1784/04/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1784/04/06

Schut, Myndert, fl. 1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/04/06

Silvester, P., fl. 1763

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.03541

1784/04/11

Johnston, Archibald, fl. 1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/04/14

Lansings, Abraham A., fl. 1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/05/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Frederick C. Shiffer

GLC03107.03545

1784/07/01

Post, William, fl. 1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/07/02

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/07/05

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/07/09

Jenkins & Gelston, fl. 1784

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased two hogsheads of molasses.

GLC03107.03549

1784/07/17

Robins, David, fl. 1784-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/02/16

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of Ja. Winchel's account

GLC03107.03551

1784/07/19

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/08/16

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/08/17

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

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

GLC03107.03554

1784/08/27

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/09/01

Harrison, William, fl. 1784

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1784/09/06

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03557

1784/09/15

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. . . . When men therefore engage in a multiplicity of momentuous undertakings they Barter their ease and tranquility for the Chance of acquireing wealth. . . . Peace tranquility and Ease, accompanied by affluence & splendor, are pleading for your acceptance on the one side; while Toil, Fatigue, Anxiety, vexation & disappointment are…

GLC03107.03558

1784/10/13

Jacob, LeRoy, & Sons, fl. 1727-1793

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased linen and other fabrics.

GLC03107.03559

1784/10/14

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of sundry merchandise purchased from Jacob LeRoy & Sons

GLC03107.03560

1784/10/15

Coles, John B., fl. 1784

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased pad locks and mouse traps.

GLC03107.03561

1784/11/02

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03562

1784/11/06

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1784/01/03

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 also notes that Congress will meet in New York, and that men have been nominated for the Federal Court. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03564