1752/03/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: lowering the price on pig iron

Philip explains that he has been unable to sell Robert, Jr.'s pig iron, and is therefore forced to lower the price. He also mentions a Spanish attack on a fleet of trading vessels. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02847

1752/04/13

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: "Invoice of Sundryes Sent up with my Sloop for the Store vist."

Items on the invoice include pork, calico, rum, and molasses.

GLC03107.02848

1752/06/30

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trade

Philip writes that Robert, Jr.'s iron has been sold, and his rum shipped according to his orders. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02849

1752/07

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Autograph letter signed

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

William discusses trade transactions, and also mentions an upcoming voyage.

GLC03107.02850

1752/08/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty selling pig iron

Philip explains the difficulty he has had selling pig iron, and notes that some price adjustments must be made. He also makes arrangements for shipping bread, and states that the Governor has further delayed his meeting with the Assembly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02851

1752/09/20

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: thank you for an invitation to drink wine

John thanks Robert, Jr. for an invitation to join him in drinking his wine, and updates Robert, Jr. on some trading concerns.

GLC03107.02854

1752/10/13

Keteltas, Peter, fl. 1742-1756

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include hammers, chisels, irons, and files.

GLC03107.02855

1753/05/29

Jacob, Wendell, & Sons (company), fl. 1691-1761

Manuscript document

Title: "Account Sales of Thirty Tons Pig Iron recived from New York p[er] . . .

. . . Sloop Lydia Capt: Fisher on Acct: of Robert Livingston, Esqr of Manor of Livingston"

GLC03107.02856

1753/06/09

Wendell, Jacob, 1691-1761

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: college tuition for Robert, Jr.'s son

Wendell informs Robert, Jr. of the amount of his son's college tuition, and states that he will forward the expense account. He also discusses a number of other business and trade matters.

GLC03107.02858

1754/09-1754/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Margaret Vetch re: blue and yellow silk, and lace

GLC03107.02879

1754/09/30

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document

Title: "Invoice of Sundry Goods Received from New York by my Sloop"

Items on the invoice include spotted rugs, tea, and rum.

GLC03107.02880

1754/10/04

Dwight, Jim, fl. 1754

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a shipment of pig iron

Dwight apologizes for asking for more pig iron before paying for last year's shipment, but explains that it would be a great waste if his iron works sat idle for an entire year. He promises to give security for any iron Robert, Jr. ships, and swears that he will make all necessary payments. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02881

1755/05/30

White, Thomas, fl. 1755

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include rose nails, and bars of lead.

GLC03107.02886

1755/06

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rum

GLC03107.02887

1755/06/07

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: acknowledgement of sale of iron

A portion of the address leaf is missing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02888

1755/06/18

Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: rice, sugar, rum, and molasses

GLC03107.02889

1755/06/19

Van Der Spiegel, John, fl. 1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade arrangements and settling accounts

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02890

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

1741/08-1741/09

Carpender, Elizabeth, fl. 1737-1743

Manuscript document

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

GLC03107.02626

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

1741/08-1741/10

Rutger, Anthony, fl. 1741

Manuscript document

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

Charges are for ship beer.

GLC03107.02630

1741/08/28

Strainge, Mrs., fl. 1741

Manuscript document

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

GLC03107.02632

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