1764/07/09

Manuscript document

Title: "Invoice of Fifty one Firkins of fresh May Butter Shiped on Board the . . .

. . . Sloop York John Walker Master on the Acct. of Robt. Livingston Jun Esqr. Consigned to Mr John Cuyler M[erchant] there."

GLC03107.03016

1764/07/21

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1764-1769

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assistance given to Jacob van Deusen

DeWitt writes that he has taken steps to help Jacob van Deusen with his debt, and thus keep him out of jail. He also notes that trade has been slow, and states "What will become of us poor North Americans is a Mystery to me." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03017

1765/01/07

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to pay his father a visit

Robert Livingston, Jr.'s son, Peter Robert, writes that he will pay his father a visit in the coming weeks, and notes that trade has been quite dull recently.

GLC03107.03023

1765/01/29

Champion & Hayley, fl. 1756-1765

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of goods shipped to Peter Robert Livingston on the account of . . .

. . . Robert Livingston, Jr. Items on the invoice include calico, linen, handkerchiefs, and other fabrics.

GLC03107.03025

1765/04/12

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade, settling accounts

GLC03107.03029

1765/04/15

Griffiths, A., fl. 1765

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Peter Myncoop with Samuel Loudon re: barrel jar and pitch

A. Griffiths signed for receipt of the account on behalf of Samuel Loudon.

GLC03107.03030

1765/06/26

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Elliott discusses some trading concerns, and mentions that many people are short of bread this year.

GLC03107.03033

1765/07/29

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of sundry merchandise from New York for Robert Livingston, Jr.

The invoice records from whom the goods were purchased, and how much they cost. Items include pork, molasses, sugar, and indigo.

GLC03107.03034

1765/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of wheat at Ancram

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03042

1766/04/12

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of wheat at Ancram

The account runs from December 1765 to April 1766.

GLC03107.03048

1766/01/03

Yates, Abraham, Jr., 1724-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: reactions to the Stamp Act

Yates discusses the recent Stamp Act and declares: "The Stamp Act I believe appears to us as odious as to any of his Majesties American subjects but I think We are to Blame for not having Appeared in Publick for how is the World to know our Like or Dislike." He also notes that New York merchants seem more resolute in their opposition to the act, as they have refused to accept any shipments of goods while the act is in effect.

GLC03107.03049

1766/03/24

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Peter Robert writes of the state of trading markets in Europe, and notes that America is beginning to recover from a trading slump. He forwards some accounts, and states that his father will find them "more and more in favour of America so that we make no doubt here but the [Stamp] Act will be Repealed." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03053

1766/03/31

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hope for profits in New Orleans

Peter Robert writes that he is unsure if the Spanish are at New Orleans yet, but states that he plans to send a schooner down there as soon as possible, as he hopes to profit greatly from trade in that area.

GLC03107.03054

1766/04/11

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge writes his father that "The Inspector condem'd a good many Barrels of you flour . . . but he tels me they'll do as well as the best to send abroad." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03056

1766/04/18

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for the iron works

Elliott informs Robert, Jr. of what he plans to manufacture at the iron works, and also what he has done with the wheat account. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03057

1766/09/19

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge remarks that the rainy weather has hindered the harvesting of corn, and informs his father of plans to ship iron and flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03069

1766/10/20

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of wheat

Robert Cambridge informs his father of the price he received for some wheat, and also notes that there is no good cheese at the moment, but he expects some daily. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03072

1768/02/06

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Elias Tooker with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 31 October 1666. Tooker purchased wheat and other provisions from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work on the Manor.

GLC03107.03073

1767/10/02

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

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

The account began on 8 November 1766. Trafford purchased wheat and other provisions from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work on the Manor.

GLC03107.03075

1766/11-1767/11

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Duncan Cameron with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Cameroon purchased wheat, fish, iron, pork, and other items.

GLC03107.03076

1766/11/11

Schuyler, John, fl. 1766

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: expecting sheep

John writes that he is expecting a load of sheep for Robert, Jr. , and promises to send them down as soon as he receives them.

GLC03107.03078

1766/11/15

Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: new trade regulations

James writes that no money will be made "this session" due to new trade regulations.

GLC03107.03079

1766/11/15

Abeel, John, 1667-1711

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re; state of markets at home and abroad

Abeel informs Robert, Jr. of trade transactions, and states that the fear of famine has caused an embargo to be placed on wheat from Philadelphia. He also notes that markets are in favor of farmers, but do not bode well for millers or merchants.

GLC03107.03080

1767/11/16

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade with Spain

Peter Robert states that a ship from Spain has arrived carrying their cash, and he expects to receive full payment. He also hopes to renew a trading contract with the Spanish Governor, as they were completely out of flour a few months ago. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03143

1768/11/14

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Angass McDussie with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 20 November 1767. McDussie purchased wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn performed labor for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03145