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1787/11/01

Manley, Robert, fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for a shipment of flat and square iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03627

1787/12/02

Glen & Bleecker (firm)

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to make payment

Glen & Beecker inform Robert, Jr. that they now have the money to pay the balance on their account, and desire to know if they can pay Robert, Jr. directly, or if there is someone in Albany that could receive the balance on his behalf. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03628

1787/12/15

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news from the forge

Van Beuren writes that the new forges appear to function quite well, and also relates news of employees and the business at the iron works. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03629

1787/12/16

John, Robison, & Co., fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: complaints regarding sleigh iron

John Robinson & Co. write that they have not been able to dispose of the sleigh iron they ordered from Robert, Jr. as everyone has complained that it is too thick. They therefore desire Robert, Jr. to retrieve the iron and credit their account for the loss.

GLC03107.03630

1788/02/20

Ten Eyck & Pawling, fl. 1786-1788

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inquiry regarding iron

Ten Eyck & Pawling desire to know if they can rely on having a shipment of iron at the price they proposed. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03631

1788/04/12

Glen & Bleecker (firm)

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03633

1788/04/22

Viele, Wilhelmus, fl. 1788

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of a crop of rye to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Viele declares that he will sell his forthcoming crop of rye to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03634

1788/05/22

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hope for a good season with the furnace

Robert Cambridge writes that although the rainy weather has impeded the blast of Robert, Jr.'s furnace, it will probably prove beneficial in the long run. He also discusses the market value of provisions, and advises Robert, Jr. to send his flour to New York where it will sell at a good price. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03635

1788/06/16

Combs, Samuel, fl. 1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: warning of a dishonest deal

Combs writes that Nicholas Stickel is about to "cheat and to coaks [coax] John Peter Caler [Kealor] out of his place and thay have desierd me to Let you know it and to beg your assistence for the old man is out of his head about it and desired you not to Let Stickel have it." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03636

1788/07/01

Stevenson, Duer, & Ten Eyck, fl. 1788

Letter

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

GLC03107.03637

1788/07/09

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: low quantity of ore

Van Beuren writes that there is a very low quantity of ore at Salisbury and at Moor's ore hill, and fears there will not be enough to supply the furnace for 4 months. He then describes some possibilities of acquiring more ore. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03638

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