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

1786/04/01

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: operations at Ancram

Van Beuren writes that he has hired a sawyer for the saw mill, and states that the forge is working well. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03614

1786/03/14

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for Genl. ten Broek for Senator

Walter states that he and his brothers agree that their father should support General ten Broek for Senator in the next election. He also discusses his desire to purchase land around Fort Schuyler, but believes that he has missed his opportunity. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03615

1786/03/09

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of accounts of John Gardner, Thomas Munson, & Elias Smith

GLC03107.03616

1787/03/21

Dibble, Isaiah, fl. 1767

Manuscript document signed

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

GLC03107.03618

1787/04/14

Grant, Alexander, fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty making payment

Grant apologizes that he will not be able to meet Robert, Jr.'s demand to pay his debt, as he has experienced a number of financial losses.

GLC03107.03619

1787/05/25

Ashley, John, fl. 1755-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an anvil

Ashley asks Robert, Jr. to send him a good forge anvil to the oar hill at Salisbury as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03620

1787/05/25

Van Hoesen, Peter, fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a loan

Van Hoesen asks Robert, Jr. for a loan of 3 pounds.

GLC03107.03621

1787/06/09

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indenture made with Arent J. Schuyler, John Schuyler, and Philip A. Schuyler

The indenture agrees upon a means to conclude the unsettled obligations of the late Gertrude (Van Rensselaer Schuyler) Livingston among her husband, Robert, Jr., and her three children from her first marriage. Signed by all 4 parties of the indenture.

GLC03107.03622

1787/07/04

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge writes that he shares his father's joy regarding the success of the iron works, and looks forward to a more favorable iron market. He also laments the prospect of an insect ravaging crops.

GLC03107.03623