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"Posts on the Genl. Journall for goods sold out of the shop upon Trust . . .

from the 18 of march 1711/12 to the first of march 1713/14."

GLC03107.00901

to Robert Livingston re: request to purchase a slave

Gilbert discusses some matters regarding trade, and then asks that his father purchase him an enslaved person.

GLC03107.00937

"Invoice of two baggs hopps & a barrell Codd fish shipt aboard . . .

. . . the Sloop William & Sarah Wm Marsh Comander for N: York on account & Risque of Coll Robt Livingston . . ."

GLC03107.00942

to Robert Livingston re: trade and business

Robert informs his father that he has received some prints and pamphlets for him from the Governor, and discusses some issues regarding their trade and business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00946

to Robert Livingston re: offer of service

Sharpe reports that he will be sailing for England shortly, and offers to send Livingston anything that he desires from abroad. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00949

to Robert Livingston re: matters regarding shipping and an invoice

Borland writes to update Livingston on some goods he ordered. He also included a copy of the invoice dated 30 April 1713, Boston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00952

to Robert Livingston re: completion of delivery and shipment

Berry states that he has delivered some bills and papers for Livingston, and that he has shipped the druggat.

GLC03107.00953

to Robert Livingston re: accounts of shipping and trading

Schuyler sends an update of what he has shipped and received, and the monetary settlements that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00956

to Robert Livingston re: receipt of shipment

Bayeuse acknowledges receipt of a shipment of flour and discusses the payments that must be made. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00957

to Robert Livingston re: receipt of spoiled beer

Jo[h]anna acknowledges that she received some beer that was spoiled due to a damaged barrel. She also notes that she intends to travel to Boston with her brother the following day. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00958

to Robert Livingston re: desire to marry again

John complains that someone tampered with a shipment of beer in order to swindle him and his father, and mentions some financial worries. He regrets the painful death of his wife, but explains that he plans to marry again as soon as it would be...

GLC03107.00961

Record of goods shipped to New London

First part of the document is a record of the beer and biscuit shipped by Livingston to New London, and signed by William Marsh. This is followed by a note acknowledging receipt of the goods in New London, dated 16 May 1713, and signed by J...

GLC03107.00966

to Robert Livingston re: slow trade and a shortage of money

Philip urges his father to procure a pass to go to Canada where he may make some money, and asks that his father to help him financially by sending him one or two enslaved people, and paying some of his debt. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00970

to Robert Livingston re: trade and business

Sailes updates Livingston on what business he has accomplished for him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01004

to Robert Livingston re: business and the price of goods

Schuyler discusses the price of various goods and the state of their business accounts. He also mentions an unsubstantiated rumor that the French have taken Surinam. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01006

to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Jo[h]anna writes that a ship recently arrived from England with news of peace and that Coll Nicholson is coming to establish a government in Annapolis, in which Samuel Vetch will have his own company. She also mentions the engagement of her brother...

GLC03107.01013

Account of Philip Livingston

Account for the sale of various items such as silk, damask, and beaver fur from 11 August 1713 to April 1715.

GLC03107.01029

Instructions to Hugh Saills

The instructions are followed by a statement of agreement signed by Saills.

GLC03107.01033

to Robert Livingston re: account of Livingston's beer

Saills gives an account of how he disposed of Livingston's beer and the price that he received for it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01034

to Robert Livingston re: the price of provisions

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01039

to Robert Livingston re: account of provisions

Borland writes to inform Livingston of the sale of his provisions and at what price they were sold. On pages 2 and 3 there is a copy of the account of Livingston's sales of flour . Below this is a statement signed by Margaret Vetch in which she...

GLC03107.01048

to Robert Livingston re: falling prices of provisions

Schuyler informs Livingston that Hugh Saills will pay him a visit in order to tell him what has happened to his sloop. Schuyler also mentions that the prices of provisions have fallen, and that Livingston's bellows remain unsold. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.01057

to Robert Livingston re: news of their sloop

Gilbert writes to say that their sloop is safe but headed for the Jerseys. He also mentions the current price of flour, and states his desire to "make an end" with his father's debtors. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01062

to Robert Livingston re: business matters

Collins informs Livingston of the disbursement of some provisions and what still needs to be paid for. He also expresses wonder at why Coll. Ingoldesby is angry with him, and asks Livingston to finish a matter regarding his mother's estate.

GLC03107.01076

Certificate of purchase of goods from Robert Livingston

Collins certifies that he purchased cattle and pork from Robert Livingston for the use of Coll. Ingoldesby's company, and explains the financial terms of the purchase.

GLC03107.01077