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Receipt of payment from John Van Beuren for iron

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.03578

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: offer of security

Carbines writes to inform Robert, Jr. that he is still aware of his debt, and asks Robert, Jr. to accept Mr. Toll, "a Man of Real Property," as his security or bondsman. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03579

Financial bond

GLC03107.03580

Sale of farm at Taghkanic to William Shoock, Jr.

Isaac Decker signed with his mark. Also signed by William Shoock.

GLC03107.03581

Memorandum of men to work in the furnace for the May 10, 1785 blast

GLC03107.03582

5 year lease of a farm to William Whealor

William Whealor signed with his mark. On p.2 Whealor transfers his right to the farm to Robert Livingston, Jr., who bought the farm from Frederick Hufman, dated 20 August 1785. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03583

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: moulds for fire places

Walter states that he has sent up moulds for fire places that he would like built at the iron works.

GLC03107.03584

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03585

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron measurements

Peter Schuyler states that he has enclosed the measurements for the iron he needs to complete a mill. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03586

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for extension of credit

Peterson states that due to the scarcity of money, he is unable to clear his debt with Robert, Jr. at the specified time. He then asks for a further extension of credit, and promises to compensate for any personal losses that Robert, Jr. may...

GLC03107.03587

Order for West Indian produce given to Mr. Ja. Backus

Robert, Jr. asks for rum, sugar, molasses, pickled cod, and dry cod.

GLC03107.03588

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: progress of his travels

Walter writes that he has just arrived in Leicester, and will continue on to Boston and then Providence in a few days. He also notes that there is no account of any French arrived in Rhode Island.

GLC03107.03589

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Robert, Jr. purchased blankets, linen, calico, sugar, capers, and other provisions.

GLC03107.03590

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: distress over the marriage of his daughter

John states that both he and his wife are much distressed over the marriage of their daughter Cate to her cousin Abraham De Peyster, and their subsequent departure for St. John's. He writes that he never approved of the union, but was still unable...

GLC03107.03591

Sale of land and its improvements on the Manor to Jonathan Holcomb

Jonathan Holcomb also signed the agreement.

GLC03107.03592

Sale of land and its improvements on the Manor to George Shuffelt

Hendrick Clapper signed with his mark. George Shuffel also signed the agreement.

GLC03107.03593

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods of Andries Bartle

Robert, Jr. authorizes John Wigram to enter the house of the late Andries Bartle and distrain goods to the amount of 48 pounds for overdue rent. He then states that if payment is not made by the 1st of January next, Wigram is to appraise and sell...

GLC03107.03594

Inventory of goods seized from Andries Bartle for unpaid rent

GLC03107.03595

Account of grain received & delivered out of Mansion Mill 12/31/1784- 12/31/1785

GLC03107.03596

Account of wheat for the family

GLC03107.03597

Account of Edward Pinder

The account began 3 March 1786. Items on the account include cornell, molasses, sugar, salt, hats, and rum. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03598

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: setting a date to blow the furnace

John King, the founder at Salisbury iron works, discusses a date for "blowing out" the iron works, and also reminds Robert, Jr. of the payment he expects.

GLC03107.03599

Agreement to purchase wheat for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Messrs. Ten Eyck and Pawling agree to purchase clean winter wheat at the lowest currnet price for Robert Livingston, Jr. In order to enable them to do this, Robert, Jr. will furnish them with equal quantities of money and refined bar iron.

GLC03107.03600

Bill of lading

Robert, Jr. orders 5 tons of his bar iron shipped aboard the Brig. Columbia, and delivered to either the Cape of Good Hope, or Canton, China.

GLC03107.03601

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. with Robert Cambridge Livingston

Items on the account include sheep skins, knitting needles, cloves, raisens, and indigo. Docket notes that Nicholas Hoffman & Sons purchased and shipped the goods to Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03602