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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty selling flour

Napeir writes that he has had a great deal of difficulty selling Robert, Jr.' s flour, and is therefore requesting a sum of money to compensate him for his troubles.

GLC03107.02813

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: division of the Dover's cargo

Peter states that he is sorry that Robert, Jr. is dissatisfied with the division of the Dover's cargo, but maintains that it was executed properly. The remainder of the letter discusses trading arrangements. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02814

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of provisions

Napeir writes that he has shipped Robert, Jr. oysters, jugs, and other provisions; and also notes that it is nearly impossible to sell flour at the moment.

GLC03107.02815

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02816

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: disagreement regarding flour

Napeir attempts to resolve a dispute regarding his sale of Robert, Jr.'s flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02817

Memorandum of sundries purchased from Peter Schuyler

P.2 is an account of soldiers kept by the French King from Montreal.

GLC03107.02818

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: gratitude for a pleasant visit

William thanks Robert, Jr. for such a kind reception at the Manor, and notes that he will send him a clock shortly.

GLC03107.02819

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of cloth

Hansen writes that he has sent Robert, Jr. some cloth, which he thinks he will be pleased with. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02820

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: safe arrival of the Sloop Storke in Hamburg

John writes that the Sloop Storke has arrived safely in Hamburg, and informs Robert, Jr. of his success in selling rum and other provisions

GLC03107.02821

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02627

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

Account of Capt. John Waddell

GLC03107.02629

Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for ship beer.

GLC03107.02630

Account of Capt. William Boyd for the Jamaica Packet

Charges are for labor performed on the vessel.

GLC03107.02631

Account of Mr. Livingston for the Ship Oswego Packet

GLC03107.02632

Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

Docketed on verso

GLC03107.02633

Account of Capt. William Boyd for the Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02634

Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

Account is for 19 days of labor.

GLC03107.02635

Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

The account is for wages owed to Radett for labor.

GLC03107.02636

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: falling price of grain

Leyborne, Rossey, & Rockiliff note the declining market values of grain, and are thankful that they are not overburdened with a huge amount of it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02637

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...

GLC03107.02638

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...

GLC03107.02639

Account of Capt. John Waddell

The account is for 60 pounds of candles.

GLC03107.02640

Invoice of flour on board a vessel bound for New York

P.1 contains an invoice of the flour Philip Livingston sent to his son Robert Livingston, Jr. In his letter on p.3, DeWitt notes that Philip Livingston traveled up to Ancram, and he also asks Robert, Jr. to send him some rum and salt. Docketed on...

GLC03107.02641

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...

GLC03107.02642

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

Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

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

GLC03107.02644

Account for the Brigantine Ancram

Account runs from 20 November 1741 to 8 January 1742.

GLC03107.02645

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business waning in Jamaica

Keteltas writes that the markets continue to decline, and there is nearly no demand for bread or flour, as there is an overflow of it on the market at present. He states that there are no prospects for any further business in Jamaica, and he has...

GLC03107.02647

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: delay in payment

Appelgate apologizes for his delay in repaying Robert, Jr., and explains that his wife just had a child and he needs a little bit more time. He thanks Robert, Jr. for all his assistance and patience, and offers to oblige him in whatever manner he...

GLC03107.02648

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

GLC03107.02649

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

GLC03107.02650

Invoice of flour and bread shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

GLC03107.02651

Invoice of flour and bread shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

In his letter on p.2, DeWitt explains the contents of the invoice, and also apologizes for a delay in answering Robert, Jr.'s inquiry regarding his stock of horses. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02652

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

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...

GLC03107.02654

Invoice of bread shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02655

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trade

P.2 is an invoice for flour shipped to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02657

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invoice for shipment of flour

A copy of an invoice for flour shipped to Robert, Jr. in New York appears at the top of the page, and is followed by the letter. DeWitt asks Robert, Jr. to send him flour, rum, and nails; and discusses an upcoming voyage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02658

Sale of flour on the account of Philip Livingston of Albany

The document records to whom the flour was sold, and the payment received for it.

GLC03107.02659

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: little profit on wheat

William Leyborne & Company write that Robert, Jr.'s last crop of wheat fell short of expectations, and they therefore expect little or no profit from it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02661

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

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

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

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

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...

GLC03107.02666

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: frustration with trade

Philip expresses sorrow at the death of his son Peter's daughter, and sends his condolences to Robert, Jr. He mentions some frustration with his trading agents, who are not getting the best prices for his goods, and expresses some disappointment...

GLC03107.02667

Indenture of apprenticeship with Robert Livingston, Jr., merchant

The indenture sets the terms of John Reid, Jr.' s apprenticeship with Robert Livingston, Jr. to learn the trade of a merchant for 5 years. It commands Reid to obey his master's every command, to maintain his secrets and confidence, and to abstain...

GLC03107.02668

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: frustration with the iron works

Philip states that he is in great need of a founder for the iron works, and explains how much trouble the entire venture has been. He also asks Robert, Jr. to sell his bread and flour in the West Indies if at all possible, as he greatly desires...

GLC03107.02669

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

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

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. for the Jamaica Packet

Robert, Jr. purchased leather and oil from John Hazard on 4 June 1743. William Keteltas signed for receipt of the contents. On p.2 Johnathan Hazard, Jr. signed for receipt of the account, dated 5 January 1744. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02672

Account of Capt. Keteltas for the Brigantine Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02673

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

GLC03107.02674

Receipt of payment from Laurance Reade on the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02675

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for 5 hogsheads of rum

GLC03107.02677

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...

GLC03107.02678

to Isaiah Roos & John Sacket re: surveying boundaries on the Manor

P.2 is another letter, dated 13 May 1743. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02679

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: surveying boundaries on the Manor

Philip explains that boundaries are being marked for the Manor, and he will insist on being present so that their property is not reduced any more than is necessary.

GLC03107.02680

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02681

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: contested boundaries on the Manor

Philip writes that Indians have contested the Livingston's right to a section of the Manor, and claim that they acquired it through illegal means. However, he notes that the contested area is so small, that he will let it go, rather than become...

GLC03107.02682

Account of Daniel Allen

Charges on the account include oxen, wheat, shoes, tobacco, and butter.

GLC03107.02683

Insurance policy for the Ship William on a voyage from New York to Bristol

GLC03107.02684

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to sell pig iron

Philip explains that he would like to sell their pig iron for cash rather than barter, and notes that they may have to lower their price on iron if people begin to regard it as too expensive.

GLC03107.02685

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: "raging distempter" returns to New York

"I am much Concernd with you that the last years ongoing distemper is again Returnd to the City, which seem to be Judgements sent from almighty god to Reprove us, and turn us all from the maney Transgressions & Crying Sins, which we dayly Committ...

GLC03107.02686

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: running lines in the Manor

Philip explains the work being done to run lines through the Manor, requests an account from Ancram, and notes that the sickness in New York seems to be waning. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02687

Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02688

Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

Charges on the account include pad locks, brooms, and nails.

GLC03107.02689

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: demand for corn, flour, and stove pipes

Preceded by a copy of a letter from December 1743, in which Leyborne & Stubbs write that they have not had any luck in selling Robert, Jr.'s wheat and corn, since prices are so low and there is such a great overabundance. In their current letter...

GLC03107.02690

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: familial respects

Hendrick Hansen, the son of Robert, Jr.'s sister Alida, writes his uncle to declare his devotion to him, and to state his wish that Robert, Jr. will "further and promote" his education. He also sends his blessing for the New Year.

GLC03107.02691

Account of "Mr. Gravestone"

Charges on the account are for different days' wages.

GLC03107.02692

Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

Charges on the account are for various quantities of rum and sugar.

GLC03107.02693

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron works at Ancram

Philip asks Robert, Jr. to inform him of his plans for the Brigantine this season, and discusses his need for trustworthy employees at the iron works.

GLC03107.02694

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a good refiner for the iron works

Philip explains that he must let go the present refiner at the iron works, and therefore requests that Robert, Jr. send up a more suitable candidate for the position.

GLC03107.02695

Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

Charges on the account are for making and mending sails.

GLC03107.02696

Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02697

Account of the Jamaica Packet at Curacao

Charges on the account are for expenses accrued while Capt. Keteltas was in Curacao. Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02698

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: war with France

Henry writes that there is a possibility of a French invasion of England, but notes that the English fleet is so well fortified that the French would be utterly foolish to attempt an attack. In terms of the progression of the war, Henry believes...

GLC03107.02699

"A Manifest of a Cargo of goods on Board the Brig Jamaica Packquet"

P.1 records the goods that various individuals shipped to Curacao, and to whom these goods were consigned. P.2 is an account of the Brigantine Jamaica and the expenses accrued on the voyage. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02700

Account of Dirck Spoor

GLC03107.02701

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

DeWitt condoles Robert, Jr. on the loss of his Brigantine, and discusses the market for rum and flour.

GLC03107.02702

Portage bill for the Jamaica Packet from New York to Curacao

Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02703

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...

GLC03107.02704

Account of Ebenezer Loomis

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02705

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

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...

GLC03107.02707

Receipt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.03262

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Items on the account include scotch, ribbon, spelling books, glover's needles, and other goods. On p.4 Robert Cambridge signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr. for the account. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.03263

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for iron

Veeder asks Robert, Jr. to send him iron as soon as possible, and notes that the money is ready to pay for it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03264

Account of Jacob Saltpack

Jacob Saltpack purchased twine from John G. Van Schaik.

GLC03107.03265

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sundry goods

GLC03107.03266

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of leather

Spencer writes that he has shipped Robert, Jr. sole leather and upper leather. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03267

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: clearing a debt

Wolcott explains that he is nearly destitute, and only has one cow and heffer, which do not officially belong to him. He therefore can not use them to clear a debt with Robert, Jr., and asks if some other means of payment could be found. He further...

GLC03107.03268

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron

Myndert Roseboom asks Robert, Jr. to ship iron to Major Fonda, and promises that he will be responsible for the payment.

GLC03107.03269

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of plans to move

Coklen states that he plans to move to New Winsor, and asks if he can wait to pay Robert, Jr. until he harvests his crops. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03270

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: notice of payment

Daniel Crommelin & Sons inform Robert, Jr. that they have sent him his money on the Sloop Johanna, and hope that it will reach him safely. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03271