1784/03/22

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of John D. Robinson

Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robsinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03507

1783/09/01

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of sundry goods sent to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Henry Livingston sent the goods from New York to the Manor. Items on the invoice include ribbon, thread, calico, cloth, and rum. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03508

1783/09/03

Everts, Stephen, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for selling rum

Everts advises Robert, Jr. to sell his rum for iron ore rather than cash, as he will turn a better profit if he does. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03510

1783/09/25

Wigram, John, fl. 1782-1791

Autograph document signed

Title: Invoice of flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. on the Sloop Catharine

GLC03107.03514

1783/10/15

Van Wagenen, G.H., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

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

The account began 27 September 1783, and records that Henry purchased flour from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03516

1783/10/11

Van Wagenen, G.H., fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

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

Van Wagenen states that a shipment of redwood has just come in, and offers to send some to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03518

1810/11/19

Clymer, George, 1739-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Clymer

Follows a letter to his son about his business affairs (not included) because he found himself with extra paper. Compliments a studious young woman named Eliza, possibly of some relation to them. Praises a discourse by Joseph Hopkinson, the author of "Hail, Columbia," as vindicating "the Country from foreign Calumny, and contempt." On commerce and British-French hostilities, he noted that merchants were not inclined to rest American welfare on "French faith" and that "If this uncivilized war goes on for a few years, we shall become the most formidable pirates that the seas have ever known…

GLC05725

1839/07/30

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas G. Morgan

A detailed personal letter of condolence for the death of Bedford Morgan during the second Seminole War, written to Morgan's brother, Judge Morgan of Baton Rouge, at the insistence of their sister, Ann Gibbes Barker. Explains the circumstances of Morgan's death, as one of eighteen killed on a mission to trade with the Seminole Indians. Claims that the surprise attack and murders by the Seminoles violated a recent peace agreement made with General Macomb at Fort King. Describes the Seminoles as "the most evil & treacherous savages that ever existed."

GLC05737

1811/02/27

Breckinridge, James, 1763-1833

Printed letter

Title: [Circular letter on congressional proceedings preceding the War of 1812]

Discusses the recent proceedings of Congress, specifically the non-intercourse and importation laws and the problematic European trade situation that led to War of 1812.

GLC05892

1841/11/22

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Michel Chevalier

Thanks Chevalier for his "interesting work on the High ways of the U. States," which he presented to Clay. Compliments Chevalier and de Tocqueville for their descriptions of America's character. Claims that the press in France is mischaracterizing a recent act by Congress placing duties on some previously duty-free French products. Describes the motivation as purely fiscal, not retaliatory. Hopes for continued amity between the two nations and that "instead of wasting their energies, in useless contests, direct them to such noble works of Internal improvement as, in respect to he U. States…

GLC06042.01

1791/06/23

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Humphreys re: trade, laws of European countries against US commerce

Extensive ink bleedthrough obscures Jefferson's writing. Written to America's secret agent in Lisbon concerning laws of France, Spain and England damaging American commerce. "Our best interest would be to employ our principal labours in agriculture.... Hanging prosperity on the fluctuating counsels and caprices of others renders it wise... to turn seriously to manufactures.... The Indians north of the Ohio have hitherto continued their little depredations, but we are in daily expectation of hearing of the success of a first excursion [i.e., Gen. Scott's expedition] to their towns...."…

GLC05967

1808/06/11

Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles W. Peale

Fulton writes to prominent American painter Charles Willson Peale, enclosing $120, apparently in payment of a debt. He also details the success of his steamboat business and mentions the "virtuous exertions and enterprising spirit" of Peale's son, Rembrandt, also an artist. Fulton may have studied miniature painting with the elder Peale early in his life; both studied with Benjamin West in England. Peale had painted Fulton's portrait the previous year; and Fulton was involved in the artist's efforts to start an art museum in Philadelphia. Rembrandt Peale had also painted Fulton's portrait…

GLC05817

1783/10/03

United States in Congress Assembled. Thomson, Charles

Manuscript document signed

Title: The sixth Article of Confederation re: military forces during peace time

Resolution limiting number of warships and soldiers during peacetime and allowing Virginia to maintain two armed vessels and troops for defense of trade, public prisons and stores.

GLC06026

1760/08/15

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of sundry goods from New York per account of Peter Robert Livingston

GLC03107.04395

1767/10/20

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Michael Gratz re: arrangements to sell indigo

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04397

1739/04/11

Lush, John, fl. 1739

Document signed

Title: Bill for flour shipped by Gilbert Livingston to Robert G. Livingston

Gilbert shipped the flour to Robert G. Livingston in Antigua. Printed by John Peter Zenger, 1738.

GLC03107.04410

1739/09/08

Taylor, James, fl. 1739

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bill of sale with John DeWitt for a mare

GLC03107.04412

1740/06/26

Van Veght, Dirk, Jr., fl. 1740

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: forthcoming shipment of wheat for Mr. Livingston

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04414

1740/06/28

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: buying and trading wheat

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04415

1740/07/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: buying and trading wheat

Docketed on verso

GLC03107.04416

1740/08/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trading concerns

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04417

1740/09/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: war between Great Britain and France

Philip Livingston expresses concern regarding the effect that a war between France and Great Britain may have on his trading. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04418

1740/09/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: preparing wheat for sale

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04420

1740/10/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trade of cornell and cattle

Philip Livingston makes arrangements with John DeWitt to sell and trade various goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04421

1741/01

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: procuring wheat from tenants

Philip Livingston discusses methods to procure wheat as rent payment from tenants on the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.04422