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1783/01/23
Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: oysters and brandy
Bogardus states that he has procured some good French brandy for Robert, Jr., and some oysters for his son Henry. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03475
1783/02/04
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Account of C[ornelius] Dougharty
Robert, Jr. owed Dougharty wages for work.
GLC03107.03476
1783/02/07
Van Beuren, John
"Memorandum of what I have Seized on the Farm of Angus Mac Duffie . . .
. . . with a Distinction who they belong to"
GLC03107.03477
1783/02/23
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hopes for more prosperous trade
Bogardus writes of his hopes for an improvement in trade: "times have been fluctuating & distracting for trade, but now the happy moment is at hand when we can again hope for order & Regularity to take place amongst us. When the happy event of peace...
GLC03107.03478
1783/02/26
Lease of a farm at Canaan to Joel Chamberlain
The lease also bears Joel Chamberlain's signature. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03479
1783
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]
GLC03107.03480
1783/03/18
Schuyler, Dirck, fl. 1783
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to break a lease
Dirck Schuyler explains that due to the "dullness of times and Scarcity of Cash" he must break his lease of a farm from Robert, Jr. He notes, however, that he would be interested in negotiating a settlement. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03481
1783/03/24
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision to remain in Salisbury
Bogardus states that despite promising prospects of peace and the evacuation of the British from New York, he has decided to remain in Salisbury until things become more stable. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03482
1783/03/26
Ashley, John, fl. 1755-1787
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to regulate the oar bed at Salisbury
John Ashley asks Robert, Jr. to find some way to regulate digging at the oar bed at Salisbury, and explains: "the dig[g]ing in a few years will Cost more then the oar is Worth."
GLC03107.03483
[1783/03/29]
Duer, William, 1747-1799
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invitation to ship flour
GLC03107.03484
1783/04/08
Ouderkerk, Jacob, fl. 1783
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: land belonging to Robert, Jr.'s wife
Jacob Ouderkerk writes that a certain lot of land belongs to Robert, Jr.'s wife, Gertrude Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and desires to know if they plan to rent that land.
GLC03107.03485
1783/04/05
Bay, John, fl. 1782-1783
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: charge of trespass
Bay writes that the Renselaer family has charged some individuals with trespass, and that the defendents hold these lands under the Manor of Livingston. He asks Robert, Jr. for clarification on the issue. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03486
Lease of a farm to John Tys Smith
GLC03107.03487
Ketchum, Joseph, fl. 1782-1783
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inability to pay debt
Ketchum states that he received Robert, Jr.'s letter requesting the settlement of their account, and explains that he has made every effort to procure the money, but has found it impossible. He requests more time to find the money, and promises to...
GLC03107.03488
1783/10/31
Hamelton, William, fl. 1783
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr, re: wages due for digging ore
P.2 is ANS by John Van Beuren to John Wigram. Van Beuren asks Wigram to deduct a sum of money out of the account of William Hamelton. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03489
1783/09/10
Settlement of accounts with John and David Wentworth
GLC03107.03490
1783/04/25
Indenture for lease of a farm in Salisbury to Isaac Benton
The indenture explains the length of the lease, what rent is expected, and how Benton should maintain the land. Also signed by Benton.
GLC03107.03491
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unmerchantable flour
Duer regretfully writes that some flour recently delivered from Robert, Jr.'s mills has been condemned as unmerchantable.
GLC03107.03492
1783/05/10
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happiness over the restoration of peace
"With Pleasure I now embrace this opportunity to congratulate you on the Restoration of Peace in America and sincerely wish it may be happy and Permanent, nothing is wanted here under the smiles of a Kind Providence, but unanimity & industry; while...
GLC03107.03493
1783/05/17
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading arrangments
John relates his plans to sell some of Robert, Jr.'s flour.
GLC03107.03494
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: bill for nails
John writes that he has sent up a bill for nails, and notes that he searched the whole town for a better price, but was unsuccessful.
GLC03107.03495
1783/05/20
Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in lawsuit
Van Vechten writes that there has been a delay in judgement in Robert, Jr.'s lawsuit against James McGee. He also makes arrangements to trade iron. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03496
1783/05/24
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour
John states that he has sold all of Robert, Jr.'s flour; and adds that he will endeavor to procure some sundry goods that Robert, Jr. requested. Fragment of address leaf on verso,
GLC03107.03497
May 24, 1783
Swart, Dirck, fl. 1783
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need for land survey
Dirck Swart states that the land formerly belonging to Isaac Man have just been sold, and that the purchasers are ready to move on to it and begin improvements. He therefore suggests that Robert, Jr. send one of his sons up there to survey the land...
GLC03107.03498
1783/06/30
Cooper, Ananias, fl. 1783
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prescription for Robert, Jr.'s slave, Jack
Ananias Cooper says that he is sending Jack back to Robert, Jr., and explains that he is nearly recovered from an illness that caused him to cough and spit up blood. He prescribes some pills to be given to Jack, and recommends that he refrain from...
GLC03107.03499
1783/06-1783/07
Persen, Henry, fl. 1783
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.
Charges on the account are for freight for shipping Robert, Jr.'s goods to New York.
GLC03107.03500
[1783]
Bond for a debt to Robert Livingston, Jr.
The document is a blank template of a bond that is to be completed with the name of a debtor and the amount of the debt. P.2 is an account of Edward Whitcomb. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03501
1783/07/18
Goadsly, Thomas, fl. 1783
Receipt of payment
GLC03107.03502
1783/07/15
Settlement of John McArthar's Account
GLC03107.03503
1784/02/23
Account of J. Robinson
J. Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robinson wages for labor.
GLC03107.03504
1783/08/08
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family news
John writes of the whereabouts of different family members, and states that his son Philip just sailed for Halifax.
GLC03107.03505
1783/08/29
Settlement of John Traffords Account
GLC03107.03506
1784/03/22
Account of John D. Robinson
Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robsinson wages for labor.
GLC03107.03507
1783/09/01
Invoice of sundry goods sent to Robert Livingston, Jr.
Henry Livingston sent the goods from New York to the Manor. Items on the invoice include ribbon, thread, calico, cloth, and rum. Docketed on p.4.
GLC03107.03508
1783/09/02
Camel, Martin, fl. 1783
Sale of land to Dirck Steenberg
The document states that Martin Camel, with the approval of Robert Livingston, Jr., has sold to Dirck Steenberg some of his land on the Manor of Livingston. Camel signed with an X; Steenberg also signed the document.
GLC03107.03509
1783/09/03
Everts, Stephen, fl. 1783
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for selling rum
Everts advises Robert, Jr. to sell his rum for iron ore rather than cash, as he will turn a better profit if he does. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03510
1783/09/04
Settlement of John Eddy's account
GLC03107.03511
1783/09/10-1783/09/16
Account of expenses accrued in repairing the Sloops Caty and Dolly
GLC03107.03512
1783/09/18
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of the furnace
Van Bueren informs Robert, Jr. that his furnace is running well, but notes that coal and ore production have been quite slow. Written at the Manor of Livingston.
GLC03107.03513
1783/09/25
Wigram, John, fl. 1782-1791
Invoice of flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. on the Sloop Catharine
GLC03107.03514
1783/09/27
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: letter to accompany sister Catharine
John states that he has sent this letter with their sister Catharine (Livingston) Lawrence, and notes that their cousin Harry has been detained by some business with his scooner. Much of the address leaf is missing due to damage. Docketed on...
GLC03107.03515
1783/10/15
Van Wagenen, G.H., fl. 1783
Account of Henry Livingston with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began 27 September 1783, and records that Henry purchased flour from Robert, Jr.
GLC03107.03516
Account of John C. Decker
John C. Decker performed carpentry work and other labor. Docketed on verso
GLC03107.03517
1783/10/11
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of redwood
Van Wagenen states that a shipment of redwood has just come in, and offers to send some to Robert, Jr.
GLC03107.03518
1783/11/29
Settlement of William [Ostume's] account
GLC03107.03519
1783/11/28
Settlement of Timothy and John Loomis's accounts
GLC03107.03520
1783/10/17
Settlement of Petrus Schutt's account
GLC03107.03521
1783/10/18
Settlement of Jesse Ford's account
Written at the Manor of Livingston.
GLC03107.03522
1783/02/28
Settlement of Cornelius Rohrbarken's account
GLC03107.03523
1783/10/24
Settlement of Solomon Limley's account
GLC03107.03524
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