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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of wheat and flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03121

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for tar and molasses

Elliott asks Robert, Jr. to send him some tar and molasses immediately, and states that the two barrels of pork he just received were without heads and were partially empty as well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03125

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and the distribution of goods

Elliott advises Robert, Jr. on where to get iron for the market, and describes some difficulty in distributing a shipment of pork, as people were hungry and reluctant to share. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03129

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: demand for flour in town

Robert Cambridge states that the demand for flour is rising in town, and the value is therefore expected to rise as well.

GLC03107.03130

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to settle account balance

Bogardus offers to settle his outstanding balance by shipping Robert, Jr. some indian corn. With ANS by Bogardus and docket on address leaf.

GLC03107.03133

Account of Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account begins 24 September 1767. Welch purchased wheat and corn from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the Manor.

GLC03107.03135

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: success with the furnace

Elliott informs Robert, Jr. that the furnace is working extremely well, and also asks for the current price of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03136

Account of Colin McArthur with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 20 November 1767. Colin McArthur purchased a cow, wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn carted coals for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03140

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade with Spain

Peter Robert states that a ship from Spain has arrived carrying their cash, and he expects to receive full payment. He also hopes to renew a trading contract with the Spanish Governor, as they were completely out of flour a few months ago. Docketed...

GLC03107.03143

Account of Angass McDussie with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767. McDussie purchased wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn performed labor for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03145

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for fish and lobsters

GLC03107.03149

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of expended wheat

Due to damage, much of the letter is illegible.

GLC03107.03159

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: low prices for flour

Robert Cambridge writes that he declined to sell Robert, Jr.'s flour due to low prices, and asks what price would be agreeable to his father. He also reports on the production level of the Hibernia Iron Works. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03174

Sales of flour for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account records to whom the flour was sold, the quantity, and what price was received. P.2 contains 2 more accounts. The first is "A General account of Merchandize recd. in 1769 from Robert Livingston Junr. for sale on his proper account and...

GLC03107.03193

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: health of his crops

Walter writes that an unexpected snow fall has made the wheat fields look unhealthy, and states that he is presently sowing flax, which should result in about 10 bushels. He also notes that due to a lack of horses and oxen he will not be able to put...

GLC03107.03194

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

Robert Cambridge informs his father of how he sold his flour, and states that he has settled the account of their partnership. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03196

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: repairs made on their sloop

Robert Cambridge describes the repairs he has made on their sloop, and discusses the current market for wheat. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03197

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: profits from Robert, Jr.'s furnace

Robert Cambridge discusses selling iron and cornel, and congratulates his father on the well deserved success of his furnace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03210

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Robert Cambridge discusses trading wheat, flour, and butter, and condoles his father on a loss of profits with his furnace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03211

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rice, sugar, rum, and molasses

GLC03107.02889

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: indigo, cotton, rice, etc.

GLC03107.02894

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shortage of provisions

Waddell writes that pork and other provisions are scarce in town, and also offers Robert, Jr. a parcel of tea. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02895

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment

Williams asks Robert, Jr. to order his friends to repay him for the sheep and pork they purchased some time ago. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02906

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for cattle

GLC03107.02908

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: kept from business due to fever

Robert Cambridge explains that he has not been able to attend to some of their business due to a sudden attack of a fever and a sore throat. He also informs his father of his last sale of flour.

GLC03107.03299