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Bill of lading

Robert, Jr. orders 5 tons of his bar iron shipped aboard the Brig. Columbia, and delivered to either the Cape of Good Hope, or Canton, China.

GLC03107.03601

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conducting business on behalf of Robert Cambridge

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons explain that while Robert Cambridge is away, they will conduct his business. They refer Robert, Jr. to the enclosed account of sundry goods shipped to him from Robert Cambridge.

GLC03107.03604

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming shipment of requested item

Jacob Cuyler states that he has had a s[h]ipple made for Robert, Jr., and will have it sent to him shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03607

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

GLC03107.04219

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling his rent account

Due to the British occupation of New York, White was forced to flee a house he was renting from Robert, Jr.'s son, Walter Livingston. Some confusion resulted from the situation, and he desires to meet with Robert, Jr. and Walter so that he may...

GLC03107.03610

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include corduroy, Irish linen, stockings, buckles, and buttons.

GLC03107.03770

Sales of wheat & flour on account of and by order of Robert Cambridge Livingston

GLC03107.03613

Pigg Metal Book

GLC03107.05440

Settlement of accounts of John Gardner, Thomas Munson, & Elias Smith

GLC03107.03616

to [Gilbert Livingston] re: settlement of bond accounts

GLC03107.04360

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: setting a date to blow the furnace

John King, the founder at Salisbury iron works, discusses a date for "blowing out" the iron works, and also reminds Robert, Jr. of the payment he expects.

GLC03107.03599

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. with Robert Cambridge Livingston

Items on the account include sheep skins, knitting needles, cloves, raisens, and indigo. Docket notes that Nicholas Hoffman & Sons purchased and shipped the goods to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03602

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to discuss employment and wages

Ford states that he will pay Robert, Jr. a visit so that they may discuss his possible employment and wages as an iron founder.

GLC03107.03605

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of pork

Robert Cambridge states that he has sent his father a requested shipment of pork.

GLC03107.03608

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a letter to his son

Henry Clinton asks Robert, Jr. to contact his son who lives in America, and inform him that his family wishes him to return to London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03611

to John Wigram re: payment for digging ore

Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04223

to John Wigram re: shipment of iron

GLC03107.04226

Various accounts

GLC03107.03617

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an anvil

Ashley asks Robert, Jr. to send him a good forge anvil to the oar hill at Salisbury as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03620

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

Robert Cambridge writes that he shares his father's joy regarding the success of the iron works, and looks forward to a more favorable iron market. He also laments the prospect of an insect ravaging crops.

GLC03107.03623

Ancram Accounts

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03626

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news from the forge

Van Beuren writes that the new forges appear to function quite well, and also relates news of employees and the business at the iron works. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03629

to John Wigram re: receipt of two days riding

Written at Blue Store

GLC03107.04221

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: alteration to a deed

Banyar writes to say that he has altered the wording of a certain legal deed. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03772

to John Wigram re: payment for making wooden forges

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04224