1786/08/19

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge states that he has sent his father a requested shipment of pork.

GLC03107.03608

1786/09

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of wheat & flour on account of and by order of Robert Cambridge Livingston

GLC03107.03613

1787/07/04

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: success at the iron works

Robert Cambridge writes that he shares his father's joy regarding the success of the iron works, and looks forward to a more favorable iron market. He also laments the prospect of an insect ravaging crops.

GLC03107.03623

1787/11/01

Manley, Robert, fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for a shipment of flat and square iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03627

1787/12/16

John, Robison, & Co., fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: complaints regarding sleigh iron

John Robinson & Co. write that they have not been able to dispose of the sleigh iron they ordered from Robert, Jr. as everyone has complained that it is too thick. They therefore desire Robert, Jr. to retrieve the iron and credit their account for the loss.

GLC03107.03630

1788/02/20

Ten Eyck & Pawling, fl. 1786-1788

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inquiry regarding iron

Ten Eyck & Pawling desire to know if they can rely on having a shipment of iron at the price they proposed. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03631

1788/04/12

Glen & Bleecker (firm)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03633

1788/04/22

Viele, Wilhelmus, fl. 1788

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of a crop of rye to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Viele declares that he will sell his forthcoming crop of rye to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03634

1788/05/22

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hope for a good season with the furnace

Robert Cambridge writes that although the rainy weather has impeded the blast of Robert, Jr.'s furnace, it will probably prove beneficial in the long run. He also discusses the market value of provisions, and advises Robert, Jr. to send his flour to New York where it will sell at a good price. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03635

1788/07/01

Stevenson, Duer, & Ten Eyck, fl. 1788

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for a shipment of iron

GLC03107.03637

1788/08/07

Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: pleasant impressions of Canada

Patterson writes that they recently departed from Quebec, and found Canada to be a most beautiful land. He also gives news of a recent act of parliament that will permit the exportation of iron to Great Britain duty free. He advises Robert, Jr. this most profitable business outlet. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03640

1788/09/03

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge discusses the prices of different goods, and makes business arrangements. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03642

1788/09/06

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge writes that Mr. Hoffman will accept iron for the goods that Robert, Jr. desires. He also states that he would like a franklin stove for the coming winter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03643

1788/09/11

Elliott, Michael, fl. 1767-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account re: rum, furnace stones, beef, bread, and milk

GLC03107.03644

1788/09/24

Thomas Jenkins, & Co., fl. 1788

Letter

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

Thomas Jenkins & Co. make arrangments to trade rum and molasses for two barrels of Robert, Jr.'s superfine flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03647

1788/10/24

Bleecker, John J., fl. 1788

Manuscript document signed

Title: Order for sleigh and square iron

GLC03107.03649

1788/11-1789/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Timothy Loomis

Items on the account include linen, sugar, salt, silk, tobacco, and rum.

GLC03107.03650

1788/11/18

Wigram, John, fl. 1782-1791

Autograph letter signed

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

Wigram states that he will send Robert, Jr. some pig iron, and requests that it be paid for with linens.

GLC03107.03651

1788/11/29

Hale, Daniel, fl. 1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03652

1788/12/22

Ten Eyck & Pawling, fl. 1786-1788

Letter

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

Ten Eyck & Pawling discuss the prospect of procuring and selling wheat.

GLC03107.03653

1782/11/16

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of family and trade

John writes that he and his family are well, and discusses the settling of trade accounts and the current prices for provisions. He also notes that by the latest news, there are no prospects for peace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03460

1782/11/21

Bain, Peter, fl. 1782

Manuscript document

Title: "An Inventory of Goods & Chattles Now in Posession of Peter Bain"

Items on the inventory include enslaved people, horses, cows, sheep, a wagon, and a loom. Some of the items are noted to have been sold to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03461

1782/11/22

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: extravagent prices

Van Vechten writes that he has delayed purchasing kersey and other woolen goods due to extravagent prices, and asks Robert, Jr. for further instructions regarding this matter. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03462

1782/12/07

Davis, Isaac, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Isaac Davis informs Robert, Jr. of his trade transactions, and notes that it is better to sell goods for wheat at the moment since money is so scarce. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03465

1782/12/11

Hammond, Eliakim, fl. 1782-1784

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03466