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1766/11/20

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

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

GLC03107.03051

1766/03/12-1766/0911

Manuscript document

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

GLC03107.03052

1766/03/24

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Peter Robert writes of the state of trading markets in Europe, and notes that America is beginning to recover from a trading slump. He forwards some accounts, and states that his father will find them "more and more in favour of America so that we make no doubt here but the [Stamp] Act will be Repealed." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03053

1766/03/31

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hope for profits in New Orleans

Peter Robert writes that he is unsure if the Spanish are at New Orleans yet, but states that he plans to send a schooner down there as soon as possible, as he hopes to profit greatly from trade in that area.

GLC03107.03054

1766/04/07

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: protest against the Stamp Act

Peter Robert writes that he wishes he could confirm his father's report that the Stamp Act was repealed, but states that he has received no news in the affirmative. He notes, however, that there is now a great majority in opposition to the Act, and it appears that it will be repealed eventually. Peter Robert also expresses surprise at his father's demand for the repayment of a debt, and discusses some other contended issues between father and son. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03055

1766/04/11

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: condemned flour

Robert Cambridge writes his father that "The Inspector condem'd a good many Barrels of you flour . . . but he tels me they'll do as well as the best to send abroad." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03056

1766/04/18

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for the iron works

Elliott informs Robert, Jr. of what he plans to manufacture at the iron works, and also what he has done with the wheat account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03057

1766/04/24-1768/07/09

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Wilhelmus Van Steenbreghen

GLC03107.03058

1766/05/14

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trouble from the tenants of Livingston Manor

Robert offers his cousin assistance in dealing with some possible trouble from the tenants of the Manor of Livingston. He promises to travel to the Manor, and in the mean time advises Robert, Jr. not to give up anything, and to round up the most dangerous individuals and send them to Albany Jail.

GLC03107.03059

1767/01/07

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Duncan Mc Arther with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03060

1766/05/30

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival of prisoners from Springfield

Stevenson writes that prisoners have arrived from Springfield to be exchanged with the prisoners in Albany. He also requests Robert, Jr.'s advice on how to proceed with Josiah Loomis.

GLC03107.03061

1766/06/12

Tingley, Agnes, fl. 1766

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: debt to the late Capt. Tingley

Agnes Tingley informs Robert Livingston, Jr. that he is indebted to her father, the late Captain Tingley, and notes that "such are our Curcumstances that the money would be of very great service & I am emboldened to believe (by hearing of your Compasionate Disposition) that you will not Deny the Just request of the Widow & Fatherless."

GLC03107.03062

1766/10/18

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Joesph Pratt with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03063

1766/04/12

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: anticipation for the repeal of the Stamp Act

Duane wishes he could confirm the repeal of the Stamp Act, but states "an anxious suspense still hanging over us. We have frequent accounts, but many not to be depended on, tho' pleasing, and others which seem to awaken our apprehensions rather than flatter our wishes."

GLC03107.03064

1766/05/29

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: congratulations on the repeal of the Stamp Act

"I congratulate you on the repeal of the most injurious, inconsistent and at the same time the most impolitick Act that perhaps ever a Kings Scoundrel invented or even thought of before- And I hope the news of it will be a means of subduing & crushing those restless, disorderly, & turbulent disposed miscreants, that have lately involved you into so much trouble and anxiety-"

GLC03107.03065

1766/07/22

Schermerhorn, Hendrick, fl. 1766

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: mending shoes

GLC03107.03066

1767/01/09

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

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

GLC03107.03067

1766/08/11

Spencer, Philip, fl. 1766

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rumor of abuse of iron workers

Spencer writes that a dreadful rumor has been spread about Robert, Jr., claiming that he refused to pay his iron workers with money, and insisted that they accept goods as payment. When the workers declined to accept goods, he forced them into confinement for several hours and treated them with much abuse. According to Spencer, this has severely damaged Robert, Jr.'s reputation, and caused most of the iron workers to leave their jobs at Salisbury ore hill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03068

1766/09/19

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge remarks that the rainy weather has hindered the harvesting of corn, and informs his father of plans to ship iron and flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03069

1766/09/22

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Marriage contract between Robert Livingston, Jr. and Gertrude Schuyler

The indenture, presided over by Peter Du Bois, makes provisions for the welfare of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s intended wife, Gertrude Schuyler, if Robert, Jr. should die before her. Signed by Robert Livingston, Jr., Gertrude Schuyler, and Peter Du Bois.

GLC03107.03070

1766/09/30

Spencer, Philip, fl. 1766

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1766/10/20

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of wheat

Robert Cambridge informs his father of the price he received for some wheat, and also notes that there is no good cheese at the moment, but he expects some daily. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03072