Quotes about Robert Livermore
"He was generous and brave. In horsemanship...(Livermore) was the equal of any; while his convial nature made him always welcome at christenings, weddings, and gala days."
~Oakland: Thompson and West, 1878
With these characteristics, Robert Livermore was able to form alliances and lead others in situations. As a result, Livermore was rewarded by being invited to events like weddings and christenings.
"Here we found chairs, and for the first time in California, saw a sideboard set out with glass tumblers, and chinaware...Suspended form the walls of the room were numerous coarse engravings, highly colored with green, blue, and crimson paints, representing the Virgin Mary and many of the saints...In the corners of the room were 2 comfortable-looking beds, with clean white sheets and pillowcases. The table was soon set out, and covered with a linen cloth of snowy whiteness upon which were placed dishes of stewed beef, seasoned with chile Colorado, frijoles, and a plentiful supply of tortillas, with an excellent cup of tea, to the merits to which we did simple justice..."
~ Edwin Bryant
Robert Livermore, as described, knows how to run a household which treats guests terrifically. He also keeps his way of doing things and does not change prior to what others around him are doing, because Bryant said that "for the first time in California" meaning people in California at that time did not have chairs or many.
"...a good, courageous, and enterprising man."
~Munro-Fraser's Alameda Country
Being courageous, resourceful, and good-hearted are essential to be a praiseworthy leader; Robert Livermore had the characteristics of an admirable captain.