1756/03/25

Pell, Samuel, fl. 1756

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: tobacco

GLC03107.02961

1756/03/26

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02962

1756/04

Keteltas, Peter, fl. 1742-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of sundries purchased for Robert, Jr.

Peter includes the account of sundries purchased for Robert, Jr. by John Livingston, and also discusses some other trading arrangments.

GLC03107.02963

1756/04/27

Lottjun, Abraham, fl. 1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for his attendance with the Governor

Abraham Lottjun, Clerk for the General Assembly, requests Robert, Jr.'s attendance with the Governor "in order to proceed upon business."

GLC03107.02964

1756/05/03

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling an account

Peter informs Robert, Jr. of an account he just settled, and notes that he expects "the public money" this month.

GLC03107.02965

1756/05/11

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02966

1756/05/14

Alexander, William, 1726-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: appointment of Lord Louden to commander in chief

William writes that Lord Louden was appointed commander-in-chief in America, but it is uncertain if he will travel immediately. He also states that General Shirley is moving to Jamaica. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02967

1756/05/19

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: examining a sunken ship [fragment]

The name of the author is illegible due to damage.

GLC03107.02968

1756/05/25

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: destruction caused by a fire

John explains how one of his enslaved people accidently set a closet on fire with a candle. A table, linens, and napkins were destroyed, but it was put out before more any more serious damage occurred.

GLC03107.02969

1756/05/26

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to pay his balance

Peter explains that it is simply impossible for him to pay his balance at the present moment, and asks that Robert, Jr. be patient. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02970

1756/06/02

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

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

Peter informs Robert, Jr. of his accounts and trading transactions.

GLC03107.02971

1756/06/12

Livingston & Morris

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: receipt for transaction

Livingston & Morris enclose a receipt for a trading transaction enacted on Robert, Jr.'s behalf. They also note that they have news that Robert, Jr.'s sons are doing well.

GLC03107.02972

1756/06/21

Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: guarantee of service

Waddell writes that Robert, Jr. may depend on him to procure whatever goods he desires. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02973

1756/06/23

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

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

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send down his accounts of what he has spent on supplying the navy.

GLC03107.02974

1756/07/17

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.02975

1756/07/28

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an account of cattle

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send him an account of any cattle he has recently shipped.

GLC03107.02976

1756/08/13

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: battle with the French in Minorca

Peter writes that the English seem to have had a successful battle against the French in Minorca. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02977

1756/08/13

Cuyler, Philip, fl. 1756

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.02978

1756/08/27

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to "his Lordship" re: incomplete sale of cattle

Robert, Jr. expresses his annoyance with "his Lordship," who ordered a large quantity of cattle and then decided not to complete the transaction. Robert, Jr. consents to follow "his Lordship's" desire, but "wished my Lord had been pleased to have suffer'd me at Least to Compleat that Engagement." He also expresses concern for his country's security, and "fear[s] we shall never live in peace till Canada be in our possession."

GLC03107.02979

1756/09/29

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.02980

1756/11/03

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to Brother Livingston re: invitation to live among his brothers and sisters

Robert, Jr. writes that the recent deaths of both his mother and his eldest son Philip have been most difficult to endure, and he hopes that the familial bond between him and his brother remain in tact. He then invites his brother to come and live among all of their siblings, where he will have money, land, and a secure occupation. Robert, Jr. also states that his sons Walter and Peter are succeeding in their education.

GLC03107.02981

1756/11/19

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Swart re: settling the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Elliott instructs Mr. Swit on how to settle the balance of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s account, which appears at the top of the page.

GLC03107.02982

1756/11/30

Champion & Hayley, fl. 1756-1765

Manuscript document

Title: "Sales of One Cask of Skins recd by the Irene, Capt. Christ. Jacobson, . . .

. . . from New York Acct. of Robt. Livingston junr. Esqr."

GLC03107.02983

1757/02/04

Moore, Jedadiah, fl. 1757

Manuscript document signed

Title: Labor agreement between Jedadiah Moore and Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jedediah Moore agreed to dig about 1400 tons of iron ore on Salisbury ore hill for Robert Livingston, Jr., who agreed to pay Moore 3 schillings per ton. Moore signed with his mark.

GLC03107.02984

1757/06/13

Livingston, William, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: warning of the character of Governor Pownal

William writes that he has enclosed a draft of a letter to Governor Pownel, and warns Robert Jr. that the Governor "is a man who would sacrifice any body to his own Interest, and cares for nobody any farther than he can make him subservient to his own ambition and Lust of Power." William believes that Governor Pownel will join the party of men intent upon challenging Robert, Jr.'s claim to the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.02985