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Cambridge encourages his brother to find some sort of business to support himself, and believes it is time that Johnston moved out on his own and gained more independence. Address leaf on p.4.
Two autograph letters, signed, from Robert Cambridge Livingston to Hugh Peebles, dated New York November 23, 1789 and November 9, 1790; and a receipt, dated July 7, 1785, for merchandise received from William Thomson, also signed by Livingston. Letters to Peebles concern rents and management of properties.
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. . . . When men therefore engage in a multiplicity of momentuous undertakings they Barter their ease and tranquility for the Chance of acquireing wealth. . . . Peace tranquility and Ease, accompanied by affluence & splendor, are pleading for your acceptance on the one side; while Toil, Fatigue, Anxiety, vexation & disappointment are threatening on the other - why then hesitate for a moment in your choice! Docketed on address leaf.
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.
Robert Cambridge discusses the prices of different goods, and makes business arrangements. Docketed on address leaf.
Robert Cambridge writes to his father stating that the demand for flour is rising in town, and the value is therefore expected to rise as well.
Robert Cambridge states the price of flour and brown bread in New York, and notes that there has been an increase in flour shipping between New York and Liverpool. Docketed on address leaf.
Robert Cambridge discusses their current trading accounts. He also mentions that he visited his brother Walter, who has managed to retain good sense despite some most unfortunate financial circumstances. Docketed on verso.