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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: operations at Ancram

Van Beuren writes that he has hired a sawyer for the saw mill, and states that the forge is working well. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03614

Receipt of payment for hauling logs at Ancram

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03654

Agreement to build a frame for a saw and grist mill for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Hugh McAdam and Thomas Fuller agree to construct a frame for a saw and grist mill in Saratoga for Robert Livingston, Jr. The document states that the two men are responsible for collecting all the timber for the frame, and for finding workmen. In...

GLC03107.03660

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 8 June 1790, and includes charges for various jobs performed by Van T[ila].

GLC03107.03683

Settlement of accounts of carpenters at Mill Good Hope

GLC03107.03686

to John Wigram re: order for payment to Curtice Tiffiney

Van Beuren asks John Wigram to pay Curtice Tiffiney wages for digging ore at Salisbury. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03691

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: work

GLC03107.03699

Account of the estate of Robert Livingston, Jr., deceased

Charges are for work done as a blacksmith at Ancram.

GLC03107.03700

Agreement to dig iron ore for Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03241

Labor agreement between Jedadiah Moore and Robert Livingston, Jr.

Jedediah Moore agreed to dig about 1400 tons of iron ore on Salisbury ore hill for Robert Livingston, Jr., who agreed to pay Moore 3 schillings per ton. Moore signed with his mark.

GLC03107.02984

Account of James Baker

Baker purchased silk, wheat, beef and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and also performed labor at Livingston's furnace. With ALS from James Elliott to Mr. Jansen, requesting that Jansen pay John Baker the balance of the above account...

GLC03107.02988

Account of Hendrick Schutt re: carting coals and smith work

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.02989

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rumor of abuse of iron workers

Spencer writes that a dreadful rumor has been spread about Robert, Jr., claiming that he refused to pay his iron workers with money, and insisted that they accept goods as payment. When the workers declined to accept goods, he forced them into...

GLC03107.03068

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: men to chop wood on the Manor

John Van Buren asks Robert, Jr. if he would like George Cantlin, a somewhat careless and irresponsible worker, to chop wood on the Manor in the winter. He also states that there are 3 additional men interested in the position, but they seem of such...

GLC03107.03300

Agreement to be the carpenter & clerk at the forges at Maryburgh

The document states that Michael Elliott agrees with Robert Livingston, Jr. "to do all such work in the carpenter & wheel wright trade, as shall be required of him" at the forge at Maryburgh on the Manor of Livingston. Elliott also agrees to let his...

GLC03107.03317

Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began January 1775. Trafford purchased wheat and cornell, and in turn worked for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03321

Account of Elias Tocker at Ancram

Elias Tocker purchased sundry goods, and also worked at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03325

Agreement to dig iron ore for Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document states that William Smith, Benjamin Davison, Martin Moor, and Shadrach Phelps agreed to dig iron ore on the hill where William Smith lives on the Manor of Livingston, in return for a reasonable sum from Robert Livingston, Jr. Also...

GLC03107.03337

Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 15 January 1776, and shows that Trafford purchased cornel, wheat, flour, and other provisions from Robert, Jr.; and in turn performed labor at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03339

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. owed Harmen J. Knickerbacker wages for work as a mason and other services.

GLC03107.03349

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for one dozen mill saws

Lewis writes that he hopes to have iron soon so that he may "set all my Hands at Work." He asks Robert, Jr. to send him a dozen mill saws and some light axes, as the ones he already sent were too heavy for the men to use.

GLC03107.03358

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to hire Tim Loomis

Michael Elliott states that he is in great need of an extra worker at the iron works, and asks if he may hire Tim Loomis. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03361

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: purchasing iron

Robert Cambridge writes of his plans to purchase a large quantity of iron, and applauds his father for starting up his iron works again, as he believes that the price of iron will begin to rise. He also declares his support for his father's plan to...

GLC03107.03384

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for tools, men, and boats

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03427

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. owed Daniel Price wages for making and mending shoes.

GLC03107.03458

Account of John Williams with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 21 December 1782. Williams purchased salt, sugar, and other goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Williams wages for carpentry services. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03469

Account of C[ornelius] Dougharty

Robert, Jr. owed Dougharty wages for work.

GLC03107.03476

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr, re: wages due for digging ore

P.2 is ANS by John Van Beuren to John Wigram. Van Beuren asks Wigram to deduct a sum of money out of the account of William Hamelton. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03489

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 Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor performed on the Manor

GLC03107.03074

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 Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. Welch purchased wheat and a steer from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the furnace.

GLC03107.03081

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: smith work [in Dutch]

Dates on the account are 9 December 1766, 7 March 1767, and 13 May 1767.

GLC03107.03087

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor performed on the Manor

GLC03107.03094

Account of Isaac Benton re: labor performed on the Manor

Benton signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. on p.2, dated 20 June 1768. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03095

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.re: services rendered

The account began on 12 January 1767. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03097

Account of Hendrick Schutt with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Schutt purchased wheat from Robert, Jr., and in turn carted coals at the Manor.

GLC03107.03103

Account of Abisha Washburn with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began in January 1767. Washburn purchased wheat and corn from Robert, Jr. and in turn performed labor on the Manor.

GLC03107.03104

Account with Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor

The account began 10 April 1767.

GLC03107.03115

Account with Robert Livingston, Jr. re: labor

GLC03107.03116

Account of Neal McCarty with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 24 April 1767. McCarty purchased wheat, corn, lamb, and other provisions from Robert, Jr., and in turn broke ore for Robert, Jr.'s furnace.

GLC03107.03117

Account of Colin McArther with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 30 April 1767. McArther purchased wheat from Robert, Jr., and in turn carted coals on the Manor.

GLC03107.03118

Account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Elisebeth Shaver made cradles, wove blankets and homespun articles, and also spun flax for stockings. Docket states that the account was entered in Robert, Jr.'s book on 25 March 1768.

GLC03107.03126

Account of masonry performed for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Docket states that the account was entered on 23 November 1767.

GLC03107.03134

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

Account with Robert Livingston for work performed on the Manor

Docketed on recto. P.2 is another account of Michael Elliott with Robert Livingston, Jr., for labor, dated 29 November 1766. The account is signed by Wiliam Ford.

GLC03107.03139

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

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

Wages due for work performed for Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03157