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1767-1768
Walter & Robert Cambridge Livingston, fl. 1766-1768
Sales of flour for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.
P.2 records the goods purchased on trading ventures to Madeira and Belfast, for the account of Robert, Jr.
GLC03107.03113
1767/04-1767/06
Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773
Account of Johan P. Rose with Robert Livingston, Jr re: shoes
GLC03107.03114
1767/11/04
Ten Eyck, John, Jr., fl. 1776
Account with Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor
The account began 10 April 1767.
GLC03107.03115
1767/07/02
Strong, Solomon, fl. 1767
GLC03107.03116
1768/01/12
Account of Neal McCarty with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began 24 April 1767. McCarty purchased wheat, corn, lamb, and other provisions from Robert, Jr., and in turn broke ore for Robert, Jr.'s furnace.
GLC03107.03117
1767/11/20
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
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
1767/11/16
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade with Spain
Peter Robert states that a ship from Spain has arrived carrying their cash, and he expects to receive full payment. He also hopes to renew a trading contract with the Spanish Governor, as they were completely out of flour a few months ago. Docketed...
GLC03107.03143
1768/11/29
Account of Ebenezer Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began 20 November 1767.
GLC03107.03144
1768/11/14
Account of Angass McDussie with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began 20 November 1767. McDussie purchased wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn performed labor for Robert, Jr.
GLC03107.03145
1768
Account of James Bryan with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began 20 November 1767 and ended 20 November 1768.
GLC03107.03146
1767/11/25
Receipt of payment from Coenraet Mower for Robert Livingston, Jr., plaintiiff
As a result of a lawsuit that Robert Livingston, Jr. brought against Coenraet Mower, Mower owed Robert, Jr. a sum of money. With ANS by Robert, Jr., dated 26 November 1767, in which he acknowledges receipt of payment from Mower.
GLC03107.03147
1768/11/20
Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.
GLC03107.03148
Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for fish and lobsters
GLC03107.03149
1767/12/02
Dies, John, fl. 1767
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: promise to pay off debt
Dies explains his plan to sell parts of his estate, and promises that he will continue to sell property until he makes enought money to repay his debt to Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03150
1767/12/04
Davis, Dudley, fl. 1767-1773
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron
Davis asks Robert, Jr. to satisfy Mr. French's order for iron, and also asks that he send his entire account. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03151
1767/12/10
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: bond of Rees and Mower
Yates encloses a bond for payment from Rees and Mower. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03152
1768/01/15
Douglas, Asa, fl. 1762-1768
Promise to make payment to Robert Livingston, Jr.
GLC03107.03153
Canfield, John, fl. 1768
Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr.
GLC03107.03154
1768/01/21-1768/11/21
Account of Mathys Koons with Robert Livingston, Jr.
The account began 21 January 1768.
GLC03107.03155
1768/02/21
Livingston, Robert, 1718-1775
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming election
Robert Livingston (1718-1775) discusses his chances of winning an upcoming election, and asks Robert, Jr. for some assistance. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03156
1768/03/27
Beecay, Abigail, fl. 1768
Wages due for work performed for Robert Livingston, Jr.
GLC03107.03157
1768/04/09
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Account of charges
GLC03107.03158
1768/04/16
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of expended wheat
Due to damage, much of the letter is illegible.
GLC03107.03159
1768/05/07
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling the bounds of the Manor
Yates informs Robert, Jr. of some important details regarding his claim to the Manor.
GLC03107.03160
1768/05/16
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: copy of the jury's panel
Yates promises to send Robert, Jr. a copy of the jury's panel. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03161
1768/05/28
Tayler, John, fl. 1768
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to purchase a farm
Tayler explains to Robert, Jr. that he is interested in purchasing his farm, and desires Robert, Jr. to respond to this offer as quickly as possible. Docketed on address leaf. Written at Fort George
GLC03107.03162
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