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Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: nails and shot

GLC03107.03297

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: ungracious attitude of Dudley Davis

Yates expresses wonder at Dudley Davis's criticism of himself, and believes that Davis has made these remarks out of desperation and a desire to blame some one for his troubles. Yates therefore advises Robert, Jr. to stay away from him "for fear (if...

GLC03107.03298

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

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...

GLC03107.03300

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

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

[Fragment of account sheet]

GLC03107.03303

Lease of land on the Manor of Livingston to John Crandell

The document leases a tract of land on the Manor to John Crandell, but stipulates that Robert Livingston, Jr. is to retain rights and access to all mines and minerals on the farm, "with liberty to search for, dig up, & carry away, all such ore...

GLC03107.03304

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trading expenses

Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03305

Sales of wheat, potash, & butter on the account & risk of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03306

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: selling wheat

Robert Cambridge states that wheat is sold at a most advantageous rate, and therefore asks his father to send some wheat down immediately. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03307

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour and other provisions

Ludlow writes that Robert, Jr.'s vessel has arrived in New York, and he has sold almost all of the flour, with the exception of some barrels that were damaged by a leaking pump on the ship. He also states what goods he will send back to Robert, Jr....

GLC03107.03308

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03309

Bill of Flanning for Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03310

Invoice for Robert Cambridge Livingston

A sizeable portion of the document is missing due to damage. Items on the invoice include calico, linen, leather, brandy, and oysters.

GLC03107.03311

Account of Lawrance Van Bosherk

The account began 8 October 1774,

GLC03107.03312

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the invoice/account include molasses, mint, shalloons, glass, and buttons.

GLC03107.03313

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for more stoves

Stevenson asks Robert, Jr. to send him some more stoves to make up for being over-charged on the last shipment. He also states that he has tried to procure some Indian deer skins, but has not had any luck thus far.

GLC03107.03314

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

In December 1774, Robert Livingston, Jr. purchased flour, corn, iron pots, and cod fish from Peter Post.

GLC03107.03315

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer to purchase Ephraim Reynolds's farm

Dakin writes that the bearer of the letter desires to purchase Ephraim Reynolds's farm on the Manor of Livingston, and may be relied upon to make all necessary payments in a responsible manner.

GLC03107.03316

Agreement to be the carpenter & clerk at the forges at Maryburgh

The document states that Michael Elliott agrees with Robert Livingston, Jr. "to do all such work in the carpenter & wheel wright trade, as shall be required of him" at the forge at Maryburgh on the Manor of Livingston. Elliott also agrees to let his...

GLC03107.03317

Account of Dirck De Lamater with the Estate of Robert Livingston, [Jr.]

GLC03107.03318

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment

Holmes asks Robert, Jr. if he plans to pay him his "lawful money," and notes that if the answer is no, he will cease to dig ore.

GLC03107.03319

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prices of wheat [fragment]

Yates informs Robert, Jr. of the expected prices for wheat. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03320

Account of William Trafford with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began January 1775. Trafford purchased wheat and cornell, and in turn worked for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03321