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Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

Charges on the account are for various quantities of rum and sugar.

GLC03107.02693

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron works at Ancram

Philip asks Robert, Jr. to inform him of his plans for the Brigantine this season, and discusses his need for trustworthy employees at the iron works.

GLC03107.02694

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a good refiner for the iron works

Philip explains that he must let go the present refiner at the iron works, and therefore requests that Robert, Jr. send up a more suitable candidate for the position.

GLC03107.02695

Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

Charges on the account are for making and mending sails.

GLC03107.02696

Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02697

Account of the Jamaica Packet at Curacao

Charges on the account are for expenses accrued while Capt. Keteltas was in Curacao. Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02698

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Jacob Decker and James Forder state that "Josiah Loomis told these Deponents that he had agreed with Robert Livingston Junr Esquire to plant Indian Corne on a Farm at Taghknaick for the...

GLC03107.02870

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Matthias Van Deusen declares that "the place called Taghkanick now lies and has been as long as this Deponent can remember in the County of Albany and within the Province of New York."...

GLC03107.02871

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Coenraadt Rosman declares that he "was told by Josiah Loomis that he the said Josiah had obtaind Leave of Robert Livingston Junr. Esquire to plant Summer grain on a Farm at Taghkanick...

GLC03107.02872

Testimony regarding the Livingston's rights to Taghkanic and the Manor

In the trial of Robert and Johannis Van Deusen v. Josiah Loomis, Charels DeWitt declares that the late Philip Livingston rented a piece of land in Taghkanic to Josiah Loomis. He further states that he informed Loomis of Robert Livingston, Jr.' s...

GLC03107.02873

Response to accusations of trespassing

Robert and Johannis Van Deusen state that the site on which their alleged act of trespass took place was a tract of land that had been seized from Robert Livingston, Jr. Robert Van Deusen signed the statement with his mark. Pages 2 and 3 are...

GLC03107.02874

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: defending their title to the Manor

William regrets that he has no favorable news regarding their boundary dispute with Boston. He warns Robert, Jr. of the possible treachery of Mr. Hutchinson, and outlines a letter concerning the Livingston's claims to the Manor that Robert, Jr...

GLC03107.02876

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prepare for a trial against trespassers

Stevenson encloses the tax list for the Manor, and notes that it has been a poor winter due to a lack of fire wood. He also informs Robert, Jr. that they will have to prepare for a trial against the men accused of trespassing on the Manor.

GLC03107.02877

Promise to deliver winter wheat to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jan and William Hallenbeek promise to deliver to Robert Livingston, Jr. a quantity of "good merchantable winter wheat."

GLC03107.02878

Account of Margaret Vetch re: blue and yellow silk, and lace

GLC03107.02879

"Invoice of Sundry Goods Received from New York by my Sloop"

Items on the invoice include spotted rugs, tea, and rum.

GLC03107.02880

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

Dwight apologizes for asking for more pig iron before paying for last year's shipment, but explains that it would be a great waste if his iron works sat idle for an entire year. He promises to give security for any iron Robert, Jr. ships, and swears...

GLC03107.02881

Release of lot of ground in Montgomery Ward, N.Y. to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02882

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: deeds and patents for the Manor

Wendell asks Robert, Jr. to send him all of the Indian deed and patents for the Manor of Livingston, as he desires to help Robert, Jr. assert his right to the entire Manor. He also states that Robert, Jr.'s son is still ill, but he remains well...

GLC03107.02883

Appointment of Robert Livingston, Jr. as his attorney

Johannis Van Deusen appoints Robert Livingston, Jr. to be his attorney, and asks that he "sue arrest . . . Imprison and Prosecute Josiah Loomis of the Mannor Livingston . . . for and in an action of Tresspas and false Imprisonment."

GLC03107.02884

Appointment of Robert Livingston, Jr. as his attorney

Robert Van Deusen appoints Robert Livingston, Jr. to be his attorney, and asks that he "sue arrest . . . Imprison and Prosecute Josiah Loomis of the Mannor Livingston . . . for and in an action of Tresspas and false Imprisonment." Robert signed with...

GLC03107.02885

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include rose nails, and bars of lead.

GLC03107.02886

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rum

GLC03107.02887

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: acknowledgement of sale of iron

A portion of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02888

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rice, sugar, rum, and molasses

GLC03107.02889

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangements and settling accounts

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02890

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02891

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of Robert, Jr.'s order

Waddell writes that he has purchased the items that Robert, Jr. ordered, and has enclosed the account. orderedDocketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02892

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assistance settling an account with Elisha Sheldon

Brothers Livingston and Alexander ask Robert, Jr. if he will assist Elisha Sheldon in settling his account with them. Followed by a postscript signed by William Alexander, in which he implores Robert, Jr. "not to let me want this that you engaged to...

GLC03107.02893

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: indigo, cotton, rice, etc.

GLC03107.02894

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shortage of provisions

Waddell writes that pork and other provisions are scarce in town, and also offers Robert, Jr. a parcel of tea. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02895

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: stock locks

GLC03107.02896

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

John Kip signed for receipt of payment on behalf of Mr. Marston.

GLC03107.02897

Receipt of payment from John Van Der Spiegel . . .

. . . delivered on the sloop of Robert Livingston, Jr. Jonathan Reed signed with his mark.

GLC03107.02898

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rum

GLC03107.02899

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade accounts

Van Der Spiegel informs Robert, Jr. of what provisions have been purchased for him. Page 2 contains a copy of the account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02900

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to relieve the frontiers

Livingston & Alexander hope that Elisha Sheldon will follow through on his deal with Robert, Jr. They also note that they "hearily pitty the Distress the Fronteers are in & wish we had it in our power to give them relief."

GLC03107.02901

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02902

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: reminder to send iron

Myer reminds Robert, Jr. to send him his order of iron when the sloop comes down again. Address leaf on verso. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02903

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sympathy for illness in the family

William Elphinstone sends his sympathy to Robert, Jr. who suffers the double burden of a sore knee and a very ill son. He also states that he and his wife have grown tired of traveling, and asks Robert, Jr. for his advice on where they should settle...

GLC03107.02904

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: update on trade

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02905

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment

Williams asks Robert, Jr. to order his friends to repay him for the sheep and pork they purchased some time ago. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02906

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02907

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for cattle

GLC03107.02908

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02909

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happy to hear of Robert, Jr.'s recovery

Waddell writes that he is happy to hear that both Robert, Jr. and his son are beginning to recover from their respective ailments. He also makes note of some trading matters. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02910

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02911

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: tea, writing paper, and shirt buttons

GLC03107.02912

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for pig iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02913

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchasing supplies for the army

Peter explains that there will be a delay in his payments since purchasing supplies for the army has depleted his funds. He discusses some recent trading transactions, and the movement of soldiers in the area. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02914

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: best wishes for recovery

John sends his hope that Robert, Jr. and his son will have a quick recovery from their ailments and "bear this visitation with Christian Patience & Resignation." He mentions a recent sale of rum, and notes that no news has come from Europe since...

GLC03107.02915

Memorandum concerning Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02916

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02917

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: glad to hear of Robert, Jr. and son's recovery

Margaret writes that she is glad to hear that Robert, Jr. and his son are recovering from their accident, and requests a shipment of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02918

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: financial dispute

Moore requests Robert, Jr.'s assistance with a financial dispute. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02919

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02920

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: cotton

GLC03107.02921

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02922

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for disagreeable tea

Waddell apologizes for Robert, Jr.'s dissatisfaction with the last shipment of tea, and notes that he is expecting another parcel of tea, which Robert, Jr. should find to be more agreeable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02923

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for cast iron bars

GLC03107.02924

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: death of their brother in law Henry Hansen

Philip informs Robert, Jr. that their brother in law just died after being ill with a fever for a few days.

GLC03107.02925

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: white wine

GLC03107.02926

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in shipment of Indian shift blankets

Richard apologizes for the delay in a shipment of Indian shift blankets, and says that he expects to have a good quantity in about 3 weeks. He also states that it is likely that war will be declared in August. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02927

Account of John Livingston, (1714-1786)

John Livingston purchased a flower pot and nails for Robert Livingston, Jr. Elisabeth Troup signed for receipt of the account.

GLC03107.02928

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: worry regarding the late Henry Hansen's debts

John expresses concern for the health of Robert, Jr.'s son Philip, and wishes Philip could come to New York to see a physician. He explains that the whole family is quite sorrowful over the death of their brother in law Henry Hansen, and are...

GLC03107.02929

Account of John Livingston, (1714-1786) re: mens stockings and gloves

Mary Livingston signed for receipt of payment for the account.

GLC03107.02930

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02931

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: provisions for troops at Albany

Peter requests Robert, Jr.'s input on how to purchase provisions for the troops of soldiers at Albany for the coming winter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02932

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02933

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for flour

Margaret notes that is was very "hard" of Robert, Jr. to refuse her a shipment of flour for her own use, and asks once more if he is willing to spare some for her, before she is forced to look elsewhere.

GLC03107.02934

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: goods for trade

Paul Richard writes that he has sold all of his rugs, and has only a small quantity of Indian blankets and blue duffels remaining. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02935

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02936

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: money on the warrants

Peter writes that he has received money for only one warrant, and hopes the matter will be ammended when the "General" comes to town.

GLC03107.02937

to Mr. Franklin re: order to restore a tenant to his estate on the Manor

The document explains that Mr. Franklin has been accused of violently forcing himself upon the estate of Robert van Deusen's son on the Manor of Livingston, and turning the said tenant out at gun point. When Robert Livingston, Jr. confronted Mr...

GLC03107.02938

Deposition regarding the actions of Benjamin Franklin in Taghkanic

Dirck W. Ten Broek, a Justice of the Peace for Albany, relates the deposition given to him on 21 November 1755, regarding the actions of Benjamin Franklin, who recently took over the house of Johannis Van Deusen at Taghkanic in the Manor of...

GLC03107.02939

Deposition regarding 4 former tenants of Livingston Manor

The document records statements given by 4 former tenants of Livingston Manor, Andris Reese, Jonathan Darby, Hendrick Brusie, and Christopher Brusie, who have violated Robert Livingston, Jr.'s orders and reoccupied their houses on the Manor....

GLC03107.02940

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: taking French merchant ships into port

John writes that war has not erupted with France, but the English continue to take French merchant men on a regular basis.

GLC03107.02941

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: 1 box of tea

Robert, Jr. purchased the tea on 23 December 1755. Philip received payment in January from both James McHugh and John Livingston.

GLC03107.02942

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02943

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: report of Council

William conveys what he believes to be the contents of a forthcoming report of Council regarding Robert Livingston, Jr.'s boundary dispute with Massachusetts. According to the report, the Governor will try to remove the encroachments upon the Manor...

GLC03107.02944

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02945

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02946

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of report to the Governor

William states that he has informed the Governor of Robert, Jr.'s case and of the hardships he has suffered. He notes that it has not been confirmed that a Royal Commission will settle the boundary dispute. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02947

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02948

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02949

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sudden death of their mother

Peter explains how their mother fell ill all of a sudden and expired the previous night. He proposes depositing her remains in a vault in New York, until they may carry out her wishes and bury her next to their father in the Spring. Docketed on...

GLC03107.02950

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to transport their deceased mother

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down at the earliest occasion, so that they may send their mother's remains up to the Manor for burial along side their father. Robert, Jr. is asked to come with the sloop if he is able to.

GLC03107.02951

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for the sloop to transport their mother

William asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down to New York so that they may send their mother's body to the Manor to be buried next to their father.

GLC03107.02952

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangments for trading cattle

GLC03107.02953

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: condolences for the death of their mother

Philip gives his condolences for the death of their mother, and hopes "that tho' this great bond of Union is Broake yet the same Brotherly Affection & Friendship that has so remarkably persisted between us all, may continue as Long as Life." He also...

GLC03107.02954

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02955

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: question regarding cattle trade

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to inform him of the quantity of cattle he will have available for trade from April to June. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02956

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to send iron to Oswego

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send his iron up to Oswego immediately, so that it will be there by the time the ship carpenters and black smiths arrive.

GLC03107.02957

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of cattle

Peter informs Robert, Jr. that he has just acquired some cattle, and reminds him once again to send iron up to Oswego.

GLC03107.02958

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: silver

GLC03107.02959

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: awaiting Robert, Jr.'s sloop

John writes that he awaits the arrival of Robert, Jr.'s sloop, so that they may send their mother's body up to the Manor.

GLC03107.02960

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: tobacco

GLC03107.02961

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02962

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of sundries purchased for Robert, Jr.

Peter includes the account of sundries purchased for Robert, Jr. by John Livingston, and also discusses some other trading arrangments.

GLC03107.02963

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for his attendance with the Governor

Abraham Lottjun, Clerk for the General Assembly, requests Robert, Jr.'s attendance with the Governor "in order to proceed upon business."

GLC03107.02964