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1717/06/18

Cruger, John, fl. 1714-1719

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: trading business

Cruger updates Philip on trade and the current rates on various provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02455

1735/07/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dirk van Veghten Junr. re: poor trade with Jamaica

Philip remarks that trade from Jamaica is poor at the moment, and makes some requests for provisions to be sent to him. Notes that he has sent an ill enslaved man to van Veghten. Remarks that he has been ill for some time but believes he is recovering.

GLC03107.02468

1741/09/18

Boyd, William, fl. 1741

Manuscript document

Title: Account of goods shipped to Jamaica from New York

The document lists the amount of goods shipped by different individuals, among them Philip Livingston, and to whom the goods were consigned in Jamaica.

GLC03107.02473

1742/07/01

Crooke, Robert, fl. 1742

Autograph document signed

Title: Sale of flour shipped on the Oswego for the account of Philip Livingston

The document lists who the flour was sold to, the price at which it was sold, and the commission that Crooke took for selling Philip's goods.

GLC03107.02474

1743/03/17

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Letter

Title: to Philip Livingston re: business and trade

Marked as a copy on p.1.

GLC03107.02475

1743/03/17

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: business and trade

Original of GLC3107.01.02475. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02476

1745/09/12

Wainwright, William, fl. 1745

Document signed

Title: Invoice of rum shipped to Philip Livingston in New York

GLC03107.02485

1749/01/23

D.Witt, Petrus, fl. 1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: sale and purchase of wheat

D.Witt informs Philip of various business matters on the Manor. He warns Philip that a certain Mr. Hoffman sells his wheat most dishonestly, and strives only to make things difficult for them. D.Witt also notes that the dam at So[d]us is nearly completed, and he advises Philip to employ some German workers to finish the job.

GLC03107.02487

1725/09/30

Young, Elias, fl. 1725

Document

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

The goods were shipped from Curacao on the Sloop Royl Ranger, under the command of Elias Young, and consigned to Robert Livingston Junior. On p.2 Robt. and Peter Livingston & Comp. sign for receipt of the full contents. Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02498

1730/11/09

Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston Jr.

Robert purchased flour from Stevenson.

GLC03107.02499

1731/10/28

Bayard. Stephen, fl. 1725-1731

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: shipping flour

Bayard writes that he has purchased the desired flour, and will ship it this day. He also requests that Robert pay Philip Livingston some money on his behalf. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02500

1732/05/04

Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Philip Livingston] re: unsuccessful fishing

Henry writes that the boys have been unsuccessful at fishing, and notes that he is getting ready to deliver 200 barrels of flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02502

1732/06/08

Barry & Cruger

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of sundry goods shipped to Robert Livingston Junior of New York

Robert purchased silver and a box of china.

GLC03107.02503

1738/10/06

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Henry Cuyler

Cuyler purchased a large variety of goods from Livingston, including molasses, shott, linen, calico, and tea.

GLC03107.02507

1733/11/22

Van Veghten, Dirk, Jr., fl. 1733

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: invoice for flour and bread

Van Veghten asks Robert to send him an invoice of the flour and bread shipped by Jacob Visher.

GLC03107.02508

1733/10/28

Quilling, Gert, fl. 1733

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston Jr. re: account of Edward Goold

[Quilling] gives an account of what he purchased from Goold.

GLC03107.02509

1734/02/28

Bryant, William, fl. 1734-1735

Document signed

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

GLC03107.02511

1734/02/12

Stephens, John, fl. 1734

Document signed

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

GLC03107.02512

1734/02/12

Stephens, John, fl. 1734

Document signed

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

GLC03107.02513

1734/03/09

Letter

Title: to [Robert Livingston Jr.] re: shipment of provisions

The letter notes that a fat calf, a hog, eggs, and other provisions have been sent; and discusses the trade of flour and cloth. P.2 contains a list of "Persons from hoe I Exspect Wheat," 1733.

GLC03107.02514