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"Memorandum of what I have Seized on the Farm of Angus Mac Duffie . . .

. . . with a Distinction who they belong to"

GLC03107.03477

Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain

The lease also bears Joel Chamberlain's signature. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03479

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03480

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to break a lease

Dirck Schuyler explains that due to the "dullness of times and Scarcity of Cash" he must break his lease of a farm from Robert, Jr. He notes, however, that he would be interested in negotiating a settlement. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03481

Indenture for lease of a farm in Salisbury to Isaac Benton

The indenture explains the length of the lease, what rent is expected, and how Benton should maintain the land. Also signed by Benton.

GLC03107.03491

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unmerchantable flour

Duer regretfully writes that some flour recently delivered from Robert, Jr.'s mills has been condemned as unmerchantable.

GLC03107.03492

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: bill for nails

John writes that he has sent up a bill for nails, and notes that he searched the whole town for a better price, but was unsuccessful.

GLC03107.03495

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in lawsuit

Van Vechten writes that there has been a delay in judgement in Robert, Jr.'s lawsuit against James McGee. He also makes arrangements to trade iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03496

Receipt of payment

GLC03107.03502

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family news

John writes of the whereabouts of different family members, and states that his son Philip just sailed for Halifax.

GLC03107.03505

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for selling rum

Everts advises Robert, Jr. to sell his rum for iron ore rather than cash, as he will turn a better profit if he does. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03510

Settlement of Solomon Limley's account

GLC03107.03524

Account of Robert Cambridge Livingston

Robert Cambridge purchased rice and sugar from Josiah Shippey.

GLC03107.03526

Account of Edward Gould

GLC03107.03528

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: stranded at sea

Cruger states that he was stranded at sea as his ship filled with water, and explains that this has prevented him from visiting Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03531

Settlement of William Hamilton's account

GLC03107.03532

Settlement of Benjamin Perry's account

GLC03107.03534

Settlement of John N. McArthur's account

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03535

Settlement of Cornelius Dougharty's account

GLC03107.03536

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an extension of lease

Myndert Schutt asks Robert, Jr. to allow him more time to make a payment, and also asks to maintain his dwelling on the Manor for one more year. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03540

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: dam at Ancram

Van Beuren states that the dam at Ancram has been mended and saves a considerable amount of water, but a shortage is still expected. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03547

Settlement of Ja. Winchel's account

GLC03107.03551

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to stop a law suit

Van Vechten forwards a request for Robert, Jr. to stop a lawsuit against Gerrit Staats, explaining that Staats's circumstances have been most unfortunate. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03553

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparing to ship goods to Robert, Jr.

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03562

to John Wigram re: payment to John Elliot for work

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

GLC03107.04319

to John Wigram re: credit to Johanis Streeble for 2 days riding

GLC03107.04320

to John Wigram re: receipt of one day riding

GLC03107.04337

Shipment of bar iron from Ancram

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

GLC03107.04345

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods for overdue rent

GLC03107.04355

Account of Benjamin Smith

Estate of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.04379

Account of Peter Wynkoop, Jr.

GLC03107.04390

Account of Peter Wynkoop, Jr. with Nicholas DePeyster

GLC03107.04392

Account of Peter Wynkoop, Jr.

GLC03107.04393

Sale of a tract of land called Saratoga

GLC03107.04398

to John DeWitt re: trading concerns

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04417

to John DeWitt re: decision on an appropriate price for wheat

Philip Livingston tells John DeWitt what price he should accept for wheat.

GLC03107.04425

to John DeWitt re: instructions to refrain from exporting grain

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04434

to Peter DeWitt re: the market for flour

Robert Livingston, Jr. discusses the various market prices for flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04447

to Peter DeWitt re: orders for trade

John Livingston asks DeWitt to sell the remainder of his enslaved people, and also orders some cattle and pigs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04451

Rent agreement between Stephen Sullivan & Alexander Brown

The document is a rent indenture in which Stephen Sullivan agreed to rent a farm on the island of St. John to Alexander Brown for an indefinite period of time. John Patterson signed as Sullivan's attorney.

GLC03107.04465

Receipt from Johannis Best of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04492

to Walter Patterson re: description of his trip to Europe

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04496

Court case between Daniel Wilson and James McCauley

The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson and his attorney Walter Patterson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was...

GLC03107.04505

to Mssrs. Andrew & John Sufern re: shipment of pig iron

Patterson states that Mssrs. Andrew and John Suffern will receive a shipment of pig iron from Henry Livingston, for which they should make prompt payment. Patterson wrote the letter on Henry Livingston's behalf.

GLC03107.04507

to Walter Patterson re: military service

J.W. writes that his military service might bring him to Albany, and he discusses his concerns about maintaining his family in his absence. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04513

to Walter Patterson re: plan to visit his brother

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04514

Collection of financial documents [in French]

The documents are bound together with string.

GLC03107.04524

to Walter Patterson re: financial concerns

J.W. Patterson discusses his debts and financial concerns, and complains that he is too old to try himself at a new career.

GLC03107.04525

to Walter Patterson re: naval promotion

Docket and address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04530

to Walter Patterson re: preparing food storage

Henry Livingston discusses his plans to kill and salt beef and pork for storage. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04533