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1784/07/17
Robins, David, fl. 1784-1786
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hands to finish a race
Robins recommends individuals who could help Robert, Jr. finish an unspecified race. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03550
1784/02/16
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Settlement of Ja. Winchel's account
GLC03107.03551
1784/07/19
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and business
Robert Cambridge states that there is a high demand for flour in New York, but little demand coming from abroad. He also notes that the demand for dry goods has remained quite stable. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03552
1784/08/16
Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request to stop a law suit
Van Vechten forwards a request for Robert, Jr. to stop a lawsuit against Gerrit Staats, explaining that Staats's circumstances have been most unfortunate. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03553
1784/08/17
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.
Robert, Jr. purchased linen, cotton, indigo, chocolate, and other goods from Robert Cambridge.
GLC03107.03554
1784/08/27
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: procuring furnace stones
Robert Cambridge states that he has spoken to a mason in order to procure furnace stones, and also notes that flour and wheat prices are expected to fall.
GLC03107.03555
1784/09/01
Harrison, William, fl. 1784
Release of farm and mills to John Wigram on behalf of Robert Livingston, Jr.
William Harrison agrees to hand over to John Wigram the house and mills at Schodock that he rented from Robert Livingston, Jr.
GLC03107.03556
1784/09/06
GLC03107.03557
1784/09/15
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice for a more tranquil life
"I observe you are surrounded with difficulties which disconcert and ruffle your disposition. . . . They are incident to ev'ry undertaking of magnitude and must be expected by those conducting them till the nature and disposition of men are altered....
GLC03107.03558
1784/10/13
Jacob, LeRoy, & Sons, fl. 1727-1793
Robert, Jr. purchased linen and other fabrics.
GLC03107.03559
1784/10/14
Account of sundry merchandise purchased from Jacob LeRoy & Sons
GLC03107.03560
1784/10/15
Coles, John B., fl. 1784
Robert, Jr. purchased pad locks and mouse traps.
GLC03107.03561
1784/11/02
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparing to ship goods to Robert, Jr.
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03562
1784/11/06
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: gratitude for continued favors and counsel
John writes that his financial situation is still a mess, and that he will have to sell his land in the Spring. He notes, however, that he is grateful to Robert, Jr. for his continued assistance and patient advice. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03563
1784/01/03
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: nomination for Commissioner of the Treasury
Walter states that while he was in Philadelphia he was nominated for a Commissioner of the Treasury. If he should be chosen for this position, he would have to give a security deposit, and asks his father if he would agree to be his security. He...
GLC03107.03564
1784/11/11
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a swindler at the iron works
Robins states that he is doing a fine job looking after the iron works, but notes that a Mr. Dougherty has been cheating them by taking more coal than he is allowed, and also claiming wages for more days than he actually worked. Docketed on address...
GLC03107.03565
1784/12/05
Ketchum, Joseph, fl. 1782-1783
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: inability to pay debt
Ketchum states that he is currently destitute and therefore unable to pay his debt to Robert, Jr. He pleas for more time, and assures Robert, Jr. that he will have the first money that comes to hand. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03566
1784/12/07
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for irons
Ketchum states that he has dispatched his boat to Robert, Jr. to pick up some iron and make payment for them. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03567
1785/12/31
"Wheat delivered out to Sundry Persons from Dec. 31 1784 To Dec. 31 1785"
GLC03107.03568
1785/01/06
Duane, James, fl. 1763-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Congress to stay in New York
James Duane names the men appointed by Congress to be Federal Court judges, and notes that he is responsible for preparing the opening of the court, which he expects to be a difficult task. Duane also states that Congress has adjourned to New York...
GLC03107.03569
1785/02/25
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: support for action against Robert Livingston
Walter states that John Adams has been elected to be a minister for the Court of London, and is also a minister at the Hague. Additionally, Walter supports his father's decision to take legal action against Robert Livingston (1746-1813) in order to...
GLC03107.03570
1785/01/05
Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for financial assistance
Peter Robert states that he has numerous outstanding debts and creditors threatening lawsuits, and has failed at every attempt to earn money. He writes that he is nearly driven to despair, and implores his father for any assistance in extricating...
GLC03107.03571
1785/01/11
Settlement of James Wentworth's account [fragment]
GLC03107.03572
1785/01/03
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: application for assistance
Peter Robert writes that the sheriff will arrive tomorrow to arrest him if he does not pay an overdue debt to Mr. Robinson. He pleas with his father one last time to send up the money to settle the affair, and notes: "This has been an unfortunate...
GLC03107.03573
1785/01/14
to Stephen Viele re: financial bond
Robert, Jr. states that he has taken up a bond with Stephen Viele, and explains when he would like the principal and interest paid.
GLC03107.03574
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