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1756/03/22

Hamerstey, Thomas, fl. 1756

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: silver

GLC03107.02959

1756/05/25

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: destruction caused by a fire

John explains how one of his enslaved people accidently set a closet on fire with a candle. A table, linens, and napkins were destroyed, but it was put out before more any more serious damage occurred.

GLC03107.02969

1764/05/15

Ball, George, fl. 1764

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Derick Johnson re: timber, sugar, and bowls

GLC03107.03013

1766/12-1767/11

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of James Bryan with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 9 December 1766. James Bryan purchased wheat, pork, cod fish, a kettle, and other items from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03088

1766/07/23-1767/10/20

Shaver, Elisebeth, fl. 1766

Manuscript document

Title: Account with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Elisebeth Shaver made cradles, wove blankets and homespun articles, and also spun flax for stockings. Docket states that the account was entered in Robert, Jr.'s book on 25 March 1768.

GLC03107.03126

1723/05/15

Van Dam, Rip Jr., fl. 1722-1723

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased knitting needles from van Dam Jr.

GLC03107.01508

1738/08/18

Storke & Gainsborough, fl. 1738

Letter signed

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

The letter begins with an account of the silver sold from the Oswego. Storke and Gainsborough inform Livingston of their difficulty in obtaining a remittance from Gibralter, and note a correction they had to make on the invoice of the Oweego, which they have debited to Livingston's account. They also state that the situation with Spain remains uncertain. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02576

1754/09/30

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: "Invoice of Sundry Goods Received from New York by my Sloop"

Items on the invoice include spotted rugs, tea, and rum.

GLC03107.02880

1748/11/04

Jeffery, Richard, fl. 1748-1812

Document signed

Title: Account of Mary Livingston

Charges on the account are for satin shoes, dishes, and some other items.

GLC03107.02751

1755/10/10

Richard, Paul, fl. 1737-1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in shipment of Indian shift blankets

Richard apologizes for the delay in a shipment of Indian shift blankets, and says that he expects to have a good quantity in about 3 weeks. He also states that it is likely that war will be declared in August. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02927

1755/10/11

Troup, John, fl. 1755

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of John Livingston, (1714-1786)

John Livingston purchased a flower pot and nails for Robert Livingston, Jr. Elisabeth Troup signed for receipt of the account.

GLC03107.02928

1755/11/06

Richard, Paul, fl. 1737-1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: goods for trade

Paul Richard writes that he has sold all of his rugs, and has only a small quantity of Indian blankets and blue duffels remaining. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02935

1751/09/16

Napeir, James, fl. 1751-1752

Autograph letter signed

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

Napeir writes that he has shipped Robert, Jr. oysters, jugs, and other provisions; and also notes that it is nearly impossible to sell flour at the moment.

GLC03107.02815

1751/10/03

Alexander, William, 1726-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: gratitude for a pleasant visit

William thanks Robert, Jr. for such a kind reception at the Manor, and notes that he will send him a clock shortly.

GLC03107.02819

1750/11/17

Richard, Paul, fl. 1737-1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business concerns

Peter Richard informs Robert, Jr. that he has shipped the requested rugs, and discusses other business concerns. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02789

1751/06/12

Manuscript document

Title: Memorandum of goods ordered from Hamburg per the Sloop Storke

The document orders Anthony Simpson to send linens back to New York on the Sloop Storke.

GLC03107.02797

1743/12

Leyborne & Stubbs

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: demand for corn, flour, and stove pipes

Preceded by a copy of a letter from December 1743, in which Leyborne & Stubbs write that they have not had any luck in selling Robert, Jr.'s wheat and corn, since prices are so low and there is such a great overabundance. In their current letter, Leyborne & Stubbs state that corn is still sold at a low price, but they expect a heightened demand for flour and stove pipes. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02690

1737/06/07

Smith, John, fl. 1737

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: hope for a good harvest

Smith states that he has received everything but the earthenware from Livingston, and expresses his hope for rain to encourage a good harvest. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02539

1726/09/14

Taylor, John, fl. 1744-1811

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston and Cornelius Van Horne

Livingston purchased brass pieces and parts to mend a kettle. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01784

1726/11/01

Le Roux, Charles, fl. 1718-1726

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston owed Le Roux for the fashioning of porringers and a chaifing dish.

GLC03107.01791

1711/04/10

Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: shipment of candles and wax

Boudinot informs Livingston of the amount of wax that has been credited to his account as well as the price and quantity of candles that he has shipped to Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00869