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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

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for log wood, beaver hats, and handkerchiefs.

GLC03107.02753

to Philip Livingston re: trading and accounts with John Borland

Douglas acknowledges that Philip sold his blankets and duffels, and explains that since he has not yet received any returns from the sale, he has taken the liberty of withdrawing money from John Borland on Philip's account. He therefore requests...

GLC03107.02395

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

to Philip Livingston re: bad beaver furs

DeLancey writes that he values Philip's business, but the furs he sent are of such poor quality that he will not be able to sell most of them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02401

to Philip Livingston re: Joh Vischer's money

Cuyler apologizes for some confusion regarding the payment of Jon Vischer's money, and also includes payment for the 2 packs of beaver that Philip sent him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02411

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

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 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

Bill for goods bound for London on the ship Britannia

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