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to Peter DeWitt re: conveyance of rents

Williams writes to explain the rents he is sending to DeWitt.

GLC03107.04454

to Peter DeWitt re: receipt of payments

Stevenson acknowledges receipt of some payments, and also orders a shipment of butter.

GLC03107.04455

to Dirck Van Veghten re: trade

GLC03107.04456

Account of Arnold M. Donald

Gilbert Livingston confirms labor performed by Arnold M. Donald.

GLC03107.04462

to Gilbert Livingston [(1718-1789)] re: instructions for a journey on a vessel

Gilbert Livingston is given instruction for how he is to conduct a trading voyage on the Sloop Batchelor.

GLC03107.04463

to William [Patterson] re: clearing debts and business concerns

Robert asks his brother for some financial assistance, and also discusses his hopes for success in the cotton business. The letter is marked as a duplicate.

GLC03107.04468

to Mssrs. La Farge & Patterson re: trading disagreement

GLC03107.04470

Receipt of 4 fowls from Conrad Myers

GLC03107.04485

to Mssrs. Andrew & John Sufern re: shipment of pig iron

Patterson states that Mssrs. Andrew and John Suffern will receive a shipment of pig iron from Henry Livingston, for which they should make prompt payment. Patterson wrote the letter on Henry Livingston's behalf.

GLC03107.04507

to Walter Patterson re: order for pig iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04512

Account of Mr. Patterson [in French]

GLC03107.04517

Account of Mr. Patterson [in French]

GLC03107.04518

Account [in French]

GLC03107.04519

Account of Mr. Patterson [in French]

GLC03107.04521

Account [in French]

GLC03107.04522

Account of Mr. Patterson

GLC03107.04523

Collection of financial documents [in French]

The documents are bound together with string.

GLC03107.04524

Account of Mr. Patterson

GLC03107.04526

Account [in French]

GLC03107.04527

to Walter [Patterson] re: trade arrangements

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04529

to Walter Patterson re: iron business

GLC03107.04531

to Walter Patterson re: iron and timber business

J. Ca[tkin] writes of the state of business at Ancram, and his hopes for the timber and iron business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04538

to W[alter] Patterson re: poor state of lumber trade

Due to the war, the author notes that the lumber trade has suffered greatly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04544

to William D. Patterson re: business arrangements

The letter is preceded by a copy of another letter by Robert E. Griffith, dated 15 January 1808. The letter discusses current tensions with England, and expresses hope that recent negotiations have proved successful. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04548

to W[illiam] D. Patterson re: cancellation of an insurance policy

P&B Buttron & Co. write that they cancelled an insurance policy for and unfilled shipment of wheat from Nantes to London, and offer their services for the future. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04549

to William D. Patterson re: decision to give up trade

Fletcher writes that he is going to give up trade, as it only causes him a loss of profit. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04551

to Philip Livingston re: desire to sell dried goods

The author of the note writes that his wife has rum and molasses, and could sell more dried goods if she had some.

GLC03107.04559

Receipt of flour from Edward Thorn

GLC03107.04578

Bill of sale of a brigantine to Jonathan Clark

GLC03107.04734

to [?] re: shipping and mercantile services [fragment]

GLC03107.04736

Promise to repay a debt to Daniel Tracy

GLC03107.04740

Promise to repay a debt to Daniel Tracy

GLC03107.04741

Report of the Massachusetts Bay Assembly

The report orders that improvements be made on lands in the western part of Massachusetts.

GLC03107.04743

Account of Teunis van Vechten

Teunis van Vechten purchased buttons and a coat from Henry Whiteman.

GLC03107.04782

to Mssrs. Lafarge, Patterson, & Havre re: trade in South America

Zimmerman writes that recent political unrest has left the South American provinces without a government, but hopes that a just system will be settled upon soon. He then describes how trade has been affected in the region. The letter is marked as a...

GLC03107.04789

Order for tow cloth

GLC03107.04801

Guide to handling money and finances [incomplete with fragmented pages]

The book contains instructions on how to fulfill various financial transactions, such as "Multiplication of Money," "Reduction," and the "Rule of Three." Extensive explanations and examples are given for each lesson.

GLC03107.04828

to Thomas & Francis Drake re: recommendation of Robert Livingston

Hamilton recommends Robert Livingston to the Drakes as a man to put in their service. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04834

Declaration of charges against Johannes de Peyster in the court at Albany

Thomas Coker asked the court to induce Johannes de Peyster to pay an overdue debt, in addition to damages incurred by the delay.

GLC03107.04869

Deposition of John Carter

In his deposition, John Carter stated that David Schuyler and Jacobus Turk refused to have their rum "gadged" according to custom, and proceeded to sell this rum in violation of regulations.

GLC03107.04882

Petition to purchase a tract of land

The petitioners Adam Vrooman and P. van Olinda ask the Mayor and Aldermen if they may purchase a tract of land currently used by Indians, as it would be a convenient settlement for their children.

GLC03107.04931

Petition of Johan Clute to the Court of Common Pleas

In his petition, Johan Clute stated that he paid all of his late uncle's debts.

GLC03107.04932

Trade and business advice

The manuscript discusses profitable trade goods and industry in China and Mexico, such as pearl fishing, silver mining, and precious stones. It also gives advice about what goods to purchase, and how much to pay for them, in places like Lyons...

GLC03107.04954

Account of sugar and other goods

GLC03107.05340

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Typed translation available in collateral file. The letter notes that Capt. William Kidd and some other privateers left for England on a man-of-war. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.05345

Agreement of Thomas Smailes to be the agent of Henry W. Livingston

GLC03107.05372

Land patent for Robert Livingston

GLC03107.05385

Patent of Roeloff Johnson's Kill to Robert Livingston

GLC03107.05388

Patent of property in Albany given to Robert Livingston

GLC03107.05389

Release of land to Samuel Crumpe

GLC03107.05391