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1769/12/31
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
"An account of Cash paid by Robert C. Livingston for altering & repairing . . .
. . . the store at White Hall for a/c. of Rt. Livingston Junr. Esqr."
GLC03107.03223
1770/01/01
Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulties settling land dispute
Peter Robert gives an account of some proceedings to decide the boudaries of the Manor, and regrets that he believes Mr. Renselaer will do everything he can to destroy their case. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03224
1770/01/13
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision regarding representation
"DeNoyoll yesterday moved for leave to bring in a bill to Prevent the Bouroughs of Westchester, Schenectady, & the 3 Manors from having an exclusive right to vote for the Member that they each respectfully send; but that each freeholder in the County...
GLC03107.03225
1770/01/15
Schuyler, John, fl. 1770
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: baptism of his son
John Schuyler writes that he has baptized his son, and asked James Duane to be the Godfather, which he hopes agrees with Robert, Jr. He also states that he fears he has just met with a great loss of money at sea, as he has been expecting a vessel...
GLC03107.03226
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling the Manor's affairs
Peter Robert gives his father information regarding the settlement of the Manor's affairs. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03227
1770/01/22
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: uproar in the City
Peter Robert states that there has been great turmoil in the City since some British soldiers attempted to cut down the liberty pole. A number of skirmishes between citizens and soldiers resulted, with some blood shed, and Peter Robert notes that...
GLC03107.03228
1770/01/25
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision to move to Dutchess County
Robert, Jr.'s nephew Philip J. Livingston writes that he will be moving to Dutchess County from New York City, and explains "My Reasons for this proposed change of settlement arise from the great Decline of Business in our Profession in the City...
GLC03107.03229
1770/01/29
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading losses
Robert Cambridge describes some serious trade losses, and states that he will stick to trading dry goods from now on. He also advises his father on purchasing a land patent, and discusses the value of wheat at the moment.
GLC03107.03230
1770/02/05
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: commotion regarding the Liberty Pole
Peter Robert states that there has been a great uproar in the City regarding the destruction of the Liberty Pole, and explains that they are looking for a new place to erect it.
GLC03107.03231
1770/02/10
Post, Petrus, fl. 1770
Agreement to purchase Sloop Polle from Robert Livingston, Jr.
Petrus Post and Davis Schonmaker agree to purchase the Sloop Polle from Robert Livingston, Jr., and pay him according to a certain schedule. Signed by both Post and Schonmaker. Robert, Jr. signed for receipt of payment.
GLC03107.03232
1770/02/26
to Robert Livingston, Jr.re: the prosperity of Robert, Jr.'s mills
Robert Cambridge congratulates his father on maintaining his mills throughout a period of "downfall and destruction." Preceded by a letter dated 19 February 1770, in which Robert Cambridge discusses the sale of his father's sloop, and also mentions...
GLC03107.03233
1770/11/12
Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773
Account or Ebenezer Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.
Ebenezer purchased an ax, beef, and other provisions. Written at the Manor of Livingston.
GLC03107.03234
1770/02/19
Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: seditious uprisings in the City
Duane states that "We are now run mad with Faction & party; not in defense of our Common Rights, but against each other," and criticizes the seditious plots that seem to proliferate at the moment. He explains that he lives in constant fear of...
GLC03107.03235
Glen, Cornelius, fl. 1769-1770
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to run for Treasurer
Glen explains that in light of the recent failure of his trading business, he would like Robert, Jr. to support him in an election for Treasurer.
GLC03107.03236
1770/03/19
Breasee, Gabriel, fl. 1770
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to sell some land
Breasee explains that because of unfortunate circumstances, he has been reduced to a most desperate financial state. He therefore asks Robert, Jr. to allow him to sell part of his farm so that he may buy a few horses and "Labour a Little to Get Food...
GLC03107.03237
1770/04/20
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: further frustration with the DeLancey's
Peter Robert states: "The DeLanceys are striving their utmost to make our famaly ridiculous and to keep them out of all Posts of Honour Profit and are determined to oppose every thing and every Body that they support which is too hard to bear I could...
GLC03107.03238
Schuyler, John, Jr., fl. 1766
to Robert Livingston, Jr, re: arbitration settlement with Mr. Duboise
John Schuyler, Jr. states that the arbitration affair is not yet settled, due to negligence on the part of Mr. Duboise.
GLC03107.03239
1770/04/26
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to sell wheat
Robert Cambridge states that a large shipment of wheat is expected, and he wonders if Robert, Jr. would care to purchase it.
GLC03107.03240
1770/04/28
Tously, John, fl. 1770
Agreement to dig iron ore for Robert Livingston, Jr.
GLC03107.03241
1770/06/02
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trial of rioters of Monmouth County
Walter writes that he just tried the rioters of Monmouth County, in which some were acquitted, and others were fined or imprisoned. He notes that they were so satisfied with themselves that they pulled down their own liberty pole.
GLC03107.03242
1770/06/29
Dings, John, fl. 1770
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: concern for a "crazy" man
John Dings, Geret Braun, Jury Strider, and Addam Husenrought inform Robert, Jr. that they have sent him Peter Hermonus "who is so Crasey that we dare not Trust him with his wife & Children, he raves night & day Jumping about & throughing fire so that...
GLC03107.03243
1770/07/18
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news from the iron works
Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.
GLC03107.03244
1770/07/29
Vangognoth, Joseph, fl. 1770
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for clothing and linen
"It is a very hard matter I must suffer thus for want of Cloathing & linen, & in Confinement, I humbly intreat you, that you will be pleased thro' pitty to a Confined Prisoner (unlawfully detain) that you'l send, & demand those things." P.2 is a...
GLC03107.03245
September 1770
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family afflicted with small pox
Robert Cambridge writes that there is little chance that his brother Henry will recover from the pox, but notes with hope: "As many people, that have been afflicted with this malignant disorder, have overcome it, when they were on the verge of...
GLC03107.03246
1770/09/28
Gunn, Moses, fl. 1762-1770
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: marriage of Capt. Gardiner
Moses Gunn writes that he has news of the marriage of Robert, Jr.'s daughter to Capt. Gardiner, and wishes to know more on that subject. He also notes that he has had no word from Robert, Jr.'s son, Peter, despite a great number of opportunities to...
GLC03107.03247
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