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Account of Elias Tooker with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 23 December 1778. Tooker purchased wheat, beef, pork, cornell, and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and in turn worked at Robert, Jr.'s iron works.

GLC03107.03381

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decline to purchase a house

Robert Cambridge thanks his father for recommending a house to him, but decides that he will wait to purchase one until both the war and his own personal affairs are settled. He explains that a large shipment of iron has just arrived, and though...

GLC03107.03383

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to sell goods

Henry asks to be left in charge of managing a recent shipment of goods, and promises to reserve some for his father's use. The goods consist mainly of clothes, stockings, etc., and Henry asks that his father keep this information quiet. Docketed on...

GLC03107.03388

Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 28 May 1779. William Trafford purchased wheat, salt, flour, and other provisions; and in turn worked at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03389

Account of Elijah Bennett re: rent and taxes

P.2 is another account of Elijah Bennett, dated 12 August 1780. Bennett purchased rum and tea from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03395

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prosperous harvest and trade

Robert Cambridge writes that his travels have been most taxing, but notes that the harvest was "luxurient," and that trade in Philadelphia is expected to be advantageous. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03409

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of his family

John Livingston informs his brother of the state of his family and writes "We Live in Peace and Plenty, our Marketts abound with all the comforts of Life." He also notes that the city is over-stocked with European and West Indian goods, and wishes...

GLC03107.03410

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade in Philadelphia

Robert Cambridge writes that due to a drought, the buck wheat crop is not as good as was expected. He also states that trade in Philadelphia is profitable, but goes on to note that is is "frequently subject to great checks from the extravagant...

GLC03107.03411

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of cattle

Bennet writes that he has ordered the cattle that Robert, Jr. requested, and will send it to him as soon as it arrives. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03412

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment of tax

Bradford urgently requests that Robert, Jr. pay the overdue tax on his wheat.

GLC03107.03421

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron trade

Van Vechten asks Robert, Jr. to send him cloth, and states that he has shipped him the requested iron.

GLC03107.03428

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trade

Van Vechten writes that he has sold iron to a select group of people, but believes payment will be slow due to the scarcity of money. He also discusses the market price of different goods, and orders wagon tire from Robert, Jr. With docket and...

GLC03107.03433

Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03434

Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03435

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of wheat from Robert, Jr.

Woolsey states that he has purchased flour from Robert, Jr., and hopes to have it all ground as soon as possible.

GLC03107.03436

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment

Shephard states that in December 1780 he supplied some of Robert, Jr.'s enslaved people with pork, and asks that Robert, Jr. pay him for this expense. Shephard acknowledges receipt of payment on p.2. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03437

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for sheep's wool

Van Vechten discusses the trade situation, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him some sheep's wool. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03438

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of sheep

Bogardus informs Livingston that he has sent him a flock of 60 sheep all marked with paint so that they may be distinguished from other sheep. P.2 contains 3 signed receipts acknowledging payment from Robert Livingston, Jr. from the hand of Jacob...

GLC03107.03439

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of sugar

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. of the sale and trade of goods, and states that due to the extravatently high price of sugar, he will not purchase any until he receives direct orders from Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03440

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Van Vechten writes that he has had trouble procuring payments due to Robert, Jr., and notes that the sale of iron is slow at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03443

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Van Vechton informs Livingston of the goods he has managed to procure, and how he has sold Robert, Jr.'s iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03444

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03445

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trade

Van Vechten states that he has sold all of his wagon tire, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him more. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03446

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for failure to make a payment

Van Deusen apologizes for not paying Robert, Jr. for iron, and assures him that this is not due to carelessness, but to the numerous misfortunes that have befallen him. He promises to pay his debt as soon as he has the resources available to do so....

GLC03107.03447

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to purchase flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03448