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to Philip Livingston re: trading news

Gilbert writes that he has shipped Philip's flour, and hopes that there are no losses on it. He also notes the price of rum and flour from Barbados. On p.2 Gilbert made a copy of his letter to Cornelius Van Horne concerning the shipment of Philip's...

GLC03107.02438

to Philip Livingston re: order for a wig

Robert gives some news of the family, and asks that Philip have a wig sent to him immediately. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02444

to Philip Livingston re: business and trade

Original of GLC3107.01.02475. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02476

Invoice of rum shipped to Philip Livingston in New York

GLC03107.02485

to Philip Livingston re: sale and purchase of wheat

D.Witt informs Philip of various business matters on the Manor. He warns Philip that a certain Mr. Hoffman sells his wheat most dishonestly, and strives only to make things difficult for them. D.Witt also notes that the dam at So[d]us is nearly...

GLC03107.02487

Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston Jr. in New York

The goods were shipped from Curacao on the Sloop Royl Ranger, under the command of Elias Young, and consigned to Robert Livingston Junior. On p.2 Robt. and Peter Livingston & Comp. sign for receipt of the full contents. Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02498

Account of Robert Livingston Jr.

Robert purchased flour from Stevenson.

GLC03107.02499

to Robert Livingston Jr. re: shipping flour

Bayard writes that he has purchased the desired flour, and will ship it this day. He also requests that Robert pay Philip Livingston some money on his behalf. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02500

to [Philip Livingston] re: unsuccessful fishing

Henry writes that the boys have been unsuccessful at fishing, and notes that he is getting ready to deliver 200 barrels of flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02502

Invoice of sundry goods shipped to Robert Livingston Junior of New York

Robert purchased silver and a box of china.

GLC03107.02503

Account of Henry Cuyler

Cuyler purchased a large variety of goods from Livingston, including molasses, shott, linen, calico, and tea.

GLC03107.02507

to Robert Livingston Jr. re: invoice for flour and bread

Van Veghten asks Robert to send him an invoice of the flour and bread shipped by Jacob Visher.

GLC03107.02508

to Robert Livingston Jr. re: account of Edward Goold

[Quilling] gives an account of what he purchased from Goold.

GLC03107.02509

Account of Robert Livingston Junior

Livingston purchased wigs from Jones.

GLC03107.02510

Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02511

Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02512

Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02513

to [Robert Livingston Jr.] re: shipment of provisions

The letter notes that a fat calf, a hog, eggs, and other provisions have been sent; and discusses the trade of flour and cloth. P.2 contains a list of "Persons from hoe I Exspect Wheat," 1733.

GLC03107.02514

Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston Jr. in New York

Barry & Cruger shipped rum to Robert Livingston Jr.

GLC03107.02516

Account of Robert Livingston Jr.

The account records transactions from December 1734 to January 1735. Livingston purchased beef, as well as nails and pine board for a ship.

GLC03107.02518

"Disbursments and Port Charges for the Slupe Catharine att Giberalter in 1734"

GLC03107.02519

Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02520

Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02521

Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02523

Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Livingston Jr. in New York

It is noted that the contents are unknown to William Bryant.

GLC03107.02524

"Store at the Manner"

List of various goods such as silk, cotton, linen, and hats; and the money received for them.

GLC03107.02526

Account of Robert Livingston Jr. re: the sloop

Items in the account include nails, pine board, pitch, and powder.

GLC03107.02527

Account of John Harris

The account is for green and white candles, and a box. Signed by John Harris.

GLC03107.02528

Invoice of goods shipped to Robert Jr. and Peter Livingston & Co. in New York

Noted that inside contents are unknown. Robert & Peter Livingston & Comp. signed for receipt of the freight on p.2. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02529

Receipt of wheat from Johannis Dyckman Jr. on the account of Philip Livingston

Also signed by Johannis Dyckman Jr. P.2 contains an account of animal furs.

GLC03107.02530

Account of the owners of the Ship Oswego

Charges on the account are for labor and materials for the Ship Oswego.

GLC03107.02531

to Robert Livingston Jr. re: shipping and trading in the colonies

Hods[r]on gives Livingston some news regarding shipping and trading, and the value of furs and provisions in different colonies.

GLC03107.02532

to Robert Livingston Jr. re: ruined cargo

Hods[r]on writes of some trading cargo that was ruined, and the losses incurred by the incident. He also notes that trading vessels have been met with hostility around Spain, and also forwards some general news of the price of provisions in...

GLC03107.02533

Account of the store at the Manor

Account includes buckram, ivory combs, and pins.

GLC03107.02536

Account of the Ship Ann, Henry Wodel Master

Charges are for handles, rings, bolts, and other materials for a ship.

GLC03107.02537

Account of Captain Langdon

Charges are for white boards.

GLC03107.02543

Account of the owners of the Ship Oswego

Charge is for one small anchor.

GLC03107.02544

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for wax and tallow candles.

GLC03107.02545

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for beef and hides, from July to October 1737. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02546

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02548

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02549

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for cartridge paper and painting a figure.

GLC03107.02550

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charge is for 10 days carpentry work. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02551

Account of Captain Langdon

Charge is for a spar.

GLC03107.02552

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charge is for 2 pyres of wood.

GLC03107.02553

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charge is for carpentry work.

GLC03107.02554

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charge is for 10 days carpentry work. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02555

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for cringles, blocks, boards, and other building materials.

GLC03107.02556

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for making different sails for the vessel

GLC03107.02557

Account of the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for knobs, locks, bolts, and other similar items.

GLC03107.02558

Account of Captain Langdon for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for staples, thimbles, and grains.

GLC03107.02559

Account of the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for water buckets and bread casks.

GLC03107.02560

Account of the Ship Oswego Packet

Charge is for old sail cloth.

GLC03107.02561

Account of the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for salting and packing, pickling, pork hocks, and barrels.

GLC03107.02562

Account of the Ship Oswego Packet

Docketed on p.2.

GLC03107.02563

General account of the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02564

Portage bill of the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02565

Account of cargo shipped by Robert Livingston Jr. and Henry Cuyler . . .

. . . on the Ship Oswego Packet.

GLC03107.02566

Account of Capt. Langdon and the owners of the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for brooms, oil, kettles, and various types of labor. Hardwell signed for receipt of the account on 18 January 1738.

GLC03107.02567

Account of the Ship Oswego Packet

Charge is for rigging.

GLC03107.02568

Account for cargo on the Ship Oswego Packet

Charge is for white oak heading.

GLC03107.02569

Accounts for the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02570

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: caution regarding debtors

Philip urges his son to collect payment from his debtors as soon as possible, or have them arrested. He expresses displeasure regarding the recent elections in Albany, and notes that he is awaiting a shipment of goods from their vessel the Oswego...

GLC03107.02571

Invoice of flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02574

to Robert Livingston, Jr. and Henry Cuyler re: arrival of the Ship Oswego

Storke & Gainsborough announce the arrival of the Ship Oswego, and state that tensions are mounting with the Spanish. Followed by another letter dated 18 August 1738, in which they explain that they have received Capt. Langdon, and discuss...

GLC03107.02575

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

The letter begins with an account of the silver sold from the Oswego. Storke and Gainsborough inform Livingston of their difficulty in obtaining a remittance from Gibralter, and note a correction they had to make on the invoice of the Oweego, which...

GLC03107.02576

to Robert Livingston, Jr. and Henry Cuyler re: trade with the Ship Oswego

The letter on p.1 notes that they have enclosed the invoice for the goods ordered by Livingston and Cuyler; and is unsigned. The letter on pages 2&3 is signed by Sam Storke and is written in a different hand. Storke writes that some of the crew on...

GLC03107.02577

Account of the Ship Oswego and Captain Langdon

GLC03107.02579

Account of Robert Watts

Watts purchased barrels of bread and casks of nails.

GLC03107.02580

Account of Capt. Waddal and the Ship Ann for warfage

GLC03107.02582

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of beaver furs and nails

Lansing announces that a shipment of beavers and nails will be sent down to New York and consigned to Robert, Jr's brother John.

GLC03107.02583

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invoice of flour and cornell

Pages 1&2 contain an invoice of flour and cornell sent to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York. In his letter on p.3, Dewitt explains what is in the shipment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02584

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: possibility of war and its impact on trade

The letter describes mounting tensions with Spain and France, and notes that trade will be significantly altered if war breaks out. Marked as a copy, and precedes another letter dated 10 October 1739. In the second letter, Storke informs Livingston...

GLC03107.02585

to John De Witt re: Account with the store at the Manor

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02586

Account of the Ship Philip & Henry

Charges are for oak boards, a table, stools, and other items.

GLC03107.02587

Invoice of goods sent to New York

Philip Livingston (1716-1778) sent beaver, racoon, fox, and otter skins to his brother Robert, Jr. in New York.

GLC03107.02588

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

Philip writes that he wishes to have some animal skins shipped, and despairs that a trading vessel may be lost. He also states that he is afraid that war with Spain is unavoidable.

GLC03107.02589

Insurance policy for the Jamaica Packet

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy for the Jamaica Packet in his name. On p.3 George J. Moore stated and signed that he received payment for the policy from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02590

to John De Witt re: request for cedar wood and cornell

Livingston asks De Witt to send down on the next boat his cedar wood and some cornell. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02591

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 Jr. & Peter Livingston & Comp. re: trouble with Mr. Storke

Joseph Mico writes that he does not want to conduct trade through Mr. Storke, as it has interfered with his commissions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02593

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

It is stated that insurance has been made on the Oswego, and Robert is assured of kind assistance in any future business. Marked as a copy in the margin.

GLC03107.02594

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 the owners of the Ship Oswego re: the state of the ship's cargo

Preceded by a copy of a letter from 17 May 1744, in which DeWitt writes that the Oswego has arrived safely at Charlestown, S.C. In the current letter, DeWitt states that he will check on the Oswego's cargo, which has unfortunately arrived at a poor...

GLC03107.02704

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: damage sustained by a vessel

Seymour writes that he has had little luck with the ship, which has been damaged due to harsh weather.

GLC03107.02706

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: trade and privateers

GLC03107.02708

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

GLC03107.02710

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

Insurance policy for the Sloop Anne on a voyage from New York to Jamaica

On p.3 Josias Jeffery signed for receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr., dated 26 July 1745.

GLC03107.02716

Insurance policy for the Sloop [Fame] on a voyage from New York to Jamaica

On p.3 Josias Jeffery signed for receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr., dated 26 July 1745.

GLC03107.02717

Insurance policy for the Sloop Griffen on a voyage from New York to Curacao

On p.3 Josias Jeffery signed for receipt of payment, dated 8 August 1745.

GLC03107.02718

Insurance policy for the Sloop Deboras on a voyage from Philadelphia to Curacao

On p.3 Josias Jeffery signed for receipt of payment, dated 8 August 1745.

GLC03107.02719

Account of Capt. Waddell and the Ship Oswego

Charges are for building materials for a ship.

GLC03107.02720

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unsuccessful voyage

Le Roux writes to inform Robert, Jr. that he has not been able to sell his cargo at a profitable rate, and is therefore sending the sloop back with a full cargo. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02721

Account of Abraham Mitchel of Philadelphia

Docket notes that this an "account of what skins Br[other] Peter had of Ab. Mitchel, 1751"

GLC03107.02724

Insurance policy for the Sloop Charity on a voyage from New York to Curacao

George Harison signed for receipt of payment, dated 23 June 1746.

GLC03107.02726

Insurance policy for the Jamaica Packet on a voyage from New York to Curacao

GLC03107.02727

Account of the Brigantine Jamaica Packet

Charges on the account are for hooks and thimbles, bolts, spikes, and other items for a ship.

GLC03107.02728

Insurance policy for the Sloop Stork on a voyage from Curacao to New York

George Harison signed for receipt of payment for the policy, dated 26 January 1747.

GLC03107.02730