1779/05/20-1779/10/16

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: boundary dispute

Robert, Jr. writes that he is surprised to hear that Robert Livingston (1746-1813) is of the opinion that their grandfather, the first Robert Livingston, intended to bequeath more land to his son Robert (1688-1775) than his will actually stated. He upholds his claims to a certain creek, and warns that he will continue to defend his right to this property. With address leaf and docket on verso. The docket states that the letter is a copy.

GLC03107.03390

1779/10/18

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assurances of respect

Robert Livingston (1746-1813) expresses his desire to settle a conflict with Robert, Jr., and assures him that despite their differences, he still holds him in the highest estimation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03391

1780

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Authorization to distrain and sell the goods of indebted tenants

Robert Livingston, Jr. authorizes an unnamed individual to distrain goods from tenants of Livingston Manor who have failed to pay their rent, and to then appraise and sell these goods if the tenant is without further means to pay his rent.

GLC03107.03392

1780/04/21

Conchlin, John, fl. 1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm on the Manor

The document states that Robert Livingston, Jr. has agreed to lease a farm to John Conchlin for one year. In return, Conchlin is expected to pay an annual rent, to build a fence, repair a barn, pay land taxes, and perform other services for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03393

1780/05/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett

Robert Livingston, Jr. states that he will lease a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett for one month, after which they will renew their agreement on a weekly basis. Signed and sealed by Elijah Bennett.

GLC03107.03394

1780/05/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Elijah Bennett re: rent and taxes

P.2 is another account of Elijah Bennett, dated 12 August 1780. Bennett purchased rum and tea from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03395

1780/09/12

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain

Robert Livingston, Jr. agrees to lease a farm in Canaan, Connecticut to Joel Chamberlain for one year. Also signed and sealed by Joel Chamberlain.

GLC03107.03396

1780/11/25

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Duncan Thompson's account

GLC03107.03397

1781/03/06

Livingston, John R., 1755-1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for payment of debt

John R. asks his cousin to pay him for some gun powder he purchased nearly 2 years ago. He apologizes for being forced into a dispute with someone he holds in such high regard, but explains that the difficulty of the times have made it absolutely necessary for him to settle this account immediately. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03398

1783/12/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Caleb Woodward's account

GLC03107.03399

1781/04/20

Hoffman, Alida Livingston, 1728-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to visit her brother

Alida expresses her desire to visit her brother, and complains of her financial troubles. She hopes the executors for her deceased husband will send her some money, and notes "it is very Lamen[table] that in these times of Distress there is no justice done [illegible] Widow & Fatherless, but praysed be god he has given me a friend in you." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03400

1781/06/11

Bradford, Cornelius, fl. 1781-1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to manufacture wheat

Bradford states that he has just taken over the office of Assistant State Agent, and desires to know if Robert, Jr. would be willing to manufacture the wheat that is to be ordered to his mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03401

1783/09/15

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Martin Campbell's account

GLC03107.03402

1781/07/06

Tillotson, Thomas, fl. 1781-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03403

1781/07/10-1782/04/30

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, [Jr.] [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03404

1781/08/15

Rosman, Conrad & Jurry, fl. 1781

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement to rent a house on the Manor

The document states that Jurry Rosman agreed to move to his father Conrad Rosman's farm and set up a household at his own expense. It is also noted that Jurry Rosman is expected to pay a yearly rent to Robert Livingston, Jr., and to deliver unto Conrad Rosman such goods as corn, firewood, wheat, and apples. Jurry Rosman signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03405

1781/08/16

Lansing, Nicholas, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to preach at the Manor of Livingston

Lansing discusses plans to preach at the Manor later that month.

GLC03107.03406

1781-1783

Eddy, John, fl. 1781-1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account records wages due to John Eddy for work done for "Mr. Livingston." Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03407

1781/09/04

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

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

Van Vechten discusses the selling price of iron and makes arrangments to ship some to Robert, Jr. He also mentions that "The Inhabitants of this place are in great unesiness for the City, as there are informations that the Enemy in Canada have a design to send their emissaries to try to destroy it by Fire, which I hope the Lord will be pleased to prevent." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03408

1781/09/21

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prosperous harvest and trade

Robert Cambridge writes that his travels have been most taxing, but notes that the harvest was "luxurient," and that trade in Philadelphia is expected to be advantageous. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03409

[1781]/09/27

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of his family

John Livingston informs his brother of the state of his family and writes "We Live in Peace and Plenty, our Marketts abound with all the comforts of Life." He also notes that the city is over-stocked with European and West Indian goods, and wishes that his brother could profit from the situation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03410

1781/10/12

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade in Philadelphia

Robert Cambridge writes that due to a drought, the buck wheat crop is not as good as was expected. He also states that trade in Philadelphia is profitable, but goes on to note that is is "frequently subject to great checks from the extravagant hazards of Individuals who for the sake of immoderate prospects unnecessarily expose the welfare & happiness of their families-." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03411

1781/10/30

Bennett, Elijah, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of cattle

Bennet writes that he has ordered the cattle that Robert, Jr. requested, and will send it to him as soon as it arrives. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03412

1781/11

Moore, Samuel Jr., fl. 1781

Autograph document signed

Title: Survey of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s land

The document gives a detailed description of the boundaries of Robert, Jr.'s land at Canaan. It explains how much land he owns, and where the boundaries begin and end.

GLC03107.03413

1781/11/06

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?

Autograph letter signed

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

Bogardus explains that he has had separate offers to purchase Robert, Jr.'s iron with either pork or money, and he is debating which one to accept. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03414