1683/07/10

Van Dyck, Arent, fl. 1683

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

The goods mentioned seem to originate from Barbados, including flour. Also includes the signature of Robert Stanford.

GLC03107.00104

1683/10/22

Van Dyck, Arent, fl. 1683

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch and English]

The goods being transacted probably originate from Barbados, including flour. Also signed by Robert Stanford.

GLC03107.00105

1699/08/05

Cleland, John, fl. 1699

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: family news

Livingston's nephew writes to forward news of the family's health in Scotland, and to request "the honour of a Lyne from you [which] would infinetly oblige." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00509

1700/05/23

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news from New York

Riggs writes with news which has been passed along thorughout New York. Firstly, Riggs mentions Livingston's arrival home and the death of the King of Spain. Furthermore, Riggs discusses the failed Scottish colony at Darien, which had been captured and then colonized by the Spanish. Finally, Riggs mentions pirate activities in the West Indies, and the Lieutenant Governor's plans to travel to Barbados. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00568

1700/06/10

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Riggs writes of the current events as alledged to have occurred, claims that Parliament had been dissolved, and that Admiral Benby sailed back to England from Boston with a ship full of privateers. Finally, Riggs writes of Richard Ingoldsby's desire to become Governor of Bermuda. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00573

1701/07/25

Riggs, John, fl. 1699-1701

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Governor Tolvin's voyage to Jamaica

Riggs writes of the first ship come to New York after such a long period of inactivity, a ship carrying twenty eight passengers from England and France. He also describes a fleet of twenty-eight ships carrying two thousand men to accompany Governor Tolvin to his new post in Jamaica. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00623

1690/10/18

Harwood, Jacob, fl. 1686-1695

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: impending arrival of Governor Sloughter

Harwood writes about his receipt of the previously shipped case of beaver, but has yet to receive the packets of bear or boar. He also writes of his friendship with New York's new Governor, Henry Sloughter, and the receipt of spices from Barbados.

GLC03107.00177

[1781]/09/27

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of his family

John Livingston informs his brother of the state of his family and writes "We Live in Peace and Plenty, our Marketts abound with all the comforts of Life." He also notes that the city is over-stocked with European and West Indian goods, and wishes that his brother could profit from the situation. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03410

1756/05/14

Alexander, William, 1726-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: appointment of Lord Louden to commander in chief

William writes that Lord Louden was appointed commander-in-chief in America, but it is uncertain if he will travel immediately. He also states that General Shirley is moving to Jamaica. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02967

1724/02/07

Schuyler, John, fl. 1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf. Written in Curacao

GLC03107.01548

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

1740/09/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading voyages to Jamaica & Madiera

Philip conveys his hopes for successful trading ventures to Jamaica and Madiera, and gives instructions for what he would like to be put on the ships.

GLC03107.02603

1740/11/27

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance for the Jamaica Packet on a voyage from Jamaica to New York

Robert, Jr. took out the insurance policy for the Jamaica Packet in his own name. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment for the insurance, dated 4 December 1740.

GLC03107.02605

1740/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fear of war with the French, trade on the Oswego

Philip believes it will not be long until they are at war with the French, at which time he will retreat from the troublesome town of Albany. He discusses in length the trading ventures of the ship Oswego, forecasts high prices for bread and flour in Europe and the West Indies, and shares some family news as well.

GLC03107.02607

1741/01

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Brigantine Aneram

Robert, Jr. took out an insurance policy on the Brigantine Ancram for its voyage from New York to Antigua, St. Christopher, and St. Eustatia. George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. on [?] February 1741.

GLC03107.02611

1741/04/23

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram

Robert, Jr. took out the insurance policy in his name to cover a round trip voyage of the Brigantine Ancram from New York to St. Christopher. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. for the policy, dated 4 May 1741.

GLC03107.02618

1741/06/14

Curtin, John, fl. 1741-1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account balance

Curtin states that he has an outstanding balance coming to him, and would be happy to receive it in whatever way Robert, Jr. deems best for the market. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02621

1752/02/26

Synsen, Abraham, fl. 1752

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipments of butter

Lynsen requests that Robert, Jr. give him preference in his next shipment of butter, and asks if he would like to ship any butter to Curacao.

GLC03107.02839

1752/02/26

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of trade and markets

Peter gives an account of the state of different markets in the West Indies and elsewhere, and how rum and flour seem to be selling. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02840

1752/03/25

Keteltas, Peter, fl. 1742-1756

Autograph letter signed

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

Keteltas writes that he is glad to hear that the iron works is functioning again, and advises Robert, Jr. to lower his price on iron if he wishes to sell any. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the market prices of various provisions in the West Indies.

GLC03107.02846

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

1741/10/04

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

1741/10/04

Curtin, John, fl. 1741-1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of bread and flour

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.

GLC03107.02639

1741/10/29

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming voyage of the Ship Oswego

Philip asks to put some goods on board the Oswego for its upcoming voyage to South Carolina, Saint Christopher, and Amsterdam; and hopes that it will be a most successful voyage. He also notes that he has no knowledge of the fate of an Irish voyage, and laments that neither he nor Robert, Jr. will see a penny of the money they invested in it. As a final matter, he asks Robert, Jr. to dispel some confusion regarding his recommendation of a man to build a furnace for the iron works. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02642

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