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1773/10/14

Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: kept from business due to fever

Robert Cambridge explains that he has not been able to attend to some of their business due to a sudden attack of a fever and a sore throat. He also informs his father of his last sale of flour.

GLC03107.03299

1773/11/22

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: men to chop wood on the Manor

John Van Buren asks Robert, Jr. if he would like George Cantlin, a somewhat careless and irresponsible worker, to chop wood on the Manor in the winter. He also states that there are 3 additional men interested in the position, but they seem of such questionable character that there would be fear of them running away with their axes. Docketed on verso. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03300

1775/11/15

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Shadrick Phelps with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began December 1773, and includes potatoes, corn, wheat, pork, peas, and other provisions.

GLC03107.03301

1773/12/05-1775/11/13

Van Buren, John, fl. 1773-1779

Manuscript document

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

The account began 29 December 1773, and includes wheat, pork, peas, corn, shoes, and other provisions.

GLC03107.03302

1737/10/21

Langdon, Richard, fl. 1737

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the Ship Oswego Packet

Docketed on p.2.

GLC03107.02563

1737/10

Manuscript document

Title: General account of the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02564

1737/10/22

Langdon, Richard, fl. 1737

Manuscript document signed

Title: Portage bill of the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02565

1737/11/01

Manuscript document

Title: Account of cargo shipped by Robert Livingston Jr. and Henry Cuyler . . .

. . . on the Ship Oswego Packet.

GLC03107.02566

1737/12/21

Hardwell, Thomas, fl. 1737

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Capt. Langdon and the owners of the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for brooms, oil, kettles, and various types of labor. Hardwell signed for receipt of the account on 18 January 1738.

GLC03107.02567

1737

Louey, James, fl. 1737

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of the Ship Oswego Packet

Charge is for rigging.

GLC03107.02568

[1737]

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account for cargo on the Ship Oswego Packet

Charge is for white oak heading.

GLC03107.02569

[1737]

Oothonit, Volkert & Jan, fl. 1737

Manuscript document

Title: Accounts for the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02570

1739/03/24

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: caution regarding debtors

Philip urges his son to collect payment from his debtors as soon as possible, or have them arrested. He expresses displeasure regarding the recent elections in Albany, and notes that he is awaiting a shipment of goods from their vessel the Oswego, now sailing from London.

GLC03107.02571

1738/03/27

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Accounts of debtors at the Manor

GLC03107.02572

1738/05/10

Van Veghton, Dirk, fl. 1738

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rent dispute

Van Veghton asks Robert for his opinion regarding a rent dispute between Johan Tys Smith and the Sherif of Dutchess County. He also asks to settle an account with Robert. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02573

1738/06/15

Van Veghton, Dirk, fl. 1738

Manuscript document

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

GLC03107.02574

1738/07/28

Storke & Gainsborough, fl. 1738

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. and Henry Cuyler re: arrival of the Ship Oswego

Storke & Gainsborough announce the arrival of the Ship Oswego, and state that tensions are mounting with the Spanish. Followed by another letter dated 18 August 1738, in which they explain that they have received Capt. Langdon, and discuss arrangements for sending goods back to New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02575

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

1738/08/31

Storke, Sam, fl. 1739

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. and Henry Cuyler re: trade with the Ship Oswego

The letter on p.1 notes that they have enclosed the invoice for the goods ordered by Livingston and Cuyler; and is unsigned. The letter on pages 2&3 is signed by Sam Storke and is written in a different hand. Storke writes that some of the crew on board the Oswego have taken ill, and he hopes that they recover so that they may perform their service. He also states that his partner Gainsborough has died, and that Livingston and Cuyler may wholly depend on him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02577