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Robert Cambridge Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Acceptance of Offers of Relief, 24 March 1782
Robert Cambridge thanks his father for offering him assistance during this difficult time when he has neither an income nor any prospect for establishing a business. He accepts his father's offer for relief, and states his plan to move himself and his family to his father's house where he will try to find a business to support himself. Robert Cambridge also expresses his belief that his father's iron works is decaying, and encourages his father to let them go, as they yield more trouble than profit.
Robert Cambridge Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Advice for a More Tranquil Life, 15 September 1784
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 Livingston to His Father, Robert Livingston Regarding Birth of a Son, 25 November 1781
Robert Cambridge shares his joy over the birth of a son, and hopes that his wife will quickly recover from a painful and difficult labor.
Robert Cambridge Livingston to His Father, Robert Livingston Regarding Being Kept from Business Due to Fever, 14 October 1773
Robert Cambridge explains that he has not been able to attend to some of their business due to a sudden attack of a fever and a sore throat. He also informs his father of his last sale of flour.
Robert Cambridge Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Trading Accounts, 20 May 1769
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.
Robert Cambridge Livingston to Robert Livingston Regarding Shipping and Trading, 3 September 1788
Robert Cambridge discusses the prices of different goods, and makes business arrangements. Docketed on address leaf.
Robert Cambridge Livingston to Robert Livingston on Trade and Business, 19 July 1784
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 Livingston to His Father, Robert Livingston Regarding Trading and Business Arrangements, 13 May 1775
Robert Cambridge urges his father to send him all his flour and wheat, as he believes that their right to export and trade it will be curtailed in the near future. He also mentions a rumor that regiments of 2000 to 3000 soldiers are being sent to New York to defend the province against British troops that are said to be moving in that direction as well. Docketed on address leaf.
