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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happy to hear of Robert, Jr.'s prosperity

Waddell writes that he is happy to hear that Robert, Jr.'s furance and grist mill are functioning well again.

GLC03107.02843

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for wheat flour

Margaret asks Robert, Jr. to send her two bags of wheat flour.

GLC03107.02844

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news of the Governor's expected departure

John writes that the Governor is expected to leave the province some time next summer without ever meeting the new Assembly. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the goods he has shipped, and states his pleasure with the news that Robert, Jr.'s furnaces...

GLC03107.02845

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading advice

Keteltas writes that he is glad to hear that the iron works is functioning again, and advises Robert, Jr. to lower his price on iron if he wishes to sell any. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the market prices of various provisions in the West Indies.

GLC03107.02846

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: lowering the price on pig iron

Philip explains that he has been unable to sell Robert, Jr.'s pig iron, and is therefore forced to lower the price. He also mentions a Spanish attack on a fleet of trading vessels. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02847

"Invoice of Sundryes Sent up with my Sloop for the Store vist."

Items on the invoice include pork, calico, rum, and molasses.

GLC03107.02848

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trade

Philip writes that Robert, Jr.'s iron has been sold, and his rum shipped according to his orders. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02849

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading news

William discusses trade transactions, and also mentions an upcoming voyage.

GLC03107.02850

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty selling pig iron

Philip explains the difficulty he has had selling pig iron, and notes that some price adjustments must be made. He also makes arrangements for shipping bread, and states that the Governor has further delayed his meeting with the Assembly. Docketed...

GLC03107.02851

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: extortion case

William explains that he needs Robert, Jr. to send him a receipt if he is to follow up on an extortion case. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02852

Receipt of payment for stones for Robert Livingston, Jr.'s furnace

GLC03107.02853

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: thank you for an invitation to drink wine

John thanks Robert, Jr. for an invitation to join him in drinking his wine, and updates Robert, Jr. on some trading concerns.

GLC03107.02854

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include hammers, chisels, irons, and files.

GLC03107.02855

"Account Sales of Thirty Tons Pig Iron recived from New York p[er] . . .

. . . Sloop Lydia Capt: Fisher on Acct: of Robert Livingston, Esqr of Manor of Livingston"

GLC03107.02856

Account of Jacob Bladtner

GLC03107.02857

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: college tuition for Robert, Jr.'s son

Wendell informs Robert, Jr. of the amount of his son's college tuition, and states that he will forward the expense account. He also discusses a number of other business and trade matters.

GLC03107.02858

to Charles DeWitt re: plan to catch vandals

James Elliott relays a plan to catch some people vandalizing a fence on the Manor.

GLC03107.02859

to the Coroner of Hampshire re: order for the arrest of 2 men from Taghkanic

J. Williams, Clerk, commands the Coroner of Hampshire to arrest Robert and Johannis Van Deusen so that they may be brought before the Court of Common Pleas at Springfield. The two men have been accused of trespassing Josiah Loomis's land at...

GLC03107.02860

"Account of Damge done by Joseph Pain and his Company . . .

. . . to Robt. Livingston Junr Esqr in the month of July 1753" The account records charges for damage done to trees, and other expenses incurred from the action.

GLC03107.02861

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Brusie swears to remember that "Robert Livingston Esqr. the Original Patentee of the Mannor of Livingston Deceased, was in possession of the said Manor and in particular that part...

GLC03107.02862

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, William Williams declares: "That at several times dureing the life time of the late Phillip Livingston Esqr. Deceased he has heard Josiah Loomis Declare that he held the Lands which he...

GLC03107.02863

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Thomis Loomis declares: "That about five Years agoe he heard his Brother Josiah Loomis declare that he held & possessed a Farm at Taghkanick by Leave of Philip Livingston Deceased, and...

GLC03107.02864

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Jeremiah Muller declares that the land known as Taghkanic was in the possession of Robert Livingston, the first proprieter of the Manor of Livingston, over 60 years ago. He further...

GLC03107.02865

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Ebenezer Loomis states that he remembers that the late Philip Livingston allowed his brother Josiah Loomis to build a house and farm upon the land called Taghkanic. He also notes that...

GLC03107.02866

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Francis Salisbury states that the late Robert Livingston was the first patentee of the Manor of Livingston over 60 years ago, and that the land has remained in the possession of his...

GLC03107.02867