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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangement

Wigram states that he will send Robert, Jr. some pig iron, and requests that it be paid for with linens.

GLC03107.03651

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: cost of building a brick house

Robert Cambridge writes that he has consulted a carpenter, and learned that it would cost 50 pounds to build a brick house. He desires Robert, Jr. to relate his sentiments on this matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03655

Ten year lease of a farm from Robert Livingston, Jr.

David Coens signed with his mark. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03656

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include oysters and chocolate.

GLC03107.03760

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include coffee and bladder snuff.

GLC03107.03765

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: tenants settled without leases

John Lansing, Jr. writes that he will send more information regarding the tenants who have settled without leases when he returns from New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03768

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account include corduroy, Irish linen, stockings, buckles, and buttons.

GLC03107.03770

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: alteration to a deed

Banyar writes to say that he has altered the wording of a certain legal deed. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03772

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: building a saw and grist mill

Fuller asks Henry Livingston for 7 years rather than 5 years to build a saw and grist mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03775

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: request for a letter to his son

Henry Clinton asks Robert, Jr. to contact his son who lives in America, and inform him that his family wishes him to return to London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03611

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Charges on the account are for tobacco boxes, fish hooks, spectacles, and other items.

GLC03107.03761

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for action against Robert Livingston

Walter states that John Adams has been elected to be a minister for the Court of London, and is also a minister at the Hague. Additionally, Walter supports his father's decision to take legal action against Robert Livingston (1746-1813) in order to...

GLC03107.03570

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: application for assistance

Peter Robert writes that the sheriff will arrive tomorrow to arrest him if he does not pay an overdue debt to Mr. Robinson. He pleas with his father one last time to send up the money to settle the affair, and notes: "This has been an unfortunate...

GLC03107.03573

Lease of a farm to Isa Dibble

Robert, Jr. agrees to lease the farm to Isa Dibble for one year.

GLC03107.03577

Receipt of payment from John Van Beuren for iron

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03578

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron measurements

Peter Schuyler states that he has enclosed the measurements for the iron he needs to complete a mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03586

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for extension of credit

Peterson states that due to the scarcity of money, he is unable to clear his debt with Robert, Jr. at the specified time. He then asks for a further extension of credit, and promises to compensate for any personal losses that Robert, Jr. may...

GLC03107.03587

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: setting a date to blow the furnace

John King, the founder at Salisbury iron works, discusses a date for "blowing out" the iron works, and also reminds Robert, Jr. of the payment he expects.

GLC03107.03599

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: return from Convention

Robert Cambridge writes that he has just returned from "the Convention," and states that 4 states failed to appoint Commissioners. The Convention will attempt another meeting in May in Philadelphia, "with more enlarged powers, to proceed agreeable...

GLC03107.03603

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to discuss employment and wages

Ford states that he will pay Robert, Jr. a visit so that they may discuss his possible employment and wages as an iron founder.

GLC03107.03605

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling his rent account

Due to the British occupation of New York, White was forced to flee a house he was renting from Robert, Jr.'s son, Walter Livingston. Some confusion resulted from the situation, and he desires to meet with Robert, Jr. and Walter so that he may...

GLC03107.03610

Various accounts

GLC03107.03617

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for an anvil

Ashley asks Robert, Jr. to send him a good forge anvil to the oar hill at Salisbury as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03620