Collection Search

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: oysters and brandy

Bogardus states that he has procured some good French brandy for Robert, Jr., and some oysters for his son Henry. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03475

Account of C[ornelius] Dougharty

Robert, Jr. owed Dougharty wages for work.

GLC03107.03476

"Memorandum of what I have Seized on the Farm of Angus Mac Duffie . . .

. . . with a Distinction who they belong to"

GLC03107.03477

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hopes for more prosperous trade

Bogardus writes of his hopes for an improvement in trade: "times have been fluctuating & distracting for trade, but now the happy moment is at hand when we can again hope for order & Regularity to take place amongst us. When the happy event of peace...

GLC03107.03478

Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain

The lease also bears Joel Chamberlain's signature. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03479

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03480

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to break a lease

Dirck Schuyler explains that due to the "dullness of times and Scarcity of Cash" he must break his lease of a farm from Robert, Jr. He notes, however, that he would be interested in negotiating a settlement. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03481

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision to remain in Salisbury

Bogardus states that despite promising prospects of peace and the evacuation of the British from New York, he has decided to remain in Salisbury until things become more stable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03482

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to regulate the oar bed at Salisbury

John Ashley asks Robert, Jr. to find some way to regulate digging at the oar bed at Salisbury, and explains: "the dig[g]ing in a few years will Cost more then the oar is Worth."

GLC03107.03483

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invitation to ship flour

GLC03107.03484

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: land belonging to Robert, Jr.'s wife

Jacob Ouderkerk writes that a certain lot of land belongs to Robert, Jr.'s wife, Gertrude Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and desires to know if they plan to rent that land.

GLC03107.03485

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: charge of trespass

Bay writes that the Renselaer family has charged some individuals with trespass, and that the defendents hold these lands under the Manor of Livingston. He asks Robert, Jr. for clarification on the issue. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03486

Lease of a farm to John Tys Smith

GLC03107.03487

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inability to pay debt

Ketchum states that he received Robert, Jr.'s letter requesting the settlement of their account, and explains that he has made every effort to procure the money, but has found it impossible. He requests more time to find the money, and promises to...

GLC03107.03488

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr, re: wages due for digging ore

P.2 is ANS by John Van Beuren to John Wigram. Van Beuren asks Wigram to deduct a sum of money out of the account of William Hamelton. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03489

Settlement of accounts with John and David Wentworth

GLC03107.03490

Indenture for lease of a farm in Salisbury to Isaac Benton

The indenture explains the length of the lease, what rent is expected, and how Benton should maintain the land. Also signed by Benton.

GLC03107.03491

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unmerchantable flour

Duer regretfully writes that some flour recently delivered from Robert, Jr.'s mills has been condemned as unmerchantable.

GLC03107.03492

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happiness over the restoration of peace

"With Pleasure I now embrace this opportunity to congratulate you on the Restoration of Peace in America and sincerely wish it may be happy and Permanent, nothing is wanted here under the smiles of a Kind Providence, but unanimity & industry; while...

GLC03107.03493

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading arrangments

John relates his plans to sell some of Robert, Jr.'s flour.

GLC03107.03494

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: bill for nails

John writes that he has sent up a bill for nails, and notes that he searched the whole town for a better price, but was unsuccessful.

GLC03107.03495

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in lawsuit

Van Vechten writes that there has been a delay in judgement in Robert, Jr.'s lawsuit against James McGee. He also makes arrangements to trade iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03496

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour

John states that he has sold all of Robert, Jr.'s flour; and adds that he will endeavor to procure some sundry goods that Robert, Jr. requested. Fragment of address leaf on verso,

GLC03107.03497

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need for land survey

Dirck Swart states that the land formerly belonging to Isaac Man have just been sold, and that the purchasers are ready to move on to it and begin improvements. He therefore suggests that Robert, Jr. send one of his sons up there to survey the land...

GLC03107.03498

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prescription for Robert, Jr.'s slave, Jack

Ananias Cooper says that he is sending Jack back to Robert, Jr., and explains that he is nearly recovered from an illness that caused him to cough and spit up blood. He prescribes some pills to be given to Jack, and recommends that he refrain from...

GLC03107.03499

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for freight for shipping Robert, Jr.'s goods to New York.

GLC03107.03500

Bond for a debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document is a blank template of a bond that is to be completed with the name of a debtor and the amount of the debt. P.2 is an account of Edward Whitcomb. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03501

Receipt of payment

GLC03107.03502

Settlement of John McArthar's Account

GLC03107.03503

Account of J. Robinson

J. Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03504

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family news

John writes of the whereabouts of different family members, and states that his son Philip just sailed for Halifax.

GLC03107.03505

Settlement of John Traffords Account

GLC03107.03506

Account of John D. Robinson

Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robsinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03507

Invoice of sundry goods sent to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Henry Livingston sent the goods from New York to the Manor. Items on the invoice include ribbon, thread, calico, cloth, and rum. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03508

Sale of land to Dirck Steenberg

The document states that Martin Camel, with the approval of Robert Livingston, Jr., has sold to Dirck Steenberg some of his land on the Manor of Livingston. Camel signed with an X; Steenberg also signed the document.

GLC03107.03509

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for selling rum

Everts advises Robert, Jr. to sell his rum for iron ore rather than cash, as he will turn a better profit if he does. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03510

Settlement of John Eddy's account

GLC03107.03511

Account of expenses accrued in repairing the Sloops Caty and Dolly

GLC03107.03512

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of the furnace

Van Bueren informs Robert, Jr. that his furnace is running well, but notes that coal and ore production have been quite slow. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03513

Invoice of flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. on the Sloop Catharine

GLC03107.03514

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: letter to accompany sister Catharine

John states that he has sent this letter with their sister Catharine (Livingston) Lawrence, and notes that their cousin Harry has been detained by some business with his scooner. Much of the address leaf is missing due to damage. Docketed on...

GLC03107.03515

Account of Henry Livingston with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 27 September 1783, and records that Henry purchased flour from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03516

Account of John C. Decker

John C. Decker performed carpentry work and other labor. Docketed on verso

GLC03107.03517

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of redwood

Van Wagenen states that a shipment of redwood has just come in, and offers to send some to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03518

Settlement of William [Ostume's] account

GLC03107.03519

Settlement of Timothy and John Loomis's accounts

GLC03107.03520

Settlement of Petrus Schutt's account

GLC03107.03521

Settlement of Jesse Ford's account

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03522

Settlement of Cornelius Rohrbarken's account

GLC03107.03523

Settlement of Solomon Limley's account

GLC03107.03524

Settlement of William Livingston's account

GLC03107.03525

Account of Robert Cambridge Livingston

Robert Cambridge purchased rice and sugar from Josiah Shippey.

GLC03107.03526

Settlement of Edward Pindan's account

GLC03107.03527

Account of Edward Gould

GLC03107.03528

Account of Ebenezer Loomis

GLC03107.03529

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03530

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: stranded at sea

Cruger states that he was stranded at sea as his ship filled with water, and explains that this has prevented him from visiting Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03531

Settlement of William Hamilton's account

GLC03107.03532

Settlement of Samuel Tucker's account

GLC03107.03533

Settlement of Benjamin Perry's account

GLC03107.03534

Settlement of John N. McArthur's account

Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03535

Settlement of Cornelius Dougharty's account

GLC03107.03536

Adjustments of William Trafford's Ancram account from 1778-1780

P.2 is "Adjustment of William Trafford's Account at Manor Store through the year 1778 1779 & 1780," dated 7 June 1783.

GLC03107.03537

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to sell pork

Hammond offers to sell Robert, Jr. some pork at what he believes to be the lowest possible price. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03538

Lease of house and farm to James Bucher

The document outlines a lease agreement between Robert, Jr. and James Bucher. Bucher signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03539

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an extension of lease

Myndert Schutt asks Robert, Jr. to allow him more time to make a payment, and also asks to maintain his dwelling on the Manor for one more year. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03540

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for directions in prosecution

GLC03107.03541

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: information regarding land titles

Johnston asks Robert, Jr. to give the bearers of his letter as much information as possible regarding the title to a tract of land called New Durham.

GLC03107.03542

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for credit to build a vessel

Lansings states that due to the scarcity of money and the numerous disappointments he has endured, he must ask Robert, Jr. for a loan to build a shipping vessel. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03543

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 April 1784, and includes charges for "doctoring" Robert, Jr.'s enslaved people. Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03544

Account of Frederick C. Shiffer

GLC03107.03545

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in account settlement

William Post asks Robert, Jr. to have patience, and to delay the settlement of their account until Post receives payment from his own debtors.

GLC03107.03546

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: dam at Ancram

Van Beuren states that the dam at Ancram has been mended and saves a considerable amount of water, but a shortage is still expected. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03547

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to mow grass

Van Beuren asks Robert, Jr. for permission to mow a meadow. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03548

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased two hogsheads of molasses.

GLC03107.03549

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hands to finish a race

Robins recommends individuals who could help Robert, Jr. finish an unspecified race. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03550

Settlement of Ja. Winchel's account

GLC03107.03551

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Robert Cambridge states that there is a high demand for flour in New York, but little demand coming from abroad. He also notes that the demand for dry goods has remained quite stable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03552

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to stop a law suit

Van Vechten forwards a request for Robert, Jr. to stop a lawsuit against Gerrit Staats, explaining that Staats's circumstances have been most unfortunate. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03553

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased linen, cotton, indigo, chocolate, and other goods from Robert Cambridge.

GLC03107.03554

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring furnace stones

Robert Cambridge states that he has spoken to a mason in order to procure furnace stones, and also notes that flour and wheat prices are expected to fall.

GLC03107.03555

Release of farm and mills to John Wigram on behalf of Robert Livingston, Jr.

William Harrison agrees to hand over to John Wigram the house and mills at Schodock that he rented from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03556

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03557

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for a more tranquil life

"I observe you are surrounded with difficulties which disconcert and ruffle your disposition. . . . They are incident to ev'ry undertaking of magnitude and must be expected by those conducting them till the nature and disposition of men are altered....

GLC03107.03558

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased linen and other fabrics.

GLC03107.03559

Account of sundry merchandise purchased from Jacob LeRoy & Sons

GLC03107.03560

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased pad locks and mouse traps.

GLC03107.03561

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparing to ship goods to Robert, Jr.

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03562

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: gratitude for continued favors and counsel

John writes that his financial situation is still a mess, and that he will have to sell his land in the Spring. He notes, however, that he is grateful to Robert, Jr. for his continued assistance and patient advice. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03563

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: nomination for Commissioner of the Treasury

Walter states that while he was in Philadelphia he was nominated for a Commissioner of the Treasury. If he should be chosen for this position, he would have to give a security deposit, and asks his father if he would agree to be his security. He...

GLC03107.03564

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a swindler at the iron works

Robins states that he is doing a fine job looking after the iron works, but notes that a Mr. Dougherty has been cheating them by taking more coal than he is allowed, and also claiming wages for more days than he actually worked. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.03565

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inability to pay debt

Ketchum states that he is currently destitute and therefore unable to pay his debt to Robert, Jr. He pleas for more time, and assures Robert, Jr. that he will have the first money that comes to hand. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03566

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for irons

Ketchum states that he has dispatched his boat to Robert, Jr. to pick up some iron and make payment for them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03567

"Wheat delivered out to Sundry Persons from Dec. 31 1784 To Dec. 31 1785"

GLC03107.03568

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Congress to stay in New York

James Duane names the men appointed by Congress to be Federal Court judges, and notes that he is responsible for preparing the opening of the court, which he expects to be a difficult task. Duane also states that Congress has adjourned to New York...

GLC03107.03569

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for action against Robert Livingston

Walter states that John Adams has been elected to be a minister for the Court of London, and is also a minister at the Hague. Additionally, Walter supports his father's decision to take legal action against Robert Livingston (1746-1813) in order to...

GLC03107.03570

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for financial assistance

Peter Robert states that he has numerous outstanding debts and creditors threatening lawsuits, and has failed at every attempt to earn money. He writes that he is nearly driven to despair, and implores his father for any assistance in extricating...

GLC03107.03571

Settlement of James Wentworth's account [fragment]

GLC03107.03572

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: application for assistance

Peter Robert writes that the sheriff will arrive tomorrow to arrest him if he does not pay an overdue debt to Mr. Robinson. He pleas with his father one last time to send up the money to settle the affair, and notes: "This has been an unfortunate...

GLC03107.03573

to Stephen Viele re: financial bond

Robert, Jr. states that he has taken up a bond with Stephen Viele, and explains when he would like the principal and interest paid.

GLC03107.03574