1768/03/23

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Abisha Washburn with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began in January 1767. Washburn purchased wheat and corn from Robert, Jr. and in turn performed labor on the Manor.

GLC03107.03104

1767/01/24

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defense of title to Manor of Livingston

Duane informs Robert, Jr. of the 3 main points that he must emphasize in the law suit challenging his rights and title to the Manor of Livingston. Duane expresses great confidence in Robert, Jr.'s chances of winning the case.

GLC03107.03105

1767/11/20

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Zacheriah Curtice & Mathys[e] Koons with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03106

1767/01/29

Snoek, Godfree, fl. 1767

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement of Robert Livingston, Jr. to rent a farm to Godfree Snoek

The document states that Robert, Jr. will rent a farm on the Manor of Livingston to Godfree Snoek and his wife, and also outlines the contents of their annual rent. Snoek signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03107

1767/01/30

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: increase in flour shipping to Liverpool

Robert Cambridge states the price of flour and brown bread in New York, and notes that there has been an increase in flour shipping between New York and Liverpool. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03108

1767/02/02

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re:

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03109

1767/02/24

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shameful neglect of business with the Sheriff

Yates writes that some business concerning the Sheriff has been shamefully neglected, and notes "this is one of my Reasons why I have left off the Mayors Court Practice above four years since."

GLC03107.03110

1767/03/02

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: anxiously awaiting the arrival of his vessels

Peter Robert writes that none of his vessels have arrived yet, which makes him quite nervous. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03111

1767/04-1767/06

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Johan P. Rose with Robert Livingston, Jr re: shoes

GLC03107.03114

1767/11/04

Ten Eyck, John, Jr., fl. 1776

Manuscript document

Title: Account with Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor

The account began 10 April 1767.

GLC03107.03115

1767/07/02

Strong, Solomon, fl. 1767

Manuscript document

Title: Account with Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor

GLC03107.03116

1768/01/12

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Neal McCarty with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 24 April 1767. McCarty purchased wheat, corn, lamb, and other provisions from Robert, Jr., and in turn broke ore for Robert, Jr.'s furnace.

GLC03107.03117

1767/11/20

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Colin McArther with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 30 April 1767. McArther purchased wheat from Robert, Jr., and in turn carted coals on the Manor.

GLC03107.03118

1767/05/06

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to pay Robert, Jr.

Abraham informs Robert, Jr. that he would like to pay him a visit, but has been so absorbed with his business that he has not found a moment ot get away.

GLC03107.03119

1767/05/22

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: overburdened with work

Abraham explains how he has been asked to represent too many individuals in court, and simply does not have time to attend to every case. Docketed on address.

GLC03107.03120

1767/05/25

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of wheat and flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03121

1767/05/30

Walter & Robert Cambridge Livingston, fl. 1766-1768

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade of Robert, Jr.'s provisions

Walter and Robert Cambridge inform their father of the prices they have received for trading his goods, and express relief that "those troublesome Banditti, who have pestered you for this longtime past are become tired of their own folly." With a letter from Robert Cambridge Livingston on p.3. Robert Cambridge explains that he is absolutely desititute, and implores his father to find him some means of subsistence, however "desperate" it may be.

GLC03107.03122

1767/06/01

Peter Oliver & Sons

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to ship iron

GLC03107.03123

1767/06/18

Everest, Zadok, fl. 1767

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease from Robert Livingston, Jr. of a farm at Canaan

GLC03107.03124

1767/06/23

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for tar and molasses

Elliott asks Robert, Jr. to send him some tar and molasses immediately, and states that the two barrels of pork he just received were without heads and were partially empty as well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03125

1766/07/23-1767/10/20

Shaver, Elisebeth, fl. 1766

Manuscript document

Title: Account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Elisebeth Shaver made cradles, wove blankets and homespun articles, and also spun flax for stockings. Docket states that the account was entered in Robert, Jr.'s book on 25 March 1768.

GLC03107.03126

1767/07/11

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

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

Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. of the date for the next meeting for the Supervisors, and also states that Robert, Jr.'s skins have arrived in town.

GLC03107.03127

1767/07/28

Van Renselaer, John, fl. 1767

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for assistance with a land survey

John Van Renselaer explains that the south end of his estate is to be surveyed, but a great portion of the boundaries run through land that is now a part of Livingston Manor. He therefore requests Robert, Jr.'s permission to run through these lands while the survey is conducted. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03128

1767/08/10

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and the distribution of goods

Elliott advises Robert, Jr. on where to get iron for the market, and describes some difficulty in distributing a shipment of pork, as people were hungry and reluctant to share. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03129

1767/08/19

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: demand for flour in town

Robert Cambridge states that the demand for flour is rising in town, and the value is therefore expected to rise as well.

GLC03107.03130