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Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased blankets, linen, calico, sugar, capers, and other provisions.

GLC03107.03590

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: distress over the marriage of his daughter

John states that both he and his wife are much distressed over the marriage of their daughter Cate to her cousin Abraham De Peyster, and their subsequent departure for St. John's. He writes that he never approved of the union, but was still unable...

GLC03107.03591

Sale of land and its improvements on the Manor to Jonathan Holcomb

Jonathan Holcomb also signed the agreement.

GLC03107.03592

Sale of land and its improvements on the Manor to George Shuffelt

Hendrick Clapper signed with his mark. George Shuffel also signed the agreement.

GLC03107.03593

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods of Andries Bartle

Robert, Jr. authorizes John Wigram to enter the house of the late Andries Bartle and distrain goods to the amount of 48 pounds for overdue rent. He then states that if payment is not made by the 1st of January next, Wigram is to appraise and sell...

GLC03107.03594

Inventory of goods seized from Andries Bartle for unpaid rent

GLC03107.03595

Account of grain received & delivered out of Mansion Mill 12/31/1784- 12/31/1785

GLC03107.03596

Account of wheat for the family

GLC03107.03597

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

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

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

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

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

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...

GLC03107.03603

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

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

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

GLC03107.03606

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of pork

Robert Cambridge states that he has sent his father a requested shipment of pork.

GLC03107.03608

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...

GLC03107.03609

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...

GLC03107.03610

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

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

Sales of wheat & flour on account of and by order of Robert Cambridge Livingston

GLC03107.03613

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

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....

GLC03107.03615

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

GLC03107.03616

Various accounts

GLC03107.03617

Lease of a farm from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03618

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

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

Accounts

GLC03107.03736

"Memoire des dames" [in French]

GLC03107.03737

Account of the estate of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: wages for jobs

GLC03107.03738

Account of the estate of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: servants

GLC03107.03739

"The Tradesmans Accts."

GLC03107.03740

Address leaf sent to Robert Livingston, Jr. at New York

With note on address leaf requesting a cask of nails.

GLC03107.03741

Payment of 60 pounds to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03742

Memorandum for wages to be paid to workers at the mill

P.2 is the settlement of Jerry Coen's account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03743

"The Boundaries of the original Survey in three Parts"

The document gives precise description of boundaries, probably for the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03744

[fragment]

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03745

Account [fragment]

GLC03107.03746

Account [fragment]

GLC03107.03747

"Invoice of Goods from London Antigua Jamaica & New Y[or]k

GLC03107.03748

Account sheet re: linens, stockings, spinning and knitting services

GLC03107.03749

Drawings [for a mill]

GLC03107.03750

Drawing of dimensions for a spindle

Docketed on verso. Docket reads: "John Marly's Memorandum Augt. 3 17[77]."

GLC03107.03751

Order to the tenants of Robert Livingston, Jr. to cease erecting mills

The order leaves blanks for the date, names of tenants in violation, specific description of the complaint, and the penalty for violating the order.

GLC03107.03752

Account of [?] Livingston re: tea

GLC03107.03753

Settlement of account with Gideon Bushnll

GLC03107.03754

Grant of property to a refugee, John Campbell

Henry Livingston orders the refugee, John Campbell, to take possession of all property of the late William Seifer, as all of Seifer's heirs are with the enemy [British].

GLC03107.03755

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: settlement of bail bond suits

John Lansing, Jr. informs Henry of the state of a bail bond suit, and notes that he has enclosed a subpoena for a case against "Haver."

GLC03107.03756

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: order for flour for the army

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03757

Receipt of payment from Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

John [J]auncey received the payment from Messr. Macaulay & Co.

GLC03107.03758

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: preparation for an expected trial

John Lansing, Jr. discusses the need to examine witnesses before a trial in October.

GLC03107.03759

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include oysters and chocolate.

GLC03107.03760

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account are for tobacco boxes, fish hooks, spectacles, and other items.

GLC03107.03761

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03762

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Items on the account include rock salt and bar iron.

GLC03107.03763

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

The account began 11 March 1803.

GLC03107.03764

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include coffee and bladder snuff.

GLC03107.03765

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Mr. Rowe signed for receipt of iron on p.2.

GLC03107.03766

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: trying individuals for iron theft

John Lansing, Jr. writes that it would be difficult to try two individuals as accessories to the theft of some iron, and therefore advises Henry not to do so on account of a lack of evidence. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03767

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: tenants settled without leases

John Lansing, Jr. writes that he will send more information regarding the tenants who have settled without leases when he returns from New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03768

Settlement of state flour account

GLC03107.03769

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include corduroy, Irish linen, stockings, buckles, and buttons.

GLC03107.03770

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: mold for an iron stove

John Stevenson and John Taylor write to say that they have sent a mold to Henry Livingston to cast a large iron stove for their church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03771

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: alteration to a deed

Banyar writes to say that he has altered the wording of a certain legal deed. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03772

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re; enclosed copy of a miscarried letter

The letter is preceded by a copy of a letter from 14 January 1788 that Faesch believes was miscarried. In the copied letter, Faesch recommends an employee for Henry's iron works.

GLC03107.03773

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: order for shipment of iron

The letter is marked as a copy. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03774

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: building a saw and grist mill

Fuller asks Henry Livingston for 7 years rather than 5 years to build a saw and grist mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03775

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: Mr. Tibbit's farm

Ezra St. John writes that people have asked if Henry intends to sell Mr. Tibbet's farm, as Mr. Tibbet has not paid his rent and has also accumulated a great many other debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03776

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: hearth stones

William Wilson informs Henry that he should expect some hearth stones very shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03777

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: delay in delivery of hearth stones

Wilson apologizes for the delay in the delivery of Henry's hearth stones, and states that the weather must be the cause. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03778

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: death of Mr. Robison

Swart writes that Mr. Robison just died, and left a considerable amount of back rents yet to be paid. He explains that Robison's son expressed interest in occupying his late father's farm, and Swart desires Henry to instruct him on how to manage the...

GLC03107.03779

to Peter Butter re: order to deliver a milk cow to Thomas Sanders

Henry asks Peter Butter to deliver a milk cow to Thomas Sanders and to settle the price with him. In return, Henry will credit Peter's account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03780

to [John Conchlin] re: order to deliver a cow to Peter Lott & Gideon Bushnell

On p.2 Peter Lott signed for receipt of a cow, 31 May 1790, Manor of Livingston. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03781

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: settlement of account, request for iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03782

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: inquiry for a meeting

John [Kortz] asks Henry Livingston to send him a letter designating a time when he would like to meet with him.

GLC03107.03783

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: sale of flour

Reynolds states that he has sold all of the flour and other items that Henry sent to him.

GLC03107.03784

Copy book of letters begun 18 December 1790

GLC03107.03785

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: request for remainder of payment

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03786

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include rum and buttons.

GLC03107.03787

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

The charge on the account is for "To spending 2 Days Man & horse inviting people to the Old Gentlema[n]s Funral." Most likely refers to Henry's father, Robert Livingston, Jr., who died November/December 1790.

GLC03107.03788

Ancram accounts

The accounts began 2 February 1791, and records the money paid to employees at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03789

Account of grain delivered to sundry people out of Ancram & Union mills

GLC03107.03790

Court costs for action against Killiaan Halenbeek

The document records court costs beginning July 1796 for a court case of James Jackson, Henry Livingston (1753-1823), and Henry W. Livingston against Killiaan Hallenbeek.

GLC03107.03791

Rent accounts of Jacob L. & Cornelius L. Decker

The account records the back rent owed by Jacob L. and Cornelius L. Decker from the years 1791 and 1792.

GLC03107.03792

Account of Joseph Townsend

The account records sales of wheat and rye.

GLC03107.03793

Accounts of various individuals

GLC03107.03794

Account of wheat received in store for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03795

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

The account records the sale of wheat.

GLC03107.03796

Account of wheat received in store for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

The account began 4 February 1802.

GLC03107.03797

Account of wheat received in store for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

The account began 11 November 1803.

GLC03107.03798

to Mr. Rowe re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.03799

to Mr. Rowe re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03800

to Mr. Rowe re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03801

to Mr. Rowe re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03802

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: account of wheat sales

Bartholomew enclosed an account of Henry Livingston's wheat sales, and in the letter makes arrangements to receive some pig iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03803

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: wheat prepared for shipment

Cantine also enclosed an account of wheat received at the store. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03804