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Account sheet re: expenses for voyage of Brigantine Orange
[1694]
Jacobs, Cornelius, fl. 1694
Account sheet of the voyage of the Brigantine Orange, including crew wages and freight carried.
GLC03107.00277
Statement regarding financial transactions
[ca. 1695]
Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715
Statement regarding business transactions with Livingston and Jacob Harwood. Notes that Harwood guaranteed him insurance and security regarding a sum of money.
GLC03107.00278
Livingston's petition to the Committee of Trade and Plantations
1695/08/22
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Livingston petitions the Committee of Trades and Plantations to reimburse him for losses accrued during altercations with the French and Indians, and the unrest of Leisler's rebellion. Livingston grounds his petition on the claim that the sum of...
GLC03107.00279
A decision in Livingston's case requisitioning reimbursement
1695/01/16
Colinge, Richard, fl. 1695
The decisions of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, ordering that Livingston be paid the Interest, totalling £688 Sterling.
GLC03107.00281
Petition re: reimbursement of 15 barrels of Powder
1695/02/13
Peyster, Abraham de, fl. 1768
15 Barrels of Gunpowder owned by de Peyster, while stored in the New York City magazine, were requisitioned by Jacob Leisler during his tenure at the head of the Provincial Government and never returned. De Peyster petitioned the Council in London...
GLC03107.00282
Account of Robert Livingston
February 8, 1695
Collins, Joseph, fl. 1695
Livingston purchased several sundry items from Joseph Collins' shop in Mumfords Court in Milke Street, including Silver Lace, Fringe, and Loops, and Silver and Gold Lace "for mens sleeves."
GLC03107.00283
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade [fragment]
1740/06/20
Storke, Sam, fl. 1739
The first part of the letter is missing. Storke mentions how trade has become complicated due to embargoes, and discusses present trading accounts. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02597
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: cost of provisions
1740/07/21
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
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
1740/07/31
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
Insurance for the Ship Anne on a voyage from South Carolina to Dover & Amsterdam
1740/08/26
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy for the Ship Anne in his name. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment for the insurance policy.
GLC03107.02600
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns
1740/09/02
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
1740/09/05
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
1740/09/12
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
Bill for goods bound for London on the ship Britannia
1740/11/07
Farmer, Jasper, fl. 1740
The bill states that a quantity of animal skins will be shipped to London on the accounts of John Visger, Jr. and Jacob Ten Eyck on board the Britannia, with Jasper Farmer as the Captain. On the bottom of the bill, noted that it was printed by John...
GLC03107.02604
Insurance for the Jamaica Packet on a voyage from Jamaica to New York
1740/11/27
Robert, Jr. took out the insurance policy for the Jamaica Packet in his own name. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment for the insurance, dated 4 December 1740.
GLC03107.02605
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading losses
1740/12/17
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
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
1740/12
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
1740/12/12
Gulston, Jackson, & Stadt
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: trading bills
1741/01/14
Joyce, Peter, & Dominik, fl. 1741
The traders Peter and Dominik Joyce discuss some outstanding financial matters with regard to overseas trade. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02610
Insurance policy for the Brigantine Aneram
1741/01
Robert, Jr. took out an insurance policy on the Brigantine Ancram for its voyage from New York to Antigua, St. Christopher, and St. Eustatia. George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. on [?] February 1741.
GLC03107.02611
Invoice of goods from the store at the Manor
1741/01/26
Invoice includes strouds, calicoes, paper, silk, saws, and English Bibles.
GLC03107.02612
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: insurance for the ship Oswego
1741/02/23
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
1741/02/27
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02614
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s goods
1741/04/18
Yeomans, & Escott, fl. 1741
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
1741/04/19
Charles Mayne & Co., fl. 1741
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
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