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"An account of Cash paid by Robert C. Livingston for altering & repairing . . .

. . . the store at White Hall for a/c. of Rt. Livingston Junr. Esqr."

GLC03107.03223

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: baptism of his son

John Schuyler writes that he has baptized his son, and asked James Duane to be the Godfather, which he hopes agrees with Robert, Jr. He also states that he fears he has just met with a great loss of money at sea, as he has been expecting a vessel...

GLC03107.03226

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading losses

Robert Cambridge describes some serious trade losses, and states that he will stick to trading dry goods from now on. He also advises his father on purchasing a land patent, and discusses the value of wheat at the moment.

GLC03107.03230

Agreement to purchase Sloop Polle from Robert Livingston, Jr.

Petrus Post and Davis Schonmaker agree to purchase the Sloop Polle from Robert Livingston, Jr., and pay him according to a certain schedule. Signed by both Post and Schonmaker. Robert, Jr. signed for receipt of payment.

GLC03107.03232

to Robert Livingston, Jr.re: the prosperity of Robert, Jr.'s mills

Robert Cambridge congratulates his father on maintaining his mills throughout a period of "downfall and destruction." Preceded by a letter dated 19 February 1770, in which Robert Cambridge discusses the sale of his father's sloop, and also mentions...

GLC03107.03233

Account or Ebenezer Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Ebenezer purchased an ax, beef, and other provisions. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03234

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to run for Treasurer

Glen explains that in light of the recent failure of his trading business, he would like Robert, Jr. to support him in an election for Treasurer.

GLC03107.03236

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

Robert Cambridge states that a large shipment of wheat is expected, and he wonders if Robert, Jr. would care to purchase it.

GLC03107.03240

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: shipment of wheat

Robert Cambridge encourages his father to accept a shipment of wheat that he believes will sell at a good price.

GLC03107.03257

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include calico, pewter tea pots, cotton, needles, and other goods.

GLC03107.03261

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include scotch, ribbon, spelling books, glover's needles, and other goods. On p.4 Robert Cambridge signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. for the account. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03263

Account of Jacob Saltpack

Jacob Saltpack purchased twine from John G. Van Schaik.

GLC03107.03265

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sundry goods

GLC03107.03266

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of leather

Spencer writes that he has shipped Robert, Jr. sole leather and upper leather. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03267

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of payment

Daniel Crommelin & Sons inform Robert, Jr. that they have sent him his money on the Sloop Johanna, and hope that it will reach him safely. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03271

Sales of various goods on the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document contains several separate accounts, recording the sales of such items as pig iron, cornel, bran, wheat, flaxseed, and potash for the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03273

Sales of flour and pig iron on the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Document contains 2 separate accounts for the sale of flour and the sale of pig iron. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03274

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trade

Robert Cambridge informs his father of the interest collected on his bonds, and notes that there has been a drop in the value of flour. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03284

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: opportunity to vend wheat

Robert Cambridge asks if his father desires to dispose of some of his wheat, and explains that he has found a favorable opportunity to sell it.

GLC03107.03285

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03290

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: financial difficulties

Henry discusses the myriad financial difficulties he has faced in his attempt to begin a sugar trading venture from Aleppo, and is afraid that he can not spare any more money for the cause.

GLC03107.03007

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rum

GLC03107.03012

Account of Derick Johnson re: timber, sugar, and bowls

GLC03107.03013

Account of Derick Johnson re: iron hoops

GLC03107.03014