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1783/05/17

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

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

John relates his plans to sell some of Robert, Jr.'s flour.

GLC03107.03494

1783/05/24

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

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

John states that he has sold all of Robert, Jr.'s flour; and adds that he will endeavor to procure some sundry goods that Robert, Jr. requested. Fragment of address leaf on verso,

GLC03107.03497

1783/09/25

Wigram, John, fl. 1782-1791

Autograph document signed

Title: Invoice of flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. on the Sloop Catharine

GLC03107.03514

1783/10/15

Van Wagenen, G.H., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Henry Livingston with Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account began 27 September 1783, and records that Henry purchased flour from Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.03516

1739/04/11

Lush, John, fl. 1739

Document signed

Title: Bill for flour shipped by Gilbert Livingston to Robert G. Livingston

Gilbert shipped the flour to Robert G. Livingston in Antigua. Printed by John Peter Zenger, 1738.

GLC03107.04410

1740/06/26

Van Veght, Dirk, Jr., fl. 1740

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: forthcoming shipment of wheat for Mr. Livingston

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04414

1740/06/28

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: buying and trading wheat

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04415

1740/07/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: buying and trading wheat

Docketed on verso

GLC03107.04416

1740/09/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: preparing wheat for sale

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04420

1740/10/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trade of cornell and cattle

Philip Livingston makes arrangements with John DeWitt to sell and trade various goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04421

1741/01

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: procuring wheat from tenants

Philip Livingston discusses methods to procure wheat as rent payment from tenants on the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.04422

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