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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: trade

Isaac Davis informs Robert, Jr. of his trade transactions, and notes that it is better to sell goods for wheat at the moment since money is so scarce. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03465

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: stagnation of business

Henry informs his father that business has stagnated due to the scarcity of money. He also notes that the store houses in Boston are full of dry goods, but he is hesitant to purchase now, as he believes it wise to hold on to one's money. Docketed...

GLC03107.03364

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: 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

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: state finances

"The bare attempt [of Congress] to adopt the State Debts will have an effect on the price of State Securities as many people will Speculate in them, especially as the Continental Debt has risen in price beyond their expectation and it now requires a...

GLC03107.03674

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Robert, Jr.'s right to a creek

Walter states that he has discussed Robert, Jr.' s claim to the rights of a certain creek on the Manor, and has found that people support this claim. He then mentions some possible ways of proving his ownership. He also mentions that he expects the...

GLC03107.03676

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need to break a lease

Dirck Schuyler explains that due to the "dullness of times and Scarcity of Cash" he must break his lease of a farm from Robert, Jr. He notes, however, that he would be interested in negotiating a settlement. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03481

Repeal of the Resumption Law, Speech of... [monetary policy]

Printed by R.O. Polkinshorn.

GLC04744

An Inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations Vol. I [damaged]

Signed on titlepage "Wm H. Harrison." Printed by Thomas Dobson. With bookplate of J. Cleves Short / Short-Hill / Nov. 17, 1817." and stamp of "Transylvania Library" on front pastedown. The "William Henry Harrison" written on p. 9 is not an autograph...

GLC04740

to John E. Williams re: solving banking crisis, Panic of 1873

Grant writes in part: "Cannot the bank presidents be brought together & resolve to aid each other?"

GLC04784

to William Seton

A confidential letter instructing the Cashier of the Bank of New York, Seton to spend up to $150,000 on the open market to buy outstanding debt-securities, in hopes that it will shore up confidence in the credit of the United States. At the time of...

GLC04785

to Samuel Johnston

Mentions Captain Gilles, who transmitted previous correspondence between Hewes and Johnston. Discusses the Colonies' (specifically North Carolina's) ability to finance and sustain a military conflict. Writes "I fear we shall be obliged [text loss]...

GLC04790

to Elbridge Gerry

Very detailed and highly critical discussion of the Continental Congress's new financial plans passed 18 March 1780. Comments on payments, currency, taxation, and banking. Also comments on military aid from the French. Docketed by Gerry.

GLC04826

to Martin B. Madden

Transmitting the report of the Director of the Budget for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1922, "prepared in response to...House Resolution 285," to an Illinois congressman. Discusses reductions in government costs and expenditures and concludes that...

GLC04678

[Secret draft budget for the United States]

Partial printed budget that the Continental Congress ordered the Committee on Finance to draft. Recommends a loan of 20 million dollars sterling from Europe and outlines the financial relationship with the states. Also recommends poll taxes and...

GLC04658

to William Whann

Seeking repayment of a $15,000 loan he made to the government during the War of 1812.

GLC04667

to Gov. of Georgia re: transmitting copies of various acts of Congress

Various acts of Congress: Whiskey tax, the capitol, treasury dept., salaries of the Executive Dept., post office, pensions for invalids, support of light-houses, reducing the public debt, granting lands to settlers in the Northwest territory, raising...

GLC04675.01

to his mother

Writes to his mother that he misses her and advises her to get enough sleep and tend to her rheumatism. Describes his cross-country trip in a Duessenberg car, from Reno, to Nevada City, Nevada. Mentions that he went to Rockefeller Center last night...

GLC04692

Correspondence of Catharine Macaulay [Decimalized .01- .63]

Collection of correspondence of Catharine Macaulay Graham with various people from England, Scotland, France, and America, including a folder of transcripts of letters not included in this collection.

Materials in this collection consist of...

GLC01794

to Catharine Macaulay Graham

Written after news of the beginning of the French Revolution reached America. Assesses the new government's prospects. Remarks, "we are too poor for Monarchy, too wise for Despotism, and too dissipated selfish & extravagant for Republicanism."...

GLC01800.04

to Mercy Otis Warren

Compares French and American revolutions, describes American government, America's future, and her expectation that wealth from commerce will inevitably hurt democracy and rob the people.

GLC01800.05