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Memorandum of items to be done before voyage

Itemized acount of things to be completed before his voyage to England. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00262

to Robert Livingston re: purchases to be made for Jamison in London

Jamison has detailed several purchases that Livingston is to make for him in London, including "10 ream ordinary paper," "3 rolls Parchment," "A middle sized bible with comon prayer Apairypha & Psalms in matter," and "3 good prickers all different...

GLC03107.00263

An act for regulating of trade and exportation

Act requiring a security of £100 to be deposited for the transportation of pipe, staves, boards, and timber. It is also stipulated that the timber only be shipped to England, the West Indies, and the Summer or the Wine Islands. An additional note...

GLC03107.00275

A decision in Livingston's case requisitioning reimbursement

The decisions of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, ordering that Livingston be paid the Interest, totalling £688 Sterling.

GLC03107.00281

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade [fragment]

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. & Henry Cuyler re: trading accounts

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: death in the family

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: fear of war with the French, trade on the Oswego

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: market prices of wheat and flour

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prohibition on exportation of provisions

Leyborne, Rossley, and Rockiliff state that they have just been informed of a new law that prohibits the exportation of wheat, flour, and biscuit to the Kingdom of Portugal. They request, however, that they not be forced to pay a penalty due to the...

GLC03107.02620

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invoice for provisions

Curtin writes to send an invoice for Robert, Jr.'s flour, and informs him of what sales he has made. Preceded by a copy of a letter from 4 October 1741. Curtin explains that a sloop carrying some of Philip Livingston's flour was carried off to...

GLC03107.02638

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of bread and flour

Curtin explains that a sloop carrying some of Philip Livingston's flour was carried off to Hispaniola by the Spanish, and has not been heard of since. He also discusses the sale of Robert, Jr. and Philip Livingston's provisions in Jamaica, and...

GLC03107.02639

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: men for the iron works

Philip expresses some concern regarding an affair with Captain Arthur and the Sherrif, and fears he may be expected to pay some money as a result. He also discusses his difficulty in finding men to work at the newly constructed iron works, and how...

GLC03107.02666

Memorandum of sundries purchased from Peter Schuyler

P.2 is an account of soldiers kept by the French King from Montreal.

GLC03107.02818

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: lowering the price on pig iron

Philip explains that he has been unable to sell Robert, Jr.'s pig iron, and is therefore forced to lower the price. He also mentions a Spanish attack on a fleet of trading vessels. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02847

Address to Queen Anne of England [rough draft]

The Lieutenant Governor, Council, and General Assembly of New York address the Queen to acquaint her with the preparations they have made for the expedition to reduce Canada; and also to inform her of any necessary repairs and assistance. They state...

GLC03107.02393

to Philip Livingston re: decision to join the expedition to Canada

Douglas writes that he sold some shroud to Philip's father and sister, and he suggests that Philip sell their blankets and duffel to the Commissioners in charge of the upcoming expedition to Canada. He also notifies Philip of his decision to...

GLC03107.02397

"Disbursments and Port Charges for the Slupe Catharine att Giberalter in 1734"

GLC03107.02519

to Robert Livingston Jr. re: shipping and trading in the colonies

Hods[r]on gives Livingston some news regarding shipping and trading, and the value of furs and provisions in different colonies.

GLC03107.02532

to Robert Livingston Jr. re: ruined cargo

Hods[r]on writes of some trading cargo that was ruined, and the losses incurred by the incident. He also notes that trading vessels have been met with hostility around Spain, and also forwards some general news of the price of provisions in...

GLC03107.02533

to Robert Livingston, Jr. and Henry Cuyler re: arrival of the Ship Oswego

Storke & Gainsborough announce the arrival of the Ship Oswego, and state that tensions are mounting with the Spanish. Followed by another letter dated 18 August 1738, in which they explain that they have received Capt. Langdon, and discuss...

GLC03107.02575

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

The letter begins with an account of the silver sold from the Oswego. Storke and Gainsborough inform Livingston of their difficulty in obtaining a remittance from Gibralter, and note a correction they had to make on the invoice of the Oweego, which...

GLC03107.02576

to Robert Livingston, Jr. and Henry Cuyler re: trade with the Ship Oswego

The letter on p.1 notes that they have enclosed the invoice for the goods ordered by Livingston and Cuyler; and is unsigned. The letter on pages 2&3 is signed by Sam Storke and is written in a different hand. Storke writes that some of the crew on...

GLC03107.02577

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: possibility of war and its impact on trade

The letter describes mounting tensions with Spain and France, and notes that trade will be significantly altered if war breaks out. Marked as a copy, and precedes another letter dated 10 October 1739. In the second letter, Storke informs Livingston...

GLC03107.02585

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