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1739/09/08

Taylor, James, fl. 1739

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bill of sale with John DeWitt for a mare

GLC03107.04412

1740/05/08

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of balance from Johannis Shutts

GLC03107.04413

1740/06/26

Van Veght, Dirk, Jr., fl. 1740

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: forthcoming shipment of wheat for Mr. Livingston

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04414

1740/06/28

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: buying and trading wheat

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04415

1740/07/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: buying and trading wheat

Docketed on verso

GLC03107.04416

1740/08/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trading concerns

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04417

1740/09/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: war between Great Britain and France

Philip Livingston expresses concern regarding the effect that a war between France and Great Britain may have on his trading. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04418

1740/09/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: preparing wheat for sale

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04420

1740/10/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trade of cornell and cattle

Philip Livingston makes arrangements with John DeWitt to sell and trade various goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04421

1741/01

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: procuring wheat from tenants

Philip Livingston discusses methods to procure wheat as rent payment from tenants on the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.04422

1741/01/02

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: plan to purchase wheat

Philip Livingston expresses concern over DeWitt's inability to purchase wheat, and discusses employing some other individuals to assist witht the problem. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04423

1741/01/02

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: preparations to buy wheat

Philip Livingston discusses the current price of wheat, and gives John DeWitt instructions regarding when and from whom to purchase. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04424

1741/01/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: decision on an appropriate price for wheat

Philip Livingston tells John DeWitt what price he should accept for wheat.

GLC03107.04425

1741/02/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: settling the price of wheat with tenants

Philip Livingston complains of the stubborness of his tenants to settle on a fair price for wheat, and instructs John DeWitt on how to handle this issue with the tenants. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04426

1741/02/12

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trading arrangements

John Livingston makes trading arrangements with John DeWitt on behalf of his father, Philip Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04427

1741/02/13

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: receipt of bread

John Livingston writes that he has received bread from DeWitt, and also orders some biscuits. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04428

1741/02/13

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: instructions for trade

GLC03107.04430

1741/02/24

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell tea

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04431

1741/02/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell rum and tea

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04432

1741/02/27

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: decline in the demand for wheat

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04433

1741/02/27

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: instructions to refrain from exporting grain

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04434

1741/03/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: order to purchase wheat

Philip Livingston orders DeWitt to purchase as much wheat as possible on his behalf.

GLC03107.04435

1741/03/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: dishonest miller

Philip Livingston asks DeWitt to deal with a miller that has been most dishonest and stolen money from Philip's grain business. Docket and address leaf on verso.

GLC03107.04437