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1789/04/13

Glen & Bleecker (firm)

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of wagon tire and iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03657

1789/04/14

Strong, Ad. fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: instructions for leasing farms

Strong states that he did not receive any instructions regarding what to do with Robert, Jr,'s farms around Salisbury, and is now in a great hurry to do what he judges best. He discusses his decision to lease certain farms and the repairs that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03658

1789/04/14

Tillotson, Thomas, fl. 1781-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for saws and iron

Tillotsen states that he has sent the bearer of the letter to pick up saws and iron from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03659

1789/04/17

McAdam, Hugh, fl. 1789

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement to build a frame for a saw and grist mill for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Hugh McAdam and Thomas Fuller agree to construct a frame for a saw and grist mill in Saratoga for Robert Livingston, Jr. The document states that the two men are responsible for collecting all the timber for the frame, and for finding workmen. In return, Robert, Jr. agrees to rent the completed mills to McAdam and Fuller for 5 years. Also signed by Thomas Fuller.

GLC03107.03660

1789/04/18

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an iron plate

GLC03107.03661

1789/04/20

Hoffman, Martin, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for a set of mill irons

GLC03107.03662

1789/04/20

DuBois, John I., fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron for his iron works

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03663

1789/06/17

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Ancram Accounts

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

GLC03107.03665

1789/06-1789/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Various individual accounts with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03666

1789/09/09

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to visit the Manor

Walter writes that Congress is scheduled to adjourn in a few weeks, so he should be dismissed shortly, and will depart for the Manor at that point. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the educational pursuits of his children.

GLC03107.03667

1789/10/02

Schuyler, Arent J., 1746-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Schuyler states that he/she is accountable to Robert Livingston, Jr. for the repayment of a bond worth 200 pounds.

GLC03107.03668

1789/10/16

Tayler, John, fl. 1768

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: enclosed payment

Tayler writes that he has enclosed a payment, and has received iron from Robert, Jr., for which he offers a number of goods in exchange. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03669

1789/11/19

Van Beuren, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment from David Brown for account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

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

GLC03107.03670

1789/11/30

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to purchase continental securities

Walter writes that he was unable to purchase the continental securities that Robert, Jr. requested.

GLC03107.03671

1789/12/07

Trimble, John, fl. 1789

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment from David Brown for account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.2 is an unfinished statement of Phillip Coon. Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03673

1789/12/20

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state finances

"The bare attempt [of Congress] to adopt the State Debts will have an effect on the price of State Securities as many people will Speculate in them, especially as the Continental Debt has risen in price beyond their expectation and it now requires a large Capital to purchase any considerable quantity of that kind of paper." Walter also discusses a forthcoming legal action against Chancellor Robert Livingston (1746-1813).

GLC03107.03674

1790/07/22

Manuscript

Title: "Number of Lottery Tickets given to the Childeren"+7 lottery tickets

With 7 typed lottery tickets signed by Abraham Herring. The tickets state: "The Possessor of this TICKET shall be entitled to such Prize as shall be drawn to this Number in the Lottery, agreeable to an Act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, passed the 14th February, 1790, subject to a Deduction of 15 per Cent.

GLC03107.03675

1790/02/21

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Robert, Jr.'s right to a creek

Walter states that he has discussed Robert, Jr.' s claim to the rights of a certain creek on the Manor, and has found that people support this claim. He then mentions some possible ways of proving his ownership. He also mentions that he expects the price of continental certificates to rise shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03676

1790/11/16

Elliott, William, fl. 1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 26 April 1790, and includes charges for making and mending shoes.

GLC03107.03677

1790/05

Manuscript document

Title: Account of days riding at mill

GLC03107.03678

1790/05/06

Livingston, H., fl. 1790

Autograph document signed

Title: Payment made by Thomas Williams to Thomas Haywood

GLC03107.03679

1790/05/18

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: appeal for relief

Peter Robert states that he is still in a desperate situation with his creditors, who persistently seek ways to have him apprehended by the law. He therefore asks his father to consult with his brothers to find a way to relieve him of this burden.

GLC03107.03680