1790/02/21

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Robert, Jr.'s right to a creek

Walter states that he has discussed Robert, Jr.' s claim to the rights of a certain creek on the Manor, and has found that people support this claim. He then mentions some possible ways of proving his ownership. He also mentions that he expects the price of continental certificates to rise shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03676

1790/11/16

Elliott, William, fl. 1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 26 April 1790, and includes charges for making and mending shoes.

GLC03107.03677

1790/05

Manuscript document

Title: Account of days riding at mill

GLC03107.03678

1790/05/06

Livingston, H., fl. 1790

Autograph document signed

Title: Payment made by Thomas Williams to Thomas Haywood

GLC03107.03679

1790/05/18

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: appeal for relief

Peter Robert states that he is still in a desperate situation with his creditors, who persistently seek ways to have him apprehended by the law. He therefore asks his father to consult with his brothers to find a way to relieve him of this burden.

GLC03107.03680

1790/05/25

Conchlin, Mary, fl. 1790

Manuscript document signed

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

GLC03107.03681

1790/06-1790/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: "Memorandum of Articles wanted for the Store"

Items in the memo include calico, knives, apron check, hog lard, compasses, and chisels.

GLC03107.03682

1790/12/14

Van Tila, John, fl. 1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 8 June 1790, and includes charges for various jobs performed by Van T[ila].

GLC03107.03683

1790/06/29

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need for a new hearth

Henry regrets to tell his father that the hearth at the iron works is almost beyond help, and he would do well to order a new one as soon as possible. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03685

1790/07/21

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of accounts of carpenters at Mill Good Hope

GLC03107.03686

1790/08/24

Johnson, Isaac, 1713-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to purchase a lot in Saratoga

Isaac Johnson asks if a certain lot in Saratoga belongs to Robert, Jr., and if so he would like to discuss purchasing the said lot.

GLC03107.03687

1790/09/03

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Decker, Jr. re: order to deliver livestock to James Stewart

With ALS by James Stewart to John Wigram, 6 September 1790, in which he asks Wigram to credit money for livestock to Abraham Decker's account. Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03688

1790/09/19

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring a will

Walter describes his effort to procure a copy of a will from Mr. [Robert (1746-1813)] Livingston.

GLC03107.03689

1790/10/07

Jenkins, William, fl. 1790

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. with Marshal Jenkins

Robert, Jr. purchased candles.

GLC03107.03690

1790/11/10

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wigram re: order for payment to Curtice Tiffiney

Van Beuren asks John Wigram to pay Curtice Tiffiney wages for digging ore at Salisbury. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03691

1783/03/26

Ashley, John, fl. 1755-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to regulate the oar bed at Salisbury

John Ashley asks Robert, Jr. to find some way to regulate digging at the oar bed at Salisbury, and explains: "the dig[g]ing in a few years will Cost more then the oar is Worth."

GLC03107.03483

[1783/03/29]

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invitation to ship flour

GLC03107.03484

1783/04/08

Ouderkerk, Jacob, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: land belonging to Robert, Jr.'s wife

Jacob Ouderkerk writes that a certain lot of land belongs to Robert, Jr.'s wife, Gertrude Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and desires to know if they plan to rent that land.

GLC03107.03485

1783/04/05

Bay, John, fl. 1782-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: charge of trespass

Bay writes that the Renselaer family has charged some individuals with trespass, and that the defendents hold these lands under the Manor of Livingston. He asks Robert, Jr. for clarification on the issue. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03486

1783/04/08

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a farm to John Tys Smith

GLC03107.03487

1783/04/08

Ketchum, Joseph, fl. 1782-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inability to pay debt

Ketchum states that he received Robert, Jr.'s letter requesting the settlement of their account, and explains that he has made every effort to procure the money, but has found it impossible. He requests more time to find the money, and promises to do it with the greatest speed.

GLC03107.03488

1783/10/31

Hamelton, William, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr, re: wages due for digging ore

P.2 is ANS by John Van Beuren to John Wigram. Van Beuren asks Wigram to deduct a sum of money out of the account of William Hamelton. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03489

1783/09/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of accounts with John and David Wentworth

GLC03107.03490

1783/04/25

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indenture for lease of a farm in Salisbury to Isaac Benton

The indenture explains the length of the lease, what rent is expected, and how Benton should maintain the land. Also signed by Benton.

GLC03107.03491

1783/04/25

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

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

Duer regretfully writes that some flour recently delivered from Robert, Jr.'s mills has been condemned as unmerchantable.

GLC03107.03492