1741/10-1741/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for Brigantine Ancram on a voyage from Jamaica to New York

On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr. on 2 and 14 of November 1714.

GLC03107.02643

1741/11/04

Van Ranst, Cornelius, fl. 1741-1744

Manuscript document

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

Account is for making and mending sails, and also some rope.

GLC03107.02644

1741/11-1742/01

Hopson, Samuel, fl. 1741-1742

Autograph document signed

Title: Account for the Brigantine Ancram

Account runs from 20 November 1741 to 8 January 1742.

GLC03107.02645

1741/12/18

Shipman, Elias, fl. 1741

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: mate and sailors for the sloop

Shipman writes to inform Robert, Jr. that he has procured a mate and sailors for his sloop, and that he expects to arrive with them in New York next week.

GLC03107.02646

1742/07/14

Hanly, Cornelius, fl. 1742

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram on a voyage from New York to Jamaica

GLC03107.02649

1742/07/14

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram on a voyage from New York to Jamaica

GLC03107.02650

1742/05

Baker, Samuel, 1726-1742

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: complaint regarding Capt. Farmer

Baker advises Robert, Jr. to cease doing business with Capt. Farmer, who refused to load Baker's cargo on a vessel after initially soliciting his goods. The date and location are missing due to damage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02653

1742/05/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: death of Robert, Jr.'s grandmother

Philip informs Robert, Jr. of the death of his maternal grandmother. He instructs Robert, Jr. to ship as much freight with Capt. Boyd as he can, and asks him to send some good pork to John DeWitt, as his last shipment was rotten. Philip also discusses his difficulty in finding stone to build a furnace, and men to work at the iron works.

GLC03107.02654

1742/04/19

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram

The insurance policy covers goods on the Ancram from St. Christopher to New York. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. on 30 April 1742.

GLC03107.02656

1742/01/20

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Ship Oswego

Robert, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Oswego on a voyage from New York to St. Christopher.

GLC03107.02660

1742/01/05

Monroe, Alexander, fl. 1742

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the Ship Oswego

Monroe performed 19 days of work on the Ship Oswego. Jena Agdire signed for receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02662

1742/09/17

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for Brigantine Ancram

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Ancram on a voyage from Jamaica to New York.

GLC03107.02663

1742/09/30

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival of the Ancram

John writes that the Ancram has arrived with nothing of note on board; and states that he is expecting Robert, Jr. daily.

GLC03107.02664

1742/10/11

Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: information for Capt. Mc[Cun]

Henry states that Capt, Mc[Cun] plans to sail down to New York, but desires Robert, Jr. to inform him if he may acquire any flax seed for his cargo while in New York.

GLC03107.02665

1742/10/18

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: men for the iron works

Philip expresses some concern regarding an affair with Captain Arthur and the Sherrif, and fears he may be expected to pay some money as a result. He also discusses his difficulty in finding men to work at the newly constructed iron works, and how frustrating it is to see the new works left idle. Pages 2 & 3 are another letter dated 19 October 1742. Philip expresses joy and relief at the news of Capt. Boyd's escape from the enemy and subsequent arrival in Amsterdam. He also mentions his fear of a war with the French, especially since the frontiers are open and particularly vulnerable…

GLC03107.02666

1742/11/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Brigantine Speedwell

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Brigantine Speedwell on a voyage from Jamaica to New York. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr., dated 8 March 1743.

GLC03107.02670

1742/11/15

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Brigantine Ancram on a round trip voyage from New York to Jamaica. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment for the policy, dated 3 June 1743.

GLC03107.02671

1743/01/20

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. Keteltas for the Brigantine Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02673

1743/02/09

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for a brigantine on a voyage from St. Christopher to New York

GLC03107.02674

1743/03/19

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

Philip writes to that he is glad to hear the Capt. Boyd is safely arrived from Jamaica with a profitable voyage, and states that he will prepare the ship for a voyage to Amsterdam.

GLC03107.02676

1743/04/02

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: the furnace at the Manor

Philip states that he will be lighting the furnace in a week, and asks if Robert, Jr. needs anything made. He remarks that he will need someone to act as clerk and stove keeper at the furnace, and gives some suggestions for loading the Jamaica Packet. P.3 is a "Memorandum for moulds for Cart boxes."

GLC03107.02678

1744/05/17

Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the owners of the Ship Oswego re: the state of the ship's cargo

Preceded by a copy of a letter from 17 May 1744, in which DeWitt writes that the Oswego has arrived safely at Charlestown, S.C. In the current letter, DeWitt states that he will check on the Oswego's cargo, which has unfortunately arrived at a poor time. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02704

1744/11/10

Seymour, Thomas, fl. 1744-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: damage sustained by a vessel

Seymour writes that he has had little luck with the ship, which has been damaged due to harsh weather.

GLC03107.02706

1745/01/30

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a new forge at the Manor

Philip explains that he is awaiting the construction of a forge at the Manor, and states that the iron works will be a most profitable enterprise if it is well managed. He also expresses his regret for a hurricaine in Jamaica that ruined many ships, and hopes that his flour made it safely ashore.

GLC03107.02707

1745/02/06

Seymour, Thomas, fl. 1744-1756

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.02708