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to Nan [Maury]

Updates his wife on family members and expresses happiness that his son is better and recovering. Says that Humphreys wants the government to go into the cloth-manufacturing business "now that Wilmington is closed & we will have to look more closely...

GLC04572.30

to Henry Knox

Since his first query received no response (for an unknown reason), writes again to request to serve "in any Station" under Knox.

GLC02437.00253

"Ne[illegible] Hd Qr with Band."

Image shows an unidentified regimental band gathered outside a winter camp.

GLC03029.43

"5th Pen. Cav[a]lry, Battlefield of Oct. 29 & 30."

Image shows horses and men gathered in a winter camp, with field visible in the distance, and rear of a wooden structure closest to the camera.

GLC03029.44

"Negro Camp of 27th Ohio, USCV [U.S. Colored, Volunteers], Near Fort Burpee."

Image shows a cleared area in front of a winter camp, with a handful of men barely visible amongst the trees.

GLC03029.45

"Dead in Trenches."

Shows a Confederate soldier dead in a trench at Fort Mahone, with numerous cheveaux-de-frise visible atop the wall of the trench.

GLC03029.46

"Ruins of White House on the Pamunkey River."

Image shows an encampment among the chimneys of now-demolished White House.

GLC03029.47

"[Winfield] Scott & Staff."

Image shows Scott (seated) and his staff (standing) on a porch. An unidentified figure stands away to the right.

GLC03029.48

"Company St Fort Burpee. Men playing Ball. 13th N.Y."

Image shows soldiers playing ball in the clearing of a winter encampment.

GLC03029.49

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill's brother William has been missing for some time, and his mother's attempts to find him have been unsuccessful. Churchill will not be granted a discharge as his health is too good, and no furloughs are being granted at this time. The...

GLC03859.14

"Alxa [Alexandria,] Va."

View of railroad yard with warehouse.

GLC03029.38

"Round House Alex [Alexandria,] O & R R R [Ohio and Richmond Rail Road]."

View of railroad yard with roundhouse flying federal flag.

GLC03029.39

"Fort Brady, Buildg [Building] wall."

"10784" penciled on verso. Image shows soldiers constructing winter quarters.

GLC03029.40

"Negro Group on Aikins [Aiken's] Farm, The Residue of 65 Slaves. Farm 3000 acres."

Group of twelve African Americans (including men, women, and children), and three white soldiers: one on horseback behind the group, and two visible to the left. Written near Petersburg, Virginia.

GLC03029.41

to Mary Magie

Written three miles from Nashville on the Franklin Pike. Writes that the regiment is on its way to Franklin. Describes the vast destruction of local property: "There are the ruins of several magnificent places between here and Nashville. The...

GLC05241.11

to Mary Magie

Written from camp near Franklin. Date inferred from content. Labeled "No 1." Writes that he travels to Nashville every other day to retrieve the mail. He buys newspapers for 5 cents each and sells them for 10 cents.

GLC05241.13

to "his Lordship" re: incomplete sale of cattle

Robert, Jr. expresses his annoyance with "his Lordship," who ordered a large quantity of cattle and then decided not to complete the transaction. Robert, Jr. consents to follow "his Lordship's" desire, but "wished my Lord had been pleased to have...

GLC03107.02979

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

GLC03107.02980

to Brother Livingston re: invitation to live among his brothers and sisters

Robert, Jr. writes that the recent deaths of both his mother and his eldest son Philip have been most difficult to endure, and he hopes that the familial bond between him and his brother remain in tact. He then invites his brother to come and live...

GLC03107.02981

to Mr. Swart re: settling the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Elliott instructs Mr. Swit on how to settle the balance of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s account, which appears at the top of the page.

GLC03107.02982

"Sales of One Cask of Skins recd by the Irene, Capt. Christ. Jacobson, . . .

. . . from New York Acct. of Robt. Livingston junr. Esqr."

GLC03107.02983

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