due to the scarcity of money. He also discusses the market price of different goods, and orders wagon tire from Robert, Jr. With docket and...

GLC03107.03433

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of sugar

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. of the sale and trade of goods, and states that due to the extravatently high price of sugar, he will not purchase any until he receives direct orders from Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03440

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03445

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for failure to make a payment

Van Deusen apologizes for not paying Robert, Jr. for iron, and assures him that this is not due to carelessness, but to the numerous misfortunes that have befallen him. He promises to pay his debt as soon as he has the resources available to do so....

GLC03107.03447

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of family and trade

John writes that he and his family are well, and discusses the settling of trade accounts and the current prices for provisions. He also notes that by the latest news, there are no prospects for peace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03460

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: extravagent prices

Van Vechten writes that he has delayed purchasing kersey and other woolen goods due to extravagent prices, and asks Robert, Jr. for further instructions regarding this matter. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03462

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of his farm

Jacob asks Robert, Jr. if he will approve a deal he made to sell his farm. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03464

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangments

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03466

Bond with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jeramiah Delamater acknowledges a debt to Robert Livingston, Jr., and agrees to repay it by February next.

GLC03107.03467

Account of John Williams with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 21 December 1782. Williams purchased salt, sugar, and other goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Williams wages for carpentry services. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03469

to Robert LIvingston, Jr. re: shipping and trading arrangements

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03470

Bond with Robert Livingston, Jr. [fragment]

Fragment of account sheet on p.2. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03473

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hopes for more prosperous trade

Bogardus writes of his hopes for an improvement in trade: "times have been fluctuating & distracting for trade, but now the happy moment is at hand when we can again hope for order & Regularity to take place amongst us. When the happy event of peace...

GLC03107.03478