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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: receipt of payment for Robert, Jr.'s account

Stevenson writes that Peter Bradt has made a payment on Robert, Jr.'s account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03168

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03172

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

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03175

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

GLC03107.03180

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

GLC03107.03181

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

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fear of unpaid debts

Peter Robert writes that he has been awaiting the arrival of Captain Harris, who was supposed to bring him a remittance of 6000 pounds that would then be used to pay his debts. He fears, however, that Harris will not have any money, and "If he...

GLC03107.03192

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defending Philip, (1716-1778) Livingston

Peter Robert explains that a new writ stating the Manor's right for representation has just come before the Assembly, and he believes that DeLancey and Phillips "found to their great sorry that the Mannor had a greater right to send a Member than any...

GLC03107.03201

Account of Peter Bain re: rent paid to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03218

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: marriage of sister Alida

Peter Robert writes that he is happy that his father is no longer angry with his daughter Alida for marrying without consent, and notes that she made a good choice with her husband. He also states that some new measures have been proposed regarding...

GLC03107.03221

"An account of Cash paid by Robert C. Livingston for altering & repairing . . .

. . . the store at White Hall for a/c. of Rt. Livingston Junr. Esqr."

GLC03107.03223

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling the Manor's affairs

Peter Robert gives his father information regarding the settlement of the Manor's affairs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03227

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision to move to Dutchess County

Robert, Jr.'s nephew Philip J. Livingston writes that he will be moving to Dutchess County from New York City, and explains "My Reasons for this proposed change of settlement arise from the great Decline of Business in our Profession in the City...

GLC03107.03229

Agreement to purchase Sloop Polle from Robert Livingston, Jr.

Petrus Post and Davis Schonmaker agree to purchase the Sloop Polle from Robert Livingston, Jr., and pay him according to a certain schedule. Signed by both Post and Schonmaker. Robert, Jr. signed for receipt of payment.

GLC03107.03232

to Robert Livingston, Jr.re: the prosperity of Robert, Jr.'s mills

Robert Cambridge congratulates his father on maintaining his mills throughout a period of "downfall and destruction." Preceded by a letter dated 19 February 1770, in which Robert Cambridge discusses the sale of his father's sloop, and also mentions...

GLC03107.03233

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: further frustration with the DeLancey's

Peter Robert states: "The DeLanceys are striving their utmost to make our famaly ridiculous and to keep them out of all Posts of Honour Profit and are determined to oppose every thing and every Body that they support which is too hard to bear I could...

GLC03107.03238

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to sell wheat

Robert Cambridge states that a large shipment of wheat is expected, and he wonders if Robert, Jr. would care to purchase it.

GLC03107.03240

Agreement to dig iron ore for Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03241

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trial of rioters of Monmouth County

Walter writes that he just tried the rioters of Monmouth County, in which some were acquitted, and others were fined or imprisoned. He notes that they were so satisfied with themselves that they pulled down their own liberty pole.

GLC03107.03242

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for clothing and linen

"It is a very hard matter I must suffer thus for want of Cloathing & linen, & in Confinement, I humbly intreat you, that you will be pleased thro' pitty to a Confined Prisoner (unlawfully detain) that you'l send, & demand those things." P.2 is a...

GLC03107.03245

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conflict regarding seat in the Assembly

Robert Livingston (1718-1775) describes recent developments in his attempt to regain a seat in the Assembly, and how party politics have obstructed the process. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03253

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of wheat

Robert Cambridge encourages his father to accept a shipment of wheat that he believes will sell at a good price.

GLC03107.03257

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include calico, pewter tea pots, cotton, needles, and other goods.

GLC03107.03261