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

1785/11/09

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Cornelius Conin's Account

GLC03107.03415

1781/11/25

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: birth of a son

Robert Cambridge shares his joy over the birth of a son, and hopes that his wife will quickly recover from a painful and difficult labor.

GLC03107.03416

1781/11/27

Moore, Samuel Jr., fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: land survey

Moore discusses the outcome of his land survey, and notes that Robert, Jr. gained two acres on an adjacent lot.

GLC03107.03417

1781/12/18

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: recovering rent

Bogardus informs Robert, Jr. that some unpaid rent may only be recovered by sale, and agrees to assist with the process. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03418

1782/07/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript

Title: [Information given by Icholbald Hubbel concerning Thom]

The document relays information regarding the whereabouts of Thom, a man seeking emancipation from Robert Livingston. Thom claims that he was freed from Livingston in order to work freely. Hubbel mentions that Thom is travelling with two other Black men. It is not noted whether or not they are freemen. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03419

1782/01/04

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Document signed

Title: Writ for the arrest of Elijah Bennet

The writ orders the sheriff of Dutchess County to arrest Elijah Bennet, who has been charged with trespassing by Robert Livingston, Jr. On p.2, Luis DuBois signed a statement agreeing to carry out the writ.

GLC03107.03420

1782/02/06

Bradford, Cornelius, fl. 1781-1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment of tax

Bradford urgently requests that Robert, Jr. pay the overdue tax on his wheat.

GLC03107.03421

1782/02/23

Livingston, John, fl. 1782-1810

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of rent from Johan Peter Haush for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Johan Peter Haush paid twenty hens for his rent.

GLC03107.03422

1782/03/06

Livingston, Robert Gilbert, 1712-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to deliver a deed

Robert Gilbert writes that he will deliver Robert, Jr.'s deed to his Uncle Harry.

GLC03107.03423

1782/03/15

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty collecting outstanding debts for iron

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. that he has had much difficulty in collecting the outstanding debts for iron due to a scarcity of cash. He also states that he has had a writ issued against one of Robert, Jr.'s tenants, and discusses the iron trade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03424

1782/03/24

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: acceptance of offers of relief

Robert Cambridge thanks his father for offering him assistance during this difficult time when he has neither an income nor any prospect for establishing a business. He accepts his father's offer for relief, and states his plan to move himself and his family to his father's house where he will try to find a business to suppport himself. Robert Cambridge also expresses his belief that his father's iron works is "decaying," and encourages his father to let them go, as they yield more trouble than profit. Was written near Bristol, Pennsylvania/

GLC03107.03425

1782/03/27

Hoffman, Alida Livingston, 1728-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: concern for debt

Alida writes her brother that she is greatly concerned with her financial situation, as she is indebted over 200 pounds and will soon have to pay interest on the debt. She therefore asks Robert, Jr. to assist her in procuring the money due to her from her deceased husband's estate, which has been unjustly withheld from her. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03426

1782/04/04

Frisbie, Nathaniel, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for tools, men, and boats

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03427

1782/04/09

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

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

Van Vechten asks Robert, Jr. to send him cloth, and states that he has shipped him the requested iron.

GLC03107.03428

1782/04/09

Whiting, William, 1813-1873

Autograph letter signed

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

Whiting asks Robert, Jr. to assist him in procuring a vessel to ship their hearths together. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03429

1782/04/22

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: refusal to grant passport to Philip Schuyler

William states that he may not oblige his sister's request to grant Philip Schuyler passage to New York and explains: "I have never given any permission for a person to return into this State who had voluntarily left our lines to go into those of the enemy, as I am informed this Gentleman has done." He also believes that they will not have peace by the Summer, "But next Spring, I believe we must have it, as the people of England, among many other reasons that inspire that hope, are turning Liberty-boys in shoals, and are determined, whether the royal Fool will hear or not, to beseige his…

GLC03107.03430

1782/04/24

Cochburn, William, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: recommendation for prospective employee

William Cochburn recommends John Wigram, a highly competant businessman, to fill an open position with Robert, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03431

1782/05

Lawrence, Catharine, fl. 1775-1782

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: profession of faith in God

GLC03107.03432

1782/05/02

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trade

Van Vechten writes that he has sold iron to a select group of people, but believes payment will be slow due to the scarcity of money. He also discusses the market price of different goods, and orders wagon tire from Robert, Jr. With docket and address leaf on verso.

GLC03107.03433

1782/05/02-1782/05/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03434

1782/05/05

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03435