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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading news

William discusses trade transactions, and also mentions an upcoming voyage.

GLC03107.02850

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty selling pig iron

Philip explains the difficulty he has had selling pig iron, and notes that some price adjustments must be made. He also makes arrangements for shipping bread, and states that the Governor has further delayed his meeting with the Assembly. Docketed...

GLC03107.02851

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: thank you for an invitation to drink wine

John thanks Robert, Jr. for an invitation to join him in drinking his wine, and updates Robert, Jr. on some trading concerns.

GLC03107.02854

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include hammers, chisels, irons, and files.

GLC03107.02855

"Account Sales of Thirty Tons Pig Iron recived from New York p[er] . . .

. . . Sloop Lydia Capt: Fisher on Acct: of Robert Livingston, Esqr of Manor of Livingston"

GLC03107.02856

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: college tuition for Robert, Jr.'s son

Wendell informs Robert, Jr. of the amount of his son's college tuition, and states that he will forward the expense account. He also discusses a number of other business and trade matters.

GLC03107.02858

Sale of flour shipped on the Oswego for the account of Philip Livingston

The document lists who the flour was sold to, the price at which it was sold, and the commission that Crooke took for selling Philip's goods.

GLC03107.02474

to Philip Livingston re: business and trade

Marked as a copy on p.1.

GLC03107.02475

to Joshua Mauger

Business concerning the execution of Vice-Admiral Philip Durell's will. He says he will send Nancy to a boarding school if she is causing trouble for the Maugers.

GLC03902.075

[Mediterranean ship passport for the schooner Charlotte]

Signed as president and countersigned by Secretary of State Madison. Partially printed document permits the passage of the merchant schooner Charlotte, commanded by Samuel Candler. Notes that the schooner weighed 103 tons, was mounted with no guns...

GLC01250

to William Graham

Foster discusses a campaign against the Creek Indians, led by Andrew Jackson, in which he was a participant. Discusses the "unlawful pretensions" of the British, demands that Americans "must be as safe abroad as at home," and hopes the War of 1812...

GLC02802

to his Mother (Janet Fleming) re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00003

Copy of Robert Livingston's voyage journal of 28 April 1673

Docketed "Copy. 'Journal of my Voyage coming out April 28th 1673.' The original in my possession many years - lost. disappeared mysteriously - JL June/88." Transcription is not entirely faithful as several words and phrases are omitted in this copy...

GLC03107.00006

Excise book [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00008

to Robert Livingston re: difficulties with the ship Algiers

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00015

to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston pay the balance of his account

Palmer requests that Livingston pay his overdue balance, preferably in beaver. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00018

Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston's debt to Sampson Dewar beginning on the 24 July 1678 for items such as pipes of wine and barrels of flour.

GLC03107.00025

to Robert Livingston re: discussion of provisions sold by Livingston

Shaw discusses the supply of beer, apples, oranges, etc., to Livingston's sellers of provisions. The letter also discusses the possibility of Livingston travelling to London. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany)

GLC03107.00027

to Robert Livingston re: possible apprenticeship for Graham's brother

Graham asks for advice on how to deal with his brother; should he be apprenticed to a merchant or be set up with room and board in Albany? Requesting that if the former be the choice the merchant be Livingston. Graham offers to forward, when possible...

GLC03107.00037

to Robert Livingston re: reception of posts and pelts, Livingston's marriage

Nicolls responds to the letters he received from Livingston, also mentioning "foure beaver" pelts he received in the same packet. Nicolls congratulates Livingston on his upcoming marriage to Alida Schuyler. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00039

to Robert Livingston re: congratulations on marriage

De Lavalle sends wishes for "all the happinesse in this world" to Livingston and his new wife, and requests that Livingston forward De Lavalle's eleven beaver pelts to Mr. John Robinson who is presently with Livingston in Albany. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.00041

to Robert Livingston re: request for correspondence

Having sent "2 very great packetts with 9 or 10 packets inclosed," Sharpe requests a reply. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.00042

[in Dutch]

GLC03107.00044

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

List of debits accrued by Livingston in transactions between 23 January 1680 and 30 March 1682.

GLC03107.00045

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

An account of transactions from 1680.

GLC03107.00046