1752/02/26

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of trade and markets

Peter gives an account of the state of different markets in the West Indies and elsewhere, and how rum and flour seem to be selling. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02840

1752/03/24

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for wheat flour

Margaret asks Robert, Jr. to send her two bags of wheat flour.

GLC03107.02844

1753/07/23

Williams, J., fl. 1870

Manuscript

Title: to the Coroner of Hampshire re: order for the arrest of 2 men from Taghkanic

J. Williams, Clerk, commands the Coroner of Hampshire to arrest Robert and Johannis Van Deusen so that they may be brought before the Court of Common Pleas at Springfield. The two men have been accused of trespassing Josiah Loomis's land at Taghkanic, and cutting down his wheat and indian corn. They are expected to appear in court and pay Loomis for the damage. Followed by a statement signed by Abraham Burbank, Coroner, in which he notes that the two men have been arrested and commited to the jail at Springfield. He also notes that the document is a true copy.

GLC03107.02860

1753/08/23

Decker, Jacob, fl. 1752-1824

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Jacob Decker and James Forder state that "Josiah Loomis told these Deponents that he had agreed with Robert Livingston Junr Esquire to plant Indian Corne on a Farm at Taghknaick for the Support of his family but that he the said Loomis was by the said Agreement not to plan the said farm in the ensuing Fall for the sewing of wheat but to leave the said Farm as soon as the said Robert Livingston Junr should order him so to do."

GLC03107.02870

1753/08/23

Rosman, Coenraadt, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Coenraadt Rosman declares that he "was told by Josiah Loomis that he the said Josiah had obtaind Leave of Robert Livingston Junr. Esquire to plant Summer grain on a Farm at Taghkanick that Summer."

GLC03107.02872

1754/07/24

Hallenbeek, Jan, fl. 1754

Manuscript document signed

Title: Promise to deliver winter wheat to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jan and William Hallenbeek promise to deliver to Robert Livingston, Jr. a quantity of "good merchantable winter wheat."

GLC03107.02878

1741/07/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for the new iron works

Philip discusses plans to visit the Manor to check on the progression of the iron works, and requests that Robert, Jr. ship some goods. Followed by another letter, dated 13 July 1741, in which Philip gives urgent orders to mill flour and bake bread for market, and also discusses the construction of a hearth and furnace for the iron works.

GLC03107.02623

1741/06/08

Leyborne, Rossey, & Rockiliff, fl. 1740

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: falling price of grain

Leyborne, Rossey, & Rockiliff note the declining market values of grain, and are thankful that they are not overburdened with a huge amount of it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02637

1741/10/04

Curtin, John, fl. 1741-1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invoice for provisions

Curtin writes to send an invoice for Robert, Jr.'s flour, and informs him of what sales he has made. Preceded by a copy of a letter from 4 October 1741. Curtin explains that a sloop carrying some of Philip Livingston's flour was carried off to Hispaniola by the Spanish, and has not been heard of since. He also discusses the sale of Robert, Jr. and Philip Livingston's provisions in Jamaica, and requests that no more bread or flour be sent to him at the present time. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02638

1741/10/04

Curtin, John, fl. 1741-1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of bread and flour

Curtin explains that a sloop carrying some of Philip Livingston's flour was carried off to Hispaniola by the Spanish, and has not been heard of since. He also discusses the sale of Robert, Jr. and Philip Livingston's provisions in Jamaica, and requests that no more bread or flour be sent to him at the present time. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02639

1741/10/13

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph document signed

Title: Invoice of flour on board a vessel bound for New York

P.1 contains an invoice of the flour Philip Livingston sent to his son Robert Livingston, Jr. In his letter on p.3, DeWitt notes that Philip Livingston traveled up to Ancram, and he also asks Robert, Jr. to send him some rum and salt. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02641

1742/08/18

Keteltas, Peter, fl. 1742-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business waning in Jamaica

Keteltas writes that the markets continue to decline, and there is nearly no demand for bread or flour, as there is an overflow of it on the market at present. He states that there are no prospects for any further business in Jamaica, and he has therefore decided to return home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02647

1742/06/09

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of flour and bread shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02651

1742/05/20

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph document signed

Title: Invoice of flour and bread shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

In his letter on p.2, DeWitt explains the contents of the invoice, and also apologizes for a delay in answering Robert, Jr.'s inquiry regarding his stock of horses. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02652

1742/04/09

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph letter signed

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

P.2 is an invoice for flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02657

1742/03/31

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invoice for shipment of flour

A copy of an invoice for flour shipped to Robert, Jr. in New York appears at the top of the page, and is followed by the letter. DeWitt asks Robert, Jr. to send him flour, rum, and nails; and discusses an upcoming voyage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02658

1743/09/15

Smith & Clifton

Manuscript document

Title: Sale of flour on the account of Philip Livingston of Albany

The document records to whom the flour was sold, and the payment received for it.

GLC03107.02659

1742/01/18

William, Leyborne, & Company, fl. 1742

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: little profit on wheat

William Leyborne & Company write that Robert, Jr.'s last crop of wheat fell short of expectations, and they therefore expect little or no profit from it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02661

1742/11/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: frustration with the iron works

Philip states that he is in great need of a founder for the iron works, and explains how much trouble the entire venture has been. He also asks Robert, Jr. to sell his bread and flour in the West Indies if at all possible, as he greatly desires cheap rum and molasses.

GLC03107.02669

1745/01/30

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a new forge at the Manor

Philip explains that he is awaiting the construction of a forge at the Manor, and states that the iron works will be a most profitable enterprise if it is well managed. He also expresses his regret for a hurricaine in Jamaica that ruined many ships, and hopes that his flour made it safely ashore.

GLC03107.02707

1749/04/11

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

DeWitt asks Robert, Jr. to send him salt and nails, and also payment for a large quantity of wheat that he purchased for him.

GLC03107.02758

1749/05/23

French, Robert, fl. 1749

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

French informs Robert, Jr. that he has sold some of his flour, for which he encloses an account of sales. He also requests that Robert, Jr. send him some of his fine wine. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02760

1772/06/23

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Isaac Provoost

The charges on the account are from 18 October 1749 and 20 June 1768, for nails, shot, flour, and cornell. Signed by Jeunis [?] Vechten.

GLC03107.02773

1755/09/01

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: glad to hear of Robert, Jr. and son's recovery

Margaret writes that she is glad to hear that Robert, Jr. and his son are recovering from their accident, and requests a shipment of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02918

1755/11/02

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Letter signed

Title: 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