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1741/06/14

Curtin, John, fl. 1741-1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account balance

Curtin states that he has an outstanding balance coming to him, and would be happy to receive it in whatever way Robert, Jr. deems best for the market. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02621

1741/04

Dominik Joyce & Co., fl. 1741-1748

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Dominik Joyce & Co. discuss their business concerns with Robert, Jr., place orders for bread and flour, and state the market prices of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02622

1741/07/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for the new iron works

Philip discusses plans to visit the Manor to check on the progression of the iron works, and requests that Robert, Jr. ship some goods. Followed by another letter, dated 13 July 1741, in which Philip gives urgent orders to mill flour and bake bread for market, and also discusses the construction of a hearth and furnace for the iron works.

GLC03107.02623

1741/07/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hopes for a profitable iron works

Philip discusses his concerns regarding the construction of the iron works, and the type of materials and workers he must acquire in order to be successful. He also notes that he may give up trade, and also gives his son instructions on shipping various goods.

GLC03107.02624

1741/08/05

Vreeland, John, fl. 1737-1741

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. William Boyd

Charges are for planks, timber, brooms, and other items.

GLC03107.02625

1741/08-1741/09

Carpender, Elizabeth, fl. 1737-1743

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. William Boyd for the Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02626

1741/08/11

DeWolf, fl. 1741

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02627

1741/08/16

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

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

P.3 contains a note signed by George J. Moore in which he acknowledges receipt of payment from Robert, Jr., dated 21 August 1741.

GLC03107.02628

1741/08-1741/11

Lawrence, John, fl. 1741

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. John Waddell

GLC03107.02629

1741/08-1741/10

Rutger, Anthony, fl. 1741

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for ship beer.

GLC03107.02630

1741/09/03

Pels, Abraham, fl. 1741

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. William Boyd for the Jamaica Packet

Charges are for labor performed on the vessel.

GLC03107.02631

1741/08/28

Strainge, Mrs., fl. 1741

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Mr. Livingston for the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02632

1741/09/04

Pels, Abraham, fl. 1741

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

Docketed on verso

GLC03107.02633

1741/09/15

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. William Boyd for the Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02634

1741/09/07

Bowman, Thomas, fl. 1741

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

Account is for 19 days of labor.

GLC03107.02635

1741/09/18

Radett, Matthew, fl. 1741

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

The account is for wages owed to Radett for labor.

GLC03107.02636

1741/06/08

Leyborne, Rossey, & Rockiliff, fl. 1740

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: falling price of grain

Leyborne, Rossey, & Rockiliff note the declining market values of grain, and are thankful that they are not overburdened with a huge amount of it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02637

1741/10/04

Curtin, John, fl. 1741-1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 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 requests that no more bread or flour be sent to him at the present time. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02638

1741/10/04

Curtin, John, fl. 1741-1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 requests that no more bread or flour be sent to him at the present time. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02639

1741/10/07

Morrell, Robert, fl. 1741

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. John Waddell

The account is for 60 pounds of candles.

GLC03107.02640

1741/10/13

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph document signed

Title: Invoice of flour on board a vessel bound for New York

P.1 contains an invoice of the flour Philip Livingston sent to his son Robert Livingston, Jr. In his letter on p.3, DeWitt notes that Philip Livingston traveled up to Ancram, and he also asks Robert, Jr. to send him some rum and salt. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02641

1741/10/29

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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, and laments that neither he nor Robert, Jr. will see a penny of the money they invested in it. As a final matter, he asks Robert, Jr. to dispel some confusion regarding his recommendation of a man to build a furnace for the iron works. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02642