1777/01/25

Lewis, Morgan, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for one dozen mill saws

Lewis writes that he hopes to have iron soon so that he may "set all my Hands at Work." He asks Robert, Jr. to send him a dozen mill saws and some light axes, as the ones he already sent were too heavy for the men to use.

GLC03107.03358

1777/02/25

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a farm at Salisbury to Ezekiel Landon

Ezekiel Landon signed a one year lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm on Town Hill in Salisbury, Connecticut.

GLC03107.03359

1777/02/27

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a farm at Canen to Joel Chamberlain

Joel Chamberlain signed a one year lease with Robert Livingston, Jr. for a farm at Canen in Connecticut. Chamberlain agreed to keep the farm in good condition, prune the apple trees, and "to use the whole farm as a good farmer outh to do."

GLC03107.03360

1777/05/30

Elliott, Michael, fl. 1767-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to hire Tim Loomis

Michael Elliott states that he is in great need of an extra worker at the iron works, and asks if he may hire Tim Loomis. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03361

1777/06/02

Lewis, Morgan, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

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

Lewis gives Robert, Jr. an order for different types of iron, and notes that he has a good supply of money at the moment, and would therefore like to settle their old account and begin anew.

GLC03107.03362

1777/06/24

Truax, Isaac, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for iron for Morgan Lewis

GLC03107.03363

1778/01/08

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 on verso.

GLC03107.03364

1778/03/13

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: passing of the Regulating Act

Henry tells his father that the Connecticut Assembly just passed the Regulating Act with a slim majority, and it seems as if most people have a great contempt for it.

GLC03107.03366

1778/04/03

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1778/04/06

Ten Broeck, Abraham, 1734-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: introduction for John Wat[t]ers

Abraham Ten Broeck writes to introduce the bearer of the letter, John Wat[t]ers, who wishes to rent Robert, Jr.'s house in Albany. Ten Broeck states that Wat[t]ers is a decent man who keeps an orderly house, and can pay the rent up front if requested. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03368

1778/04/07

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Lease of a house at Albany to John Watters

John Watters signed the lease and agreed to pay Robert, Jr. a quarterly rent.

GLC03107.03369

1778/04/09

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade of goods

John states that he has sent Robert, Jr. one "bladder" of snuff, a kettle, a towel, and some squash seeds; and asks Robert, Jr. to send him a firkin of butter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03370

1778/04/20

Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty obtaining goods for prisoners

Boudinot states that he would like to purchase flour and wheat from Robert, Jr., but can not pay more than the regulated prices without permission from Congress. "The Sufferings of the Prisoners would make me do almost any Thing in my Power to relieve them, but here my Hands are tyed." Boudinot signed as the Commander General of Prisoners. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03371

1778/05/13

Conway, Thomas, 1735-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for leaving his horse

Thomas Conway apologizes for leaving his horse with Robert, Jr. for such an extended period, but explains that he has been kept on the move with military orders. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03372

1778/06/05

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: safe places for storing flour

Henry discusses some possible safe places to store his father's flour, and makes arrangements to trade goods. He gives news of a French declaration of war against England, and also states that he fears the enemy will come up the river soon. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03373

1778/06/11

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fluctuating markets

Henry states that he can not send his father accurate market prices since it fluctuates so dramatically. He explains that the scarcity of money caused the market to stagnate, but there has been a sudden rise due to a large quantity of cash sent to Boston by Congress to pay off old debts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03374

1778/07/10

Russell, Thomas, 1749-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour

Russell informs Robert, Jr. of the flour he has sold for him, and also gives him the current market price. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03375

1778/08/06

Hoffman, Anthony Jr., fl. 1778-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to borrow an anchor and a cable

Anthony Hoffman, Jr. asks to borrow an anchor and a cable from Robert, Jr.'s sloop, as he is in a rush to send a shipment of flour down the river to supply their army.

GLC03107.03376

1778/08/20

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for not visiting his father

Henry apologizes for not paying his father a visit, but explains that he has been awaiting the outcome of a business venture that should make him an "independent fortune." He adds that if this plan fulfills itself, he will desire to purchase all of his father's flour at the highest market value. A portion of the address leaf is missing due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03377

1778/09/03

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Governor Clinton re: hopes to travel to Congress

Duane writes that he is recovering from the fever, and hopes that he will be able to travel to Congress in a short time.

GLC03107.03379

1778/09/04

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to sell provisions

GLC03107.03380

1784/12/29

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Elias Tooker with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 23 December 1778. Tooker purchased wheat, beef, pork, cornell, and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and in turn worked at Robert, Jr.'s iron works.

GLC03107.03381

1779/01/16

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

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

Teunis Van Vechten asks Robert, Jr. to send iron up to Albany as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03382

1779/01/20

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decline to purchase a house

Robert Cambridge thanks his father for recommending a house to him, but decides that he will wait to purchase one until both the war and his own personal affairs are settled. He explains that a large shipment of iron has just arrived, and though some of it is of poor quality, Robert Cambridge strongly encourages his father to purchase it. He also notes that it is wiser to invest in trade rather than land at the moment. Docket and AN on address leaf.

GLC03107.03383

1779/02/05

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchasing iron

Robert Cambridge writes of his plans to purchase a large quantity of iron, and applauds his father for starting up his iron works again, as he believes that the price of iron will begin to rise. He also declares his support for his father's plan to purchase enslaved people to work at the furnace, but notes that they may be difficult to find. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03384