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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....

GLC03107.03373

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...

GLC03107.03374

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

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

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...

GLC03107.03377