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1732/06/12

Thong, Thomas, fl. 1723

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: financial matter with Schermerhoren

Thong writes that Schermerhoren is with him, but in poor circumstances, and requests that Robert send down a bond with its principle and interest as soon as possible. He notes that he has taken care of most of his debt, but was forced to take a sloop from Schermerhoren.

GLC03107.02501

1732/05/04

Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Philip Livingston] re: unsuccessful fishing

Henry writes that the boys have been unsuccessful at fishing, and notes that he is getting ready to deliver 200 barrels of flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02502

1732/06/08

Barry & Cruger

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of sundry goods shipped to Robert Livingston Junior of New York

Robert purchased silver and a box of china.

GLC03107.02503

1733/03/30

Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: difficulty collecting the excise

Stevensen writes that he is having a great deal of trouble collecting the excise in Albany, and discusses some other financial matters. He also mentions that his wife gave birth to a son, who has contracted sprue, which has left them both extremely ill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02505

1733/05/07

Livingston, Mary, fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: inquiry for a servant

Mary asks her husband Robert to inquire about a girl living with Anne Livingston, who may be helpful for them to have at home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02506

1738/10/06

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Henry Cuyler

Cuyler purchased a large variety of goods from Livingston, including molasses, shott, linen, calico, and tea.

GLC03107.02507

1733/11/22

Van Veghten, Dirk, Jr., fl. 1733

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: invoice for flour and bread

Van Veghten asks Robert to send him an invoice of the flour and bread shipped by Jacob Visher.

GLC03107.02508

1733/10/28

Quilling, Gert, fl. 1733

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: account of Edward Goold

[Quilling] gives an account of what he purchased from Goold.

GLC03107.02509

1734/02/28

Bryant, William, fl. 1734-1735

Document signed

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

GLC03107.02511

1734/02/12

Stephens, John, fl. 1734

Document signed

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

GLC03107.02512

1734/02/12

Stephens, John, fl. 1734

Document signed

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

GLC03107.02513

1734/03/09

Letter

Title: to [Robert Livingston Jr.] re: shipment of provisions

The letter notes that a fat calf, a hog, eggs, and other provisions have been sent; and discusses the trade of flour and cloth. P.2 contains a list of "Persons from hoe I Exspect Wheat," 1733.

GLC03107.02514

1734/12/31

Mico, Joseph, fl. 1734-1740

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston Jr.

GLC03107.02515

1734/10/28

Kursted, Jacobus, fl. 1734

Document signed

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

Barry & Cruger shipped rum to Robert Livingston Jr.

GLC03107.02516

1734/11/17

Lansing, Abraham A., fl. 1734

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02517

1735/02/21

Bryant, William, fl. 1734-1735

Document signed

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

GLC03107.02520

1735/02/08

Payton, Samuel, fl. 1735

Document signed

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

GLC03107.02521

1735/02/08

Harvey, Uzzial, fl. 1735

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Robert Livingston Jr.] re: complaint of a neighboring tenant

Harvey complains to [Livingston] that his neighbor frustrates his intrests by misusing wood; and he requests that [Livingston], as the landlord, address the situation.

GLC03107.02522