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1784/02/23

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of J. Robinson

J. Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03504

1783/08/08

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: family news

John writes of the whereabouts of different family members, and states that his son Philip just sailed for Halifax.

GLC03107.03505

1783/08/29

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of John Traffords Account

GLC03107.03506

1784/03/22

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of John D. Robinson

Robinson purchased sundry goods from Robert, Jr., who in turn owed Robsinson wages for labor.

GLC03107.03507

1783/09/01

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of sundry goods sent to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Henry Livingston sent the goods from New York to the Manor. Items on the invoice include ribbon, thread, calico, cloth, and rum. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03508

1783/09/02

Camel, Martin, fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of land to Dirck Steenberg

The document states that Martin Camel, with the approval of Robert Livingston, Jr., has sold to Dirck Steenberg some of his land on the Manor of Livingston. Camel signed with an X; Steenberg also signed the document.

GLC03107.03509

1783/09/03

Everts, Stephen, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for selling rum

Everts advises Robert, Jr. to sell his rum for iron ore rather than cash, as he will turn a better profit if he does. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03510

1783/09/04

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Settlement of John Eddy's account

GLC03107.03511

1783/09/10-1783/09/16

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of expenses accrued in repairing the Sloops Caty and Dolly

GLC03107.03512

1783/09/18

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of the furnace

Van Bueren informs Robert, Jr. that his furnace is running well, but notes that coal and ore production have been quite slow. Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03513

1783/09/25

Wigram, John, fl. 1782-1791

Autograph document signed

Title: Invoice of flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. on the Sloop Catharine

GLC03107.03514

1783/09/27

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: letter to accompany sister Catharine

John states that he has sent this letter with their sister Catharine (Livingston) Lawrence, and notes that their cousin Harry has been detained by some business with his scooner. Much of the address leaf is missing due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03515