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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: 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: 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

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

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

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03562

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: gratitude for continued favors and counsel

John writes that his financial situation is still a mess, and that he will have to sell his land in the Spring. He notes, however, that he is grateful to Robert, Jr. for his continued assistance and patient advice. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03563

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

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inability to pay debt

Ketchum states that he is currently destitute and therefore unable to pay his debt to Robert, Jr. He pleas for more time, and assures Robert, Jr. that he will have the first money that comes to hand. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03566

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: Congress to stay in New York

James Duane names the men appointed by Congress to be Federal Court judges, and notes that he is responsible for preparing the opening of the court, which he expects to be a difficult task. Duane also states that Congress has adjourned to New York...

GLC03107.03569

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for action against Robert Livingston

Walter states that John Adams has been elected to be a minister for the Court of London, and is also a minister at the Hague. Additionally, Walter supports his father's decision to take legal action against Robert Livingston (1746-1813) in order to...

GLC03107.03570

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for financial assistance

Peter Robert states that he has numerous outstanding debts and creditors threatening lawsuits, and has failed at every attempt to earn money. He writes that he is nearly driven to despair, and implores his father for any assistance in extricating...

GLC03107.03571

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: application for assistance

Peter Robert writes that the sheriff will arrive tomorrow to arrest him if he does not pay an overdue debt to Mr. Robinson. He pleas with his father one last time to send up the money to settle the affair, and notes: "This has been an unfortunate...

GLC03107.03573

to Stephen Viele re: financial bond

Robert, Jr. states that he has taken up a bond with Stephen Viele, and explains when he would like the principal and interest paid.

GLC03107.03574

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for security deposit

Walter asks his father once again if he would provide a security deposit for him for a governmental position. He also notes that war between "the Emperor" and Holland seems inevitable. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03575

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer of security

Carbines writes to inform Robert, Jr. that he is still aware of his debt, and asks Robert, Jr. to accept Mr. Toll, "a Man of Real Property," as his security or bondsman. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03579

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: moulds for fire places

Walter states that he has sent up moulds for fire places that he would like built at the iron works.

GLC03107.03584

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03585

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron measurements

Peter Schuyler states that he has enclosed the measurements for the iron he needs to complete a mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03586

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for extension of credit

Peterson states that due to the scarcity of money, he is unable to clear his debt with Robert, Jr. at the specified time. He then asks for a further extension of credit, and promises to compensate for any personal losses that Robert, Jr. may...

GLC03107.03587

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: progress of his travels

Walter writes that he has just arrived in Leicester, and will continue on to Boston and then Providence in a few days. He also notes that there is no account of any French arrived in Rhode Island.

GLC03107.03589

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: distress over the marriage of his daughter

John states that both he and his wife are much distressed over the marriage of their daughter Cate to her cousin Abraham De Peyster, and their subsequent departure for St. John's. He writes that he never approved of the union, but was still unable...

GLC03107.03591

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