1738/06/15

Van Veghton, Dirk, fl. 1738

Manuscript document

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

GLC03107.02574

1738/07/28

Storke & Gainsborough, fl. 1738

Letter signed

Title: 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 arrangements for sending goods back to New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02575

1738/08/18

Storke & Gainsborough, fl. 1738

Letter signed

Title: 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 they have debited to Livingston's account. They also state that the situation with Spain remains uncertain. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02576

1738/08/31

Storke, Sam, fl. 1739

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 board the Oswego have taken ill, and he hopes that they recover so that they may perform their service. He also states that his partner Gainsborough has died, and that Livingston and Cuyler may wholly depend on him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02577

1738/11/17

Royall, Jos., fl. 1738

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of the Ship Oswego and Captain Langdon

GLC03107.02579

1738/11/08

Robert Jr. & Peter Livingston & Comp., fl. 1738

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Watts

Watts purchased barrels of bread and casks of nails.

GLC03107.02580

1739/04/16

Murschalk, John, fl. 1739

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. Waddal and the Ship Ann for warfage

GLC03107.02582

1739/06/09

Lansing, Jacob Jr., fl. 1739

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of beaver furs and nails

Lansing announces that a shipment of beavers and nails will be sent down to New York and consigned to Robert, Jr's brother John.

GLC03107.02583

1739/08/23

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invoice of flour and cornell

Pages 1&2 contain an invoice of flour and cornell sent to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York. In his letter on p.3, Dewitt explains what is in the shipment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02584

1739/09/06

Storke, Sam, fl. 1739

Letter signed

Title: 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 of the accounts he has forwarded and other similar financial information. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02585

1739/09/20

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph document signed

Title: to John De Witt re: Account with the store at the Manor

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02586

1739/09

Jackson, Patrick, fl. 1739

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the Ship Philip & Henry

Charges are for oak boards, a table, stools, and other items.

GLC03107.02587

1739/11/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of goods sent to New York

Philip Livingston (1716-1778) sent beaver, racoon, fox, and otter skins to his brother Robert, Jr. in New York.

GLC03107.02588

1739/11/23

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1740/03/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Jamaica Packet

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy for the Jamaica Packet in his name. On p.3 George J. Moore stated and signed that he received payment for the policy from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02590

1740/03/03

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John De Witt re: request for cedar wood and cornell

Livingston asks De Witt to send down on the next boat his cedar wood and some cornell. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02591

1740/03/03

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

Philip gives Robert, Jr. some instructions on shipping furs, and discusses the upcoming voyage of the Jamaica Packet to Bristol, which he believes will be safe and successful. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02592

1740/05/03

Mico, Joseph, fl. 1734-1740

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Jr. & Peter Livingston & Comp. re: trouble with Mr. Storke

Joseph Mico writes that he does not want to conduct trade through Mr. Storke, as it has interfered with his commissions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02593

1740/04/28

Rodrigo, Pacheu, & Tavary, fl. 1740

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: insurance for the Oswego

It is stated that insurance has been made on the Oswego, and Robert is assured of kind assistance in any future business. Marked as a copy in the margin.

GLC03107.02594

1740/05/16

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: war with Spain

Philip writes that the English are fairing poorly in their confrontation with Spain. He notes that Robert's cousin Johnie is interested in putting together a company of men so that he can get a Captain's commission, which may give him the opportunity to travel to Cuba. The remainderof the letter is concerned with trade. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02595

1740/06/20

Storke, Sam, fl. 1739

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1740/07/21

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: cost of provisions

Philip writes how there has been much difficulty in purchasing provisions since the farmer have refused to sell at a fixed price.

GLC03107.02598

1740/07/31

Storke, Sam, fl. 1739

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 already. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02599

1740/08/26

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance for the Ship Anne on a voyage from South Carolina to Dover & Amsterdam

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy for the Ship Anne in his name. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment for the insurance policy.

GLC03107.02600

1740/09/02

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

Philip writes that he is glad to hear that Robert, Jr. and Captain Boyd have arrived, and he hopes that Boyd has brought a good remittance and a full cargo.

GLC03107.02601