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1784/08/17

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased linen, cotton, indigo, chocolate, and other goods from Robert Cambridge.

GLC03107.03554

1784/08/27

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring furnace stones

Robert Cambridge states that he has spoken to a mason in order to procure furnace stones, and also notes that flour and wheat prices are expected to fall.

GLC03107.03555

1784/09/01

Harrison, William, fl. 1784

Manuscript document signed

Title: Release of farm and mills to John Wigram on behalf of Robert Livingston, Jr.

William Harrison agrees to hand over to John Wigram the house and mills at Schodock that he rented from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03556

1784/09/06

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03557

1784/09/15

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for a more tranquil life

"I observe you are surrounded with difficulties which disconcert and ruffle your disposition. . . . They are incident to ev'ry undertaking of magnitude and must be expected by those conducting them till the nature and disposition of men are altered. . . . When men therefore engage in a multiplicity of momentuous undertakings they Barter their ease and tranquility for the Chance of acquireing wealth. . . . Peace tranquility and Ease, accompanied by affluence & splendor, are pleading for your acceptance on the one side; while Toil, Fatigue, Anxiety, vexation & disappointment are…

GLC03107.03558

1784/10/13

Jacob, LeRoy, & Sons, fl. 1727-1793

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased linen and other fabrics.

GLC03107.03559

1784/10/14

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of sundry merchandise purchased from Jacob LeRoy & Sons

GLC03107.03560

1784/10/15

Coles, John B., fl. 1784

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased pad locks and mouse traps.

GLC03107.03561

1784/11/02

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparing to ship goods to Robert, Jr.

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03562

1784/11/06

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: gratitude for continued favors and counsel

John writes that his financial situation is still a mess, and that he will have to sell his land in the Spring. He notes, however, that he is grateful to Robert, Jr. for his continued assistance and patient advice. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03563

1784/01/03

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: nomination for Commissioner of the Treasury

Walter states that while he was in Philadelphia he was nominated for a Commissioner of the Treasury. If he should be chosen for this position, he would have to give a security deposit, and asks his father if he would agree to be his security. He also notes that Congress will meet in New York, and that men have been nominated for the Federal Court. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03564

1784/11/11

Robins, David, fl. 1784-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a swindler at the iron works

Robins states that he is doing a fine job looking after the iron works, but notes that a Mr. Dougherty has been cheating them by taking more coal than he is allowed, and also claiming wages for more days than he actually worked. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03565

1784/12/05

Ketchum, Joseph, fl. 1782-1783

Autograph letter signed

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

Ketchum states that he is currently destitute and therefore unable to pay his debt to Robert, Jr. He pleas for more time, and assures Robert, Jr. that he will have the first money that comes to hand. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03566

1784/12/07

Ketchum, Joseph, fl. 1782-1783

Autograph letter signed

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

Ketchum states that he has dispatched his boat to Robert, Jr. to pick up some iron and make payment for them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03567

1785/12/31

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: "Wheat delivered out to Sundry Persons from Dec. 31 1784 To Dec. 31 1785"

GLC03107.03568

1785/01/06

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Congress to stay in New York

James Duane names the men appointed by Congress to be Federal Court judges, and notes that he is responsible for preparing the opening of the court, which he expects to be a difficult task. Duane also states that Congress has adjourned to New York, and he expects "this Measure will be of advantage to the City & State by making it for a season - perhaps a long one - the Center of the Union, and by increasing a Circulation of Specie, and the consumption at Market." Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03569

1785/02/25

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for action against Robert Livingston

Walter states that John Adams has been elected to be a minister for the Court of London, and is also a minister at the Hague. Additionally, Walter supports his father's decision to take legal action against Robert Livingston (1746-1813) in order to maintain his property rights. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03570

1785/01/05

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for financial assistance

Peter Robert states that he has numerous outstanding debts and creditors threatening lawsuits, and has failed at every attempt to earn money. He writes that he is nearly driven to despair, and implores his father for any assistance in extricating himself from this situation.

GLC03107.03571

1785/01/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of James Wentworth's account [fragment]

GLC03107.03572

1785/01/03

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: application for assistance

Peter Robert writes that the sheriff will arrive tomorrow to arrest him if he does not pay an overdue debt to Mr. Robinson. He pleas with his father one last time to send up the money to settle the affair, and notes: "This has been an unfortunate affair as all this money & all the distress it has occasioned, is to pay a debt that has been of no use to me."

GLC03107.03573

1785/01/14

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Viele re: financial bond

Robert, Jr. states that he has taken up a bond with Stephen Viele, and explains when he would like the principal and interest paid.

GLC03107.03574

1785/01/10

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for security deposit

Walter asks his father once again if he would provide a security deposit for him for a governmental position. He also notes that war between "the Emperor" and Holland seems inevitable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03575