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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming voyage of the Ship Oswego

Philip asks to put some goods on board the Oswego for its upcoming voyage to South Carolina, Saint Christopher, and Amsterdam; and hopes that it will be a most successful voyage. He also notes that he has no knowledge of the fate of an Irish voyage...

GLC03107.02642

Insurance policy for Brigantine Ancram on a voyage from Jamaica to New York

On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr. on 2 and 14 of November 1714.

GLC03107.02643

Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

Account is for making and mending sails, and also some rope.

GLC03107.02644

Account for the Brigantine Ancram

Account runs from 20 November 1741 to 8 January 1742.

GLC03107.02645

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: mate and sailors for the sloop

Shipman writes to inform Robert, Jr. that he has procured a mate and sailors for his sloop, and that he expects to arrive with them in New York next week.

GLC03107.02646

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business waning in Jamaica

Keteltas writes that the markets continue to decline, and there is nearly no demand for bread or flour, as there is an overflow of it on the market at present. He states that there are no prospects for any further business in Jamaica, and he has...

GLC03107.02647

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in payment

Appelgate apologizes for his delay in repaying Robert, Jr., and explains that his wife just had a child and he needs a little bit more time. He thanks Robert, Jr. for all his assistance and patience, and offers to oblige him in whatever manner he...

GLC03107.02648

Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram on a voyage from New York to Jamaica

GLC03107.02649

Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram on a voyage from New York to Jamaica

GLC03107.02650

Invoice of flour and bread shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02651

Invoice of flour and bread shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

In his letter on p.2, DeWitt explains the contents of the invoice, and also apologizes for a delay in answering Robert, Jr.'s inquiry regarding his stock of horses. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02652

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: complaint regarding Capt. Farmer

Baker advises Robert, Jr. to cease doing business with Capt. Farmer, who refused to load Baker's cargo on a vessel after initially soliciting his goods. The date and location are missing due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02653

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: death of Robert, Jr.'s grandmother

Philip informs Robert, Jr. of the death of his maternal grandmother. He instructs Robert, Jr. to ship as much freight with Capt. Boyd as he can, and asks him to send some good pork to John DeWitt, as his last shipment was rotten. Philip also...

GLC03107.02654

Invoice of bread shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02655

Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram

The insurance policy covers goods on the Ancram from St. Christopher to New York. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. on 30 April 1742.

GLC03107.02656

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trade

P.2 is an invoice for flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02657

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invoice for shipment of flour

A copy of an invoice for flour shipped to Robert, Jr. in New York appears at the top of the page, and is followed by the letter. DeWitt asks Robert, Jr. to send him flour, rum, and nails; and discusses an upcoming voyage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02658

Sale of flour on the account of Philip Livingston of Albany

The document records to whom the flour was sold, and the payment received for it.

GLC03107.02659

Insurance policy for the Ship Oswego

Robert, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Oswego on a voyage from New York to St. Christopher.

GLC03107.02660

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: little profit on wheat

William Leyborne & Company write that Robert, Jr.'s last crop of wheat fell short of expectations, and they therefore expect little or no profit from it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02661

Account of the Ship Oswego

Monroe performed 19 days of work on the Ship Oswego. Jena Agdire signed for receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02662

Insurance policy for Brigantine Ancram

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Ancram on a voyage from Jamaica to New York.

GLC03107.02663

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival of the Ancram

John writes that the Ancram has arrived with nothing of note on board; and states that he is expecting Robert, Jr. daily.

GLC03107.02664

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: information for Capt. Mc[Cun]

Henry states that Capt, Mc[Cun] plans to sail down to New York, but desires Robert, Jr. to inform him if he may acquire any flax seed for his cargo while in New York.

GLC03107.02665

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