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circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911

Manuscript

Title: A story about Charles Matthews

The manuscript relates a story about Charles Matthews and his ability to disguise himself most extraordinarily.

GLC03107.04182

circa 1831-1901

Envelope

Title: Envelope addressed to Johnston Livingston at Tivoli, N.Y.

GLC03107.04183

[n.y.]/01/22

Envelope

Title: Envelope addressed to J. Livingston, New York, N.Y.

GLC03107.04184

circa 1783-1815

Envelope

Title: Un-mailed envelope addressed to Johnston Livingston

GLC03107.04185

1776/01/12

Campbell, Donald, fl. 1776-1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Robert Livingston (1746-1813)] re: the death of General Richard Montgomery

Campbell writes to announce the death of Richard Montgomery during the storming of Quebec.

GLC03107.04187

1776/08/25

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: rations for troops

Walter asks Robert to talk to everyone he knows in Congress in order to halt a contract that would deny Walter the funds necessary to supply rations to troops. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04188

1776/01/26

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: advice for Robert's health

John Jay writes that he is sorry to hear of Robert's poor health, and urges him to release himself from "Sollicitude & Distress," which may be the cause of his illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04189

1776/01/13

Schuyler, P., fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: condolences for the death of Montgomery

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04190

1776/12/20

Schuyler, P., fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: frustration with Congress

GLC03107.04191

1775/12/21

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: sympathy for the death of Robert's father

GLC03107.04192

1776/09/23

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: orders to travel to Philadelphia

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04193

1775/07/01

Montgomery, Richard, fl. 1775-1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re:death of Robert's grandfather

Richard Montgomery writes to condole Robert on the loss of his grandfather, and also states that he will depart for Boston shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04194

1776/11/07

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Finch Tilghman re: the enemy's movements

Robert writes that he is very surprised by the movements of the enemy, and wonders if they may try to push up the Hudson River.

GLC03107.04195

1776/01/31

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: a momument for Montgomery

James Duane states his sorrow at the death of General Montgomery, and also discusses the possibility of a monument in his honor.

GLC03107.04196

circa 1783-1815

Antill, Edward, 1742-1789

Document

Title: List of the property of the late Richard Montgomery

The document states that the items on the list are to be handed over to Robert Livingston (1746-1813). Marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04197

1775/11/29

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Richard] Montgomery re: gratitude for Montgomery's efforts

Robert thanks [Montgomery] for his heroic efforts and for enduring great hardships, but notes that he may not yet travel to his camp, for reasons that should remain unspoken at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04198

1765/11/20

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1688-1775) re: frustration with politics

Robert writes his father to tell him that his son Robert (1746-1813) will pay him a visit, and also expresses frustration with the Stamp Act and the rising conflict with the British. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04199

1777/02/12

Van Beuren, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt from Nathaniel Holmes of wheat due for rent

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04200

1776/04/05

Van Beuren, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt from Nathaniel Holmes of wheat due for rent

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04201

1778/01/09

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jn. A. Fonda re: receipt of masonry work

Van Beuren reports the names of individuals who have done their masonry work, as well as the number of hours they performed this work. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04202

1779/01/19

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jn. A. Fonda re: order for payment for digging iron

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04203

1782/08/17

Overbagh, Petrus, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: unable to settle an account with Mr. Livingston

Overbagh writes that he is too sick to get out of bed, and is therefore unable to travel the distance to settle his account with Mr. Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04204