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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

1741/03/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: order to start the mills

Philip Livingston writes of his concern regarding ice in the mills, and asks DeWitt to do whatever is possible to free the mills and the dam of ice.

GLC03107.04436

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

1741/03/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: freeing the mills and dams of ice

Philip Livingston writes that it is a priority to free the dams and mills of ice, and asks DeWitt to take responsibility for the job. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04438

1741/03/17

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: preparing the mills

Philip Livingston asks John DeWitt to get the mills in good order so that they may begin grinding grain. He also mentions plans to appoint some men to oversee fences and boundaries on the Manor. Followed by an additional letter on p.2, dated 18 February 1741. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04439