1778/04/20

Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty obtaining goods for prisoners

Boudinot states that he would like to purchase flour and wheat from Robert, Jr., but can not pay more than the regulated prices without permission from Congress. "The Sufferings of the Prisoners would make me do almost any Thing in my Power to relieve them, but here my Hands are tyed." Boudinot signed as the Commander General of Prisoners. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03371

1778/05/13

Conway, Thomas, 1735-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for leaving his horse

Thomas Conway apologizes for leaving his horse with Robert, Jr. for such an extended period, but explains that he has been kept on the move with military orders. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03372

1778/06/05

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: safe places for storing flour

Henry discusses some possible safe places to store his father's flour, and makes arrangements to trade goods. He gives news of a French declaration of war against England, and also states that he fears the enemy will come up the river soon. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03373

1778/06/11

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fluctuating markets

Henry states that he can not send his father accurate market prices since it fluctuates so dramatically. He explains that the scarcity of money caused the market to stagnate, but there has been a sudden rise due to a large quantity of cash sent to Boston by Congress to pay off old debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03374

1778/07/10

Russell, Thomas, 1749-1796

Autograph letter signed

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

Russell informs Robert, Jr. of the flour he has sold for him, and also gives him the current market price. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03375

1778/08/06

Hoffman, Anthony Jr., fl. 1778-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to borrow an anchor and a cable

Anthony Hoffman, Jr. asks to borrow an anchor and a cable from Robert, Jr.'s sloop, as he is in a rush to send a shipment of flour down the river to supply their army.

GLC03107.03376

1778/08/20

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for not visiting his father

Henry apologizes for not paying his father a visit, but explains that he has been awaiting the outcome of a business venture that should make him an "independent fortune." He adds that if this plan fulfills itself, he will desire to purchase all of his father's flour at the highest market value. A portion of the address leaf is missing due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03377

1768/07/20

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: affair concerning Nicolaus Smith

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03170

1768/08/01

Beecay, Abigail, fl. 1768

Manuscript document

Title: Account with Robert Livingston, Jr. re: wages due for 69 days of work

GLC03107.03171

1768/08/04

Munroe, John, fl. 1768

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for good iron to build cranks

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03172

1768/08/10

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: high value of Saratoga

Robert Cambridge congratulates his father on the high value attached to Saratoga, and also makes arrangements for renting one of his father's houses.

GLC03107.03173

1768/08/13

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: low prices for flour

Robert Cambridge writes that he declined to sell Robert, Jr.'s flour due to low prices, and asks what price would be agreeable to his father. He also reports on the production level of the Hibernia Iron Works. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03174

1768/08/24

Clarke, Thomas, fl. 1768

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to visit Mr. Livingston at his Manor

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03175

1768/08/30

Manuscript document

Title: Account of John Baptist

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03176

1768/11/07

Hoff, John, fl. 1768

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. owed John Hoff for mending shoes. Hoff signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03177

1768/11/22

Elliott, Michael, fl. 1767-1790

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: wages for work on the Manor

GLC03107.03178

1768/12/16

Davis, Dudley, fl. 1767-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for an extension of his debt

Davis explains that he has been under extreme financial stress since the death of his business partner, Mr. French, and needs more time to settle his affairs. He states that an extension on the payment of his debt would be enormously helpful, especially since his family is beginning to feel the strain of his financial situation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03179

1768/12/31

Crumpe, Samuel, fl. 1768

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of a tract of land to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03180

1769/03/08

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: postage paid in 1769

GLC03107.03181

1769/01/04

Glen, Cornelius, fl. 1769-1770

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: next meeting of the board of Supervisors

Cornelius Glen informs Robert, Jr. of the date for the next meeting of the board of Supervisors.

GLC03107.03182

1769/01/09

Van Schaak, Henry, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: elections for the House

Van Schaak states that there will be elections to send new representatives to the House, and hopes that the new counties will be allowed to participate. He also discusses a controversy over the division of the county, in which Robert, Jr.'s son is involved. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03183

1769/01/13

Davis, Dudley, fl. 1767-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling debt with Robert, Jr.

Davis writes that he has been in correspondence with Robert, Jr.'s lawyer regarding a debt to Robert, Jr., and has found the lawyer's methods to be questionable and out of course. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03184

1769/01/16

Munro, Hugh, fl. 1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to purchase two lots of land

Hugh Munro implores Robert, Jr. to permit his son, Robert Cambridge, to sell two lots of land in the Fort Edward Patent that Munro would like to purchase. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03185

1769/01/18

Munro, Hugh, fl. 1769

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of land to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The indenture attests to the sale of a piece of land situated on the east side of the Hudson River, and belonging to Hugh Munro, to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03186

1769/12/31

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03187