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

1779/05/12

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to sell goods

Henry asks to be left in charge of managing a recent shipment of goods, and promises to reserve some for his father's use. The goods consist mainly of clothes, stockings, etc., and Henry asks that his father keep this information quiet. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03388

1779/05/20-1783/08/28

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph document signed

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

The account began 28 May 1779. William Trafford purchased wheat, salt, flour, and other provisions; and in turn worked at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03389

1722/01/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document signed

Title: Meeting of the Justices of Albany re: raising taxes

The document lists the amount of money raised in the areas surrounding Albany for the purpose of promoting trade with the 5 Nations of Indians. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01500

1723/02/25

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: dismissal from agency

Bampfeild writes that his position as Agent of New York has been terminated, for reasons that he is not aware. He also discusses some trading matters with Indians that require some assistance, and asks Livingston to turn to another person to sort out the matter of a patent for his son.

GLC03107.01504

1722/02/26

Hinman, Andrew, fl. 1722

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: offer to sell a piece of land

Andrew Hinman and Thomas Knowles describe a piece of land and ask if Livingston would be interested in purchasing it. Below their letter Livingston wrote a response on 3 March 1723 explaining that that land has been in his patent since 1686. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01505

1723/05/08

Cheasman, fl. 1723

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Cheasman purchased 32 Casks of flour from Livingston.

GLC03107.01507

1723/05/15

Van Dam, Rip Jr., fl. 1722-1723

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased knitting needles from van Dam Jr.

GLC03107.01508

1723/06/07

Knight, Edmund, fl. 1722-1723

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

P.1 is an account of sales from the Sloop. P.2 is ALS from Edmund Knight, in which he informs Livingston of how he has handled his account. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01511

1723/07/18

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: goods shipped on the Sloop Caledonia

Van Horne informs Livingston of the goods that have arrived on the Sloop Caledonia, who the goods have been sold to, and at what price. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01517

1723/11/12

Knight, Edmund, fl. 1722-1723

Autograph document signed

Title: "Invoyce of Merchand[ise] laden on board the Sloop Endeavour"

Knight included an account of Livingston's sales, followed by an ALS by Knight. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01531

1723/10/11

Nicolls, John, fl. 1721-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: receipt of goods to be shipped to Livingston

Nicolls informs Livingston that he has just received soap and various medical items that he will ship to Livingston shortly. Part of address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01535

1723/01/27

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: construction of new vessels

Van Horne writes that the new vessels under construction are of the finest materials and should please Livingston. He also informs Livingston of the trade of their provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01546

1723/03/10

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: fear of theft of Livingston's slave

Original copy of GLC03107.01.01553, and contains some additional information regarding trade of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01554

1723/03/25

Van Horne, Cornelius, fl. 1721-1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions

Van Horne informs Livingston of how provisions are selling, and also writes of the deaths of William Provoost's wife and Captain Theobald. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01557

1724/03/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade and politics

Philip advises his father on how to procure fire wood for the garrison, and relates his anxiety over a forthcoming election for representative, for which he is a candidate. He also discusses difficulties in trading with some Indians, and how craftily the French deal with that matter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01559

1737/10/21

Langdon, Richard, fl. 1737

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the Ship Oswego Packet

Docketed on p.2.

GLC03107.02563

1737/10

Manuscript document

Title: General account of the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02564

1737/10/22

Langdon, Richard, fl. 1737

Manuscript document signed

Title: Portage bill of the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02565

1737/11/01

Manuscript document

Title: Account of cargo shipped by Robert Livingston Jr. and Henry Cuyler . . .

. . . on the Ship Oswego Packet.

GLC03107.02566

1737/12/21

Hardwell, Thomas, fl. 1737

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Capt. Langdon and the owners of the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for brooms, oil, kettles, and various types of labor. Hardwell signed for receipt of the account on 18 January 1738.

GLC03107.02567

[1737]

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account for cargo on the Ship Oswego Packet

Charge is for white oak heading.

GLC03107.02569

[1737]

Oothonit, Volkert & Jan, fl. 1737

Manuscript document

Title: Accounts for the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02570

1739/03/24

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: caution regarding debtors

Philip urges his son to collect payment from his debtors as soon as possible, or have them arrested. He expresses displeasure regarding the recent elections in Albany, and notes that he is awaiting a shipment of goods from their vessel the Oswego, now sailing from London.

GLC03107.02571