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to Abraham Scot re: need for financial assistance

GLC03107.04777

to "brother" re: family news [fragment]

Half of the letter is missing due to damage.

GLC03107.04786

to her brother re: news of the family

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.04790

Deed of land in Columbia County, New York, to Mary L. Livingston

GLC03107.04791

Water and mills on the Manor

The manuscript discusses what Robert Livingston's will states concerning the use of mills and water on the Manor.

GLC03107.04794

Conclusions of a survey on the Manor of Livingston

GLC03107.04795

to [?] re: costs for performing iron work

Some of the document is illegible due to damage.

GLC03107.04798

Account sheet [fragment]

GLC03107.04799

Order for tow cloth

GLC03107.04801

to [?] Livingston re: [fragment]

GLC03107.04802

Docket listing witnesses

GLC03107.04807

Envelope addressed to Cambridge Livingston from the Pay Dept. of U.S. Army

GLC03107.04808

to [Johnston Livingston] re: condolences for the loss of a loved one

Mary condoles her brother for the recent loss of a loved one, and also sends him news of their mother and sisters.

GLC03107.04809

Envelope addressed to Livingston

GLC03107.04810

List of signatures

GLC03107.04813

to the Constable of Dutchess County re: order for assessors to appear before justices of the peace

The justices of the peace, Jacob Rutsen, Jacob Artsen, Jan Matthyse, Aria Gerretse, Rolef Swartwont, & Jan Jereman, order the Constable of Dutchess County to direct his assessors to appear before them.

GLC03107.04814

Order to appear before the Chief Justice

GLC03107.04816

Receipt of stone from Mathys Younkhance

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

GLC03107.04318

to John Wigram re: credit to Mathys Huffman for one day of riding

GLC03107.04322

to John Wigram re: receipt of 2 days riding from Thomas Caral

GLC03107.04324

to John Wigram re: account of Jacob Lemley

GLC03107.04325

Receipt of iron

GLC03107.04326

to John Wigram re: credit for William Osburn

GLC03107.04327

to John Wigram re: payment to Caleb Woodward for carting and digging ore

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04333

Shipment of bar iron from Ancram

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

GLC03107.04335

to John Wigram re: receipt from Peter Miller of 2 days riding

GLC03107.04338

to John Wigram re: receipt from Jury Calderhouse of 2 days riding

Written at Blue Store

GLC03107.04340

to John Wigram re: credit for 3 days riding

GLC03107.04341

to John Wigram re: credit due John MacArthur

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

GLC03107.04346

to John Wigram re: credit for one day of riding

GLC03107.04349

to John Wigram re: credit due for iron

GLC03107.04350

to John Wigram re: credit due for riding firewood

GLC03107.04352

to John Wigram re: receipt of two days riding

GLC03107.04354

Account book of provisions purchased for the Continental Army

GLC03107.04356

to [Gilbert Livingston] re: settlement of bond accounts

GLC03107.04360

to Gilbert Livingston re: dispute concerning their father's will

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04361

to Gilbert Livingston re: arrangements to sell the family mansion

J[ohn] discusses plans to privately sell the family mansion, and also mentions that a contagious fever has emerged in New York.

GLC03107.04364

Account of John Livingston with Duncan McDougall

GLC03107.04366

Account of John Livingston

John Livingston purchased black sealing wax and fine paper.

GLC03107.04370

Account of Hendrick Myndertse

Estate of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.04384

Account of Peter Wynkoop, Jr.

GLC03107.04385

Account of Peter Wynkoop, Jr.

GLC03107.04387

Account of Peter Wynkoop, Jr.

GLC03107.04388

Account of Peter Wynkoop, Jr.

GLC03107.04394

to Peter Sylvester re: bill to prevent the completion of a mill

Peter R. writes that his father is very anxious to file a bill to prevent Robert Livingston (1746-1813) from building a mill on his property. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04399

Bill in chancery against executors of Robert Livingston Jr.'s will

The document outlines Patterson's complaints against the executors of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s will.

GLC03107.04402

Drawing of a survey of a pasture on the Manor of Livingston

GLC03107.04407

to John DeWitt re: buying and trading wheat

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04415

to John DeWitt re: war between Great Britain and France

Philip Livingston expresses concern regarding the effect that a war between France and Great Britain may have on his trading. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04418

to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell rum and tea

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04432

to John DeWitt re: order to purchase wheat

Philip Livingston orders DeWitt to purchase as much wheat as possible on his behalf.

GLC03107.04435

to Peter DeWitt re: trade

Robert, Jr. discusses the various goods he would like to trade, as well as the current market prices of these goods.

GLC03107.04450

to Dirck Van Veghten re: trade

GLC03107.04456

to Henry Livingston [(?)] re: rent agreement of Michiel Stoppelbeen

The note states that Michiel Stoppelbeen has taken a parcel of land, and notes the rent that he will pay. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04457

Journal of J[ohn] Livingston's journey from Albany to Boston

The journal gives a daily account of the journey to Boston, including the distance traveled, and where they lodged every night.

GLC03107.04460

Law suit brought against John G. Johnson by William Shaw

The document states that William Shaw and his attorney John Patterson have charged John G. Johnson with the crime of trespass. It also explains the New York Supreme Court's decision in the matter, and how Johnson is expected to repair for his crime...

GLC03107.04467

to William [Patterson] re: clearing debts and business concerns

Robert asks his brother for some financial assistance, and also discusses his hopes for success in the cotton business. The letter is marked as a duplicate.

GLC03107.04468

Sale and release of land to Edward I. Lee

The document states the terms of a sale of a lot of land in Pennsylvania by Robert L. Patterson to Edward I. Lee.

GLC03107.04469

to Mr. Livingston re: order for appearance at the office of the Street Commissioner

The letter orders Mr. Livingston to appear at the office of the Street Commissioner's, where he will receive instructions for labor upon the streets of the city.

GLC03107.04472

Claim to the J M Mothy Lode for mining purposes

GLC03107.04473

Claim to the Georgiana Lode

The document states the claim of 16 individuals, including D.G. Livingston, to mining rights of the Georgiana Lode.

GLC03107.04474

to Crawfurd Livingston re: shipwreck

Wallace writes that he is stranded in Key West because of a ship wreck, and describes his current living conditions.

GLC03107.04479

to Crawfurd Livingston re: plea for forgiveness

The author of the letter begs Crawfurd to forgive him for his faults, and wonders why he is criticized so harshly.

GLC03107.04481

to Crawfurd Livingston re: news of the family

GLC03107.04482

to Crawfurd Livingston re: advice to consult a physician

Denning expresses grief over the news of Crawfurd's ill health, and advises him to seek a physician.

GLC03107.04483

Receipt of 4 fowls from Conrad Myers

GLC03107.04485

Receipt of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04488

Receipt of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04490

to Walter Patterson re: plans to travel to China

Daniel explains his desire to secure a post on a ship to China, and also gives news of the family. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04497

to Mr. Patterson re: hope for a return to free trade

Skipwith writes that he hopes the British will cease their blockade of French ports so that free trade may resume. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04502

Court case between Daniel Wilson and James McCauley

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

GLC03107.04504

Court case between Jacob Stout and Charles Bruce

Jacob Stout, plaintiff, and his attorney Walter Patterson brought the defendant Charles Bruce to the Mayor's Court for failing to pay a debt to Stout.

GLC03107.04506

to Walter Patterson re: arrival in Albany

GLC03107.04508

Document [in French]

GLC03107.04520

Account of Mr. Patterson

GLC03107.04523

to Walter [Patterson] re: trade arrangements

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04529

to Walter Patterson re: difficulty living in New York

H[enry] L[ivingston] describes the problems a friend has had maintaining a job and a place to live in New York, and advises Walter to prevent his mother and sister from going to New York for the winter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04532

to Walter Patterson re: support in a senatorial election

Orville L. Holley discusses the recent senatorial nominations, and partisan conflicts involving Clintonians and Bucktails. He assures Walter of support in the upcoming election, and notes that he has taken steps to gather support for Walter in other...

GLC03107.04535

to Walter Patterson re: iron and timber business

J. Ca[tkin] writes of the state of business at Ancram, and his hopes for the timber and iron business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04538

to Walter Patterson re: [fragment]

GLC03107.04542

to W[alter] Patterson re: poor state of lumber trade

Due to the war, the author notes that the lumber trade has suffered greatly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04544

to W.D. Patterson re: [in French]

GLC03107.04546

to W.D. Patterson re: request to forward mail

GLC03107.04547

to William D. Patterson re: business arrangements

The letter is preceded by a copy of another letter by Robert E. Griffith, dated 15 January 1808. The letter discusses current tensions with England, and expresses hope that recent negotiations have proved successful. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04548

to Montgomery Livingston re: encouragement to learn the German language

Robert L. Livingston applauds his son's desire to learn the German language, and encourages him to board with a German family.

GLC03107.04556

"They won't propose"

Verse poem written in the voice of a single woman exasperated by her many beaux who appear to court her but never propose. The manuscript is addressed to Montgomery Livingston.

GLC03107.04557

to Philip Livingston re: plan for a house

Gautier describes his plan for a house for Philip Livingston, and also includes a drawing of the ground floor and front part of the house.

GLC03107.04558

to John Forsyth re: negotiating a treaty with France

Edward Livingston explains his actions in trying to negotiate a treaty with France. Typed transcript available in the collateral file. Written aboard the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" at sea near Long Island.

GLC03107.04561

to Mrs. Livingston re: court proceedings

Bushnell and Gaul inform Mrs. Livingston of the recent events in a certain court case, and also emphasize the importance of a specific note as a key piece of evidence. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.04563

Receipt from Jacob Haver of rent due the Livingston's

Jacob Haver made a payment of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04564

to Johnston Livingston re: advice to write to a "beloved friend"

Apparently written by a cousin of Johnston Livingston. She asks Johnston to send her love to her cousin Til [Matilda], and also advises him to send a note to his "beloved friend" S.A.

GLC03107.04068

to Johnston Livingston re: safe arrival in New York

Matilda informs Johnston of her safe arrival in New York, where she has happily met with their extended family.

GLC03107.04069

to Johnston Livingston re: advice for a student

Matilda praises Johnston for his previous letter and informs him that their mother recently purchased some necessary clothing for him. For the remainder of the letter, she offers Johnston advice for a successful term of study, and also wonders if...

GLC03107.04070

to Johnston Livingston re: a precocious letter

Matilda scolds Johnston for obvious contradictions in a recent letter, and also exposes his attempt to conceal a letter he wrote to his "Lady Love."

GLC03107.04071

to Johnston Livingston re: news of friends and family

Written by Johnston's youngest sister. Mary informs Johnston that a young man who used to live with them was recently killed while working on a ship, and that their Aunt Maria just sold her house. She also describes a trip to New York where she saw...

GLC03107.04080

to Johnston Livingston re: hunting trip in Virginia

Howard describes a recent hunting trip in Virginia, and also states that he has an appointment to join the Navy.

GLC03107.04081

to Johnston Livingston re: preparations for her wedding

Matilda apologizes for neglecting to write for so long, but explains that she is preparing for her wedding in August, in which she expects Johnston to play an active role.

GLC03107.04089

to Johnston Livingston re: description of a spectacular gas experiment

Walter describes a scene he witnessed when a woman inhaled some gas as part of an experiment, and consequently lost her senses and danced around a room in a wild and hysterical fashion.

GLC03107.04100

College diploma of Johnston Livingston [in Latin]

GLC03107.04101

College bill sent to John S. Livingston for his son Johnston Livingston

The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 2 January 1835 and ending 27 March 1835. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, etc. The document also gives Johnston's...

GLC03107.04102