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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

Philip gives Robert, Jr. some instructions on shipping furs, and discusses the upcoming voyage of the Jamaica Packet to Bristol, which he believes will be safe and successful. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02592

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: war with Spain

Philip writes that the English are fairing poorly in their confrontation with Spain. He notes that Robert's cousin Johnie is interested in putting together a company of men so that he can get a Captain's commission, which may give him the...

GLC03107.02595

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a new forge at the Manor

Philip explains that he is awaiting the construction of a forge at the Manor, and states that the iron works will be a most profitable enterprise if it is well managed. He also expresses his regret for a hurricaine in Jamaica that ruined many ships...

GLC03107.02707

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

GLC03107.02710

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sending down a slave

Philip writes that he has sent down an enslaved person, and advises Robert, Jr. to either sell him, send him to Madiera, or to put him on a vessel if he can.

GLC03107.02714

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: loss of the Ship Oswego

Philip laments the loss of the Oswego, and notes that it will stand as a great blow to their fortune. There is an additional note on the address leaf.

GLC03107.02715

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: brotherly affection

Philip writes of how he misses his brother Rober, Jr. who has moved from New York and back up to the Manor. He expresses his deepest "brotherly affection," and is "sorry for the absence of so good a Brother."

GLC03107.02775

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02800

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: incident with the Dover

Philip discusses an incident involving the Sloop Dover, and claims that he was not involved. He makes arrangements for trade transactions, and notes that he must hurry, since Captain Keteltas has just arrived from Hamburg, and the Sloop Dover is...

GLC03107.02812

Indenture for the lease of land to Evert and Maria Evertse

As Lord of the Manor of Livingston, Philip Livingston leases a tract of land "from the Manor house to the Church" to Evert and Maria Evertse for their own use and improvement, provided that they pay an annual rent, and also plant pear and apple trees...

GLC03107.02463