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Account of John Livingston, (1714-1786) re: mens stockings and gloves

Mary Livingston signed for receipt of payment for the account.

GLC03107.02930

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02931

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: provisions for troops at Albany

Peter requests Robert, Jr.'s input on how to purchase provisions for the troops of soldiers at Albany for the coming winter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02932

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02933

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for flour

Margaret notes that is was very "hard" of Robert, Jr. to refuse her a shipment of flour for her own use, and asks once more if he is willing to spare some for her, before she is forced to look elsewhere.

GLC03107.02934

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: goods for trade

Paul Richard writes that he has sold all of his rugs, and has only a small quantity of Indian blankets and blue duffels remaining. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02935

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02936

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: money on the warrants

Peter writes that he has received money for only one warrant, and hopes the matter will be ammended when the "General" comes to town.

GLC03107.02937

to Mr. Franklin re: order to restore a tenant to his estate on the Manor

The document explains that Mr. Franklin has been accused of violently forcing himself upon the estate of Robert van Deusen's son on the Manor of Livingston, and turning the said tenant out at gun point. When Robert Livingston, Jr. confronted Mr...

GLC03107.02938

Deposition regarding the actions of Benjamin Franklin in Taghkanic

Dirck W. Ten Broek, a Justice of the Peace for Albany, relates the deposition given to him on 21 November 1755, regarding the actions of Benjamin Franklin, who recently took over the house of Johannis Van Deusen at Taghkanic in the Manor of...

GLC03107.02939

Deposition regarding 4 former tenants of Livingston Manor

The document records statements given by 4 former tenants of Livingston Manor, Andris Reese, Jonathan Darby, Hendrick Brusie, and Christopher Brusie, who have violated Robert Livingston, Jr.'s orders and reoccupied their houses on the Manor....

GLC03107.02940

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: taking French merchant ships into port

John writes that war has not erupted with France, but the English continue to take French merchant men on a regular basis.

GLC03107.02941

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: 1 box of tea

Robert, Jr. purchased the tea on 23 December 1755. Philip received payment in January from both James McHugh and John Livingston.

GLC03107.02942

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02943

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: report of Council

William conveys what he believes to be the contents of a forthcoming report of Council regarding Robert Livingston, Jr.'s boundary dispute with Massachusetts. According to the report, the Governor will try to remove the encroachments upon the Manor...

GLC03107.02944

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02945

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02946

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of report to the Governor

William states that he has informed the Governor of Robert, Jr.'s case and of the hardships he has suffered. He notes that it has not been confirmed that a Royal Commission will settle the boundary dispute. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02947

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02948

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02949

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sudden death of their mother

Peter explains how their mother fell ill all of a sudden and expired the previous night. He proposes depositing her remains in a vault in New York, until they may carry out her wishes and bury her next to their father in the Spring. Docketed on...

GLC03107.02950

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to transport their deceased mother

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down at the earliest occasion, so that they may send their mother's remains up to the Manor for burial along side their father. Robert, Jr. is asked to come with the sloop if he is able to.

GLC03107.02951

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for the sloop to transport their mother

William asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down to New York so that they may send their mother's body to the Manor to be buried next to their father.

GLC03107.02952

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangments for trading cattle

GLC03107.02953

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: condolences for the death of their mother

Philip gives his condolences for the death of their mother, and hopes "that tho' this great bond of Union is Broake yet the same Brotherly Affection & Friendship that has so remarkably persisted between us all, may continue as Long as Life." He also...

GLC03107.02954

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02955

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: question regarding cattle trade

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to inform him of the quantity of cattle he will have available for trade from April to June. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02956

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to send iron to Oswego

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send his iron up to Oswego immediately, so that it will be there by the time the ship carpenters and black smiths arrive.

GLC03107.02957

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of cattle

Peter informs Robert, Jr. that he has just acquired some cattle, and reminds him once again to send iron up to Oswego.

GLC03107.02958

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: silver

GLC03107.02959

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: awaiting Robert, Jr.'s sloop

John writes that he awaits the arrival of Robert, Jr.'s sloop, so that they may send their mother's body up to the Manor.

GLC03107.02960

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: tobacco

GLC03107.02961

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02962

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of sundries purchased for Robert, Jr.

Peter includes the account of sundries purchased for Robert, Jr. by John Livingston, and also discusses some other trading arrangments.

GLC03107.02963

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for his attendance with the Governor

Abraham Lottjun, Clerk for the General Assembly, requests Robert, Jr.'s attendance with the Governor "in order to proceed upon business."

GLC03107.02964

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling an account

Peter informs Robert, Jr. of an account he just settled, and notes that he expects "the public money" this month.

GLC03107.02965

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02966

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: appointment of Lord Louden to commander in chief

William writes that Lord Louden was appointed commander-in-chief in America, but it is uncertain if he will travel immediately. He also states that General Shirley is moving to Jamaica. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02967

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: examining a sunken ship [fragment]

The name of the author is illegible due to damage.

GLC03107.02968

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: destruction caused by a fire

John explains how one of his enslaved people accidently set a closet on fire with a candle. A table, linens, and napkins were destroyed, but it was put out before more any more serious damage occurred.

GLC03107.02969

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to pay his balance

Peter explains that it is simply impossible for him to pay his balance at the present moment, and asks that Robert, Jr. be patient. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02970

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and accounts

Peter informs Robert, Jr. of his accounts and trading transactions.

GLC03107.02971

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: receipt for transaction

Livingston & Morris enclose a receipt for a trading transaction enacted on Robert, Jr.'s behalf. They also note that they have news that Robert, Jr.'s sons are doing well.

GLC03107.02972

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: guarantee of service

Waddell writes that Robert, Jr. may depend on him to procure whatever goods he desires. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02973

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for accounts

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send down his accounts of what he has spent on supplying the navy.

GLC03107.02974

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02975

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an account of cattle

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send him an account of any cattle he has recently shipped.

GLC03107.02976

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: battle with the French in Minorca

Peter writes that the English seem to have had a successful battle against the French in Minorca. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02977

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

GLC03107.02978

to "his Lordship" re: incomplete sale of cattle

Robert, Jr. expresses his annoyance with "his Lordship," who ordered a large quantity of cattle and then decided not to complete the transaction. Robert, Jr. consents to follow "his Lordship's" desire, but "wished my Lord had been pleased to have...

GLC03107.02979

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02980

to Brother Livingston re: invitation to live among his brothers and sisters

Robert, Jr. writes that the recent deaths of both his mother and his eldest son Philip have been most difficult to endure, and he hopes that the familial bond between him and his brother remain in tact. He then invites his brother to come and live...

GLC03107.02981

to Mr. Swart re: settling the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Elliott instructs Mr. Swit on how to settle the balance of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s account, which appears at the top of the page.

GLC03107.02982

"Sales of One Cask of Skins recd by the Irene, Capt. Christ. Jacobson, . . .

. . . from New York Acct. of Robt. Livingston junr. Esqr."

GLC03107.02983

Labor agreement between Jedadiah Moore and Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jedediah Moore agreed to dig about 1400 tons of iron ore on Salisbury ore hill for Robert Livingston, Jr., who agreed to pay Moore 3 schillings per ton. Moore signed with his mark.

GLC03107.02984

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: warning of the character of Governor Pownal

William writes that he has enclosed a draft of a letter to Governor Pownel, and warns Robert Jr. that the Governor "is a man who would sacrifice any body to his own Interest, and cares for nobody any farther than he can make him subservient to his...

GLC03107.02985

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: error in an order of iron

Eliot thanks Robert, Jr. for sending him his order of iron, but notes that some mistakes were made, which he desires Robert, Jr. to remedy.

GLC03107.02986

Sale of land on the Manor of Livingston to Johannis Row

The document states that Robert Livingston, Jr. sold Johannis Row a lot on the Manor of Livingston. On p.2 Robert, Jr. signed with his initials for receipt of payment from Row, dated 21 January 1760.

GLC03107.02987

Account of James Baker

Baker purchased silk, wheat, beef and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and also performed labor at Livingston's furnace. With ALS from James Elliott to Mr. Jansen, requesting that Jansen pay John Baker the balance of the above account...

GLC03107.02988

Account of Hendrick Schutt re: carting coals and smith work

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.02989

Release of iron oar to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Philip Chatfield released all of the iron oar on his lot at Salisbury to Robert Livingston, Jr. With ANS by John Hutchinson, Justice of the Peace, who presided over the agreement.

GLC03107.02990

Invoice of sundry merchandise shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Goods on the invoice include molasses, sugar, rice, spices, stockings, and school books.

GLC03107.02991

Account of Philip Cillmor re: cotton, coffee, and indigo

Charges on the account are from June to September 1762. Teunis Vechten signed for the settlement of the account on 12 May 1768.

GLC03107.02992

Patents of the Manor of Livingston

"1 a Patent of Confirmation of the Mannor 43 other papers relating to the Manr.
Sent down with John Ten Eyck to Mr. Duane to Examine them this 30 day of June 1762."

GLC03107.02993

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: denial of debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Newkerck writes that he has been informed that his uncle died with an outstanding debt to Robert, Jr., but notes that he is not his uncle's heir and not responsible for paying his debts. He refers Robert, Jr. to his uncle's widow and her new husband...

GLC03107.02994

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: introduction for the bearer of the letter

Gunn writes that the bearer of the letter has suffered a great number of misfortunes at the hands of the French, and is now left destitute because of it. Nonetheless, he is a most respectable gentleman, and Gunn asks if Robert, Jr. would be so kind...

GLC03107.02995

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: deeds for two lots of land

Duane sends Robert, Jr. the deeds for two lots of land, and states that he is in complete agreement with Robert, Jr. regarding a controversy with Mr. Renselaer.

GLC03107.02996

Consent for Jacobus Proper to sell his lot on the Manor to Nicholas Luyck

Robert Livingston, Jr. gives his consent to Jacobus Proper to sell his "improvements" on Livingston Manor to Nicholas Luyck. He also states how Nicholas Luyck is expected to pay rent. Also signed by Nicholas Luyck.

GLC03107.02997

Sale of Gabriel Brusie's farm to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document states that Gabriel Brusie has agreed to sell his farm to Robert Livingston, Jr., and notes what improvements Brusie is still expected to make on the land.

GLC03107.02998

Indenture: sale of tract of land to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Isaac Man agreed to sell his tract of land in Saratoga to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02999

Sale of land by John Robinson to Johan Barnhart Koens

John Robinson sold his farm on the Manor of Livingston to Johan Barnhart Koens, with the permission of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03000

Expense account of clothing for Robert Livingston, Jr. & his family

GLC03107.03001

Account of the making and mending of clothing

Docket reads: "Accts. of Joseph Elliott Enter'd 12th September 1768"

GLC03107.03002

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for settlement of an account

Peter Silvester asks Robert, Jr. to settle an account with his client Alexander Campbell. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03003

List of the independent company of soldiers of the Manor of Livingston . . .

. . . commanded by Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03004

Order for Robert Livingston, Jr. to form and command a foot militia

Colden appoints Robert, Jr. to lead a regiment of soldiers drawn from the inhabitants of Livingston Manor.

GLC03107.03005

Account of Joseph Elliott with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03006

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: financial difficulties

Henry discusses the myriad financial difficulties he has faced in his attempt to begin a sugar trading venture from Aleppo, and is afraid that he can not spare any more money for the cause.

GLC03107.03007

Deed for the sale of land in Litchfield County, Conn. to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03008

Bond to Asa Douglas for the purchase of land in Litchfield County, Conn.

Part of the signature is missing due to damage.

GLC03107.03009

Lease of a farm lying in Litchfield County, Conn. to Benjamin Everist

GLC03107.03010

to [Peter DeWitt] re: settling a debt with Jacob van Deusen

Robert, Jr. gives [Peter DeWitt] directions on how to settle a debt of Jacob van Deusen, who is at risk of going to jail for unpaid accounts. Marked as a copy.

GLC03107.03011

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rum

GLC03107.03012

Account of Derick Johnson re: timber, sugar, and bowls

GLC03107.03013

Account of Derick Johnson re: iron hoops

GLC03107.03014

Account of Derick Johnson with Catharine Dum[?] re: coffee, grindstones

GLC03107.03015

"Invoice of Fifty one Firkins of fresh May Butter Shiped on Board the . . .

. . . Sloop York John Walker Master on the Acct. of Robt. Livingston Jun Esqr. Consigned to Mr John Cuyler M[erchant] there."

GLC03107.03016

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assistance given to Jacob van Deusen

DeWitt writes that he has taken steps to help Jacob van Deusen with his debt, and thus keep him out of jail. He also notes that trade has been slow, and states "What will become of us poor North Americans is a Mystery to me." Docketed on address...

GLC03107.03017

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: making and mending shoes [in Dutch]

The account began in September 1764.

GLC03107.03018

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03019

Account [in Dutch]

Date on docket is 28 September 1767.

GLC03107.03020

Receipt of payment for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03021

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: proposal to exchange lots of land

Bleecker asks Robert, Jr. if he would be interested in exchanging some lots of land in New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03022

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to pay his father a visit

Robert Livingston, Jr.'s son, Peter Robert, writes that he will pay his father a visit in the coming weeks, and notes that trade has been quite dull recently.

GLC03107.03023

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: expression of gratitude

William Hanna thanks Robert Livingston, Jr. for a gift [of firewood] that has helped him cope with the severity of the winter. He also mentions plans to visit Robert, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03024

Invoice of goods shipped to Peter Robert Livingston on the account of . . .

. . . Robert Livingston, Jr. Items on the invoice include calico, linen, handkerchiefs, and other fabrics.

GLC03107.03025

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03026

Purchase of farm on Livingston Manor from William Krankheyt

Philip Fells states that he has purchased a farm on the Manor of Livingston from William Krankheyt, and agrees to pay his rent to Robert Livingston, Jr., the Lord of the Manor. William Krankheyt and Philip Fells signed with their marks.

GLC03107.03027

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03028

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade, settling accounts

GLC03107.03029