1767/11/20

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Colin McArther with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 30 April 1767. McArther purchased wheat from Robert, Jr., and in turn carted coals on the Manor.

GLC03107.03118

1767/05/06

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to pay Robert, Jr.

Abraham informs Robert, Jr. that he would like to pay him a visit, but has been so absorbed with his business that he has not found a moment ot get away.

GLC03107.03119

1767/05/22

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1767/05/25

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of wheat and flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03121

1767/05/30

Walter & Robert Cambridge Livingston, fl. 1766-1768

Letter

Title: 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 letter from Robert Cambridge Livingston on p.3. Robert Cambridge explains that he is absolutely desititute, and implores his father to find him some means of subsistence, however "desperate" it may be.

GLC03107.03122

1767/06/01

Peter Oliver & Sons

Letter

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

GLC03107.03123

1767/06/18

Everest, Zadok, fl. 1767

Manuscript document signed

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

GLC03107.03124

1767/06/23

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for tar and molasses

Elliott asks Robert, Jr. to send him some tar and molasses immediately, and states that the two barrels of pork he just received were without heads and were partially empty as well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03125

1766/07/23-1767/10/20

Shaver, Elisebeth, fl. 1766

Manuscript document

Title: Account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Elisebeth Shaver made cradles, wove blankets and homespun articles, and also spun flax for stockings. Docket states that the account was entered in Robert, Jr.'s book on 25 March 1768.

GLC03107.03126

1767/07/11

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

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

Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. of the date for the next meeting for the Supervisors, and also states that Robert, Jr.'s skins have arrived in town.

GLC03107.03127

1767/07/28

Van Renselaer, John, fl. 1767

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for assistance with a land survey

John Van Renselaer explains that the south end of his estate is to be surveyed, but a great portion of the boundaries run through land that is now a part of Livingston Manor. He therefore requests Robert, Jr.'s permission to run through these lands while the survey is conducted. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03128

1767/08/10

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and the distribution of goods

Elliott advises Robert, Jr. on where to get iron for the market, and describes some difficulty in distributing a shipment of pork, as people were hungry and reluctant to share. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03129

1767/08/19

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: demand for flour in town

Robert Cambridge states that the demand for flour is rising in town, and the value is therefore expected to rise as well.

GLC03107.03130

1767/09/05

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new Governor for New York

Peter Robert states that New York is supposed to have a new Governor, "a Gent[leman] of great fortune and Regal Blood." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03131

1769/07/03

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph note signed

Title: Account notes enclosed in a letter to George Clinton, Jr.

GLC03107.03132

1767/09/07

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to settle account balance

Bogardus offers to settle his outstanding balance by shipping Robert, Jr. some indian corn. With ANS by Bogardus and docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.03133

1767/09/21-1767/11/12

Simerman, Hendrick, fl. 1767

Manuscript document

Title: Account of masonry performed for Robert Livingston, Jr.

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

GLC03107.03134

1767/12/30

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account begins 24 September 1767. Welch purchased wheat and corn from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the Manor.

GLC03107.03135

1767/09/25

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: success with the furnace

Elliott informs Robert, Jr. that the furnace is working extremely well, and also asks for the current price of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03136

1767/10/10

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to make mill irons

Elliott apologizes that he will not be able to make any mill irons at the moment, as the forge is not yet in order. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03137

1767/10/26

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1767/10/30

Elliott, Michael, fl. 1767-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account with Robert Livingston for work performed on the Manor

Docketed on recto. P.2 is another account of Michael Elliott with Robert Livingston, Jr., for labor, dated 29 November 1766. The account is signed by Wiliam Ford.

GLC03107.03139

1768/11/28

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: 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

1767/11/09

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: vessel cast away near Philadelphia

GLC03107.03141

1767/11/09

Walter & Robert Cambridge Livingston, fl. 1766-1768

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a house on Dock Street

Walter and Robert Cambridge inform their father that they have found someone to build him a house on Dock Street, but they have no estimate of the cost. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03142