1785/10/03

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: progress of his travels

Walter writes that he has just arrived in Leicester, and will continue on to Boston and then Providence in a few days. He also notes that there is no account of any French arrived in Rhode Island.

GLC03107.03589

1785/10/22

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased blankets, linen, calico, sugar, capers, and other provisions.

GLC03107.03590

1785/10/28

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: distress over the marriage of his daughter

John states that both he and his wife are much distressed over the marriage of their daughter Cate to her cousin Abraham De Peyster, and their subsequent departure for St. John's. He writes that he never approved of the union, but was still unable to prevent it.

GLC03107.03591

1785/11/09

Petrie, Conrad, fl. 1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of land and its improvements on the Manor to Jonathan Holcomb

Jonathan Holcomb also signed the agreement.

GLC03107.03592

1785/11/15

Clapper, Hendrick, fl. 1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of land and its improvements on the Manor to George Shuffelt

Hendrick Clapper signed with his mark. George Shuffel also signed the agreement.

GLC03107.03593

1785/12/13

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods of Andries Bartle

Robert, Jr. authorizes John Wigram to enter the house of the late Andries Bartle and distrain goods to the amount of 48 pounds for overdue rent. He then states that if payment is not made by the 1st of January next, Wigram is to appraise and sell the goods, and then to dispose of the money in a specified manner.

GLC03107.03594

1785/12/13

Manuscript document

Title: Inventory of goods seized from Andries Bartle for unpaid rent

GLC03107.03595

1785/12/31

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of grain received & delivered out of Mansion Mill 12/31/1784- 12/31/1785

GLC03107.03596

1786

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of wheat for the family

GLC03107.03597

1786/12/04

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Edward Pinder

The account began 3 March 1786. Items on the account include cornell, molasses, sugar, salt, hats, and rum. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03598

1786/11/30

King, John, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: setting a date to blow the furnace

John King, the founder at Salisbury iron works, discusses a date for "blowing out" the iron works, and also reminds Robert, Jr. of the payment he expects.

GLC03107.03599

1786/11/23

Ten Eyck & Pawling, fl. 1786-1788

Manuscript document

Title: Agreement to purchase wheat for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Messrs. Ten Eyck and Pawling agree to purchase clean winter wheat at the lowest currnet price for Robert Livingston, Jr. In order to enable them to do this, Robert, Jr. will furnish them with equal quantities of money and refined bar iron.

GLC03107.03600

1786/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Bill of lading

Robert, Jr. orders 5 tons of his bar iron shipped aboard the Brig. Columbia, and delivered to either the Cape of Good Hope, or Canton, China.

GLC03107.03601

1786/09/21

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. with Robert Cambridge Livingston

Items on the account include sheep skins, knitting needles, cloves, raisens, and indigo. Docket notes that Nicholas Hoffman & Sons purchased and shipped the goods to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03602

1786/09/21

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: return from Convention

Robert Cambridge writes that he has just returned from "the Convention," and states that 4 states failed to appoint Commissioners. The Convention will attempt another meeting in May in Philadelphia, "with more enlarged powers, to proceed agreeable to the articles of confederation-."

GLC03107.03603

1786/09/21

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conducting business on behalf of Robert Cambridge

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons explain that while Robert Cambridge is away, they will conduct his business. They refer Robert, Jr. to the enclosed account of sundry goods shipped to him from Robert Cambridge.

GLC03107.03604

1786/09/20

Ford, Jesse, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to discuss employment and wages

Ford states that he will pay Robert, Jr. a visit so that they may discuss his possible employment and wages as an iron founder.

GLC03107.03605

1786/09/01

Livingston, Henry Beekman, 1750-1831

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.03606

1786/08/28

Cuyler, Jacob, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming shipment of requested item

Jacob Cuyler states that he has had a s[h]ipple made for Robert, Jr., and will have it sent to him shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03607

1786/08/19

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of pork

Robert Cambridge states that he has sent his father a requested shipment of pork.

GLC03107.03608

1786/08/09

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: protecting the rights and honor of their ancestors

Robert Livingston (1746-1813) asks Robert, Jr. to put their past differences behind them for a moment, and to lend him his assistance in a controversy concerning the honor of their ancestors. Robert notes that his grandfather and Robert, Jr.'s father never allowed their own differences to interfere with important issues concerning the entire family; and he asks that Robert, Jr. assume the same attitude and testify on his behalf. He concludes by stating that he will be as glad to see Robert, Jr. and forge a more harmonious relationship, as he will be to succeed in his current endeavor.…

GLC03107.03609

1786/06/20

White, Anthony Walton, 1750-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling his rent account

Due to the British occupation of New York, White was forced to flee a house he was renting from Robert, Jr.'s son, Walter Livingston. Some confusion resulted from the situation, and he desires to meet with Robert, Jr. and Walter so that he may settle his rent account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03610

1786/05/04

Clinton, Henry, 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a letter to his son

Henry Clinton asks Robert, Jr. to contact his son who lives in America, and inform him that his family wishes him to return to London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03611

1786/04/26

Austin, Parvis, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to settle on Robert, Jr.'s lot in Saratoga

Austin states that he is destitute of a farm at the present, and therefore desires to settle on Robert, Jr.'s lot in Saratoga. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03612

1786/09

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of wheat & flour on account of and by order of Robert Cambridge Livingston

GLC03107.03613