1768/08/04

Munroe, John, fl. 1768

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for good iron to build cranks

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03172

1768/08/13

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: low prices for flour

Robert Cambridge writes that he declined to sell Robert, Jr.'s flour due to low prices, and asks what price would be agreeable to his father. He also reports on the production level of the Hibernia Iron Works. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03174

1769/02/15-1775/10/25

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of John Stevenson

Most of the charges on the account are for different types of iron. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03188

1767/09/01

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Edward Welch with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 18 November 1766. Welch purchased wheat and a steer from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the furnace.

GLC03107.03081

1768/01/12

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Neal McCarty with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 24 April 1767. McCarty purchased wheat, corn, lamb, and other provisions from Robert, Jr., and in turn broke ore for Robert, Jr.'s furnace.

GLC03107.03117

1767/06/01

Peter Oliver & Sons

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to ship iron

GLC03107.03123

1767/08/10

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and the distribution of goods

Elliott advises Robert, Jr. on where to get iron for the market, and describes some difficulty in distributing a shipment of pork, as people were hungry and reluctant to share. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03129

1767/09/25

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: success with the furnace

Elliott informs Robert, Jr. that the furnace is working extremely well, and also asks for the current price of wheat. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03136

1767/10/10

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unable to make mill irons

Elliott apologizes that he will not be able to make any mill irons at the moment, as the forge is not yet in order. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03137

1784/12/29

Manuscript document

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

The account began 23 December 1778. Tooker purchased wheat, beef, pork, cornell, and other provisions from Robert Livingston, Jr., and in turn worked at Robert, Jr.'s iron works.

GLC03107.03381

1779/01/16

Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785

Autograph letter signed

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

Teunis Van Vechten asks Robert, Jr. to send iron up to Albany as soon as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03382

1779/01/20

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: decline to purchase a house

Robert Cambridge thanks his father for recommending a house to him, but decides that he will wait to purchase one until both the war and his own personal affairs are settled. He explains that a large shipment of iron has just arrived, and though some of it is of poor quality, Robert Cambridge strongly encourages his father to purchase it. He also notes that it is wiser to invest in trade rather than land at the moment. Docket and AN on address leaf.

GLC03107.03383

1779/02/05

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: purchasing iron

Robert Cambridge writes of his plans to purchase a large quantity of iron, and applauds his father for starting up his iron works again, as he believes that the price of iron will begin to rise. He also declares his support for his father's plan to purchase enslaved people to work at the furnace, but notes that they may be difficult to find. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03384

1779/03/27

Livingston, M., fl. 1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for iron pipe

M. Livingston asks his/her cousin, Robert, Jr., to send the pipe he/she ordered as soon as it is finished. A portion of the document is illegible due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03387

1740/06/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron oar

Philip writes that there is an abundance of iron oar at Taghanick, which will provide a profitable income once an iron works is erected.

GLC03107.02596

1740/09/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: death in the family

Philip sends his condolences for the death of Robert, Jr.'s cousin Johnie; and devotes most of the letter to describing trading plans and instructions. He also notes that a French war seem inevitable, and encourages Robert, Jr. and his brother Philip to assist him in erecting an iron works, which will give them some financial security during troubling times.

GLC03107.02602

1752/03/16

Richard, Paul, fl. 1737-1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: postponement of the Assembly meeting

Paul Richard explains that the Governor has delayed the Assembly meeting, and it is believed that he may completely refuse to meet with them. He also asks Robert, Jr. to send some pig iron down to him.

GLC03107.02841

1752/03/24

Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happy to hear of Robert, Jr.'s prosperity

Waddell writes that he is happy to hear that Robert, Jr.'s furance and grist mill are functioning well again.

GLC03107.02843

1752/03/25

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news of the Governor's expected departure

John writes that the Governor is expected to leave the province some time next summer without ever meeting the new Assembly. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the goods he has shipped, and states his pleasure with the news that Robert, Jr.'s furnaces and mills are functioning again.

GLC03107.02845

1752/03/25

Keteltas, Peter, fl. 1742-1756

Autograph letter signed

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

Keteltas writes that he is glad to hear that the iron works is functioning again, and advises Robert, Jr. to lower his price on iron if he wishes to sell any. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the market prices of various provisions in the West Indies.

GLC03107.02846

1752/03/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: lowering the price on pig iron

Philip explains that he has been unable to sell Robert, Jr.'s pig iron, and is therefore forced to lower the price. He also mentions a Spanish attack on a fleet of trading vessels. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02847

1752/06/30

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

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

Philip writes that Robert, Jr.'s iron has been sold, and his rum shipped according to his orders. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02849

1752/08/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty selling pig iron

Philip explains the difficulty he has had selling pig iron, and notes that some price adjustments must be made. He also makes arrangements for shipping bread, and states that the Governor has further delayed his meeting with the Assembly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02851

1752/09/05

Darg, Joseph, fl. 1752

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt of payment for stones for Robert Livingston, Jr.'s furnace

GLC03107.02853

1752/10/13

Keteltas, Peter, fl. 1742-1756

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include hammers, chisels, irons, and files.

GLC03107.02855