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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new trade regulations

James writes that no money will be made "this session" due to new trade regulations.

GLC03107.03079

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: permission to have the excise for the year

Stevenson writes that Mr. Lansing has granted Robert, Jr. the excise at the same price as last year. He also states that he has put up an advertisement for Robert, Jr.'s house, but has found the house to be in very poor condition.

GLC03107.03050

Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. Loomis purchased wheat, corn, a cow, and other provisions from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03082

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade markets

Peter Robert writes of the state of trading markets in Europe, and notes that America is beginning to recover from a trading slump. He forwards some accounts, and states that his father will find them "more and more in favour of America so that we...

GLC03107.03053

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: law suits

Yates writes that the sheriff will look into a complaint filed by Robert, Jr., and gives an explanation of some other legal matters. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03085

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: condemned flour

Robert Cambridge writes his father that "The Inspector condem'd a good many Barrels of you flour . . . but he tels me they'll do as well as the best to send abroad." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03056

Account of James Bryan with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 9 December 1766. James Bryan purchased wheat, pork, cod fish, a kettle, and other items from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03088

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trouble from the tenants of Livingston Manor

Robert offers his cousin assistance in dealing with some possible trouble from the tenants of the Manor of Livingston. He promises to travel to the Manor, and in the mean time advises Robert, Jr. not to give up anything, and to round up the most...

GLC03107.03059

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: troublesome tenants on the Manor

"It gives me a great deal of uneasiness to hear that those Pests of Society are still lurking in your Manor, and are endeavoring to take ev'ry possible means that lays in their power to sully & destroy your happiness, but I'm in great hopes that the...

GLC03107.03091

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: debt to the late Capt. Tingley

Agnes Tingley informs Robert Livingston, Jr. that he is indebted to her father, the late Captain Tingley, and notes that "such are our Curcumstances that the money would be of very great service & I am emboldened to believe (by hearing of your...

GLC03107.03062

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: congratulations on the repeal of the Stamp Act

"I congratulate you on the repeal of the most injurious, inconsistent and at the same time the most impolitick Act that perhaps ever a Kings Scoundrel invented or even thought of before- And I hope the news of it will be a means of subduing &...

GLC03107.03065

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rumor of abuse of iron workers

Spencer writes that a dreadful rumor has been spread about Robert, Jr., claiming that he refused to pay his iron workers with money, and insisted that they accept goods as payment. When the workers declined to accept goods, he forced them into...

GLC03107.03068

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: law suit with George Marsh

Spencer requests Robert, Jr.'s instructions on how to proceed with a legal case.

GLC03107.03071

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor performed on the Manor

GLC03107.03074

Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03045

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family concerns

Gertrude Schuyler's son, John, Jr. sends his regards to his mother, and informs Robert, Jr. of a sick relative. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03077

Account of wheat at Ancram

The account runs from December 1765 to April 1766.

GLC03107.03048

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re; state of markets at home and abroad

Abeel informs Robert, Jr. of trade transactions, and states that the fear of famine has caused an embargo to be placed on wheat from Philadelphia. He also notes that markets are in favor of farmers, but do not bode well for millers or merchants.

GLC03107.03080

Account of Teunis van Vechten

Teunis van Vechten purchased buttons and a coat from Henry Whiteman.

GLC03107.04782

Account of Myndert Schutt with Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03051

Account of Angass McDussie with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. McDussie purchased wheat, a cow, pork, and codfish from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03083

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hope for profits in New Orleans

Peter Robert writes that he is unsure if the Spanish are at New Orleans yet, but states that he plans to send a schooner down there as soon as possible, as he hopes to profit greatly from trade in that area.

GLC03107.03054

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: next meeting for the Supervisors

Stevenson notes the date of the next meeting for the Supervisors, and hopes that Robert, Jr. will be in attendance.

GLC03107.03086

Proclamation offering a reward for the apprehension of individuals accused of high treason

GLC03107.05301