1720/08/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade of goods

Philip requests goods at a specific price from his father, and mentions what item he has that may be desired. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01331

1769/05/20

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge discusses their current trading accounts. He also mentions that he visited his brother Walter, who has managed to retain good sense despite some most unfortunate financial circumstances. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03203

1769/06/21

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge states that their Sloop is scheduled to depart shortly, and he has therefore enclosed his father's bond. He discusses some other trading offers and the market value of goods.

GLC03107.03208

1769/08/09

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: profits from Robert, Jr.'s furnace

Robert Cambridge discusses selling iron and cornel, and congratulates his father on the well deserved success of his furnace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03210

1769/08/26

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business

Robert Cambridge discusses trading wheat, flour, and butter, and condoles his father on a loss of profits with his furnace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03211

1769/11/08

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: expulsion of English merchants from New Orleans

Peter Robert explains that he has news that Capt. Harris must stay in New Orleans a little longer to collect some debts, and notes that the Spanish Governor has ordered all English merchants (with the exception of Harris) out of the territory.

GLC03107.03213

1769/12/31

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Sales of sundry goods for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.1 records sales of bees was, bran, butter, hides, wheat, and skins on 31 December 1769. P.2 records sale of pigg iron for the account of Robert Livingston, and also an account of outstanding debts.

GLC03107.03222

1769/12/31

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: "An account of Cash paid by Robert C. Livingston for altering & repairing . . .

. . . the store at White Hall for a/c. of Rt. Livingston Junr. Esqr."

GLC03107.03223

1770/01/15

Schuyler, John, fl. 1770

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: baptism of his son

John Schuyler writes that he has baptized his son, and asked James Duane to be the Godfather, which he hopes agrees with Robert, Jr. He also states that he fears he has just met with a great loss of money at sea, as he has been expecting a vessel for 5 weeks. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03226

1770/01/29

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge describes some serious trade losses, and states that he will stick to trading dry goods from now on. He also advises his father on purchasing a land patent, and discusses the value of wheat at the moment.

GLC03107.03230

1770/02/26

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr.re: the prosperity of Robert, Jr.'s mills

Robert Cambridge congratulates his father on maintaining his mills throughout a period of "downfall and destruction." Preceded by a letter dated 19 February 1770, in which Robert Cambridge discusses the sale of his father's sloop, and also mentions that the crops in France and England have been particularly abundant this year. With docket and address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.03233

1770/11/12

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account or Ebenezer Loomis with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Ebenezer purchased an ax, beef, and other provisions. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03234

1770/02/26

Glen, Cornelius, fl. 1769-1770

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: desire to run for Treasurer

Glen explains that in light of the recent failure of his trading business, he would like Robert, Jr. to support him in an election for Treasurer.

GLC03107.03236

1770/04/26

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to sell wheat

Robert Cambridge states that a large shipment of wheat is expected, and he wonders if Robert, Jr. would care to purchase it.

GLC03107.03240

1771/01/14

Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: meeting of supervisors

Stevenson informs Robert, Jr. that he spoke to Mr. Ten Eyck regarding the meeting of Supervisors, and found out that the last meeting was adjourned due to a low attendance. He also notes that he has sent Robert, Jr. a pound of green tea. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03254

1771/05/17

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Robert Cambridge encourages his father to accept a shipment of wheat that he believes will sell at a good price.

GLC03107.03257

1771/07/29

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include calico, pewter tea pots, cotton, needles, and other goods.

GLC03107.03261

1721/01/19

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: request to purchase a horse

Collins asks that Livingston do him a favor and purchase some horses for him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01356

1721/01/27

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: receipt of hogs

Collins states that he has received the hogs from Livingston, and explains what he hopes to get for them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01357

1721/02/01

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: restrictions on trade with French and Indians

Philip describes the terms and restrictions that the Governor has put in place to guide trade with the French and Indians. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01358

1721/02/08

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Philip explains that the new trade restrictions have heightened tensions with the French, who have sent an Indian spy down to Albany. He also mentions keeping a continuous correspondence with the Governor in order to "wage war" against his and his father's "enemies," and discusses his son's illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01360

1721/02/17

Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Collins notes that he has signed a certificate for Livingston's hogs, and thanks Livingston for his trouble in procuring him a mare. He expresses satisfaction with the Governor's decision to suppress unlawful trade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01361

1721/02/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions

Philip discusses French attempts to manipulate the Indians and how this has interfered with trade in the colony. He also mentions the new trade restrictions and the effect they will have on his business.

GLC03107.01362

1722/06/02

Henderson, James, fl. 1718-1737

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased garlic and other items from Henderson on 7 March 1721, and cleared the account on 2 June 1722. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01363

1721/05/03

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: attendance at the Board of Trade

Bampfeild writes that he has taken Livingston's concerns before the Board of Trade on several occasions, and promises to forward Livingston's son's commission. He also thanks Livingston for assisting with his appointment to Agent of Albany, and hopes that he can return the favor as Agent. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01370