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Receipt of rent from Johan Peter Haush for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Johan Peter Haush paid twenty hens for his rent.

GLC03107.03422

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to deliver a deed

Robert Gilbert writes that he will deliver Robert, Jr.'s deed to his Uncle Harry.

GLC03107.03423

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty collecting outstanding debts for iron

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. that he has had much difficulty in collecting the outstanding debts for iron due to a scarcity of cash. He also states that he has had a writ issued against one of Robert, Jr.'s tenants, and discusses the iron trade....

GLC03107.03424

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...

GLC03107.03425

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...

GLC03107.03426

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for tools, men, and boats

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03427

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron trade

Van Vechten asks Robert, Jr. to send him cloth, and states that he has shipped him the requested iron.

GLC03107.03428

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to ship hearths

Whiting asks Robert, Jr. to assist him in procuring a vessel to ship their hearths together. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03429

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: refusal to grant passport to Philip Schuyler

William states that he may not oblige his sister's request to grant Philip Schuyler passage to New York and explains: "I have never given any permission for a person to return into this State who had voluntarily left our lines to go into those of the...

GLC03107.03430

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: recommendation for prospective employee

William Cochburn recommends John Wigram, a highly competant businessman, to fill an open position with Robert, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03431

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: profession of faith in God

GLC03107.03432

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trade

Van Vechten writes that he has sold iron to a select group of people, but believes payment will be slow due to the scarcity of money. He also discusses the market price of different goods, and orders wagon tire from Robert, Jr. With docket and...

GLC03107.03433

Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03434

Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03435

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of wheat from Robert, Jr.

Woolsey states that he has purchased flour from Robert, Jr., and hopes to have it all ground as soon as possible.

GLC03107.03436

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment

Shephard states that in December 1780 he supplied some of Robert, Jr.'s enslaved people with pork, and asks that Robert, Jr. pay him for this expense. Shephard acknowledges receipt of payment on p.2. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03437

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for sheep's wool

Van Vechten discusses the trade situation, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him some sheep's wool. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03438

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of sheep

Bogardus informs Livingston that he has sent him a flock of 60 sheep all marked with paint so that they may be distinguished from other sheep. P.2 contains 3 signed receipts acknowledging payment from Robert Livingston, Jr. from the hand of Jacob...

GLC03107.03439

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of sugar

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. of the sale and trade of goods, and states that due to the extravatently high price of sugar, he will not purchase any until he receives direct orders from Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03440

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news of the Schuyler family

Latham tells Robert, Jr. that he may inform his wife that the Schuyler family seems to be well, and that Philip and John are recovering after a long illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03441

Subpoena for Hendrick Haver and Hannah Poucher to appear in court

The subpoena orders Hendrick Haver and Hannah Poucher to appear in court and testify in the case of Robert Livingston, Jr., plaintiff, and Hans Haver, defendant.

GLC03107.03442

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Van Vechton informs Livingston of the goods he has managed to procure, and how he has sold Robert, Jr.'s iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03444

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03445

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trade

Van Vechten states that he has sold all of his wagon tire, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him more. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03446

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....

GLC03107.03447

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to purchase flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03448

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of hay

Vielie writes that a shipment of hay has just arrived, and desires to know if Robert, Jr. intends to purchase a portion of it. With ANS on p.2 by Robert Livingston, Jr., in which he states that he directed Vielie to purchase a portion of the hay for...

GLC03107.03450

to [Robert Livingston, Jr.] re: proposal of Mr. Ketchum's [fragment]

The letter states that Mr. Ketchum has proposed to purchase all of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s flour.

GLC03107.03451

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to purchase flour

Ketchum makes arrangments to pick up a shipment of flour from Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03452

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prices of tea, coffee, and sugar

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. of the prices of sugar, coffee, and tea; and makes further trading arrangements. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03453

Receipt of flour from Robert, Jr.

Welsh acknowledges receipt of 67 barrels of flour, and promises to deliver it to Joseph Ketchum.

GLC03107.03454

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for flat iron

Van Vechten asks Robert, Jr. for a shipment of flat iron.

GLC03107.03455

Bill of sale of slaves, livestock, and other goods to Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.2 is "A Schedule of the Slaves, Cattle, horses, & Goods sold and delivered as per the bill of sale on the other side with their particular Prices for the use of Coll Livingston." Signed by both Robert Livingston and Peter Bain.

GLC03107.03456

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Jared Lane informs Robert, Jr. that he just purchased some sugar, and also gives him the current price of flour in Boston.

GLC03107.03457

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. owed Daniel Price wages for making and mending shoes.

GLC03107.03458

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea to retain a farm

Whitmarsk states that he has learned that some men intend to take his farmer through disreputable means, and implores Robert, Jr. to prevent this so that he may sell the farm according to his own terms. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03459

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of family and trade

John writes that he and his family are well, and discusses the settling of trade accounts and the current prices for provisions. He also notes that by the latest news, there are no prospects for peace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03460

"An Inventory of Goods & Chattles Now in Posession of Peter Bain"

Items on the inventory include enslaved people, horses, cows, sheep, a wagon, and a loom. Some of the items are noted to have been sold to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03461

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: extravagent prices

Van Vechten writes that he has delayed purchasing kersey and other woolen goods due to extravagent prices, and asks Robert, Jr. for further instructions regarding this matter. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03462

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a loan

Henry Beekman asks Robert, Jr. if he could perhaps spare one or two hundred pounds to help him out of a difficult situation.

GLC03107.03463

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of his farm

Jacob asks Robert, Jr. if he will approve a deal he made to sell his farm. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03464

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Isaac Davis informs Robert, Jr. of his trade transactions, and notes that it is better to sell goods for wheat at the moment since money is so scarce. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03465

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangments

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03466

Bond with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jeramiah Delamater acknowledges a debt to Robert Livingston, Jr., and agrees to repay it by February next.

GLC03107.03467

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of goods

Lane informs Robert, Jr. that he has sent him coffee, woolen cloth, and other goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03468

Account of John Williams with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 21 December 1782. Williams purchased salt, sugar, and other goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Williams wages for carpentry services. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03469

to Robert LIvingston, Jr. re: shipping and trading arrangements

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03470

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a loan

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03471

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade offer

Wangener asks Livingston if he would like to trade iron for flour.

GLC03107.03472

Bond with Robert Livingston, Jr. [fragment]

Fragment of account sheet on p.2. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03473

Account of Ann Griffith

The account began 13 January 1783. Ann Griffith purchased cloth, tea, and sugar from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work as a seamstress. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03474

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: oysters and brandy

Bogardus states that he has procured some good French brandy for Robert, Jr., and some oysters for his son Henry. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03475

Account of C[ornelius] Dougharty

Robert, Jr. owed Dougharty wages for work.

GLC03107.03476

"Memorandum of what I have Seized on the Farm of Angus Mac Duffie . . .

. . . with a Distinction who they belong to"

GLC03107.03477

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hopes for more prosperous trade

Bogardus writes of his hopes for an improvement in trade: "times have been fluctuating & distracting for trade, but now the happy moment is at hand when we can again hope for order & Regularity to take place amongst us. When the happy event of peace...

GLC03107.03478

Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain

The lease also bears Joel Chamberlain's signature. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03479

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03480

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to break a lease

Dirck Schuyler explains that due to the "dullness of times and Scarcity of Cash" he must break his lease of a farm from Robert, Jr. He notes, however, that he would be interested in negotiating a settlement. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03481

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision to remain in Salisbury

Bogardus states that despite promising prospects of peace and the evacuation of the British from New York, he has decided to remain in Salisbury until things become more stable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03482

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to regulate the oar bed at Salisbury

John Ashley asks Robert, Jr. to find some way to regulate digging at the oar bed at Salisbury, and explains: "the dig[g]ing in a few years will Cost more then the oar is Worth."

GLC03107.03483

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invitation to ship flour

GLC03107.03484

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: land belonging to Robert, Jr.'s wife

Jacob Ouderkerk writes that a certain lot of land belongs to Robert, Jr.'s wife, Gertrude Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and desires to know if they plan to rent that land.

GLC03107.03485

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: charge of trespass

Bay writes that the Renselaer family has charged some individuals with trespass, and that the defendents hold these lands under the Manor of Livingston. He asks Robert, Jr. for clarification on the issue. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03486

Lease of a farm to John Tys Smith

GLC03107.03487

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inability to pay debt

Ketchum states that he received Robert, Jr.'s letter requesting the settlement of their account, and explains that he has made every effort to procure the money, but has found it impossible. He requests more time to find the money, and promises to...

GLC03107.03488

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr, re: wages due for digging ore

P.2 is ANS by John Van Beuren to John Wigram. Van Beuren asks Wigram to deduct a sum of money out of the account of William Hamelton. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03489

Settlement of accounts with John and David Wentworth

GLC03107.03490

Indenture for lease of a farm in Salisbury to Isaac Benton

The indenture explains the length of the lease, what rent is expected, and how Benton should maintain the land. Also signed by Benton.

GLC03107.03491

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unmerchantable flour

Duer regretfully writes that some flour recently delivered from Robert, Jr.'s mills has been condemned as unmerchantable.

GLC03107.03492

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happiness over the restoration of peace

"With Pleasure I now embrace this opportunity to congratulate you on the Restoration of Peace in America and sincerely wish it may be happy and Permanent, nothing is wanted here under the smiles of a Kind Providence, but unanimity & industry; while...

GLC03107.03493

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading arrangments

John relates his plans to sell some of Robert, Jr.'s flour.

GLC03107.03494

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: bill for nails

John writes that he has sent up a bill for nails, and notes that he searched the whole town for a better price, but was unsuccessful.

GLC03107.03495

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in lawsuit

Van Vechten writes that there has been a delay in judgement in Robert, Jr.'s lawsuit against James McGee. He also makes arrangements to trade iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03496

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour

John states that he has sold all of Robert, Jr.'s flour; and adds that he will endeavor to procure some sundry goods that Robert, Jr. requested. Fragment of address leaf on verso,

GLC03107.03497

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need for land survey

Dirck Swart states that the land formerly belonging to Isaac Man have just been sold, and that the purchasers are ready to move on to it and begin improvements. He therefore suggests that Robert, Jr. send one of his sons up there to survey the land...

GLC03107.03498

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prescription for Robert, Jr.'s slave, Jack

Ananias Cooper says that he is sending Jack back to Robert, Jr., and explains that he is nearly recovered from an illness that caused him to cough and spit up blood. He prescribes some pills to be given to Jack, and recommends that he refrain from...

GLC03107.03499

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for freight for shipping Robert, Jr.'s goods to New York.

GLC03107.03500

Bond for a debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document is a blank template of a bond that is to be completed with the name of a debtor and the amount of the debt. P.2 is an account of Edward Whitcomb. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03501

Receipt of payment

GLC03107.03502

Settlement of John McArthar's Account

GLC03107.03503

Account of J. Robinson

J. Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03504

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family news

John writes of the whereabouts of different family members, and states that his son Philip just sailed for Halifax.

GLC03107.03505

Settlement of John Traffords Account

GLC03107.03506

Account of John D. Robinson

Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robsinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03507

Invoice of sundry goods sent to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Henry Livingston sent the goods from New York to the Manor. Items on the invoice include ribbon, thread, calico, cloth, and rum. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03508

Sale of land to Dirck Steenberg

The document states that Martin Camel, with the approval of Robert Livingston, Jr., has sold to Dirck Steenberg some of his land on the Manor of Livingston. Camel signed with an X; Steenberg also signed the document.

GLC03107.03509

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for selling rum

Everts advises Robert, Jr. to sell his rum for iron ore rather than cash, as he will turn a better profit if he does. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03510

Settlement of John Eddy's account

GLC03107.03511

Account of expenses accrued in repairing the Sloops Caty and Dolly

GLC03107.03512

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of the furnace

Van Bueren informs Robert, Jr. that his furnace is running well, but notes that coal and ore production have been quite slow. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03513

Invoice of flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. on the Sloop Catharine

GLC03107.03514

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: letter to accompany sister Catharine

John states that he has sent this letter with their sister Catharine (Livingston) Lawrence, and notes that their cousin Harry has been detained by some business with his scooner. Much of the address leaf is missing due to damage. Docketed on...

GLC03107.03515

Account of Henry Livingston with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 27 September 1783, and records that Henry purchased flour from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03516

Account of John C. Decker

John C. Decker performed carpentry work and other labor. Docketed on verso

GLC03107.03517

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of redwood

Van Wagenen states that a shipment of redwood has just come in, and offers to send some to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03518

Settlement of William [Ostume's] account

GLC03107.03519

Settlement of Timothy and John Loomis's accounts

GLC03107.03520

Settlement of Petrus Schutt's account

GLC03107.03521