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1773/09

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business with Mr. Bleycher

GLC03107.03287

1773/09/06

Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: ready to pay his account with Robert, Jr.

John Patterson asks Robert, Jr. to send him the balance of his account, and hopes that in the future he may provide for his family without relying on his extended famly. He also gives news of various military officers from England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03288

1773/09/08

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: health and wellness of his family

Duane writes that he and his family are all in good health and high spirits, and states that he remains at Robert, Jr.'s service as his lawyer.

GLC03107.03289

1773/06/12

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for chimney backs and Dutch stoves

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03290

1773/09/15

Blecker, Rutgart, fl. 1773

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: outstanding law suits

[Blecker] apologizes that Robert, Jr. will most likely suffer in his law suit against Abraham Schut, Jr. He also discusses the procedure to arrest some other individuals, and requests Robert, Jr.'s advice on this matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03291

1773/09/20

Bangar, John, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of land surveyors

Bangar informs Robert, Jr. that land surveyors will be running lines near the Manor soon, and suggests that either Robert, Jr. or one of his sons go out to observe the process.

GLC03107.03292

1773/09/22

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

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

Elliott apologizes profusely for leaving his job at Ancram so abruptly, and is afraid that he has deeply offended Robert, Jr. He explains, however, that he was led to believe that Robert, Jr. was tired of him, so he took it upon himself to move at the first available opportunity. Since he has left the Manor, Elliott says that his life has gone completely "dormant," as he does not know where to begin his business. He concludes by expressing a desire to return to his job at the Manor, if Robert, Jr. will permit it. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03293

1773/09/23

Bleecker, John R., fl. 1765-1773

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decisions after the survey of Saratoga

The letter is signed by John R. Bleecker, Jacob Cuyler, and Cornelius Glen. The men write that a final division of the lands, creeks, etc. of Saratoga has been made, and they have found that they have no right to any part of the creek. They then ask Robert, Jr. to join them in building a mill on their lands that are to the south of the creek.

GLC03107.03294

1773/09/25

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: tiring of his profession as an attorney

James Duane states "I find my Constitution will not bear what it once suferd me to go through with Cherfulness and spirits and I begin to wish I was able to leave of the Attorney's business and to practice as Counsel-."

GLC03107.03295

1773/09/27

Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: resolve to keep away from political parties

Patterson states that there is a great deal of feasting and rejoicing in Philadelphia, but states that he is determined to keep away from all party politics. He also mentions that he is quite busy with his business, and forwards Catharine (Livingston) Patterson's regards to her father. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03296

1773/10/04

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: nails and shot

GLC03107.03297

1773/10/12

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: ungracious attitude of Dudley Davis

Yates expresses wonder at Dudley Davis's criticism of himself, and believes that Davis has made these remarks out of desperation and a desire to blame some one for his troubles. Yates therefore advises Robert, Jr. to stay away from him "for fear (if he should sink) he might lay hold and take part of our substance along with him."

GLC03107.03298

1773/10/14

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: kept from business due to fever

Robert Cambridge explains that he has not been able to attend to some of their business due to a sudden attack of a fever and a sore throat. He also informs his father of his last sale of flour.

GLC03107.03299

1773/11/22

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: men to chop wood on the Manor

John Van Buren asks Robert, Jr. if he would like George Cantlin, a somewhat careless and irresponsible worker, to chop wood on the Manor in the winter. He also states that there are 3 additional men interested in the position, but they seem of such questionable character that there would be fear of them running away with their axes. Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03300

1775/11/15

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Shadrick Phelps with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began December 1773, and includes potatoes, corn, wheat, pork, peas, and other provisions.

GLC03107.03301

1773/12/05-1775/11/13

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Manuscript document

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

The account began 29 December 1773, and includes wheat, pork, peas, corn, shoes, and other provisions.

GLC03107.03302

1773/02/09

Manuscript document

Title: [Fragment of account sheet]

GLC03107.03303

1774/04/14

Crandell, John, fl. 1774

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease of land on the Manor of Livingston to John Crandell

The document leases a tract of land on the Manor to John Crandell, but stipulates that Robert Livingston, Jr. is to retain rights and access to all mines and minerals on the farm, "with liberty to search for, dig up, & carry away, all such ore minerals without the lett or hinderance of him the said John Crandell." Crandell is also obliged to clear the land and make it suitable to plant an orchard, and is required to give a certain quantity of his harvest to Robert, Jr. as a part of his rent. With signed statement by Crandell on p.3, dated 7 September 1779, in which Crandell sells the…

GLC03107.03304

1774/05/12

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trading expenses

Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03305

1774/06/04-1774/12/31

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of wheat, potash, & butter on the account & risk of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03306

1774/08/04

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: selling wheat

Robert Cambridge states that wheat is sold at a most advantageous rate, and therefore asks his father to send some wheat down immediately. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03307

1774/08/08

Ludlow, Gabriel H., fl. 1774

Autograph letter signed

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

Ludlow writes that Robert, Jr.'s vessel has arrived in New York, and he has sold almost all of the flour, with the exception of some barrels that were damaged by a leaking pump on the ship. He also states what goods he will send back to Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03308