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Receipt from Abram Decker of an ox

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

GLC03107.04260

to John Wigram re: shipment of iron

GLC03107.04262

to John Wigram re: payment to Cornelius Dutcher for cattle

GLC03107.04263

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 27 July. Complied with Knox's request to converse with gentlemen in trade "on the subject of the probable quantity of produce that would be convey'd on the Canal from Connecticut River to this place in the course of the...

GLC02437.05143

to Henry Knox

Relates that the General Court passed an act allowing them to build their canal, and that Harry [Henry Jackson] will be bringing him a copy of the act, which should meet with Knox's approbation. Declares that it is up to Knox to determine what...

GLC02437.05347

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses travelling with Captain John Hills to survey the land and waterways for the building of the canal, specifically Millers river and other waterways going east. Informs Knox that they are continuing the survey and will probably be in the...

GLC02437.05578

Invoice of sundry goods from New York per account of Peter Robert Livingston

GLC03107.04395

to Michael Gratz re: arrangements to sell indigo

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04397

Bill for flour shipped by Gilbert Livingston to Robert G. Livingston

Gilbert shipped the flour to Robert G. Livingston in Antigua. Printed by John Peter Zenger, 1738.

GLC03107.04410

Bill of sale with John DeWitt for a mare

GLC03107.04412

to John DeWitt re: forthcoming shipment of wheat for Mr. Livingston

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04414

to John DeWitt re: buying and trading wheat

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04415

to John DeWitt re: buying and trading wheat

Docketed on verso

GLC03107.04416

to John DeWitt re: trading concerns

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04417

to John DeWitt re: war between Great Britain and France

Philip Livingston expresses concern regarding the effect that a war between France and Great Britain may have on his trading. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04418

to John DeWitt re: preparing wheat for sale

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04420

to John DeWitt re: trade of cornell and cattle

Philip Livingston makes arrangements with John DeWitt to sell and trade various goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04421

to John DeWitt re: procuring wheat from tenants

Philip Livingston discusses methods to procure wheat as rent payment from tenants on the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.04422

to John DeWitt re: plan to purchase wheat

Philip Livingston expresses concern over DeWitt's inability to purchase wheat, and discusses employing some other individuals to assist witht the problem. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04423

to John DeWitt re: preparations to buy wheat

Philip Livingston discusses the current price of wheat, and gives John DeWitt instructions regarding when and from whom to purchase. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04424

to John DeWitt re: decision on an appropriate price for wheat

Philip Livingston tells John DeWitt what price he should accept for wheat.

GLC03107.04425

to John DeWitt re: settling the price of wheat with tenants

Philip Livingston complains of the stubborness of his tenants to settle on a fair price for wheat, and instructs John DeWitt on how to handle this issue with the tenants. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04426

to John DeWitt re: trading arrangements

John Livingston makes trading arrangements with John DeWitt on behalf of his father, Philip Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04427

to John DeWitt re: receipt of bread

John Livingston writes that he has received bread from DeWitt, and also orders some biscuits. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04428

to John DeWitt re: instructions for trade

GLC03107.04430

to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell tea

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04431

to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell rum and tea

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04432

to John DeWitt re: decline in the demand for wheat

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04433

to John DeWitt re: instructions to refrain from exporting grain

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04434

to John DeWitt re: order to purchase wheat

Philip Livingston orders DeWitt to purchase as much wheat as possible on his behalf.

GLC03107.04435

to John DeWitt re: order to start the mills

Philip Livingston writes of his concern regarding ice in the mills, and asks DeWitt to do whatever is possible to free the mills and the dam of ice.

GLC03107.04436

to John DeWitt re: dishonest miller

Philip Livingston asks DeWitt to deal with a miller that has been most dishonest and stolen money from Philip's grain business. Docket and address leaf on verso.

GLC03107.04437

to John DeWitt re: freeing the mills and dams of ice

Philip Livingston writes that it is a priority to free the dams and mills of ice, and asks DeWitt to take responsibility for the job. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04438

to John DeWitt re: preparing the mills

Philip Livingston asks John DeWitt to get the mills in good order so that they may begin grinding grain. He also mentions plans to appoint some men to oversee fences and boundaries on the Manor. Followed by an additional letter on p.2, dated 18...

GLC03107.04439

to John DeWitt re: order for molasses and sugar

GLC03107.04440

to Henry Knox

Has recently arrived at Gouldsboro after departing from Knox's house. Reports that the settlers in his town are happy with the town they chose, and discusses his attempts to hire a surveyor and complete a survey of the region. Considers the...

GLC02437.06831

Receipt from Thomas Haywood of oats for Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.04270

Receipt from Simon Melnis of corn for Robert Livingston, Jr.

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

GLC03107.04271

Receipt from Peter Hake of wheat

GLC03107.04272

to John Wigram re: receipt of one day riding and 4 fowls

Written at Blue Store

GLC03107.04273

to John Wigram re: receipt of wheat for the mill

GLC03107.04276

to John Wigram re: receipt of 4 fowls

GLC03107.04277

to John Wigram re: payment to David Brown for a cow

GLC03107.04300

to John Wigram re: request for a shipment of cloth

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

GLC03107.04303

to John Wigram re: payment for delivery of pig iron

GLC03107.04305

to John Wigram re: shipment of bar iron

GLC03107.04307

to John Wigram re: shipment of bar iron

GLC03107.04309

Receipt of stone from Mathys Younkhance

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

GLC03107.04318

Receipt of iron

GLC03107.04326

to John Wigram re: receipt of pig metal

GLC03107.04328

to John Wigram re: payment to Andries Brusie for hay

GLC03107.04332

Shipment of bar iron from Ancram

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

GLC03107.04335

Shipment of bar iron from Ancram

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

GLC03107.04344

Shipment of bar iron from Ancram

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

GLC03107.04345

Shipment of iron from Ancram

GLC03107.04348

to John Wigram re: credit due for iron

GLC03107.04350

to John Wigram re: receipt of 2 fowls from Jacob Richter

GLC03107.04353

Account book of provisions purchased for the Continental Army

GLC03107.04356

Rum to be delivered to John Livingston

GLC03107.04368

Account of John Livingston

John Livingston purchased black sealing wax and fine paper.

GLC03107.04370

Account of John Livingston

John Livingston purchased sugar.

GLC03107.04373

to John Livingston re: order for a plank to rebuild a sloop

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04375

[Receipt]

Receipt for timber from Henry Knox to Miles Cobb.

GLC02437.08723

to Peter DeWitt re: trade arrangements

GLC03107.04445

to Peter DeWitt re: waiting for the completion of a coat

John Livingston writes that a coat he ordered for Peter DeWitt should be finished shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04446

to Peter DeWitt re: the market for flour

Robert Livingston, Jr. discusses the various market prices for flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04447

to Peter DeWitt re: shipment of clothing

John Livingston describes some clothing he has just sent to Peter DeWitt. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04448

to Abiel Wood

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Asks Wood a question regarding vessels sailing to and from his region, on behalf of a business acquaintance in Philadelphia...

GLC02437.06866

[Bills of goods]

Bill for a shipment of what seems to be books going to Boston, covering a variety of subjects.

GLC02437.08271

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and the firm Eades & Gill dating from 29 July 1771-15 June 1772. Items include books, printing letters and paper.

GLC02437.08293

[Invoice of goods]

List of books on a variety of subjects sent from London to Boston. Items also include pamphlets on criminal law and arts and science. Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.08294

[Memoranda]

List of stationery and their prices. Includes items such as paper, quills and sealing wax. Date previously inferred, written in blue.

GLC02437.08303

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and Thomas Longman dating from 22 April 1771 to 31 December 1772.

GLC02437.08306

[Memoranda]

List of expenses from Mrs. Lucy Knox by date. Items include satin, wages of various servants, green tea, cloth, buttons and a pig.

GLC02437.08309

[Invoice of goods]

List of books on various topics to be shipped to Boston for Henry Knox. Items include sermons, lectures, memoirs, travel diaries and others.

GLC02437.08310

[Bill]

List of transactions by date between Henry Knox and Samuel Webb.

GLC02437.08320

[Invoice of goods]

Lists books on a variety of subjects to be shipped to Boston for Henry Knox. Includes books on architecture, animals, spelling books, letters, dictionaries, novels, lectures and others.

GLC02437.08330

[List]

List of various items with prices. List includes things such as pork, flour, silver ornaments, wine, salt, and others. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08344

[Receipt]

Receipt stating that Henry Knox bought a bit more than 32 yards of white calico from John Greenlaw.

GLC02437.08348

[Receipt]

Receipt stating that Henry Knox bought two large carpets from William Jackson.

GLC02437.08349

[Account]

List of items Henry Knox bought from Joseph Webb. Items mainly consist of pots. Includes a signed note of receipt from Webb, dated 30 June 1774.

GLC02437.08355

[Account]

Bill or receipt stating that Henry Knox ordered Venetian blinds from William Moore. Includes a signed note of receipt from Moore, dated 5 July 1774.

GLC02437.08357

[Account]

Bill or receipt stating that Henry Knox bought several items from Roberts & Lee.

GLC02437.08358

[Account]

Bill or receipt stating that Henry Knox bought a set of cups and saucers from Joseph Peirce. Includes a signed note of receipt by Isaac Peirce.

GLC02437.08360

[John Patten's bill owed to Henry Knox]

Patten bought £4 worth of goods from Knox. These items include hooks, a spit, tongs, a shovel, a piece of chain, and fixing jack. Signed by Patten stating he "Red the Contents."

GLC02437.08364

[Invoice of goods shipped to Henry Knox by Thomas Longman]

Marked "Copy" on docket. List of books Longman shipped to Knox. It was shipped in 5 packages. The shipment also included chapbooks, plays, and monthly reviews. The cost of trunks, cases, shipping, and insurance is included. The total came to...

GLC02437.08367

[Invoice of goods shipped to Henry Knox by Thomas Longman]

List of books Longman shipped to Knox. It was shipped in 5 packages. The shipment also included chapbooks, plays, and monthly reviews. The cost of trunks, cases, shipping, and insurance is included. The total came to £238.8.6 1/2. Gives a short...

GLC02437.08369

[Bill for cloth and carpet]

Bill for items bought at Greenleaf's auction by Henry Knox: four yards of broad cloth for £13.4 and one Persian carpet for £23, for a total of £36.4. Note at bottom says Chapman acknowledges receipt of payment on behalf of William Greenleaf. Docket...

GLC02437.08373

[Thomas Longman's account with Henry Knox]

Longman's original bill to Knox on 31 March 1775 came to £2035.6.6 1/2. It appears that Knox paid it in several installments over 1792-1794. Payment of interest from January 1794 to July 1804 was £345.9.0. There is an additional note by James...

GLC02437.08379

Memoranda

Dated 12 November-14 April, although no year is provided. List of payments for sundries, including Indian meal, beef, lamp oil, rum, butter, wine, gloves, sugar, tea, etc.

GLC02437.08391

to Henry Knox

Discusses his concerns about the Waldo patent lands, particularly that Mr. [William] Wetmore's claims have gone unattended for a long time. Considers Mr. Francis Waldo's portion of the lands, as well as the failing lime business.

GLC02437.09142

[List]

List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including Classical Literature, grammar books, medicine and the sciences.

GLC02437.10366

[List]

List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including lectures, biographies, and poetry.

GLC02437.10368

[Invoices]

Invoices of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of various types of stationery, instruments, printing materials, scales, and others. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.10369

[List]

List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including literature and novels, guide books, periodicals and poetry.

GLC02437.10371

[List]

List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including cookbooks, novels, sermons and travel.

GLC02437.10373

[Invoice]

List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including the sermons, dictionaries, the sciences, medicine and others. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.10376

[Invoice]

List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including government, sermons, law and others. Date from docket.

GLC02437.10380

[Invoice]

List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including geography, song books, biographies, and others.

GLC02437.10381

[Invoice]

List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including novels, law, Classical literature, and others. Noted as written in Newport, state unknown.

GLC02437.10382