1782/03/24

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: acceptance of offers of relief

Robert Cambridge thanks his father for offering him assistance during this difficult time when he has neither an income nor any prospect for establishing a business. He accepts his father's offer for relief, and states his plan to move himself and his family to his father's house where he will try to find a business to suppport himself. Robert Cambridge also expresses his belief that his father's iron works is "decaying," and encourages his father to let them go, as they yield more trouble than profit. Was written near Bristol, Pennsylvania/

GLC03107.03425

1782/03/27

Hoffman, Alida Livingston, 1728-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: concern for debt

Alida writes her brother that she is greatly concerned with her financial situation, as she is indebted over 200 pounds and will soon have to pay interest on the debt. She therefore asks Robert, Jr. to assist her in procuring the money due to her from her deceased husband's estate, which has been unjustly withheld from her. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03426

1782/08/06

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Van Vechten writes that he has had trouble procuring payments due to Robert, Jr., and notes that the sale of iron is slow at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03443

1782/09/10

Van Deusen, Jan, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03447

1782/09/26

Bay, John, fl. 1782-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring a security deposit

Bay describes the problems he has encountered in trying to procure a security deposit from a debtor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03449

1773/02/01

Wolcott, Thomas, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: clearing a debt

Wolcott explains that he is nearly destitute, and only has one cow and heffer, which do not officially belong to him. He therefore can not use them to clear a debt with Robert, Jr., and asks if some other means of payment could be found. He further explains: "I have met with so many Losses and Disopointments that I Cannot be honest which is my greaf for I Ever Did and Do Still Entend honestly." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03268

1773/04/03

Coklen, Nathan, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of plans to move

Coklen states that he plans to move to New Winsor, and asks if he can wait to pay Robert, Jr. until he harvests his crops. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03270

1773/05/14

Crannell, Bartho, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: clearing Van Den Bogert with his creditors

Crannell writes that Peter Van Den Bogert is now in jail because his creditors are excessively hard on him. He also notes that he is aware that Robert, Jr. owes him a payment in June, and hopes that this will help Van Den Bogert clear his account with his creditors. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03277

1773/06/05

Davis, Dudley, fl. 1767-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea to settle account

Davis states that Robert, Jr.'s attorney treats him in a most unfriendly manner and wishes to imprison him for reasons that remain unknown to Davis. He then discusses his most critical financial state, which has kept him in and out of prison, and has hurt his family as well. Taking this crisis into consideration, Davis asks Robert, Jr. to allow him more time to pay his debt, and claims that imprisonment would only remove him from his work and further impede payment of his debts. He also attests to his honesty by pointing out that he could have fled the province long ago, but has decided to…

GLC03107.03279

1773/09/06

Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: ready to pay his account with Robert, Jr.

John Patterson asks Robert, Jr. to send him the balance of his account, and hopes that in the future he may provide for his family without relying on his extended famly. He also gives news of various military officers from England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03288

1773/10/12

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: ungracious attitude of Dudley Davis

Yates expresses wonder at Dudley Davis's criticism of himself, and believes that Davis has made these remarks out of desperation and a desire to blame some one for his troubles. Yates therefore advises Robert, Jr. to stay away from him "for fear (if he should sink) he might lay hold and take part of our substance along with him."

GLC03107.03298

1756/05/26

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1762/07/26

Newkerck, Cornelius, fl. 1762

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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, who are the administrators of the late uncle's estate.

GLC03107.02994

1764/02/10

Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1764/05/08

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: 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

1764/07/21

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1764-1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 leaf.

GLC03107.03017

1766/04/07

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: protest against the Stamp Act

Peter Robert writes that he wishes he could confirm his father's report that the Stamp Act was repealed, but states that he has received no news in the affirmative. He notes, however, that there is now a great majority in opposition to the Act, and it appears that it will be repealed eventually. Peter Robert also expresses surprise at his father's demand for the repayment of a debt, and discusses some other contended issues between father and son. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03055

1766/06/12

Tingley, Agnes, fl. 1766

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: debt to the late Capt. Tingley

Agnes Tingley informs Robert Livingston, Jr. that he is indebted to her father, the late Captain Tingley, and notes that "such are our Curcumstances that the money would be of very great service & I am emboldened to believe (by hearing of your Compasionate Disposition) that you will not Deny the Just request of the Widow & Fatherless."

GLC03107.03062

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

1768/01/15

Douglas, Asa, fl. 1762-1768

Document signed

Title: Promise to make payment to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03153

1768/06/04

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty selling pig iron

Robert Cambridge supports his father's endeavor to procure bonds for the numerous small debts due to him, and believes that it will help him to save a good deal of money. He also states that pig iron is selling very slowly, and suggests working out a contract with some iron works in Boston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03164

1768/12/16

Davis, Dudley, fl. 1767-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for an extension of his debt

Davis explains that he has been under extreme financial stress since the death of his business partner, Mr. French, and needs more time to settle his affairs. He states that an extension on the payment of his debt would be enormously helpful, especially since his family is beginning to feel the strain of his financial situation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03179

1769/01/13

Davis, Dudley, fl. 1767-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling debt with Robert, Jr.

Davis writes that he has been in correspondence with Robert, Jr.'s lawyer regarding a debt to Robert, Jr., and has found the lawyer's methods to be questionable and out of course. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03184

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

1769/03/22

Smith, Matthyse, fl. 1769

Manuscript document signed

Title: Financial bond to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document holds Matthyse Smith and his son Matthyse Smith, Jr. responsible for repaying a debt to Robert Livingston, Jr. within a designated period of time. With ANS on p.2 by Robert Livingston, Jr. stating that the above bond is "discharged by another bond given by Mathys Smith, Adam Smith, and Philip Bonessel, dated 24 November 1772.

GLC03107.03190