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to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: mold for an iron stove

John Stevenson and John Taylor write to say that they have sent a mold to Henry Livingston to cast a large iron stove for their church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03771

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: report on Robert, Jr.'s slave

Stevenson writes that Robert, Jr.'s enslaved person has just set out to return home, and was unable to leave earlier due to bad weather. He also notes that the enslaved person behaved particularly well while staying in Albany.

GLC03107.03191

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of supervisors

Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. that he spoke to Mr. Ten Eyck regarding the meeting of Supervisors, and found out that the last meeting was adjourned due to a low attendance. He also notes that he has sent Robert, Jr. a pound of green tea. Docketed...

GLC03107.03254

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for more credit

Stevenson explains that he has been slow in repaying his debts due to hard times and the scarcity of money. However, he notes that he is hopeful that the particularly fine quality of the crops at the moment will change his situation, and he...

GLC03107.03258

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade, settling accounts

GLC03107.03029

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of supervisors

Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. of the date for the "yearly meeting of the Supervisors," and asks Robert, Jr. to send him some iron.

GLC03107.03037

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival of prisoners from Springfield

Stevenson writes that prisoners have arrived from Springfield to be exchanged with the prisoners in Albany. He also requests Robert, Jr.'s advice on how to proceed with Josiah Loomis.

GLC03107.03061

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for chimney backs and Dutch stoves

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03290

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for more stoves

Stevenson asks Robert, Jr. to send him some more stoves to make up for being over-charged on the last shipment. He also states that he has tried to procure some Indian deer skins, but has not had any luck thus far.

GLC03107.03314