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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade of Robert, Jr.'s provisions

Walter and Robert Cambridge inform their father of the prices they have received for trading his goods, and express relief that "those troublesome Banditti, who have pestered you for this longtime past are become tired of their own folly." With a...

GLC03107.03122

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

GLC03107.03123

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

GLC03107.03124

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for tar and molasses

Elliott asks Robert, Jr. to send him some tar and molasses immediately, and states that the two barrels of pork he just received were without heads and were partially empty as well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03125

Account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Elisebeth Shaver made cradles, wove blankets and homespun articles, and also spun flax for stockings. Docket states that the account was entered in Robert, Jr.'s book on 25 March 1768.

GLC03107.03126

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: next meeting of the Supervisors

Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. of the date for the next meeting for the Supervisors, and also states that Robert, Jr.'s skins have arrived in town.

GLC03107.03127

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for assistance with a land survey

John Van Renselaer explains that the south end of his estate is to be surveyed, but a great portion of the boundaries run through land that is now a part of Livingston Manor. He therefore requests Robert, Jr.'s permission to run through these lands...

GLC03107.03128

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and the distribution of goods

Elliott advises Robert, Jr. on where to get iron for the market, and describes some difficulty in distributing a shipment of pork, as people were hungry and reluctant to share. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03129

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: demand for flour in town

Robert Cambridge states that the demand for flour is rising in town, and the value is therefore expected to rise as well.

GLC03107.03130

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new Governor for New York

Peter Robert states that New York is supposed to have a new Governor, "a Gent[leman] of great fortune and Regal Blood." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03131

Account notes enclosed in a letter to George Clinton, Jr.

GLC03107.03132

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to settle account balance

Bogardus offers to settle his outstanding balance by shipping Robert, Jr. some indian corn. With ANS by Bogardus and docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.03133

Account of masonry performed for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Docket states that the account was entered on 23 November 1767.

GLC03107.03134

Account of Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account begins 24 September 1767. Welch purchased wheat and corn from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the Manor.

GLC03107.03135

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: success with the furnace

Elliott informs Robert, Jr. that the furnace is working extremely well, and also asks for the current price of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03136

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to make mill irons

Elliott apologizes that he will not be able to make any mill irons at the moment, as the forge is not yet in order. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03137

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

Account with Robert Livingston for work performed on the Manor

Docketed on recto. P.2 is another account of Michael Elliott with Robert Livingston, Jr., for labor, dated 29 November 1766. The account is signed by Wiliam Ford.

GLC03107.03139

Account of Colin McArthur with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 20 November 1767. Colin McArthur purchased a cow, wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn carted coals for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03140

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: vessel cast away near Philadelphia

GLC03107.03141

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a house on Dock Street

Walter and Robert Cambridge inform their father that they have found someone to build him a house on Dock Street, but they have no estimate of the cost. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03142

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade with Spain

Peter Robert states that a ship from Spain has arrived carrying their cash, and he expects to receive full payment. He also hopes to renew a trading contract with the Spanish Governor, as they were completely out of flour a few months ago. Docketed...

GLC03107.03143

Account of Ebenezer Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767.

GLC03107.03144

Account of Angass McDussie with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767. McDussie purchased wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn performed labor for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03145

Account of James Bryan with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767 and ended 20 November 1768.

GLC03107.03146

Receipt of payment from Coenraet Mower for Robert Livingston, Jr., plaintiiff

As a result of a lawsuit that Robert Livingston, Jr. brought against Coenraet Mower, Mower owed Robert, Jr. a sum of money. With ANS by Robert, Jr., dated 26 November 1767, in which he acknowledges receipt of payment from Mower.

GLC03107.03147

Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767.

GLC03107.03148

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for fish and lobsters

GLC03107.03149

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron

Davis asks Robert, Jr. to satisfy Mr. French's order for iron, and also asks that he send his entire account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03151

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: bond of Rees and Mower

Yates encloses a bond for payment from Rees and Mower. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03152

Promise to make payment to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03153

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03154

Account of Mathys Koons with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 21 January 1768.

GLC03107.03155

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming election

Robert Livingston (1718-1775) discusses his chances of winning an upcoming election, and asks Robert, Jr. for some assistance. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03156

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: "Gentle Bacchanalion Engagement"

Verplanck discusses arrangements for shipping iron, and tells Livingston that the gentlemen in the club may desire to have a glass of wine with him, and pay him a visit for a "Gentle Bacchanalion Engagement."

GLC03107.02822

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

Keteltas informs Robert, Jr. of some goods he has shipped him, but notes that there is no cheshire cheese at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02823

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of provisions

Philip gives an account of the sales he made of Robert, Jr.'s provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02824

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of rum and molasses

Nicholas hopes that Robert, Jr. will purchase rum and molasses from him, as he desires to take all of Robert, Jr.'s iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02825

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02826

Receipt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02827

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: description of a shipment of goods

Waddell explains what is in the order of goods he has just sent Robert, Jr., and believes that the quality will meet with his satisfaction. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02828

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Assembly dissolved by order of the Governor

Keteltas asks Robert, Jr. to send him some iron moulds, and notes that to everyone's surprise, the Governor just dissolved the Assembly. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02829

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: challenging claims to ownership of the Manor

William expresses his regret that Robert, Jr. is "disturbed in the possession" of his estate, and states: "If I had Leisure to assume the Moralist, I might here observe on the Inquietude of mortal Life, & the constant Flux and Mutability of sublunary...

GLC03107.02830

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

John informs Robert, Jr. of a shipment of goods he has recently sent to him, discusses other trading matters, and mentions that the Assembly was dissolved, which should not come as a surprise.

GLC03107.02831

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour

Napeir gives an account of the flour he sold for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.02832

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: controversy in Boston

Peter writes that he is sorry to hear that Robert, Jr. is "disturbed by the Boston people" with regard to the contested boundaries of the Manor, and offers some advice on the matter. He also notes in a post script that a large vein of copper ore was...

GLC03107.02833

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: boundary dispute with the people of Boston

Philip gives Robert, Jr. his sympathy regarding the boundary controversy with the people of Boston, and notes: "one would think they ought to be quiet with what they already possess of the province." He then communicates his advice for remedying the...

GLC03107.02834

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02835

Affidavit regarding letters to Josias Loomes

In the affidavit, Robert Livingston, Jr. states that the two preceding letters addressed to Josias Loomes are true copies of the originals, and were delivered to Josias Loomes. The first letter is dated 17 January 1752, and instructs Loomes to remove...

GLC03107.02836

Weight of flour sold to Robert & Richard Rais on account of Robert Livingston Jr

GLC03107.02837

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming elections

Philip discusses the candidates who will be running in some upcoming elections.

GLC03107.02838

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipments of butter

Lynsen requests that Robert, Jr. give him preference in his next shipment of butter, and asks if he would like to ship any butter to Curacao.

GLC03107.02839

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: postponement of the Assembly meeting

Paul Richard explains that the Governor has delayed the Assembly meeting, and it is believed that he may completely refuse to meet with them. He also asks Robert, Jr. to send some pig iron down to him.

GLC03107.02841

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of sales

Napeir informs Robert, Jr. of the provisions he has sold, and includes a copy of Robert, Jr.'s account on pages 2 and 3.

GLC03107.02842

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happy to hear of Robert, Jr.'s prosperity

Waddell writes that he is happy to hear that Robert, Jr.'s furance and grist mill are functioning well again.

GLC03107.02843

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

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

GLC03107.02844

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news of the Governor's expected departure

John writes that the Governor is expected to leave the province some time next summer without ever meeting the new Assembly. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the goods he has shipped, and states his pleasure with the news that Robert, Jr.'s furnaces...

GLC03107.02845

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading advice

Keteltas writes that he is glad to hear that the iron works is functioning again, and advises Robert, Jr. to lower his price on iron if he wishes to sell any. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the market prices of various provisions in the West Indies.

GLC03107.02846

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: lowering the price on pig iron

Philip explains that he has been unable to sell Robert, Jr.'s pig iron, and is therefore forced to lower the price. He also mentions a Spanish attack on a fleet of trading vessels. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02847

"Invoice of Sundryes Sent up with my Sloop for the Store vist."

Items on the invoice include pork, calico, rum, and molasses.

GLC03107.02848

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trade

Philip writes that Robert, Jr.'s iron has been sold, and his rum shipped according to his orders. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02849

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading news

William discusses trade transactions, and also mentions an upcoming voyage.

GLC03107.02850

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

Philip explains the difficulty he has had selling pig iron, and notes that some price adjustments must be made. He also makes arrangements for shipping bread, and states that the Governor has further delayed his meeting with the Assembly. Docketed...

GLC03107.02851

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: extortion case

William explains that he needs Robert, Jr. to send him a receipt if he is to follow up on an extortion case. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02852

Receipt of payment for stones for Robert Livingston, Jr.'s furnace

GLC03107.02853

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: thank you for an invitation to drink wine

John thanks Robert, Jr. for an invitation to join him in drinking his wine, and updates Robert, Jr. on some trading concerns.

GLC03107.02854

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include hammers, chisels, irons, and files.

GLC03107.02855

"Account Sales of Thirty Tons Pig Iron recived from New York p[er] . . .

. . . Sloop Lydia Capt: Fisher on Acct: of Robert Livingston, Esqr of Manor of Livingston"

GLC03107.02856

Account of Jacob Bladtner

GLC03107.02857

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: college tuition for Robert, Jr.'s son

Wendell informs Robert, Jr. of the amount of his son's college tuition, and states that he will forward the expense account. He also discusses a number of other business and trade matters.

GLC03107.02858

to Charles DeWitt re: plan to catch vandals

James Elliott relays a plan to catch some people vandalizing a fence on the Manor.

GLC03107.02859

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...

GLC03107.02860

"Account of Damge done by Joseph Pain and his Company . . .

. . . to Robt. Livingston Junr Esqr in the month of July 1753" The account records charges for damage done to trees, and other expenses incurred from the action.

GLC03107.02861

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

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Brusie swears to remember that "Robert Livingston Esqr. the Original Patentee of the Mannor of Livingston Deceased, was in possession of the said Manor and in particular that part...

GLC03107.02862

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

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, William Williams declares: "That at several times dureing the life time of the late Phillip Livingston Esqr. Deceased he has heard Josiah Loomis Declare that he held the Lands which he...

GLC03107.02863

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

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Thomis Loomis declares: "That about five Years agoe he heard his Brother Josiah Loomis declare that he held & possessed a Farm at Taghkanick by Leave of Philip Livingston Deceased, and...

GLC03107.02864

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

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Jeremiah Muller declares that the land known as Taghkanic was in the possession of Robert Livingston, the first proprieter of the Manor of Livingston, over 60 years ago. He further...

GLC03107.02865

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

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Ebenezer Loomis states that he remembers that the late Philip Livingston allowed his brother Josiah Loomis to build a house and farm upon the land called Taghkanic. He also notes that...

GLC03107.02866

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

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Francis Salisbury states that the late Robert Livingston was the first patentee of the Manor of Livingston over 60 years ago, and that the land has remained in the possession of his...

GLC03107.02867

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

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Leendert Konyn states that he has lived on the Manor of Livingston since the age of ten, and has always been aware that the land first belonged to the late Robert Livingston, the first...

GLC03107.02868

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

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Timothy Conner states that "Josiah Loomis told him that he had then lately agreed with Robert Livingston, Junr. Esqr. present Lord of the Manor of Livingston, to remove of from the...

GLC03107.02869

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...

GLC03107.02870

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

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Matthias Van Deusen declares that "the place called Taghkanick now lies and has been as long as this Deponent can remember in the County of Albany and within the Province of New York."...

GLC03107.02871

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...

GLC03107.02872

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

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Charels DeWitt declares that the late Philip Livingston rented a piece of land in Taghkanic to Josiah Loomis. He further states that he informed Loomis of Robert Livingston, Jr.' s...

GLC03107.02873

Response to accusations of trespassing

Robert and Johannis Van Deusen state that the site on which their alleged act of trespass took place was a tract of land that had been seized from Robert Livingston, Jr. Robert Van Deusen signed the statement with his mark. Pages 2 and 3 are...

GLC03107.02874

Accounts

The account records transactions with different individuals at different times from 1753-1785.

GLC03107.02875

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defending their title to the Manor

William regrets that he has no favorable news regarding their boundary dispute with Boston. He warns Robert, Jr. of the possible treachery of Mr. Hutchinson, and outlines a letter concerning the Livingston's claims to the Manor that Robert, Jr...

GLC03107.02876

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prepare for a trial against trespassers

Stevenson encloses the tax list for the Manor, and notes that it has been a poor winter due to a lack of fire wood. He also informs Robert, Jr. that they will have to prepare for a trial against the men accused of trespassing on the Manor.

GLC03107.02877

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

Account of Margaret Vetch re: blue and yellow silk, and lace

GLC03107.02879

"Invoice of Sundry Goods Received from New York by my Sloop"

Items on the invoice include spotted rugs, tea, and rum.

GLC03107.02880

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of pig iron

Dwight apologizes for asking for more pig iron before paying for last year's shipment, but explains that it would be a great waste if his iron works sat idle for an entire year. He promises to give security for any iron Robert, Jr. ships, and swears...

GLC03107.02881

Release of lot of ground in Montgomery Ward, N.Y. to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02882

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: deeds and patents for the Manor

Wendell asks Robert, Jr. to send him all of the Indian deed and patents for the Manor of Livingston, as he desires to help Robert, Jr. assert his right to the entire Manor. He also states that Robert, Jr.'s son is still ill, but he remains well...

GLC03107.02883

Appointment of Robert Livingston, Jr. as his attorney

Johannis Van Deusen appoints Robert Livingston, Jr. to be his attorney, and asks that he "sue arrest . . . Imprison and Prosecute Josiah Loomis of the Mannor Livingston . . . for and in an action of Tresspas and false Imprisonment."

GLC03107.02884

Appointment of Robert Livingston, Jr. as his attorney

Robert Van Deusen appoints Robert Livingston, Jr. to be his attorney, and asks that he "sue arrest . . . Imprison and Prosecute Josiah Loomis of the Mannor Livingston . . . for and in an action of Tresspas and false Imprisonment." Robert signed with...

GLC03107.02885

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include rose nails, and bars of lead.

GLC03107.02886