1776/01

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began January 1775. Trafford purchased wheat and cornell, and in turn worked for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03321

1781/09/04

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Elias Tocker at Ancram

Elias Tocker purchased sundry goods, and also worked at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03325

1775/06/07

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: outrage at Great Britain and support for war

"Our publick affairs are at length arrived at the most dangerous Extremity. The ministry with inflexible obstinacy persevere in that inhuman system of Despotism which was contrived to rob us of our Liberties; and because we cannot submit to so humiliating a Condition they have drawn the sword against our suffering Friends as Traitors and Rebels, and the Authority of Parliament is called in to starve the Southern as well as the Eastern Colonies into base submission." Duane states that a war must be fought in order to obtain liberty, and believes that their ultimate victory will make all of…

GLC03107.03331

1775/05/29

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 therefore I don't think it would be improper to send all the Flour you have by you down as soon as the Sloop returns." He also discusses the mounting tensions with Great Britain and notes, "The maneuvres of the Continental Congress are secret, but people imagine they are preparing or devising ways and means to carry on an opposition to parliament."

GLC03107.03332

1775/05/31

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a welcome period of tranquility

"The most turbulent Spirits amongst us do not expect the arrival of any Troops at present. Mr. Colden says it was only propogated to facilitate the introduction of the Connecticut Forces amongst us - We are now enjoying as much tranquility as ever we did and have no appearance of its being disturbed." Robert Cambridge does note, however, that money and men must be raised, as it is believed that the Continental Congress plans to wage a defensive war against Great Britain.

GLC03107.03333

1775/05/13

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading and business arrangments

Robert Cambridge urges his father to send him all his flour and wheat, as he believes that their right to export and trade it will be curtailed in the near future. He also mentions a rumor that regiments of 2000 to 3000 soldiers are being sent to New York to defend the province against British troops that are said to be moving in that direction as well. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03334

1775/11/20

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: selling flour

Henry writes that he got the best price he could for his father's flour, and discusses the settlement of their accounts.

GLC03107.03336

1775/11/21

Moore, Martin, fl. 1775

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement to dig iron ore for Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document states that William Smith, Benjamin Davison, Martin Moor, and Shadrach Phelps agreed to dig iron ore on the hill where William Smith lives on the Manor of Livingston, in return for a reasonable sum from Robert Livingston, Jr. Also signed by Shadrach Phelps, and Benjamin Davison, who signed with his mark.

GLC03107.03337

1779/05/11

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 15 January 1776, and shows that Trafford purchased cornel, wheat, flour, and other provisions from Robert, Jr.; and in turn performed labor at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03339

1776/02/09

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: good price for iron

Walter writes that some customers were pleased with Robert, Jr.'s price for iron; and also notes that he will bring some bread down later in the week.

GLC03107.03340

1776/04/21

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading difficulties

Robert Cambridge states that it has been extremely difficult to obtain dry goods as of late, and has therefore not included any carpet in his last shipment to Robert, Jr. He also writes that he has had difficulty disposing of his father's flour, and notes that he is doubtful that the Revenue Acts will be repealed.

GLC03107.03344

1782/08/31

Wigram, John, fl. 1782-1791

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert G. Livingston, Jr. with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert G. Livingston purchased iron from Robert, Jr. in June and September 1776.

GLC03107.03345

1791/01/14

Knickerbacker, Harmen J., fl. 1791

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. owed Harmen J. Knickerbacker wages for work as a mason and other services.

GLC03107.03349

1776/07/09

Manuscript document

Title: "The Crop of the Farm of Jerry Kelmer as Michel Pulver has given in"

The document records the charges for handling and distributing the crop of Jerry Kelmer.

GLC03107.03350

1776/09/24

Yates, Robert, 1738-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: impossible to pay full debt

Robert Yates explains with regret that upon inspection of his treasury, he found it impossible to pay his full debt to Robert, Jr. He then gives Robert, Jr. an order for the type of iron that he is in need of. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03354

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

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

1778/04/06

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

1778/04/20

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

1778/06/05

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