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1788/07/30

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Ancram Accounts

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

GLC03107.03639

1788/08/07

Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: pleasant impressions of Canada

Patterson writes that they recently departed from Quebec, and found Canada to be a most beautiful land. He also gives news of a recent act of parliament that will permit the exportation of iron to Great Britain duty free. He advises Robert, Jr. this most profitable business outlet. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03640

1790/01/21

Van Beuren, John

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Edward Maning

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

GLC03107.03641

1788/09/03

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trading

Robert Cambridge discusses the prices of different goods, and makes business arrangements. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03642

1788/09/06

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangement

Robert Cambridge writes that Mr. Hoffman will accept iron for the goods that Robert, Jr. desires. He also states that he would like a franklin stove for the coming winter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03643

1788/09/11

Elliott, Michael, fl. 1767-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account re: rum, furnace stones, beef, bread, and milk

GLC03107.03644

1788/09/12

Kealor, Sara, fl. 1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: conflict with Nicholas Stickel

Sara Kealor asks Robert, Jr. to relieve her and her husband of the harrassment they have endured from Nicholas Stickel. According to Kealor, Stickel has thrown things out of her house, prevented her from driving her cattle into the field, and has threated both her and her husband with physical violence if they do not give up their property to him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03645

1788/09/19

Glen & Bleecker (firm)

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: settling of their account

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03646

1788/09/24

Thomas Jenkins, & Co., fl. 1788

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangement

Thomas Jenkins & Co. make arrangments to trade rum and molasses for two barrels of Robert, Jr.'s superfine flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03647

1788/09/29

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decision not to sell land

Robert Cambridge writes that he has decided not to sell his land this winter, although he believes it to be some of the most desireable land available. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03648

1788/10/24

Bleecker, John J., fl. 1788

Manuscript document signed

Title: Order for sleigh and square iron

GLC03107.03649

1788/11-1789/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Timothy Loomis

Items on the account include linen, sugar, salt, silk, tobacco, and rum.

GLC03107.03650

1788/11/18

Wigram, John, fl. 1782-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1788/11/29

Hale, Daniel, fl. 1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03652

1788/12/22

Ten Eyck & Pawling, fl. 1786-1788

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangement

Ten Eyck & Pawling discuss the prospect of procuring and selling wheat.

GLC03107.03653

1789/02/05

Trimble, John, fl. 1789

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment for hauling logs at Ancram

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

GLC03107.03654

1789/02/16

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1789/03/28

Coens, David, fl. 1789

Manuscript document signed

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

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

GLC03107.03656

1789/04/13

Glen & Bleecker (firm)

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of wagon tire and iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03657

1789/04/14

Strong, Ad. fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: instructions for leasing farms

Strong states that he did not receive any instructions regarding what to do with Robert, Jr,'s farms around Salisbury, and is now in a great hurry to do what he judges best. He discusses his decision to lease certain farms and the repairs that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03658

1789/04/14

Tillotson, Thomas, fl. 1781-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for saws and iron

Tillotsen states that he has sent the bearer of the letter to pick up saws and iron from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03659

1789/04/17

McAdam, Hugh, fl. 1789

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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 return, Robert, Jr. agrees to rent the completed mills to McAdam and Fuller for 5 years. Also signed by Thomas Fuller.

GLC03107.03660