1741/12/18

Shipman, Elias, fl. 1741

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1742/08/18

Keteltas, Peter, fl. 1742-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 therefore decided to return home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02647

1742/07/25

Appelgate, Joseph, fl. 1742-1748

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 may.

GLC03107.02648

1742/07/14

Hanly, Cornelius, fl. 1742

Document

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

GLC03107.02649

1742/07/14

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

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

GLC03107.02650

1742/06/09

Manuscript document

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

GLC03107.02651

1742/05/20

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph document signed

Title: 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

1742/05

Baker, Samuel, 1726-1742

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1742/05/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 discusses his difficulty in finding stone to build a furnace, and men to work at the iron works.

GLC03107.02654

1742/04/22

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph document signed

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02655

1742/04/19

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: 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

1742/04/09

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1742/03/31

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1743/09/15

Smith & Clifton

Manuscript document

Title: 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

1742/01/20

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: 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

1742/01/18

William, Leyborne, & Company, fl. 1742

Letter

Title: 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

1742/01/05

Monroe, Alexander, fl. 1742

Manuscript document

Title: 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

1742/09/17

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: 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

1742/09/30

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1742/10/11

Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1742/10/18

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 frustrating it is to see the new works left idle. Pages 2 & 3 are another letter dated 19 October 1742. Philip expresses joy and relief at the news of Capt. Boyd's escape from the enemy and subsequent arrival in Amsterdam. He also mentions his fear of a war with the French, especially since the frontiers are open and particularly vulnerable…

GLC03107.02666

1742/10/26

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: frustration with trade

Philip expresses sorrow at the death of his son Peter's daughter, and sends his condolences to Robert, Jr. He mentions some frustration with his trading agents, who are not getting the best prices for his goods, and expresses some disappointment with the recent voyages of the Oswego. Philip also requests that Robert, Jr. find out if his brother John has any money that needs to be handed over to him.

GLC03107.02667

1742/11/01

Reid, Joshua T., fl. 1862

Document signed

Title: Indenture of apprenticeship with Robert Livingston, Jr., merchant

The indenture sets the terms of John Reid, Jr.' s apprenticeship with Robert Livingston, Jr. to learn the trade of a merchant for 5 years. It commands Reid to obey his master's every command, to maintain his secrets and confidence, and to abstain from marriage (among other things) during the course of his apprenticeship. Signed by John Reid and John Reid, Jr.

GLC03107.02668

1742/11/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: frustration with the iron works

Philip states that he is in great need of a founder for the iron works, and explains how much trouble the entire venture has been. He also asks Robert, Jr. to sell his bread and flour in the West Indies if at all possible, as he greatly desires cheap rum and molasses.

GLC03107.02669

1742/11/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Brigantine Speedwell

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Brigantine Speedwell on a voyage from Jamaica to New York. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr., dated 8 March 1743.

GLC03107.02670