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Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include calico, pewter tea pots, cotton, needles, and other goods.

GLC03107.03261

Receipt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03262

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include scotch, ribbon, spelling books, glover's needles, and other goods. On p.4 Robert Cambridge signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. for the account. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03263

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for iron

Veeder asks Robert, Jr. to send him iron as soon as possible, and notes that the money is ready to pay for it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03264

Account of Jacob Saltpack

Jacob Saltpack purchased twine from John G. Van Schaik.

GLC03107.03265

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sundry goods

GLC03107.03266

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of leather

Spencer writes that he has shipped Robert, Jr. sole leather and upper leather. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03267

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: clearing a debt

Wolcott explains that he is nearly destitute, and only has one cow and heffer, which do not officially belong to him. He therefore can not use them to clear a debt with Robert, Jr., and asks if some other means of payment could be found. He further...

GLC03107.03268

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron

Myndert Roseboom asks Robert, Jr. to ship iron to Major Fonda, and promises that he will be responsible for the payment.

GLC03107.03269

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of plans to move

Coklen states that he plans to move to New Winsor, and asks if he can wait to pay Robert, Jr. until he harvests his crops. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03270

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of payment

Daniel Crommelin & Sons inform Robert, Jr. that they have sent him his money on the Sloop Johanna, and hope that it will reach him safely. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03271

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to purchase a piece of land

Convers states that although he originally asked to purchase a piece of land to the north, that land is so close to Ephram Reynolds's estate that it would be best if Reynolds had that land himself. He therefore describes a different tract of land to...

GLC03107.03272

Sales of various goods on the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The document contains several separate accounts, recording the sales of such items as pig iron, cornel, bran, wheat, flaxseed, and potash for the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03273

Sales of flour and pig iron on the account and risk of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Document contains 2 separate accounts for the sale of flour and the sale of pig iron. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03274

Account of John R. Decker

The account began on 27 April 1773, and records interest on bonds as well as John R. Decker's rent account with Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03275

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: charges for damage done to land

Jacob [Sinderar] states that he is returning his land to Robert, Jr., on account of the fact that Robert, Jr. drowned the land and rendered it useless. He also informs Robert, Jr. of all the other damage caused to his crops and goods on the farm, and...

GLC03107.03276

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: clearing Van Den Bogert with his creditors

Crannell writes that Peter Van Den Bogert is now in jail because his creditors are excessively hard on him. He also notes that he is aware that Robert, Jr. owes him a payment in June, and hopes that this will help Van Den Bogert clear his account...

GLC03107.03277

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: dissatisfaction with politics

James Duane describes how he is overwhelmed with his business at the moment, and airs some frustrations regarding New York's political situation:"Timidity has induced the Colony to make a most unreasonable sacrifice to the Massachusett's bay. I fear...

GLC03107.03278

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea to settle account

Davis states that Robert, Jr.'s attorney treats him in a most unfriendly manner and wishes to imprison him for reasons that remain unknown to Davis. He then discusses his most critical financial state, which has kept him in and out of prison, and...

GLC03107.03279

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: selling a farm

Alida discusses a business arrangement to sell a farm with her husband Valentine Gardiner, and also asks her father to correspond more frequently. Part of the letter is illegible due to damage. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03280

Lease of land on the Manor of Livingston

GLC03107.03281

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty purchasing farm

Gardiner writes that he will not be able to purchase a desired farm, as Captain Luke will purchase over his head, and he now finds himself mortified with the situation. He also discusses plans to exchange his company for another one, with the hope...

GLC03107.03282

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: need for Robert, Jr.'s sloop

Patterson writes that it is most important that Robert, Jr. send his sloop down to them before the harvest, otherwise he and his wife will not be able to provide for themselves. If necessary he could take an Albany sloop up to Robert, Jr., but notes...

GLC03107.03283

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trade

Robert Cambridge informs his father of the interest collected on his bonds, and notes that there has been a drop in the value of flour. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03284

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: opportunity to vend wheat

Robert Cambridge asks if his father desires to dispose of some of his wheat, and explains that he has found a favorable opportunity to sell it.

GLC03107.03285