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1766/12/22

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 that markets are extremely dull at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03090

1766/12/24

Walter & Robert Cambridge Livingston, fl. 1766-1768

Letter signed

Title: 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 schemes they are contriving will prove abortive." Walter and Robert Cambridge also discuss trading arrangements with their father. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03091

1766/12/29

Schuyler, John, Jr., fl. 1766

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rioters at the Manor

John, Jr. writes that he is sorry to hear that Robert, Jr. is troubled by riotous tenants at the Manor, and hopes that Robert, Jr.'s life is not in any danger.

GLC03107.03092

1768/01/14

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Myndert Schutt with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 30 December 1766.

GLC03107.03093

1767/11/03

Coombe, Samuel, fl. 1767

Manuscript document signed

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

GLC03107.03094

1768/06/10

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Isaac Benton re: labor performed on the Manor

Benton signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. on p.2, dated 20 June 1768. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03095

1767/10/20

Rosman, Fite, fl. 1767

Manuscript document

Title: Account

GLC03107.03096

1767/09/07

Schermerhorn, Teunis, fl. 1767

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.re: services rendered

The account began on 12 January 1767. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03097

1767

Everitt, Ch., fl. 1767

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.03098

1767/01/15

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of John Baker with Robert Livingston, Jr,

GLC03107.03099

1767/01/05

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1767/01/09

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

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

Stevenson expresses his disappointment at not seeing Robert, Jr. at the last meeting of the Supervisors, but notes that most of the men could not attend due to inclement weather.

GLC03107.03101

1768/01/08

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of John Baker with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 16 January 1767.

GLC03107.03102

1767/12/18

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Hendrick Schutt with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Schutt purchased wheat from Robert, Jr., and in turn carted coals at the Manor.

GLC03107.03103

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