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Labor agreement between Jedadiah Moore and Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jedediah Moore agreed to dig about 1400 tons of iron ore on Salisbury ore hill for Robert Livingston, Jr., who agreed to pay Moore 3 schillings per ton. Moore signed with his mark.

GLC03107.02984

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: warning of the character of Governor Pownal

William writes that he has enclosed a draft of a letter to Governor Pownel, and warns Robert Jr. that the Governor "is a man who would sacrifice any body to his own Interest, and cares for nobody any farther than he can make him subservient to his...

GLC03107.02985

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: error in an order of iron

Eliot thanks Robert, Jr. for sending him his order of iron, but notes that some mistakes were made, which he desires Robert, Jr. to remedy.

GLC03107.02986

Sale of land on the Manor of Livingston to Johannis Row

The document states that Robert Livingston, Jr. sold Johannis Row a lot on the Manor of Livingston. On p.2 Robert, Jr. signed with his initials for receipt of payment from Row, dated 21 January 1760.

GLC03107.02987

Account of James Baker

Baker purchased silk, wheat, beef and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and also performed labor at Livingston's furnace. With ALS from James Elliott to Mr. Jansen, requesting that Jansen pay John Baker the balance of the above account...

GLC03107.02988

Account of Hendrick Schutt re: carting coals and smith work

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.02989

Release of iron oar to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Philip Chatfield released all of the iron oar on his lot at Salisbury to Robert Livingston, Jr. With ANS by John Hutchinson, Justice of the Peace, who presided over the agreement.

GLC03107.02990

Invoice of sundry merchandise shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Goods on the invoice include molasses, sugar, rice, spices, stockings, and school books.

GLC03107.02991

Account of Philip Cillmor re: cotton, coffee, and indigo

Charges on the account are from June to September 1762. Teunis Vechten signed for the settlement of the account on 12 May 1768.

GLC03107.02992

Patents of the Manor of Livingston

"1 a Patent of Confirmation of the Mannor 43 other papers relating to the Manr.
Sent down with John Ten Eyck to Mr. Duane to Examine them this 30 day of June 1762."

GLC03107.02993

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: denial of debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Newkerck writes that he has been informed that his uncle died with an outstanding debt to Robert, Jr., but notes that he is not his uncle's heir and not responsible for paying his debts. He refers Robert, Jr. to his uncle's widow and her new husband...

GLC03107.02994

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: introduction for the bearer of the letter

Gunn writes that the bearer of the letter has suffered a great number of misfortunes at the hands of the French, and is now left destitute because of it. Nonetheless, he is a most respectable gentleman, and Gunn asks if Robert, Jr. would be so kind...

GLC03107.02995

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: deeds for two lots of land

Duane sends Robert, Jr. the deeds for two lots of land, and states that he is in complete agreement with Robert, Jr. regarding a controversy with Mr. Renselaer.

GLC03107.02996

Consent for Jacobus Proper to sell his lot on the Manor to Nicholas Luyck

Robert Livingston, Jr. gives his consent to Jacobus Proper to sell his "improvements" on Livingston Manor to Nicholas Luyck. He also states how Nicholas Luyck is expected to pay rent. Also signed by Nicholas Luyck.

GLC03107.02997

Sale of Gabriel Brusie's farm to Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document states that Gabriel Brusie has agreed to sell his farm to Robert Livingston, Jr., and notes what improvements Brusie is still expected to make on the land.

GLC03107.02998

Indenture: sale of tract of land to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Isaac Man agreed to sell his tract of land in Saratoga to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02999

Sale of land by John Robinson to Johan Barnhart Koens

John Robinson sold his farm on the Manor of Livingston to Johan Barnhart Koens, with the permission of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03000

Expense account of clothing for Robert Livingston, Jr. & his family

GLC03107.03001

Account of the making and mending of clothing

Docket reads: "Accts. of Joseph Elliott Enter'd 12th September 1768"

GLC03107.03002

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for settlement of an account

Peter Silvester asks Robert, Jr. to settle an account with his client Alexander Campbell. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03003

Order for Robert Livingston, Jr. to form and command a foot militia

Colden appoints Robert, Jr. to lead a regiment of soldiers drawn from the inhabitants of Livingston Manor.

GLC03107.03005

Account of Joseph Elliott with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03006

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: financial difficulties

Henry discusses the myriad financial difficulties he has faced in his attempt to begin a sugar trading venture from Aleppo, and is afraid that he can not spare any more money for the cause.

GLC03107.03007

Deed for the sale of land in Litchfield County, Conn. to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03008

Bond to Asa Douglas for the purchase of land in Litchfield County, Conn.

Part of the signature is missing due to damage.

GLC03107.03009

Lease of a farm lying in Litchfield County, Conn. to Benjamin Everist

GLC03107.03010

to [Peter DeWitt] re: settling a debt with Jacob van Deusen

Robert, Jr. gives [Peter DeWitt] directions on how to settle a debt of Jacob van Deusen, who is at risk of going to jail for unpaid accounts. Marked as a copy.

GLC03107.03011

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rum

GLC03107.03012

Account of Derick Johnson re: timber, sugar, and bowls

GLC03107.03013

Account of Derick Johnson re: iron hoops

GLC03107.03014

Account of Derick Johnson with Catharine Dum[?] re: coffee, grindstones

GLC03107.03015

"Invoice of Fifty one Firkins of fresh May Butter Shiped on Board the . . .

. . . Sloop York John Walker Master on the Acct. of Robt. Livingston Jun Esqr. Consigned to Mr John Cuyler M[erchant] there."

GLC03107.03016

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assistance given to Jacob van Deusen

DeWitt writes that he has taken steps to help Jacob van Deusen with his debt, and thus keep him out of jail. He also notes that trade has been slow, and states "What will become of us poor North Americans is a Mystery to me." Docketed on address...

GLC03107.03017

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: making and mending shoes [in Dutch]

The account began in September 1764.

GLC03107.03018

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03019

Account [in Dutch]

Date on docket is 28 September 1767.

GLC03107.03020

Receipt of payment for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03021

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: proposal to exchange lots of land

Bleecker asks Robert, Jr. if he would be interested in exchanging some lots of land in New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03022

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to pay his father a visit

Robert Livingston, Jr.'s son, Peter Robert, writes that he will pay his father a visit in the coming weeks, and notes that trade has been quite dull recently.

GLC03107.03023

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: expression of gratitude

William Hanna thanks Robert Livingston, Jr. for a gift [of firewood] that has helped him cope with the severity of the winter. He also mentions plans to visit Robert, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03024

Invoice of goods shipped to Peter Robert Livingston on the account of . . .

. . . Robert Livingston, Jr. Items on the invoice include calico, linen, handkerchiefs, and other fabrics.

GLC03107.03025

to Cousin Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03026

Purchase of farm on Livingston Manor from William Krankheyt

Philip Fells states that he has purchased a farm on the Manor of Livingston from William Krankheyt, and agrees to pay his rent to Robert Livingston, Jr., the Lord of the Manor. William Krankheyt and Philip Fells signed with their marks.

GLC03107.03027

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03028

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade, settling accounts

GLC03107.03029

Account of Peter Myncoop with Samuel Loudon re: barrel jar and pitch

A. Griffiths signed for receipt of the account on behalf of Samuel Loudon.

GLC03107.03030

Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03031

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for missing Robert, Jr.'s sons

Warden apologizes for missing Robert, Jr.'s sons when they travelled to Quebec, and explains all of the work that kept him busy at this time.

GLC03107.03032

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Elliott discusses some trading concerns, and mentions that many people are short of bread this year.

GLC03107.03033

Invoice of sundry merchandise from New York for Robert Livingston, Jr.

The invoice records from whom the goods were purchased, and how much they cost. Items include pork, molasses, sugar, and indigo.

GLC03107.03034