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1775/11/20
Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: selling flour
Henry writes that he got the best price he could for his father's flour, and discusses the settlement of their accounts.
GLC03107.03336
1775/11/21
Moore, Martin, fl. 1775
Agreement to dig iron ore for Robert Livingston, Jr.
The document states that William Smith, Benjamin Davison, Martin Moor, and Shadrach Phelps agreed to dig iron ore on the hill where William Smith lives on the Manor of Livingston, in return for a reasonable sum from Robert Livingston, Jr. Also...
GLC03107.03337
1775/12/26
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: false rumor of Richard Montgomery's death
Walter describes his relief at having received a letter from Richard Montgomery, which confirmed that he is still alive, despite rumors to the contrary. Walter writes that Montgomery seems in good spirits, and "says the Walls of Quebeck are in a...
GLC03107.03338
1779/05/11
Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779
Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began on 15 January 1776, and shows that Trafford purchased cornel, wheat, flour, and other provisions from Robert, Jr.; and in turn performed labor at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.
GLC03107.03339
1776/02/09
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: good price for iron
Walter writes that some customers were pleased with Robert, Jr.'s price for iron; and also notes that he will bring some bread down later in the week.
GLC03107.03340
1776/03/09
Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, fl. 1776
"The following is a genuine Extract of a letter from the Earl of Chatham"
The Earl of Chatham condemns the American revolutionary goals of liberty and republicanism, and declares: "Whilst America retain'd her allegience, I was the Friend of America; whilst there was room for honorable accommodation, I was happy to propose...
GLC03107.03341
1776/03
Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: military protection for colonies
Duane states that extra military departments have been formed to protect New York, Virginia, and South Carolina, which are expected to be particularly vulnerable to British attack. He also predicts "The unnatural War is like to rage this Summer with...
GLC03107.03342
1776/03/26
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: mounting tension in New York
Henry writes that he has just returned to New York, only to find it in disarray. "[O]n our arrival here we found this City in a most disagreeable state, in every street, their is a Barrier erected, to prevent the landing of troops, people moving out...
GLC03107.03343
1776/04/21
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading difficulties
Robert Cambridge states that it has been extremely difficult to obtain dry goods as of late, and has therefore not included any carpet in his last shipment to Robert, Jr. He also writes that he has had difficulty disposing of his father's flour, and...
GLC03107.03344
1782/08/31
Wigram, John, fl. 1782-1791
Account of Robert G. Livingston, Jr. with Robert Livingston, Jr.
Robert G. Livingston purchased iron from Robert, Jr. in June and September 1776.
GLC03107.03345
1776/06/12
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: report of affairs in Canada
Walter writes that their Commanding Officer behaved most cowardly at the battle at Cead[us] and allowed all of his men to be taken prisoner, while others were massacred by Indians. He notes that he has had conlficting accounts of the war in Canada...
GLC03107.03346
1776/02/05
Trumbull, Jon, fl. 1776
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: gratitude for offers of assistance
Governor Jon Trumbull thanks Robert, Jr. for offering furnace hearth stones to the government. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03347
1776/07/25
Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: examining rivers and forts
The letter is signed by both Gilbert Livingston and William Paulding. Gilbert writes that he has just returned from "the Forts" where he examined the rivers at Montgomery and Constitution, and has found that the site at Constitution is preferable...
GLC03107.03348
1791/01/14
Knickerbacker, Harmen J., fl. 1791
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.
Robert, Jr. owed Harmen J. Knickerbacker wages for work as a mason and other services.
GLC03107.03349
1776/07/09
"The Crop of the Farm of Jerry Kelmer as Michel Pulver has given in"
The document records the charges for handling and distributing the crop of Jerry Kelmer.
GLC03107.03350
1776/07/27
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fear of panic spreading
Walter states that the growing number of sick and enfeebled individuals may strike a panic throughout the country, but does not think it necessary for Robert, Jr. to leave the Manor at this time. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03351
1776/08/02
Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparations for war
Peter Robert writes that preparations for war are being made with great "alacrity" in the City, and many individuals are employed in the task of sinking vessels and keeping ships away from New York. He complains that he is troubled by his family...
GLC03107.03352
1776/08/26
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Instructions for making specific sizes of iron
The document gives instructions for iron to be made to particular measurements, and includes a sketch of the measurements. Docketed on recto.
GLC03107.03353
1776/09/24
Yates, Robert, 1738-1801
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: impossible to pay full debt
Robert Yates explains with regret that upon inspection of his treasury, he found it impossible to pay his full debt to Robert, Jr. He then gives Robert, Jr. an order for the type of iron that he is in need of. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03354
1776/10/08
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fire in New York
George Clinton informs Robert, Jr. of his brother's military actions, and states that the British set a fire in New York, which has caused only a small amount of damage. He explains that there is a great deal of tension between British soldiers and...
GLC03107.03355
1776/11/16
Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of leather
Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. that he has just sent him the sole and upper leather that he has requested.
GLC03107.03356
[1776/12]
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for supplies for Northern Army
A Committee of Congress, including Samuel Adams, Richard Henry Lee, and William Whipple (the remaining 2 signatures are illegible due to damage), write to Robert, Jr. to request "Cannon and Stores" needed by General Schuyler to supply his Northern...
GLC03107.03357
1777/01/25
Lewis, Morgan, fl. 1777
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for one dozen mill saws
Lewis writes that he hopes to have iron soon so that he may "set all my Hands at Work." He asks Robert, Jr. to send him a dozen mill saws and some light axes, as the ones he already sent were too heavy for the men to use.
GLC03107.03358
1777/02/25
Lease of a farm at Salisbury to Ezekiel Landon
Ezekiel Landon signed a one year lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm on Town Hill in Salisbury, Connecticut.
GLC03107.03359
1777/02/27
Lease of a farm at Canen to Joel Chamberlain
Joel Chamberlain signed a one year lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm at Canen in Connecticut. Chamberlain agreed to keep the farm in good condition, prune the apple trees, and "to use the whole farm as a good farmer outh to do."
GLC03107.03360
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