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1766-1779

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript

Title: Account book of Robert Livingston Jr. [reverse calf]

GLC03107.05433

1769/12/22

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Peter Bain re: rent paid to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03218

1769/12/31

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of sundry goods for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.1 records sales of bees was, bran, butter, hides, wheat, and skins on 31 December 1769. P.2 records sale of pigg iron for the account of Robert Livingston, and also an account of outstanding debts.

GLC03107.03222

1771/08/27

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03262

1775/[?]/15

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Richard] Montgomery re: congratulations on victory at St. John's

Robert, Jr. congratulates Montgomery on taking St. John's in the seige against Canada, and says that this has only served to further boost his already excellent reputation. Robert, Jr. also expresses his belief that the King of England is determined to subdue the colonies with force; and describes a nearly fatal accident in his powder mill.

GLC03107.03335

1776/08/26

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript

Title: Instructions for making specific sizes of iron

The document gives instructions for iron to be made to particular measurements, and includes a sketch of the measurements. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03353

1777/02/25

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a farm at Salisbury to Ezekiel Landon

Ezekiel Landon signed a one year lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm on Town Hill in Salisbury, Connecticut.

GLC03107.03359

1777/02/27

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a farm at Canen to Joel Chamberlain

Joel Chamberlain signed a one year lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm at Canen in Connecticut. Chamberlain agreed to keep the farm in good condition, prune the apple trees, and "to use the whole farm as a good farmer outh to do."

GLC03107.03360

1778/04/07

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a house at Albany to John Watters

John Watters signed the lease and agreed to pay Robert, Jr. a quarterly rent.

GLC03107.03369

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

1780/11/25

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Duncan Thompson's account

GLC03107.03397

1783/12/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Caleb Woodward's account

GLC03107.03399

1783/09/15

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Martin Campbell's account

GLC03107.03402

1785/11/09

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Cornelius Conin's Account

GLC03107.03415

1782/07/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript

Title: [Information given by Icholbald Hubbel concerning Thom]

The document relays information regarding the whereabouts of Thom, a man seeking emancipation from Robert Livingston. Thom claims that he was freed from Livingston in order to work freely. Hubbel mentions that Thom is travelling with two other Black men. It is not noted whether or not they are freemen. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03419

1782/05/02-1782/05/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03434

1782/05/05

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03435

1785/01/20

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of John R. Decker

The account began on 27 April 1773, and records interest on bonds as well as John R. Decker's rent account with Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03275

1774/10/08

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Lawrance Van Bosherk

The account began 8 October 1774,

GLC03107.03312

1756/08/27

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to "his Lordship" re: incomplete sale of cattle

Robert, Jr. expresses his annoyance with "his Lordship," who ordered a large quantity of cattle and then decided not to complete the transaction. Robert, Jr. consents to follow "his Lordship's" desire, but "wished my Lord had been pleased to have suffer'd me at Least to Compleat that Engagement." He also expresses concern for his country's security, and "fear[s] we shall never live in peace till Canada be in our possession."

GLC03107.02979

1756/11/03

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Letter

Title: to Brother Livingston re: invitation to live among his brothers and sisters

Robert, Jr. writes that the recent deaths of both his mother and his eldest son Philip have been most difficult to endure, and he hopes that the familial bond between him and his brother remain in tact. He then invites his brother to come and live among all of their siblings, where he will have money, land, and a secure occupation. Robert, Jr. also states that his sons Walter and Peter are succeeding in their education.

GLC03107.02981

[1760]/11/03

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of James Baker

Baker purchased silk, wheat, beef and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and also performed labor at Livingston's furnace. With ALS from James Elliott to Mr. Jansen, requesting that Jansen pay John Baker the balance of the above account, and charge the same to Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.02988