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[Appeal from the Western Sanitary Commission to President Abraham Lincoln regarding the condition of freedpeople]

The Western Sanitary Commission informs President Lincoln that many freed enslaved people in the Mississippi Valley have no provisions, clothing, or bedding, and little cooking supplies or knowledge as to using such. States that "To meet the present...

GLC01545.11

Sales of sundry goods for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.1 records sales of bees was, bran, butter, hides, wheat, and skins on 31 December 1769. P.2 records sale of pigg iron for the account of Robert Livingston, and also an account of outstanding debts.

GLC03107.03222

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

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

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: 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 Derick Johnson re: timber, sugar, and bowls

GLC03107.03013

Account of Derick Johnson with Catharine Dum[?] re: coffee, grindstones

GLC03107.03015

"Invoice of Fifty one Firkins of fresh May Butter Shiped on Board the . . .

. . . Sloop York John Walker Master on the Acct. of Robt. Livingston Jun Esqr. Consigned to Mr John Cuyler M[erchant] there."

GLC03107.03016

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Elliott discusses some trading concerns, and mentions that many people are short of bread this year.

GLC03107.03033

Invoice of sundry merchandise from New York for Robert Livingston, Jr.

The invoice records from whom the goods were purchased, and how much they cost. Items include pork, molasses, sugar, and indigo.

GLC03107.03034

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: 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: 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