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1767/11/20
Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773
Account of Colin McArther with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began 30 April 1767. McArther purchased wheat from Robert, Jr., and in turn carted coals on the Manor.
GLC03107.03118
1767/05/06
Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to pay Robert, Jr.
Abraham informs Robert, Jr. that he would like to pay him a visit, but has been so absorbed with his business that he has not found a moment ot get away.
GLC03107.03119
1767/05/22
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: overburdened with work
Abraham explains how he has been asked to represent too many individuals in court, and simply does not have time to attend to every case. Docketed on address.
GLC03107.03120
1767/05/25
Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of wheat and flour
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03121
1767/05/30
Walter & Robert Cambridge Livingston, fl. 1766-1768
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade of Robert, Jr.'s provisions
Walter and Robert Cambridge inform their father of the prices they have received for trading his goods, and express relief that "those troublesome Banditti, who have pestered you for this longtime past are become tired of their own folly." With a...
GLC03107.03122
1767/06/01
Peter Oliver & Sons
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to ship iron
GLC03107.03123
1767/06/18
Everest, Zadok, fl. 1767
Lease from Robert Livingston, Jr. of a farm at Canaan
GLC03107.03124
1767/06/23
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for tar and molasses
Elliott asks Robert, Jr. to send him some tar and molasses immediately, and states that the two barrels of pork he just received were without heads and were partially empty as well. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03125
1766/07/23-1767/10/20
Shaver, Elisebeth, fl. 1766
Account with Robert Livingston, Jr.
Elisebeth Shaver made cradles, wove blankets and homespun articles, and also spun flax for stockings. Docket states that the account was entered in Robert, Jr.'s book on 25 March 1768.
GLC03107.03126
1767/07/11
Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: next meeting of the Supervisors
Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. of the date for the next meeting for the Supervisors, and also states that Robert, Jr.'s skins have arrived in town.
GLC03107.03127
1767/07/28
Van Renselaer, John, fl. 1767
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for assistance with a land survey
John Van Renselaer explains that the south end of his estate is to be surveyed, but a great portion of the boundaries run through land that is now a part of Livingston Manor. He therefore requests Robert, Jr.'s permission to run through these lands...
GLC03107.03128
1767/08/10
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and the distribution of goods
Elliott advises Robert, Jr. on where to get iron for the market, and describes some difficulty in distributing a shipment of pork, as people were hungry and reluctant to share. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03129
1767/08/19
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: demand for flour in town
Robert Cambridge states that the demand for flour is rising in town, and the value is therefore expected to rise as well.
GLC03107.03130
1767/09/05
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new Governor for New York
Peter Robert states that New York is supposed to have a new Governor, "a Gent[leman] of great fortune and Regal Blood." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03131
1769/07/03
Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785
Account notes enclosed in a letter to George Clinton, Jr.
GLC03107.03132
1767/09/07
Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to settle account balance
Bogardus offers to settle his outstanding balance by shipping Robert, Jr. some indian corn. With ANS by Bogardus and docket on address leaf.
GLC03107.03133
1767/09/21-1767/11/12
Simerman, Hendrick, fl. 1767
Account of masonry performed for Robert Livingston, Jr.
Docket states that the account was entered on 23 November 1767.
GLC03107.03134
1767/12/30
Account of Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account begins 24 September 1767. Welch purchased wheat and corn from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the Manor.
GLC03107.03135
1767/09/25
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: success with the furnace
Elliott informs Robert, Jr. that the furnace is working extremely well, and also asks for the current price of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03136
1767/10/10
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to make mill irons
Elliott apologizes that he will not be able to make any mill irons at the moment, as the forge is not yet in order. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03137
1767/10/26
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: affairs at the Manor
Walter assures his father that the Manor has been in order since he departed, and states that a legal action concerning a farm will not be tried until May.
GLC03107.03138
1767/10/30
Elliott, Michael, fl. 1767-1790
Account with Robert Livingston for work performed on the Manor
Docketed on recto. P.2 is another account of Michael Elliott with Robert Livingston, Jr., for labor, dated 29 November 1766. The account is signed by Wiliam Ford.
GLC03107.03139
1768/11/28
Account of Colin McArthur with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began on 20 November 1767. Colin McArthur purchased a cow, wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn carted coals for Robert, Jr.
GLC03107.03140
1767/11/09
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: vessel cast away near Philadelphia
GLC03107.03141
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a house on Dock Street
Walter and Robert Cambridge inform their father that they have found someone to build him a house on Dock Street, but they have no estimate of the cost. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03142
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