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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for irons

Ketchum states that he has dispatched his boat to Robert, Jr. to pick up some iron and make payment for them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03567

"Wheat delivered out to Sundry Persons from Dec. 31 1784 To Dec. 31 1785"

GLC03107.03568

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Congress to stay in New York

James Duane names the men appointed by Congress to be Federal Court judges, and notes that he is responsible for preparing the opening of the court, which he expects to be a difficult task. Duane also states that Congress has adjourned to New York...

GLC03107.03569

Receipt of payment from John Van Beuren for iron

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03578

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03585

Order for West Indian produce given to Mr. Ja. Backus

Robert, Jr. asks for rum, sugar, molasses, pickled cod, and dry cod.

GLC03107.03588

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased blankets, linen, calico, sugar, capers, and other provisions.

GLC03107.03590

Account of grain received & delivered out of Mansion Mill 12/31/1784- 12/31/1785

GLC03107.03596

Account of wheat for the family

GLC03107.03597

Account of Edward Pinder

The account began 3 March 1786. Items on the account include cornell, molasses, sugar, salt, hats, and rum. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03598

Agreement to purchase wheat for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Messrs. Ten Eyck and Pawling agree to purchase clean winter wheat at the lowest currnet price for Robert Livingston, Jr. In order to enable them to do this, Robert, Jr. will furnish them with equal quantities of money and refined bar iron.

GLC03107.03600

Bill of lading

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