1774/03/15

Dakin, Joshua, fl. 1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to purchase Ephraim Reynolds's farm

Dakin writes that the bearer of the letter desires to purchase Ephraim Reynolds's farm on the Manor of Livingston, and may be relied upon to make all necessary payments in a responsible manner.

GLC03107.03316

1774/02/26

Elliott, Michael, fl. 1767-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement to be the carpenter & clerk at the forges at Maryburgh

The document states that Michael Elliott agrees with Robert Livingston, Jr. "to do all such work in the carpenter & wheel wright trade, as shall be required of him" at the forge at Maryburgh on the Manor of Livingston. Elliott also agrees to let his sons work on the forge, and to board freemen or enslaved people when asked. Also signed and sealed by Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03317

1763/05/05

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1763/10/07

Robinson, John, 1727-1802

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1764/03/31

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

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

GLC03107.03010

1765/03/18

Fells, Philip, fl. 1765

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1765/08/27

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling land dispute

Yates informs Robert, Jr. of some developments in settling the boundaries of Livingston Manor, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him a copy of a land patent and other official documents. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03036

1765/09/23

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice regarding suit against Robert, Jr.

Yates gives Robert, Jr. some free advice on how to handle a lawsuit challenging his rights to certain parts of the Manor of Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03038

1765/10/18

Claue, Hendrick, fl. 1765

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indenture with Robert Livingston, Jr. for land in Kinderhook

In the indenture, Robert Livingston, Jr. agrees to lease a house, barn, and orchard in Kinderhook to Hendrick Claue for one year. In exchange, Claue is expected to pay rent and keep the property in good repair.

GLC03107.03041

1766/05/14

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trouble from the tenants of Livingston Manor

Robert offers his cousin assistance in dealing with some possible trouble from the tenants of the Manor of Livingston. He promises to travel to the Manor, and in the mean time advises Robert, Jr. not to give up anything, and to round up the most dangerous individuals and send them to Albany Jail.

GLC03107.03059

1766/05/30

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival of prisoners from Springfield

Stevenson writes that prisoners have arrived from Springfield to be exchanged with the prisoners in Albany. He also requests Robert, Jr.'s advice on how to proceed with Josiah Loomis.

GLC03107.03061

1768/05/07

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling the bounds of the Manor

Yates informs Robert, Jr. of some important details regarding his claim to the Manor.

GLC03107.03160

1768/06/02

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sympathy for losing a trial

Duane condoles Robert, Jr. for losing a trial, and advises him to punish the transgressors. He also states that they may establish the north boundary of the Manor without much difficulty.

GLC03107.03163

1768/08/10

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: high value of Saratoga

Robert Cambridge congratulates his father on the high value attached to Saratoga, and also makes arrangements for renting one of his father's houses.

GLC03107.03173

1766/12/24

Walter & Robert Cambridge Livingston, fl. 1766-1768

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: troublesome tenants on the Manor

"It gives me a great deal of uneasiness to hear that those Pests of Society are still lurking in your Manor, and are endeavoring to take ev'ry possible means that lays in their power to sully & destroy your happiness, but I'm in great hopes that the schemes they are contriving will prove abortive." Walter and Robert Cambridge also discuss trading arrangements with their father. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03091

1766/12/29

Schuyler, John, Jr., fl. 1766

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rioters at the Manor

John, Jr. writes that he is sorry to hear that Robert, Jr. is troubled by riotous tenants at the Manor, and hopes that Robert, Jr.'s life is not in any danger.

GLC03107.03092

1767/01/05

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice on building a mill

Duane informs Robert, Jr. of the procedure of picking a jury to survey their land, and also asks Robert, Jr.'s advice on how to build a successful mill for his tenants. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03100

1767/01/24

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defense of title to Manor of Livingston

Duane informs Robert, Jr. of the 3 main points that he must emphasize in the law suit challenging his rights and title to the Manor of Livingston. Duane expresses great confidence in Robert, Jr.'s chances of winning the case.

GLC03107.03105

1767/01/29

Snoek, Godfree, fl. 1767

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement of Robert Livingston, Jr. to rent a farm to Godfree Snoek

The document states that Robert, Jr. will rent a farm on the Manor of Livingston to Godfree Snoek and his wife, and also outlines the contents of their annual rent. Snoek signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03107

1767/06/18

Everest, Zadok, fl. 1767

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease from Robert Livingston, Jr. of a farm at Canaan

GLC03107.03124

1767/10/26

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: affairs at the Manor

Walter assures his father that the Manor has been in order since he departed, and states that a legal action concerning a farm will not be tried until May.

GLC03107.03138

1779/02/24

Chamberlain, Joel, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for the farm at Canaan

GLC03107.03385

1779/03/08

Chamberlain, Joel, fl. 1779

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to purchase a farm

GLC03107.03386

1780/04/21

Conchlin, John, fl. 1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm on the Manor

The document states that Robert Livingston, Jr. has agreed to lease a farm to John Conchlin for one year. In return, Conchlin is expected to pay an annual rent, to build a fence, repair a barn, pay land taxes, and perform other services for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03393

1780/05/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett

Robert Livingston, Jr. states that he will lease a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett for one month, after which they will renew their agreement on a weekly basis. Signed and sealed by Elijah Bennett.

GLC03107.03394