1767/12/18

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Hendrick Schutt with Robert Livingston, Jr.

Schutt purchased wheat from Robert, Jr., and in turn carted coals at the Manor.

GLC03107.03103

1768/03/23

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Abisha Washburn with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began in January 1767. Washburn purchased wheat and corn from Robert, Jr. and in turn performed labor on the Manor.

GLC03107.03104

1767/01/30

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: increase in flour shipping to Liverpool

Robert Cambridge states the price of flour and brown bread in New York, and notes that there has been an increase in flour shipping between New York and Liverpool. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03108

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

1767/11/20

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Colin McArther with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 30 April 1767. McArther purchased wheat from Robert, Jr., and in turn carted coals on the Manor.

GLC03107.03118

1767/05/25

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of wheat and flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03121

1767/08/19

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: demand for flour in town

Robert Cambridge states that the demand for flour is rising in town, and the value is therefore expected to rise as well.

GLC03107.03130

1767/12/30

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

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

The account begins 24 September 1767. Welch purchased wheat and corn from Robert, Jr., and in turn performed labor at the Manor.

GLC03107.03135

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

1768/11/28

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Colin McArthur with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began on 20 November 1767. Colin McArthur purchased a cow, wheat, corn, and other provisions, and in turn carted coals for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03140

1778/08/06

Hoffman, Anthony Jr., fl. 1778-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to borrow an anchor and a cable

Anthony Hoffman, Jr. asks to borrow an anchor and a cable from Robert, Jr.'s sloop, as he is in a rush to send a shipment of flour down the river to supply their army.

GLC03107.03376

1778/08/20

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: apology for not visiting his father

Henry apologizes for not paying his father a visit, but explains that he has been awaiting the outcome of a business venture that should make him an "independent fortune." He adds that if this plan fulfills itself, he will desire to purchase all of his father's flour at the highest market value. A portion of the address leaf is missing due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03377

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

1779/05/20-1783/08/28

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 28 May 1779. William Trafford purchased wheat, salt, flour, and other provisions; and in turn worked at Ancram. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03389

1722/02/05

Lasser, John, fl. 1722

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: threshing of wheat

Las[s]er discusses the amount of wheat that he has threshed, and states his plan to come to Livingston's house. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01502

1723/05/08

Cheasman, fl. 1723

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Cheasman purchased 32 Casks of flour from Livingston.

GLC03107.01507

1723/09/23

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: decision to study French

Philip Livinston's son Robert writes that he will travel to New York to learn French, and asks his grandfather to send him some buckwheat to feed a flock of pigeons. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01523

1738/06/15

Van Veghton, Dirk, fl. 1738

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02574

1739/08/23

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invoice of flour and cornell

Pages 1&2 contain an invoice of flour and cornell sent to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York. In his letter on p.3, Dewitt explains what is in the shipment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02584

1740/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fear of war with the French, trade on the Oswego

Philip believes it will not be long until they are at war with the French, at which time he will retreat from the troublesome town of Albany. He discusses in length the trading ventures of the ship Oswego, forecasts high prices for bread and flour in Europe and the West Indies, and shares some family news as well.

GLC03107.02607

1740/12/12

Gulston, Jackson, & Stadt

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade with Captain Hayman

Gulston, Jackson, & St[adt] sent the letter per Captain Hayman, and ask Robert Jr. to assist him in the disposal of his cargo, to procure wheat and other provisions at a good price for him, and also to provide the Captain with whatever goods and money he may require. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02608

1741/04/19

Charles Mayne & Co., fl. 1741

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: market prices of wheat and flour

Preceded by a copy of a letter from 19 April 1741, in which Charles Mayne & Co. ask Robert, Jr. not to purchase any wheat on their account, but to buy flour instead. In the letter from 28 May 1741, they write that they have heard of the prohibition put of Robert, Jr.'s trade, and also give the prices of wheat and flour at various locations in Europe and the colonies. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02617

1741/05/20

Leyborne, Rossey, & Rockiliff, fl. 1740

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prohibition on exportation of provisions

Leyborne, Rossley, and Rockiliff state that they have just been informed of a new law that prohibits the exportation of wheat, flour, and biscuit to the Kingdom of Portugal. They request, however, that they not be forced to pay a penalty due to the new restriction. Followed by a note from Morton Rockiliff discussing a trading payment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02620

1741/04

Dominik Joyce & Co., fl. 1741-1748

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Dominik Joyce & Co. discuss their business concerns with Robert, Jr., place orders for bread and flour, and state the market prices of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02622

1752/02/04

Manuscript document

Title: Weight of flour sold to Robert & Richard Rais on account of Robert Livingston Jr

GLC03107.02837