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Robert, Jr. orders 5 tons of his bar iron shipped aboard the Brig. Columbia, and delivered to either the Cape of Good Hope, or Canton, China.

GLC03107.03601

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. with Robert Cambridge Livingston

Items on the account include sheep skins, knitting needles, cloves, raisens, and indigo. Docket notes that Nicholas Hoffman & Sons purchased and shipped the goods to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03602

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conducting business on behalf of Robert Cambridge

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons explain that while Robert Cambridge is away, they will conduct his business. They refer Robert, Jr. to the enclosed account of sundry goods shipped to him from Robert Cambridge.

GLC03107.03604

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for a shipment of iron

GLC03107.03606

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming shipment of requested item

Jacob Cuyler states that he has had a s[h]ipple made for Robert, Jr., and will have it sent to him shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03607

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of pork

Robert Cambridge states that he has sent his father a requested shipment of pork.

GLC03107.03608

Sales of wheat & flour on account of and by order of Robert Cambridge Livingston

GLC03107.03613

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: success at the iron works

Robert Cambridge writes that he shares his father's joy regarding the success of the iron works, and looks forward to a more favorable iron market. He also laments the prospect of an insect ravaging crops.

GLC03107.03623

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for a shipment of flat and square iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03627

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: complaints regarding sleigh iron

John Robinson & Co. write that they have not been able to dispose of the sleigh iron they ordered from Robert, Jr. as everyone has complained that it is too thick. They therefore desire Robert, Jr. to retrieve the iron and credit their account for...

GLC03107.03630

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inquiry regarding iron

Ten Eyck & Pawling desire to know if they can rely on having a shipment of iron at the price they proposed. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03631

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03633

Sale of a crop of rye to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Viele declares that he will sell his forthcoming crop of rye to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03634

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hope for a good season with the furnace

Robert Cambridge writes that although the rainy weather has impeded the blast of Robert, Jr.'s furnace, it will probably prove beneficial in the long run. He also discusses the market value of provisions, and advises Robert, Jr. to send his flour to...

GLC03107.03635

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for a shipment of iron

GLC03107.03637

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: pleasant impressions of Canada

Patterson writes that they recently departed from Quebec, and found Canada to be a most beautiful land. He also gives news of a recent act of parliament that will permit the exportation of iron to Great Britain duty free. He advises Robert, Jr...

GLC03107.03640

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trading

Robert Cambridge discusses the prices of different goods, and makes business arrangements. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03642

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangement

Robert Cambridge writes that Mr. Hoffman will accept iron for the goods that Robert, Jr. desires. He also states that he would like a franklin stove for the coming winter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03643

Account re: rum, furnace stones, beef, bread, and milk

GLC03107.03644

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangement

Thomas Jenkins & Co. make arrangments to trade rum and molasses for two barrels of Robert, Jr.'s superfine flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03647

Order for sleigh and square iron

GLC03107.03649

Account of Timothy Loomis

Items on the account include linen, sugar, salt, silk, tobacco, and rum.

GLC03107.03650

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangement

Wigram states that he will send Robert, Jr. some pig iron, and requests that it be paid for with linens.

GLC03107.03651

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03652

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangement

Ten Eyck & Pawling discuss the prospect of procuring and selling wheat.

GLC03107.03653