1781/06/11

Bradford, Cornelius, fl. 1781-1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to manufacture wheat

Bradford states that he has just taken over the office of Assistant State Agent, and desires to know if Robert, Jr. would be willing to manufacture the wheat that is to be ordered to his mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03401

1783/09/15

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Martin Campbell's account

GLC03107.03402

1781/07/06

Tillotson, Thomas, fl. 1781-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03403

1781/07/10-1782/04/30

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, [Jr.] [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03404

1781/08/15

Rosman, Conrad & Jurry, fl. 1781

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement to rent a house on the Manor

The document states that Jurry Rosman agreed to move to his father Conrad Rosman's farm and set up a household at his own expense. It is also noted that Jurry Rosman is expected to pay a yearly rent to Robert Livingston, Jr., and to deliver unto Conrad Rosman such goods as corn, firewood, wheat, and apples. Jurry Rosman signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03405

1781/08/16

Lansing, Nicholas, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to preach at the Manor of Livingston

Lansing discusses plans to preach at the Manor later that month.

GLC03107.03406

1781-1783

Eddy, John, fl. 1781-1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account records wages due to John Eddy for work done for "Mr. Livingston." Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03407

1781/09/04

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

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

Van Vechten discusses the selling price of iron and makes arrangments to ship some to Robert, Jr. He also mentions that "The Inhabitants of this place are in great unesiness for the City, as there are informations that the Enemy in Canada have a design to send their emissaries to try to destroy it by Fire, which I hope the Lord will be pleased to prevent." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03408

1781/09/21

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prosperous harvest and trade

Robert Cambridge writes that his travels have been most taxing, but notes that the harvest was "luxurient," and that trade in Philadelphia is expected to be advantageous. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03409

[1781]/09/27

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of his family

John Livingston informs his brother of the state of his family and writes "We Live in Peace and Plenty, our Marketts abound with all the comforts of Life." He also notes that the city is over-stocked with European and West Indian goods, and wishes that his brother could profit from the situation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03410

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