circa 1783-1815

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a ride on Robert, Jr.'s sloop

Robert Livingston asks his cousin if he may take Robert, Jr.'s sloop down to New York.

GLC03107.03724

1770/12/17

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Manuscript

Title: Memorial to John Earl of Dunmore Captain General & Governor in Chief of New York

Robert Livingston [(1718-1775)] explains that as a member of New York's Supreme Court, he is entitled to sit in the General Assembly and vote on issues of great significance. However, he explains that Mr. Colden denied him this privelege, which is a great outrage as "a vote of the House could not have the Validity of a Law nor the officers of the Crown be excluded without the concurrence of the other Branches of the Legislature." Robert therefore petitions the Governor to correct this wrong, and compel the General Assembly to seat representatives from different legislative offices.

GLC03107.03250

1770/12/31

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conflict regarding seat in the Assembly

Robert Livingston (1718-1775) describes recent developments in his attempt to regain a seat in the Assembly, and how party politics have obstructed the process. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03253

1766/05/14

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trouble from the tenants of Livingston Manor

Robert offers his cousin assistance in dealing with some possible trouble from the tenants of the Manor of Livingston. He promises to travel to the Manor, and in the mean time advises Robert, Jr. not to give up anything, and to round up the most dangerous individuals and send them to Albany Jail.

GLC03107.03059

1768/02/21

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming election

Robert Livingston (1718-1775) discusses his chances of winning an upcoming election, and asks Robert, Jr. for some assistance. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03156

1768/07/20

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: affair concerning Nicolaus Smith

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03170

1765/11/20

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1688-1775) re: frustration with politics

Robert writes his father to tell him that his son Robert (1746-1813) will pay him a visit, and also expresses frustration with the Stamp Act and the rising conflict with the British. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04199