1781/09/21

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prosperous harvest and trade

Robert Cambridge writes that his travels have been most taxing, but notes that the harvest was "luxurient," and that trade in Philadelphia is expected to be advantageous. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03409

[1781]/09/27

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of his family

John Livingston informs his brother of the state of his family and writes "We Live in Peace and Plenty, our Marketts abound with all the comforts of Life." He also notes that the city is over-stocked with European and West Indian goods, and wishes that his brother could profit from the situation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03410

1781/10/12

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade in Philadelphia

Robert Cambridge writes that due to a drought, the buck wheat crop is not as good as was expected. He also states that trade in Philadelphia is profitable, but goes on to note that is is "frequently subject to great checks from the extravagant hazards of Individuals who for the sake of immoderate prospects unnecessarily expose the welfare & happiness of their families-." Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03411

1781/10/30

Bennett, Elijah, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delivery of cattle

Bennet writes that he has ordered the cattle that Robert, Jr. requested, and will send it to him as soon as it arrives. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03412

1781/11/06

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s iron

Bogardus explains that he has had separate offers to purchase Robert, Jr.'s iron with either pork or money, and he is debating which one to accept. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03414

1782/02/06

Bradford, Cornelius, fl. 1781-1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment of tax

Bradford urgently requests that Robert, Jr. pay the overdue tax on his wheat.

GLC03107.03421

1782/03/15

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty collecting outstanding debts for iron

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. that he has had much difficulty in collecting the outstanding debts for iron due to a scarcity of cash. He also states that he has had a writ issued against one of Robert, Jr.'s tenants, and discusses the iron trade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03424

1782/04/09

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

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

Van Vechten asks Robert, Jr. to send him cloth, and states that he has shipped him the requested iron.

GLC03107.03428

1782/04/09

Whiting, William, 1813-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to ship hearths

Whiting asks Robert, Jr. to assist him in procuring a vessel to ship their hearths together. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03429

1782/05/02

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trade

Van Vechten writes that he has sold iron to a select group of people, but believes payment will be slow due to the scarcity of money. He also discusses the market price of different goods, and orders wagon tire from Robert, Jr. With docket and address leaf on verso.

GLC03107.03433

1782/05/02-1782/05/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03434

1782/05/05

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of sundry goods sold to various individuals

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03435

1782/05/06

Woolsey, M., fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchase of wheat from Robert, Jr.

Woolsey states that he has purchased flour from Robert, Jr., and hopes to have it all ground as soon as possible.

GLC03107.03436

1782/05/08

Shephard, Ashur, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

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

Shephard states that in December 1780 he supplied some of Robert, Jr.'s enslaved people with pork, and asks that Robert, Jr. pay him for this expense. Shephard acknowledges receipt of payment on p.2. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03437

1782/05/16

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for sheep's wool

Van Vechten discusses the trade situation, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him some sheep's wool. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03438

1782/05/27

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of sheep

Bogardus informs Livingston that he has sent him a flock of 60 sheep all marked with paint so that they may be distinguished from other sheep. P.2 contains 3 signed receipts acknowledging payment from Robert Livingston, Jr. from the hand of Jacob Bogardus.

GLC03107.03439

1782/06/29

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of sugar

Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. of the sale and trade of goods, and states that due to the extravatently high price of sugar, he will not purchase any until he receives direct orders from Robert, Jr. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03440

1782/08/06

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Van Vechten writes that he has had trouble procuring payments due to Robert, Jr., and notes that the sale of iron is slow at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03443

1782/08/15

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Van Vechton informs Livingston of the goods he has managed to procure, and how he has sold Robert, Jr.'s iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03444

1782/08/17

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03445

1782/08/28

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

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

Van Vechten states that he has sold all of his wagon tire, and asks Robert, Jr. to send him more. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03446

1782/09/10

Van Deusen, Jan, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for failure to make a payment

Van Deusen apologizes for not paying Robert, Jr. for iron, and assures him that this is not due to carelessness, but to the numerous misfortunes that have befallen him. He promises to pay his debt as soon as he has the resources available to do so. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03447

1782/09/20

Ketchum, Joseph, fl. 1782-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to purchase flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03448

1782/10/08

Vielie, Cornelius, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of hay

Vielie writes that a shipment of hay has just arrived, and desires to know if Robert, Jr. intends to purchase a portion of it. With ANS on p.2 by Robert Livingston, Jr., in which he states that he directed Vielie to purchase a portion of the hay for the Manor. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03450

1782/10/14

Vielie, Cornelius, fl. 1782

Autograph letter

Title: to [Robert Livingston, Jr.] re: proposal of Mr. Ketchum's [fragment]

The letter states that Mr. Ketchum has proposed to purchase all of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s flour.

GLC03107.03451