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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 wheat at Ancram

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

GLC03107.03042

Account of wheat at Ancram

The account runs from December 1765 to April 1766.

GLC03107.03048

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: reactions to the Stamp Act

Yates discusses the recent Stamp Act and declares: "The Stamp Act I believe appears to us as odious as to any of his Majesties American subjects but I think We are to Blame for not having Appeared in Publick for how is the World to know our Like or...

GLC03107.03049

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade markets

Peter Robert writes of the state of trading markets in Europe, and notes that America is beginning to recover from a trading slump. He forwards some accounts, and states that his father will find them "more and more in favour of America so that we...

GLC03107.03053

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hope for profits in New Orleans

Peter Robert writes that he is unsure if the Spanish are at New Orleans yet, but states that he plans to send a schooner down there as soon as possible, as he hopes to profit greatly from trade in that area.

GLC03107.03054

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: condemned flour

Robert Cambridge writes his father that "The Inspector condem'd a good many Barrels of you flour . . . but he tels me they'll do as well as the best to send abroad." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03056

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for the iron works

Elliott informs Robert, Jr. of what he plans to manufacture at the iron works, and also what he has done with the wheat account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03057

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rumor of abuse of iron workers

Spencer writes that a dreadful rumor has been spread about Robert, Jr., claiming that he refused to pay his iron workers with money, and insisted that they accept goods as payment. When the workers declined to accept goods, he forced them into...

GLC03107.03068

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron and flour trade

Robert Cambridge remarks that the rainy weather has hindered the harvesting of corn, and informs his father of plans to ship iron and flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03069

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of wheat

Robert Cambridge informs his father of the price he received for some wheat, and also notes that there is no good cheese at the moment, but he expects some daily. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03072

Account of Elias Tooker with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 31 October 1666. Tooker purchased wheat and other provisions from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work on the Manor.

GLC03107.03073

Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 8 November 1766. Trafford purchased wheat and other provisions from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work on the Manor.

GLC03107.03075

Account of Duncan Cameron with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Cameroon purchased wheat, fish, iron, pork, and other items.

GLC03107.03076

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: expecting sheep

John writes that he is expecting a load of sheep for Robert, Jr. , and promises to send them down as soon as he receives them.

GLC03107.03078

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new trade regulations

James writes that no money will be made "this session" due to new trade regulations.

GLC03107.03079

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re; state of markets at home and abroad

Abeel informs Robert, Jr. of trade transactions, and states that the fear of famine has caused an embargo to be placed on wheat from Philadelphia. He also notes that markets are in favor of farmers, but do not bode well for millers or merchants.

GLC03107.03080

Account of Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. Welch purchased wheat and a steer from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the furnace.

GLC03107.03081

Account of Giles Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. Loomis purchased wheat, corn, a cow, and other provisions from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03082

Account of Angass McDussie with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. McDussie purchased wheat, a cow, pork, and codfish from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03083