1753/08/23

Decker, Jacob, fl. 1752-1824

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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 Support of his family but that he the said Loomis was by the said Agreement not to plan the said farm in the ensuing Fall for the sewing of wheat but to leave the said Farm as soon as the said Robert Livingston Junr should order him so to do."

GLC03107.02870

1753/08/23

Van Deusen, Matthias, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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." He also states that the farms owned by the Halenbook's and Josiah Loomis lie within this territory. Van Deusen signed with his mark.

GLC03107.02871

1753/08/23

Rosman, Coenraadt, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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 that Summer."

GLC03107.02872

1753/08/24

DeWitt, Charles, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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 orders that he should remove himself from the land, to which Loomis replied that he was prepared to move from the house, but not from the land.

GLC03107.02873

1753/08/29

Van Deusen, Robert & Johannis, fl. 1753

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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 further statements regarding Robert Livingston, Jr.'s rights to Taghkenic, and whether Taghkenic is located in the province of New York or Massachusetts. The statements are signed "Worthingham & Hawley for the Plaint."

GLC03107.02874

1754/02/04

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. should send to Hutchinson.

GLC03107.02876

1754/02/15

Stevenson, fl. 1754

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1754/07/24

Hallenbeek, Jan, fl. 1754

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1754/09-1754/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

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

GLC03107.02879

1754/09/30

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

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

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

GLC03107.02880

1754/10/04

Dwight, Jim, fl. 1754

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 that he will make all necessary payments. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02881

1754/12/05

Deforest, Gerardus, fl. 1754

Manuscript document signed

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

GLC03107.02882

1755/03/08

Wendell, Jacob, 1691-1761

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 taken care of.

GLC03107.02883

1755/04/23

Van Deusen, Johannis, fl. 1755

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1755/04/23

Van Deusen, Robert, fl. 1755

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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 his mark.

GLC03107.02885

1755/05/30

White, Thomas, fl. 1755

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

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

GLC03107.02886

1755/06

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Manuscript document

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

GLC03107.02887

1755/06/07

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: acknowledgement of sale of iron

A portion of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02888

1755/06/18

Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rice, sugar, rum, and molasses

GLC03107.02889

1755/06/19

Van Der Spiegel, John, fl. 1755

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02890

1755/06/20

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02891

1755/06/21

Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of Robert, Jr.'s order

Waddell writes that he has purchased the items that Robert, Jr. ordered, and has enclosed the account. orderedDocketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02892

1755/06/21

Livingston & Alexander

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assistance settling an account with Elisha Sheldon

Brothers Livingston and Alexander ask Robert, Jr. if he will assist Elisha Sheldon in settling his account with them. Followed by a postscript signed by William Alexander, in which he implores Robert, Jr. "not to let me want this that you engaged to furnish," as he is expecting an important visit from Governor Shirley. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02893

1780/09/06

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pass for Elizabeth De Lancey, Ann De Lancey, & Henry Izard [B. Arnold related]

GLC04010

1814/09/19

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Letter signed

Title: to Simon Snyder

Secretary of State Monroe indicates that, in response to the British leaving Baltimore after the Battle of Baltimore, the orders for the Pennsylvania militia were being revised. They are now ordered to protect Philadelphia against a potential attack. Mentions his hope that the successful Battle of Plattsburgh will relieve British pressure on the Eastern frontier. Snyder was the Pennsylvania governor.

GLC04044