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1784/08/27

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring furnace stones

Robert Cambridge states that he has spoken to a mason in order to procure furnace stones, and also notes that flour and wheat prices are expected to fall.

GLC03107.03555

1785/12/31

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: "Wheat delivered out to Sundry Persons from Dec. 31 1784 To Dec. 31 1785"

GLC03107.03568

1785/09/01

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03585

1785/09/28

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Manuscript document

Title: Order for West Indian produce given to Mr. Ja. Backus

Robert, Jr. asks for rum, sugar, molasses, pickled cod, and dry cod.

GLC03107.03588

1785/10/22

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased blankets, linen, calico, sugar, capers, and other provisions.

GLC03107.03590

1785/12/31

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of grain received & delivered out of Mansion Mill 12/31/1784- 12/31/1785

GLC03107.03596

1786/12/04

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Edward Pinder

The account began 3 March 1786. Items on the account include cornell, molasses, sugar, salt, hats, and rum. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03598

1786/11/23

Ten Eyck & Pawling, fl. 1786-1788

Manuscript document

Title: Agreement to purchase wheat for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Messrs. Ten Eyck and Pawling agree to purchase clean winter wheat at the lowest currnet price for Robert Livingston, Jr. In order to enable them to do this, Robert, Jr. will furnish them with equal quantities of money and refined bar iron.

GLC03107.03600

1786/09/21

Nicholas Hoffman & Sons

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. with Robert Cambridge Livingston

Items on the account include sheep skins, knitting needles, cloves, raisens, and indigo. Docket notes that Nicholas Hoffman & Sons purchased and shipped the goods to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03602

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

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

1788/09/11

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

1788/11-1789/11

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

1788/12/22

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

1782/12/07

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

1782/12/19

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

1782/12/25

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