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Bond to make payment to William Smith, Peter R. Livingston, et al

GLC03107.04401

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Robert Cambridge states that there is a high demand for flour in New York, but little demand coming from abroad. He also notes that the demand for dry goods has remained quite stable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03552

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring furnace stones

Robert Cambridge states that he has spoken to a mason in order to procure furnace stones, and also notes that flour and wheat prices are expected to fall.

GLC03107.03555

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for a more tranquil life

"I observe you are surrounded with difficulties which disconcert and ruffle your disposition. . . . They are incident to ev'ry undertaking of magnitude and must be expected by those conducting them till the nature and disposition of men are altered....

GLC03107.03558

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased pad locks and mouse traps.

GLC03107.03561

Settlement of Andrew Week's account

GLC03107.04381

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: nomination for Commissioner of the Treasury

Walter states that while he was in Philadelphia he was nominated for a Commissioner of the Treasury. If he should be chosen for this position, he would have to give a security deposit, and asks his father if he would agree to be his security. He...

GLC03107.03564

Account of Hendrick Myndertse

Estate of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.04384

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for irons

Ketchum states that he has dispatched his boat to Robert, Jr. to pick up some iron and make payment for them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03567

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to sell pork

Hammond offers to sell Robert, Jr. some pork at what he believes to be the lowest possible price. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03538

to John Wigram re: account of Conradt Patrie

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04211

Account of Ann Griffith

The account began 13 January 1783. Ann Griffith purchased cloth, tea, and sugar from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work as a seamstress. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03474

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for directions in prosecution

GLC03107.03541

Account of Elias Tooker with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 23 December 1778. Tooker purchased wheat, beef, pork, cornell, and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and in turn worked at Robert, Jr.'s iron works.

GLC03107.03381

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: tenants settled without leases

John Lansing, Jr. writes that he will send more information regarding the tenants who have settled without leases when he returns from New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03768

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: dam at Ancram

Van Beuren states that the dam at Ancram has been mended and saves a considerable amount of water, but a shortage is still expected. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03547

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hands to finish a race

Robins recommends individuals who could help Robert, Jr. finish an unspecified race. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03550

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to stop a law suit

Van Vechten forwards a request for Robert, Jr. to stop a lawsuit against Gerrit Staats, explaining that Staats's circumstances have been most unfortunate. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03553

Release of farm and mills to John Wigram on behalf of Robert Livingston, Jr.

William Harrison agrees to hand over to John Wigram the house and mills at Schodock that he rented from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03556

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased linen and other fabrics.

GLC03107.03559

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparing to ship goods to Robert, Jr.

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03562

Deed of mortgage to William Smith Vothers

GLC03107.05379

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a swindler at the iron works

Robins states that he is doing a fine job looking after the iron works, but notes that a Mr. Dougherty has been cheating them by taking more coal than he is allowed, and also claiming wages for more days than he actually worked. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.03565

Account of J. Robinson

J. Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03504

Account of John D. Robinson

Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robsinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03507