1769/04/03

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: report on Robert, Jr.'s slave

Stevenson writes that Robert, Jr.'s enslaved person has just set out to return home, and was unable to leave earlier due to bad weather. He also notes that the enslaved person behaved particularly well while staying in Albany.

GLC03107.03191

1769/04/03

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fear of unpaid debts

Peter Robert writes that he has been awaiting the arrival of Captain Harris, who was supposed to bring him a remittance of 6000 pounds that would then be used to pay his debts. He fears, however, that Harris will not have any money, and "If he should come home & bring me nothing God only knows what I shall do and which way I shall extricate my self." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03192

1769/12/31

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of flour for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account records to whom the flour was sold, the quantity, and what price was received. P.2 contains 2 more accounts. The first is "A General account of Merchandize recd. in 1769 from Robert Livingston Junr. for sale on his proper account and risk," and the second records cornel sold for the account of Robert Livingston.

GLC03107.03193

1769/04/09

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: health of his crops

Walter writes that an unexpected snow fall has made the wheat fields look unhealthy, and states that he is presently sowing flax, which should result in about 10 bushels. He also notes that due to a lack of horses and oxen he will not be able to put any summer grain in the ground.

GLC03107.03194

1769/04/14

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sending a trading vessel to Quebec

Peter Robert informs his father that he is sending a trading vessel to Quebec, and believes that his debts will soon be secured. With a copy of Governor Aubry's letter to Peter Robert, 11 July 1769, New Orleans, in which Aubry states that he has not had any luck procuring some money due to Peter Robert, and apologizes for the frustrating circumstances. Followed by a copy of Governor Aubry's letter to the Duke of Preslin in which Aubry requests that Peter Robert be reimbursed for expenditures made to feed and supply French troops during the French and Indian War. With docket and address…

GLC03107.03195

1769/04/15

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s flour

Robert Cambridge informs his father of how he sold his flour, and states that he has settled the account of their partnership. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03196

1769/04/20

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: repairs made on their sloop

Robert Cambridge describes the repairs he has made on their sloop, and discusses the current market for wheat. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03197

1769/04/24

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defending Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston

Peter Robert congratulates his father on getting 25 freeholders to sign a petition defending Philip (1716-1778) Livingston's right to represent the Manor of Livingston in the New York legislature. He states that the opposition has no real authority, and believes that the people will soon stand up against their arbitrary policies as "Ignorance cannot long blind the People."

GLC03107.03198

1769/05/02

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in the jury

Duane states that the jury for the "owner's action" will be belated the following week.

GLC03107.03199

1769/05/01

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trial of uncle Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston

Peter Robert states that his uncle Philip's trial has been postponed, and describes a speech given in defense of Philip in which the speaker "showed the great injustice it would be to that Hause to turn out a member on an Act that never had yett passed." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03200

1769/05/15

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defending Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston

Peter Robert explains that a new writ stating the Manor's right for representation has just come before the Assembly, and he believes that DeLancey and Phillips "found to their great sorry that the Mannor had a greater right to send a Member than any of the Counties and that should they call the right of the Mannor in Question they would Call their own Seats in question therefore made a meritt of Necessity-." Peter Robert enclosed the writ with his letter, and hopes that it will pass the election without any more questionable interferences on the part of the opposition.

GLC03107.03201

1769/05/17

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: supporting political representation from the Manor

Duane states that it has come to his attention that James DeLancey proposed a motion that would prohibit the Manor of Livingston from sending a representative to the state legislature, claiming that it violated a previously un-enforced law. Duane expresses his outrage at such an idea and notes that "the Inhabitants of the Manor hold that priviledge by as good a Tenure as any Freeholders of any Country." He states plans to petition against the motion, and assures Robert, Jr. of his support throughout the dispute.

GLC03107.03202

1764/09/20

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03019

1764/10

Petries, Coeread, fl. 1764

Autograph document signed

Title: Account [in Dutch]

Date on docket is 28 September 1767.

GLC03107.03020

1764/11/07

Crommelyne, Daniel, fl. 1764

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03021

1765/01/06

Bleecker, John R., fl. 1765-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: proposal to exchange lots of land

Bleecker asks Robert, Jr. if he would be interested in exchanging some lots of land in New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03022

1765/01/07

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to pay his father a visit

Robert Livingston, Jr.'s son, Peter Robert, writes that he will pay his father a visit in the coming weeks, and notes that trade has been quite dull recently.

GLC03107.03023

1765/01/24

Hanna, William, fl. 1765

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: expression of gratitude

William Hanna thanks Robert Livingston, Jr. for a gift [of firewood] that has helped him cope with the severity of the winter. He also mentions plans to visit Robert, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03024

1765/01/29

Champion & Hayley, fl. 1756-1765

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of goods shipped to Peter Robert Livingston on the account of . . .

. . . Robert Livingston, Jr. Items on the invoice include calico, linen, handkerchiefs, and other fabrics.

GLC03107.03025

1765/02/10

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03026

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

1765/04/05

Van Santwoordt, Cornelius, fl. 1765

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.03028

1765/04/12

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade, settling accounts

GLC03107.03029

1765/04/15

Griffiths, A., fl. 1765

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Peter Myncoop with Samuel Loudon re: barrel jar and pitch

A. Griffiths signed for receipt of the account on behalf of Samuel Loudon.

GLC03107.03030

1765/11/12

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03031