1766/05/14

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trouble from the tenants of Livingston Manor

Robert offers his cousin assistance in dealing with some possible trouble from the tenants of the Manor of Livingston. He promises to travel to the Manor, and in the mean time advises Robert, Jr. not to give up anything, and to round up the most dangerous individuals and send them to Albany Jail.

GLC03107.03059

1767/01/07

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Duncan Mc Arther with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03060

1766/05/30

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival of prisoners from Springfield

Stevenson writes that prisoners have arrived from Springfield to be exchanged with the prisoners in Albany. He also requests Robert, Jr.'s advice on how to proceed with Josiah Loomis.

GLC03107.03061

1766/06/12

Tingley, Agnes, fl. 1766

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: debt to the late Capt. Tingley

Agnes Tingley informs Robert Livingston, Jr. that he is indebted to her father, the late Captain Tingley, and notes that "such are our Curcumstances that the money would be of very great service & I am emboldened to believe (by hearing of your Compasionate Disposition) that you will not Deny the Just request of the Widow & Fatherless."

GLC03107.03062

1766/10/18

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Joesph Pratt with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03063

1766/04/12

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: anticipation for the repeal of the Stamp Act

Duane wishes he could confirm the repeal of the Stamp Act, but states "an anxious suspense still hanging over us. We have frequent accounts, but many not to be depended on, tho' pleasing, and others which seem to awaken our apprehensions rather than flatter our wishes."

GLC03107.03064

1766/05/29

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: congratulations on the repeal of the Stamp Act

"I congratulate you on the repeal of the most injurious, inconsistent and at the same time the most impolitick Act that perhaps ever a Kings Scoundrel invented or even thought of before- And I hope the news of it will be a means of subduing & crushing those restless, disorderly, & turbulent disposed miscreants, that have lately involved you into so much trouble and anxiety-"

GLC03107.03065

1766/07/22

Schermerhorn, Hendrick, fl. 1766

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: mending shoes

GLC03107.03066

1767/01/09

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Abisha Washburn with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03067

1766/08/11

Spencer, Philip, fl. 1766

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rumor of abuse of iron workers

Spencer writes that a dreadful rumor has been spread about Robert, Jr., claiming that he refused to pay his iron workers with money, and insisted that they accept goods as payment. When the workers declined to accept goods, he forced them into confinement for several hours and treated them with much abuse. According to Spencer, this has severely damaged Robert, Jr.'s reputation, and caused most of the iron workers to leave their jobs at Salisbury ore hill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03068

1766/09/19

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron and flour trade

Robert Cambridge remarks that the rainy weather has hindered the harvesting of corn, and informs his father of plans to ship iron and flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03069

1766/09/22

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Marriage contract between Robert Livingston, Jr. and Gertrude Schuyler

The indenture, presided over by Peter Du Bois, makes provisions for the welfare of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s intended wife, Gertrude Schuyler, if Robert, Jr. should die before her. Signed by Robert Livingston, Jr., Gertrude Schuyler, and Peter Du Bois.

GLC03107.03070

1766/09/30

Spencer, Philip, fl. 1766

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: law suit with George Marsh

Spencer requests Robert, Jr.'s instructions on how to proceed with a legal case.

GLC03107.03071

1766/10/20

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of wheat

Robert Cambridge informs his father of the price he received for some wheat, and also notes that there is no good cheese at the moment, but he expects some daily. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03072

1768/02/06

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Elias Tooker with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 31 October 1666. Tooker purchased wheat and other provisions from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work on the Manor.

GLC03107.03073

1766/10/26

Avery, John, 1739-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor performed on the Manor

GLC03107.03074

1767/10/02

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

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

The account began on 8 November 1766. Trafford purchased wheat and other provisions from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work on the Manor.

GLC03107.03075

1766/11-1767/11

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Duncan Cameron with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Cameroon purchased wheat, fish, iron, pork, and other items.

GLC03107.03076

1766/11/11

Schuyler, John, Jr., fl. 1766

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family concerns

Gertrude Schuyler's son, John, Jr. sends his regards to his mother, and informs Robert, Jr. of a sick relative. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03077

1766/11/11

Schuyler, John, fl. 1766

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: expecting sheep

John writes that he is expecting a load of sheep for Robert, Jr. , and promises to send them down as soon as he receives them.

GLC03107.03078

1766/11/15

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new trade regulations

James writes that no money will be made "this session" due to new trade regulations.

GLC03107.03079

1766/11/15

Abeel, John, 1667-1711

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re; state of markets at home and abroad

Abeel informs Robert, Jr. of trade transactions, and states that the fear of famine has caused an embargo to be placed on wheat from Philadelphia. He also notes that markets are in favor of farmers, but do not bode well for millers or merchants.

GLC03107.03080

1767/09/01

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. Welch purchased wheat and a steer from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the furnace.

GLC03107.03081

1766/11-1767/11

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

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

The account began on 18 November 1766. Loomis purchased wheat, corn, a cow, and other provisions from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03082

1766/11-1767/11

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Angass McDussie with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. McDussie purchased wheat, a cow, pork, and codfish from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03083