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Account of Philip Cillmor re: cotton, coffee, and indigo

Charges on the account are from June to September 1762. Teunis Vechten signed for the settlement of the account on 12 May 1768.

GLC03107.02992

Expense account of clothing for Robert Livingston, Jr. & his family

GLC03107.03001

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: financial difficulties

Henry discusses the myriad financial difficulties he has faced in his attempt to begin a sugar trading venture from Aleppo, and is afraid that he can not spare any more money for the cause.

GLC03107.03007

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rum

GLC03107.03012

Account of Derick Johnson re: timber, sugar, and bowls

GLC03107.03013

Account of Derick Johnson re: iron hoops

GLC03107.03014

Account of Derick Johnson with Catharine Dum[?] re: coffee, grindstones

GLC03107.03015

"Invoice of Fifty one Firkins of fresh May Butter Shiped on Board the . . .

. . . Sloop York John Walker Master on the Acct. of Robt. Livingston Jun Esqr. Consigned to Mr John Cuyler M[erchant] there."

GLC03107.03016

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: assistance given to Jacob van Deusen

DeWitt writes that he has taken steps to help Jacob van Deusen with his debt, and thus keep him out of jail. He also notes that trade has been slow, and states "What will become of us poor North Americans is a Mystery to me." Docketed on address...

GLC03107.03017

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to pay his father a visit

Robert Livingston, Jr.'s son, Peter Robert, writes that he will pay his father a visit in the coming weeks, and notes that trade has been quite dull recently.

GLC03107.03023

Invoice of goods shipped to Peter Robert Livingston on the account of . . .

. . . Robert Livingston, Jr. Items on the invoice include calico, linen, handkerchiefs, and other fabrics.

GLC03107.03025

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade, settling accounts

GLC03107.03029

Account of Peter Myncoop with Samuel Loudon re: barrel jar and pitch

A. Griffiths signed for receipt of the account on behalf of Samuel Loudon.

GLC03107.03030

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Elliott discusses some trading concerns, and mentions that many people are short of bread this year.

GLC03107.03033

Invoice of sundry merchandise from New York for Robert Livingston, Jr.

The invoice records from whom the goods were purchased, and how much they cost. Items include pork, molasses, sugar, and indigo.

GLC03107.03034

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