1765/09/11

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of supervisors

Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. of the date for the "yearly meeting of the Supervisors," and asks Robert, Jr. to send him some iron.

GLC03107.03037

1765/09/23

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice regarding suit against Robert, Jr.

Yates gives Robert, Jr. some free advice on how to handle a lawsuit challenging his rights to certain parts of the Manor of Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03038

1768/04/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript

Title: Calculation of the value of a farm on the Manor of Livingston

GLC03107.03040

1765/10/18

Claue, Hendrick, fl. 1765

Manuscript document signed

Title: Indenture with Robert Livingston, Jr. for land in Kinderhook

In the indenture, Robert Livingston, Jr. agrees to lease a house, barn, and orchard in Kinderhook to Hendrick Claue for one year. In exchange, Claue is expected to pay rent and keep the property in good repair.

GLC03107.03041

1765/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of wheat at Ancram

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

GLC03107.03042

1765/11/11

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Duncan Thompson with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03043

1767/12/24

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Ebenezer Loomis

GLC03107.03044

1766/11/08

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03045

1768/02/15

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Stephen Norwood with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03046

1766/04/12

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of wheat at Ancram

The account runs from December 1765 to April 1766.

GLC03107.03048

1766/01/03

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: reactions to the Stamp Act

Yates discusses the recent Stamp Act and declares: "The Stamp Act I believe appears to us as odious as to any of his Majesties American subjects but I think We are to Blame for not having Appeared in Publick for how is the World to know our Like or Dislike." He also notes that New York merchants seem more resolute in their opposition to the act, as they have refused to accept any shipments of goods while the act is in effect.

GLC03107.03049

1766/01/11

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: permission to have the excise for the year

Stevenson writes that Mr. Lansing has granted Robert, Jr. the excise at the same price as last year. He also states that he has put up an advertisement for Robert, Jr.'s house, but has found the house to be in very poor condition.

GLC03107.03050

1766/11/20

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Myndert Schutt with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03051

1766/03/12-1766/0911

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03052

1766/03/24

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade markets

Peter Robert writes of the state of trading markets in Europe, and notes that America is beginning to recover from a trading slump. He forwards some accounts, and states that his father will find them "more and more in favour of America so that we make no doubt here but the [Stamp] Act will be Repealed." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03053

1766/03/31

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hope for profits in New Orleans

Peter Robert writes that he is unsure if the Spanish are at New Orleans yet, but states that he plans to send a schooner down there as soon as possible, as he hopes to profit greatly from trade in that area.

GLC03107.03054

1766/04/07

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: protest against the Stamp Act

Peter Robert writes that he wishes he could confirm his father's report that the Stamp Act was repealed, but states that he has received no news in the affirmative. He notes, however, that there is now a great majority in opposition to the Act, and it appears that it will be repealed eventually. Peter Robert also expresses surprise at his father's demand for the repayment of a debt, and discusses some other contended issues between father and son. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03055

1766/04/11

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: condemned flour

Robert Cambridge writes his father that "The Inspector condem'd a good many Barrels of you flour . . . but he tels me they'll do as well as the best to send abroad." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03056

1766/04/18

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for the iron works

Elliott informs Robert, Jr. of what he plans to manufacture at the iron works, and also what he has done with the wheat account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03057

1766/04/24-1768/07/09

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Wilhelmus Van Steenbreghen

GLC03107.03058

1766/05/14

Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trouble from the tenants of Livingston Manor

Robert offers his cousin assistance in dealing with some possible trouble from the tenants of the Manor of Livingston. He promises to travel to the Manor, and in the mean time advises Robert, Jr. not to give up anything, and to round up the most dangerous individuals and send them to Albany Jail.

GLC03107.03059

1767/01/07

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Duncan Mc Arther with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03060

1766/05/30

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival of prisoners from Springfield

Stevenson writes that prisoners have arrived from Springfield to be exchanged with the prisoners in Albany. He also requests Robert, Jr.'s advice on how to proceed with Josiah Loomis.

GLC03107.03061

1766/06/12

Tingley, Agnes, fl. 1766

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: debt to the late Capt. Tingley

Agnes Tingley informs Robert Livingston, Jr. that he is indebted to her father, the late Captain Tingley, and notes that "such are our Curcumstances that the money would be of very great service & I am emboldened to believe (by hearing of your Compasionate Disposition) that you will not Deny the Just request of the Widow & Fatherless."

GLC03107.03062

1766/10/18

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Joesph Pratt with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03063