1782/12/19

Lane, Jon., fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

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

Lane informs Robert, Jr. that he has sent him coffee, woolen cloth, and other goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03468

1783/08/13

Wigram, John, fl. 1782-1791

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of John Williams with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 21 December 1782. Williams purchased salt, sugar, and other goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Williams wages for carpentry services. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.03469

1782/12/23

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert LIvingston, Jr. re: shipping and trading arrangements

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03470

1782/12/25

Wagenen, T.V., fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

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

Wangener asks Livingston if he would like to trade iron for flour.

GLC03107.03472

1784/03/18

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Ann Griffith

The account began 13 January 1783. Ann Griffith purchased cloth, tea, and sugar from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed work as a seamstress. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.03474

1783/01/23

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: oysters and brandy

Bogardus states that he has procured some good French brandy for Robert, Jr., and some oysters for his son Henry. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03475

1783/02/23

Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hopes for more prosperous trade

Bogardus writes of his hopes for an improvement in trade: "times have been fluctuating & distracting for trade, but now the happy moment is at hand when we can again hope for order & Regularity to take place amongst us. When the happy event of peace takes place I should wish to move from hence to sattle myself in business." He also recommends a workman for Robert, Jr.'s failing iron works. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03478

[1783/03/29]

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invitation to ship flour

GLC03107.03484

1783/04/25

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

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

Duer regretfully writes that some flour recently delivered from Robert, Jr.'s mills has been condemned as unmerchantable.

GLC03107.03492

1783/05/10

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happiness over the restoration of peace

"With Pleasure I now embrace this opportunity to congratulate you on the Restoration of Peace in America and sincerely wish it may be happy and Permanent, nothing is wanted here under the smiles of a Kind Providence, but unanimity & industry; while we Possess the best Cuntry under heaven's canopy." John also discusses some trading issues. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03493

1783/05/17

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

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

John relates his plans to sell some of Robert, Jr.'s flour.

GLC03107.03494

1783/05/17

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: bill for nails

John writes that he has sent up a bill for nails, and notes that he searched the whole town for a better price, but was unsuccessful.

GLC03107.03495

1783/05/20

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in lawsuit

Van Vechten writes that there has been a delay in judgement in Robert, Jr.'s lawsuit against James McGee. He also makes arrangements to trade iron. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03496

1783/05/24

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

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

John states that he has sold all of Robert, Jr.'s flour; and adds that he will endeavor to procure some sundry goods that Robert, Jr. requested. Fragment of address leaf on verso,

GLC03107.03497

1783/06-1783/07

Persen, Henry, fl. 1783

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for freight for shipping Robert, Jr.'s goods to New York.

GLC03107.03500

1784/02/23

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of J. Robinson

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

GLC03107.03504

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