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Receipt from John Miller of rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03811

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: warning of the character of Governor Pownal

William writes that he has enclosed a draft of a letter to Governor Pownel, and warns Robert Jr. that the Governor "is a man who would sacrifice any body to his own Interest, and cares for nobody any farther than he can make him subservient to his...

GLC03107.02985

Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03031

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: law suit with George Marsh

Spencer requests Robert, Jr.'s instructions on how to proceed with a legal case.

GLC03107.03071

Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. Loomis purchased wheat, corn, a cow, and other provisions from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03082

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for trade

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03084

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: law suits

Yates writes that the sheriff will look into a complaint filed by Robert, Jr., and gives an explanation of some other legal matters. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03085

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: determined to clear debts

Peter Robert writes that he is relieved that his father's anger towards him has subsided, and he promises to stay away from business of any kind, and to pay all of his debts within the next year. He also agrees to sell a house in Harlem, and notes...

GLC03107.03090

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: troublesome tenants on the Manor

"It gives me a great deal of uneasiness to hear that those Pests of Society are still lurking in your Manor, and are endeavoring to take ev'ry possible means that lays in their power to sully & destroy your happiness, but I'm in great hopes that the...

GLC03107.03091

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor performed on the Manor

GLC03107.03094

Account of John Baker with Robert Livingston, Jr,

GLC03107.03099

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice on building a mill

Duane informs Robert, Jr. of the procedure of picking a jury to survey their land, and also asks Robert, Jr.'s advice on how to build a successful mill for his tenants. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03100

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

Sales of flour for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.2 records the goods purchased on trading ventures to Madeira and Belfast, for the account of Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03113

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

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

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...

GLC03107.03122

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

GLC03107.03124

Account of masonry performed for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Docket states that the account was entered on 23 November 1767.

GLC03107.03134

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: affairs at the Manor

Walter assures his father that the Manor has been in order since he departed, and states that a legal action concerning a farm will not be tried until May.

GLC03107.03138

Account of Colin McArthur with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 20 November 1767. Colin McArthur purchased a cow, wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn carted coals for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03140

Receipt of payment from Coenraet Mower for Robert Livingston, Jr., plaintiiff

As a result of a lawsuit that Robert Livingston, Jr. brought against Coenraet Mower, Mower owed Robert, Jr. a sum of money. With ANS by Robert, Jr., dated 26 November 1767, in which he acknowledges receipt of payment from Mower.

GLC03107.03147

Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767.

GLC03107.03148

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for fish and lobsters

GLC03107.03149

Wages due for work performed for Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03157