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1770/12/27
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: small pox
Walter writes that small pox has now reached Brunswick, and that he has innoculated almost his entire family.
GLC03107.03252
1770/12/31
Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conflict regarding seat in the Assembly
Robert Livingston (1718-1775) describes recent developments in his attempt to regain a seat in the Assembly, and how party politics have obstructed the process. Docketed on p.4.
GLC03107.03253
1771/01/14
Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of supervisors
Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. that he spoke to Mr. Ten Eyck regarding the meeting of Supervisors, and found out that the last meeting was adjourned due to a low attendance. He also notes that he has sent Robert, Jr. a pound of green tea. Docketed...
GLC03107.03254
1771/01/28
Moore, Andries, fl. 1771
Sale of farm and its improvements to Robert Livingston, Jr.
Andries Moore states that he has sold his farm and its improvements to Robert Livingston, Jr., and acknowledges receipt of payment for the property. Moore signed with his mark. In a separate signed statement on p.2, Moore agrees to remove from the...
GLC03107.03255
1771/04/25
McArthur, Patrick, fl. 1771
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a weaver
Patrick McArthur explains that he and the other men in his neighborhood have been in great need of a weaver, and ask that Robert, Jr. send them Hendric Francisco to fill this position, and to also give him a plot of land and a garden. Docketed on...
GLC03107.03256
1771/05/17
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of wheat
Robert Cambridge encourages his father to accept a shipment of wheat that he believes will sell at a good price.
GLC03107.03257
1771/07/04
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for more credit
Stevenson explains that he has been slow in repaying his debts due to hard times and the scarcity of money. However, he notes that he is hopeful that the particularly fine quality of the crops at the moment will change his situation, and he...
GLC03107.03258
1771/07/20
Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling account
Bogardus states that he has sent the outstanding balance of his account with Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03259
1771/07/27
Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790
Financial bond to Robert Livingston, Jr.
Peter Robert states that he is indebted to Robert Livingston, Jr., and agrees to pay back the agreed sum according to a payment schedule.
GLC03107.03260
1771/07/29
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.
Items on the account include calico, pewter tea pots, cotton, needles, and other goods.
GLC03107.03261
1771/08/27
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Receipt [in Dutch]
GLC03107.03262
1771/10/14
Items on the account include scotch, ribbon, spelling books, glover's needles, and other goods. On p.4 Robert Cambridge signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. for the account. Docketed on p.4.
GLC03107.03263
1771/10/16
Veeder, Symon os, fl. 1771
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for iron
Veeder asks Robert, Jr. to send him iron as soon as possible, and notes that the money is ready to pay for it. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03264
1772/04/09
Van Schaik, John G., fl. 1772
Account of Jacob Saltpack
Jacob Saltpack purchased twine from John G. Van Schaik.
GLC03107.03265
1772/12/31
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sundry goods
GLC03107.03266
1772/08/20
Spencer, Asa, fl. 1772
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of leather
Spencer writes that he has shipped Robert, Jr. sole leather and upper leather. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03267
1773/02/01
Wolcott, Thomas, fl. 1773
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: clearing a debt
Wolcott explains that he is nearly destitute, and only has one cow and heffer, which do not officially belong to him. He therefore can not use them to clear a debt with Robert, Jr., and asks if some other means of payment could be found. He further...
GLC03107.03268
1773/02/24
Roseboom, Myndert, 1735-1806
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron
Myndert Roseboom asks Robert, Jr. to ship iron to Major Fonda, and promises that he will be responsible for the payment.
GLC03107.03269
1773/04/03
Coklen, Nathan, fl. 1773
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of plans to move
Coklen states that he plans to move to New Winsor, and asks if he can wait to pay Robert, Jr. until he harvests his crops. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03270
1773/04/05
Daniel Crommelin & Sons, fl. 1773
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of payment
Daniel Crommelin & Sons inform Robert, Jr. that they have sent him his money on the Sloop Johanna, and hope that it will reach him safely. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03271
1773/04/13
Convers, Thomas, fl. 1773
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to purchase a piece of land
Convers states that although he originally asked to purchase a piece of land to the north, that land is so close to Ephram Reynolds's estate that it would be best if Reynolds had that land himself. He therefore describes a different tract of land to...
GLC03107.03272
1773
Sales of various goods on the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr.
The document contains several separate accounts, recording the sales of such items as pig iron, cornel, bran, wheat, flaxseed, and potash for the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03273
1772
Sales of flour and pig iron on the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr.
Document contains 2 separate accounts for the sale of flour and the sale of pig iron. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03274
1785/01/20
Account of John R. Decker
The account began on 27 April 1773, and records interest on bonds as well as John R. Decker's rent account with Robert, Jr.
GLC03107.03275
1773/05/14
Sinderar, Jacob, fl. 1773
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: charges for damage done to land
Jacob [Sinderar] states that he is returning his land to Robert, Jr., on account of the fact that Robert, Jr. drowned the land and rendered it useless. He also informs Robert, Jr. of all the other damage caused to his crops and goods on the farm, and...
GLC03107.03276
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