1778/05/13

Conway, Thomas, 1735-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for leaving his horse

Thomas Conway apologizes for leaving his horse with Robert, Jr. for such an extended period, but explains that he has been kept on the move with military orders. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03372

1778/06/05

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: safe places for storing flour

Henry discusses some possible safe places to store his father's flour, and makes arrangements to trade goods. He gives news of a French declaration of war against England, and also states that he fears the enemy will come up the river soon. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03373

1778/06/11

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fluctuating markets

Henry states that he can not send his father accurate market prices since it fluctuates so dramatically. He explains that the scarcity of money caused the market to stagnate, but there has been a sudden rise due to a large quantity of cash sent to Boston by Congress to pay off old debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03374

1778/07/10

Russell, Thomas, 1749-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour

Russell informs Robert, Jr. of the flour he has sold for him, and also gives him the current market price. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03375

1778/08/06

Hoffman, Anthony Jr., fl. 1778-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to borrow an anchor and a cable

Anthony Hoffman, Jr. asks to borrow an anchor and a cable from Robert, Jr.'s sloop, as he is in a rush to send a shipment of flour down the river to supply their army.

GLC03107.03376

1778/08/20

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for not visiting his father

Henry apologizes for not paying his father a visit, but explains that he has been awaiting the outcome of a business venture that should make him an "independent fortune." He adds that if this plan fulfills itself, he will desire to purchase all of his father's flour at the highest market value. A portion of the address leaf is missing due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03377

August 29, 1778

Montgomery, Richard, fl. 1775-1778

Autograph letter signed

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

Docket and address leaf on recto.

GLC03107.03378

1778/09/03

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Governor Clinton re: hopes to travel to Congress

Duane writes that he is recovering from the fever, and hopes that he will be able to travel to Congress in a short time.

GLC03107.03379

1778/09/04

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to sell provisions

GLC03107.03380

1784/12/29

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Elias Tooker with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 23 December 1778. Tooker purchased wheat, beef, pork, cornell, and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and in turn worked at Robert, Jr.'s iron works.

GLC03107.03381

1779/01/16

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

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

Teunis Van Vechten asks Robert, Jr. to send iron up to Albany as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03382

1779/01/20

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decline to purchase a house

Robert Cambridge thanks his father for recommending a house to him, but decides that he will wait to purchase one until both the war and his own personal affairs are settled. He explains that a large shipment of iron has just arrived, and though some of it is of poor quality, Robert Cambridge strongly encourages his father to purchase it. He also notes that it is wiser to invest in trade rather than land at the moment. Docket and AN on address leaf.

GLC03107.03383

1779/02/05

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchasing iron

Robert Cambridge writes of his plans to purchase a large quantity of iron, and applauds his father for starting up his iron works again, as he believes that the price of iron will begin to rise. He also declares his support for his father's plan to purchase enslaved people to work at the furnace, but notes that they may be difficult to find. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03384

1779/02/24

Chamberlain, Joel, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for the farm at Canaan

GLC03107.03385

1779/03/08

Chamberlain, Joel, fl. 1779

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to purchase a farm

GLC03107.03386

1779/03/27

Livingston, M., fl. 1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for iron pipe

M. Livingston asks his/her cousin, Robert, Jr., to send the pipe he/she ordered as soon as it is finished. A portion of the document is illegible due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03387

1779/05/12

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to sell goods

Henry asks to be left in charge of managing a recent shipment of goods, and promises to reserve some for his father's use. The goods consist mainly of clothes, stockings, etc., and Henry asks that his father keep this information quiet. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03388

1779/05/20-1783/08/28

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 28 May 1779. William Trafford purchased wheat, salt, flour, and other provisions; and in turn worked at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03389

1779/05/20-1779/10/16

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: boundary dispute

Robert, Jr. writes that he is surprised to hear that Robert Livingston (1746-1813) is of the opinion that their grandfather, the first Robert Livingston, intended to bequeath more land to his son Robert (1688-1775) than his will actually stated. He upholds his claims to a certain creek, and warns that he will continue to defend his right to this property. With address leaf and docket on verso. The docket states that the letter is a copy.

GLC03107.03390

1779/10/18

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assurances of respect

Robert Livingston (1746-1813) expresses his desire to settle a conflict with Robert, Jr., and assures him that despite their differences, he still holds him in the highest estimation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03391

1780

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Authorization to distrain and sell the goods of indebted tenants

Robert Livingston, Jr. authorizes an unnamed individual to distrain goods from tenants of Livingston Manor who have failed to pay their rent, and to then appraise and sell these goods if the tenant is without further means to pay his rent.

GLC03107.03392

1780/04/21

Conchlin, John, fl. 1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm on the Manor

The document states that Robert Livingston, Jr. has agreed to lease a farm to John Conchlin for one year. In return, Conchlin is expected to pay an annual rent, to build a fence, repair a barn, pay land taxes, and perform other services for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03393

1780/05/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett

Robert Livingston, Jr. states that he will lease a house at Salisbury to Elijah Bennett for one month, after which they will renew their agreement on a weekly basis. Signed and sealed by Elijah Bennett.

GLC03107.03394

1780/05/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Elijah Bennett re: rent and taxes

P.2 is another account of Elijah Bennett, dated 12 August 1780. Bennett purchased rum and tea from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03395

1780/09/12

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain

Robert Livingston, Jr. agrees to lease a farm in Canaan, Connecticut to Joel Chamberlain for one year. Also signed and sealed by Joel Chamberlain.

GLC03107.03396