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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: cost of provisions

Philip writes how there has been much difficulty in purchasing provisions since the farmer have refused to sell at a fixed price.

GLC03107.02598

to Robert Livingston, Jr. & Henry Cuyler re: trading accounts

The letter is preceeded by a copy of a former letter dated 31 July 1740, in which Storke enclosed the account of sales from the Ship Oswego. He also mentions that the war has made the seas quite dangerous, and privateers have taken many vessels...

GLC03107.02599

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

Philip writes that he is glad to hear that Robert, Jr. and Captain Boyd have arrived, and he hopes that Boyd has brought a good remittance and a full cargo.

GLC03107.02601

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: death in the family

Philip sends his condolences for the death of Robert, Jr.'s cousin Johnie; and devotes most of the letter to describing trading plans and instructions. He also notes that a French war seem inevitable, and encourages Robert, Jr. and his brother...

GLC03107.02602

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading voyages to Jamaica & Madiera

Philip conveys his hopes for successful trading ventures to Jamaica and Madiera, and gives instructions for what he would like to be put on the ships.

GLC03107.02603

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading losses

John discusses some trading losses that he recently suffered, and regrets to state that he blames Robert Jr. and their brother Philip for the blunder, as they acted carelessly and without proper consideration. He also congratulates Robert, Jr. on...

GLC03107.02606

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fear of war with the French, trade on the Oswego

Philip believes it will not be long until they are at war with the French, at which time he will retreat from the troublesome town of Albany. He discusses in length the trading ventures of the ship Oswego, forecasts high prices for bread and flour...

GLC03107.02607

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade with Captain Hayman

Gulston, Jackson, & St[adt] sent the letter per Captain Hayman, and ask Robert Jr. to assist him in the disposal of his cargo, to procure wheat and other provisions at a good price for him, and also to provide the Captain with whatever goods and...

GLC03107.02608

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: government

Philip requests that Robert, Jr. assist some men in obtaining government positions.

GLC03107.02609

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading bills

The traders Peter and Dominik Joyce discuss some outstanding financial matters with regard to overseas trade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02610

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: insurance for the ship Oswego

John requests that Robert, Jr. not take out insurance on the Oswego for him; and also forwards news of the family and Robert, Jr.'s son Philip.

GLC03107.02613

to John DeWitt re: unable to send lime juice

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02614

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

Yeomans & Escutt inform Robert, Jr. that they have sold his wine and pipes, and mention that shipping rice would not be profitable at the moment. Marked as a copy. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02616

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: market prices of wheat and flour

Preceded by a copy of a letter from 19 April 1741, in which Charles Mayne & Co. ask Robert, Jr. not to purchase any wheat on their account, but to buy flour instead. In the letter from 28 May 1741, they write that they have heard of the prohibition...

GLC03107.02617

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: the death of Mr. Escott

Mr. Yeomans writes that he has not disposed of Robert, Jr.'s wine as requested, and explains that he has been unable to due to the sudden death of his business partner Mr. Escott. He requests that Robert, Jr. inform their acquaintances in New York...

GLC03107.02619

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prohibition on exportation of provisions

Leyborne, Rossley, and Rockiliff state that they have just been informed of a new law that prohibits the exportation of wheat, flour, and biscuit to the Kingdom of Portugal. They request, however, that they not be forced to pay a penalty due to the...

GLC03107.02620

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account balance

Curtin states that he has an outstanding balance coming to him, and would be happy to receive it in whatever way Robert, Jr. deems best for the market. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02621

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Dominik Joyce & Co. discuss their business concerns with Robert, Jr., place orders for bread and flour, and state the market prices of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02622

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for the new iron works

Philip discusses plans to visit the Manor to check on the progression of the iron works, and requests that Robert, Jr. ship some goods. Followed by another letter, dated 13 July 1741, in which Philip gives urgent orders to mill flour and bake bread...

GLC03107.02623

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hopes for a profitable iron works

Philip discusses his concerns regarding the construction of the iron works, and the type of materials and workers he must acquire in order to be successful. He also notes that he may give up trade, and also gives his son instructions on shipping...

GLC03107.02624

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02297

to Cornelius Van Horne re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02298

"List of Cattle Sold unto the officers of the two Comp[anies]"

P.3 contains ALS from Philip Livingston to Alida Livingston, in Dutch, 1 November 1711. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02299

to Alida Livingston re: gratitude for watching Alida Vetch

Margaret thanks her mother for taking care of her daughter Alida, and explains that the small pox is so fatal in London that she would be uneasy having her there.

GLC03107.02300

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02301