1774/12-1775/01/31

Post, Peter, fl. 1774-1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

In December 1774, Robert Livingston, Jr. purchased flour, corn, iron pots, and cod fish from Peter Post.

GLC03107.03315

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

1775/01/06

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Dirck De Lamater with the Estate of Robert Livingston, [Jr.]

GLC03107.03318

1775/01/18

Holmes, James, fl. 1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment

Holmes asks Robert, Jr. if he plans to pay him his "lawful money," and notes that if the answer is no, he will cease to dig ore.

GLC03107.03319

1775/01/25

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prices of wheat [fragment]

Yates informs Robert, Jr. of the expected prices for wheat. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03320

1776/01

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began January 1775. Trafford purchased wheat and cornell, and in turn worked for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03321

1775/02/19

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sending goods back to England

Peter Robert writes that a ship carrying goods just arrived from London, but is presently under armed guard to ensure that nothing is unloaded from the ship. He believes that "the People in general are determined she [the ship] shall go back."

GLC03107.03322

1775/03/18

Ludlow & Shaw

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of shoes

Ludlow & Shaw inform Robert, Jr. of some recent shipments of goods, and state that the letter accompanies his order of shoes. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03323

1781/09/04

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Elias Tocker at Ancram

Elias Tocker purchased sundry goods, and also worked at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03325

1775/11/06

Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: attempts to calm tension with England

John Patterson writes that he shall soon set out for Philadelphia, and notes that the people there seem to have become more moderate due to changes in the Assembly. In addition to this more moderate political sensibility, Patterson hopes that the export trade with England will be opened soon. He also expresses a desire for some kind of reconciliation with Great Britain, and thankfully believes that the peace of New York is secure for the moment. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03326

1775/08/31

Lawrence, Catharine, fl. 1775-1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for shelter during dangerous times

Robert, Jr.'s sister begs him to grant her some shelter and safety during such dangerous times, and also adds: "The Almightly God is omnipresent here & there his Goodness was great when greap shott went hissing thro the Air like the sound of sky Rockets over our heads & not one of our Lives lost."

GLC03107.03327

1775/10/23

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: declaration in support of independence

James Duane announces his support of American independence from Great Britain, and condemns the recent acts of British aggression: "I hope the Winter will put a stop to the Ravages of the King's Ship's by which are employed in carrying on a pitiful predatory war against defenceless Towns and Coasts, disgraceful to the British Fleet." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03328

1775/08/26

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: canons fired at New York City

Robert Cambridge states that canon balls carrying grape shot were fired into New York a few days ago, and caused more panic than actual damage. Consequently, many people have left the city for fear of a second attack.

GLC03107.03329

1775/06/07

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: outrage at Great Britain and support for war

"Our publick affairs are at length arrived at the most dangerous Extremity. The ministry with inflexible obstinacy persevere in that inhuman system of Despotism which was contrived to rob us of our Liberties; and because we cannot submit to so humiliating a Condition they have drawn the sword against our suffering Friends as Traitors and Rebels, and the Authority of Parliament is called in to starve the Southern as well as the Eastern Colonies into base submission." Duane states that a war must be fought in order to obtain liberty, and believes that their ultimate victory will make all of…

GLC03107.03331

1775/05/29

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice to sell flour quickly

Robert Cambridge writes that he has sold the last of his flour, and explains: "I thought it too dangerous to keep produce on hand at present it being most probable that a termination of our Commerce will take place about the middle of July and therefore I don't think it would be improper to send all the Flour you have by you down as soon as the Sloop returns." He also discusses the mounting tensions with Great Britain and notes, "The maneuvres of the Continental Congress are secret, but people imagine they are preparing or devising ways and means to carry on an opposition to parliament."

GLC03107.03332

1775/05/31

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a welcome period of tranquility

"The most turbulent Spirits amongst us do not expect the arrival of any Troops at present. Mr. Colden says it was only propogated to facilitate the introduction of the Connecticut Forces amongst us - We are now enjoying as much tranquility as ever we did and have no appearance of its being disturbed." Robert Cambridge does note, however, that money and men must be raised, as it is believed that the Continental Congress plans to wage a defensive war against Great Britain.

GLC03107.03333

1775/05/13

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading and business arrangments

Robert Cambridge urges his father to send him all his flour and wheat, as he believes that their right to export and trade it will be curtailed in the near future. He also mentions a rumor that regiments of 2000 to 3000 soldiers are being sent to New York to defend the province against British troops that are said to be moving in that direction as well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03334

1775/[?]/15

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Richard] Montgomery re: congratulations on victory at St. John's

Robert, Jr. congratulates Montgomery on taking St. John's in the seige against Canada, and says that this has only served to further boost his already excellent reputation. Robert, Jr. also expresses his belief that the King of England is determined to subdue the colonies with force; and describes a nearly fatal accident in his powder mill.

GLC03107.03335

1775/11/20

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: selling flour

Henry writes that he got the best price he could for his father's flour, and discusses the settlement of their accounts.

GLC03107.03336

1775/11/21

Moore, Martin, fl. 1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement to dig iron ore for Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document states that William Smith, Benjamin Davison, Martin Moor, and Shadrach Phelps agreed to dig iron ore on the hill where William Smith lives on the Manor of Livingston, in return for a reasonable sum from Robert Livingston, Jr. Also signed by Shadrach Phelps, and Benjamin Davison, who signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03337

1775/12/26

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: false rumor of Richard Montgomery's death

Walter describes his relief at having received a letter from Richard Montgomery, which confirmed that he is still alive, despite rumors to the contrary. Walter writes that Montgomery seems in good spirits, and "says the Walls of Quebeck are in a defenceless situation."

GLC03107.03338

1779/05/11

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 15 January 1776, and shows that Trafford purchased cornel, wheat, flour, and other provisions from Robert, Jr.; and in turn performed labor at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03339

1776/02/09

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: good price for iron

Walter writes that some customers were pleased with Robert, Jr.'s price for iron; and also notes that he will bring some bread down later in the week.

GLC03107.03340

1776/03/09

Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, fl. 1776

Letter

Title: "The following is a genuine Extract of a letter from the Earl of Chatham"

The Earl of Chatham condemns the American revolutionary goals of liberty and republicanism, and declares: "Whilst America retain'd her allegience, I was the Friend of America; whilst there was room for honorable accommodation, I was happy to propose the terms. That era is past, tis now too late to negotiate. . . . America must submit to the constitutional authority of Gr. Britain, and her submission must be absolute, unlimited and unconditional."

GLC03107.03341