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to Walter Patterson re: iron business

GLC03107.04531

to W[illiam] D. Patterson re: cancellation of an insurance policy

P&B Buttron & Co. write that they cancelled an insurance policy for and unfilled shipment of wheat from Nantes to London, and offer their services for the future. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04549

New York weekly museum. [No. 135 (December 11, 1790)]

Includes President George Washington's second State of the Union Address (page 3). Among other topics, Washington discusses the condition of public credit, the Western frontier, independence from foreign commerce, and the appointment of consuls to...

GLC03130

Agreement of Thomas Smailes to be the agent of Henry W. Livingston

GLC03107.05372

Indenture

Indenture for lease of land to Robert Livingston, Jr.
Lot rented was in "the oblong, or Equivaent Lands, lately surrendered by the Colony of Connecticut, to the Colony of New York."

GLC03107.05451

Indenture

Handwritten copy of an indenture for lease of a farm to William Livingston From docket: "Copy of a lease given Br[other] William [Livingston] to inable him to represent the mannor in General Assembly"

GLC03107.05452

Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to William Lowry

GLC03107.05457

Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Angus MacDuffie

GLC03107.05460

Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Jerry Tibble

GLC03107.05465

Patent of property in Albany given to Robert Livingston

GLC03107.05389

Deed of partitions

Land indenture between Robert C. Livingston, John Livingston, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.05397

Deed

Deed transferring to eldest son and heir Robert Livingston Jr. (?) share of the iron ore bed at Salisbury, CT
Executors of estate of Philip Livingston: Catherine Livingston, Peter van Brugh Livingston, John Livingston, Philip...

GLC03107.05449

Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Johan Coenrat Meyer

GLC03107.05455

Indenture

Indenture for lease of a farm to Adam Shuts

GLC03107.05459

Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 17 (June 9, 1790)]

Reports on Rhode Island's ratification of the Constitution, a debate on tonnage in the House of Representatives, and news from Europe. Also prints an extract from a speech to Congress by Massachusetts Governor John Hancock on the national debt, acts...

GLC03123

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice to sell flour quickly

Robert Cambridge writes that he has sold the last of his flour, and explains: "I thought it too dangerous to keep produce on hand at present it being most probable that a termination of our Commerce will take place about the middle of July and...

GLC03107.03332

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: anxious for the issues of the next campaign

Henry writes that people seem anxious to learn the issues that will be prevalent in the next campaign, and notes that trade continues to be extremely slow in Boston, with almost no demand for iron.

GLC03107.03367

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade in Philadelphia

Robert Cambridge writes that due to a drought, the buck wheat crop is not as good as was expected. He also states that trade in Philadelphia is profitable, but goes on to note that is is "frequently subject to great checks from the extravagant...

GLC03107.03411

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty collecting outstanding debts for iron

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. that he has had much difficulty in collecting the outstanding debts for iron due to a scarcity of cash. He also states that he has had a writ issued against one of Robert, Jr.'s tenants, and discusses the iron trade....

GLC03107.03424

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trade

Van Vechten writes that he has sold iron to a select group of people, but believes payment will be slow due to the scarcity of money. He also discusses the market price of different goods, and orders wagon tire from Robert, Jr. With docket and...

GLC03107.03433

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for credit to build a vessel

Lansings states that due to the scarcity of money and the numerous disappointments he has endured, he must ask Robert, Jr. for a loan to build a shipping vessel. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03543

College bill sent to John S. Livingston for his son Johnston Livingston

The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 25 April 1834 and ending 23 July 1834. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, etc. The document also gives Johnston's...

GLC03107.04092

to Philip Livingston re: desire to sell dried goods

The author of the note writes that his wife has rum and molasses, and could sell more dried goods if she had some.

GLC03107.04559

Bill of sale of a brigantine to Jonathan Clark

GLC03107.04734

to [?] re: shipping and mercantile services [fragment]

GLC03107.04736

Promise to repay a debt to Daniel Tracy

GLC03107.04740

Account of Teunis van Vechten

Teunis van Vechten purchased buttons and a coat from Henry Whiteman.

GLC03107.04782

Guide to handling money and finances [incomplete with fragmented pages]

The book contains instructions on how to fulfill various financial transactions, such as "Multiplication of Money," "Reduction," and the "Rule of Three." Extensive explanations and examples are given for each lesson.

GLC03107.04828

Declaration of charges against Johannes de Peyster in the court at Albany

Thomas Coker asked the court to induce Johannes de Peyster to pay an overdue debt, in addition to damages incurred by the delay.

GLC03107.04869

Petition to purchase a tract of land

The petitioners Adam Vrooman and P. van Olinda ask the Mayor and Aldermen if they may purchase a tract of land currently used by Indians, as it would be a convenient settlement for their children.

GLC03107.04931

Petition of Johan Clute to the Court of Common Pleas

In his petition, Johan Clute stated that he paid all of his late uncle's debts.

GLC03107.04932

to Thomas & Francis Drake re: recommendation of Robert Livingston

Hamilton recommends Robert Livingston to the Drakes as a man to put in their service. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04834

Deposition of John Carter

In his deposition, John Carter stated that David Schuyler and Jacobus Turk refused to have their rum "gadged" according to custom, and proceeded to sell this rum in violation of regulations.

GLC03107.04882

Trade and business advice

The manuscript discusses profitable trade goods and industry in China and Mexico, such as pearl fishing, silver mining, and precious stones. It also gives advice about what goods to purchase, and how much to pay for them, in places like Lyons...

GLC03107.04954

to D. Williams

Replies to a letter from Williams, a Boston lawyer, sent on 3 March 1834. Discusses the advantages gained by merchants and manufacturers due to "the cheapness of internal exchange."

GLC02505.43

to his father Tobias Gibson

Gibson has been given the command of the 3rd Brigade of General Pillow's 1st Division, which consists of the 13th La., 3rd Miss., and Williams' Light Battery. He is now acting Brigadier General and expects a full promotion. Gibson analyzes their...

GLC04501.014

Your Postwar Job!

One pamphlet entitled Your Postwar Job! dated 1944. Contains 18 chapters 12 of which are dedicated to employment fields and 6 which are dedicated to the general economics of post war employment. One chapter is dedicated to women and the outlook for...

GLC10143