1739/08/23

DeWitt, John, fl. 1740-1744

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invoice of flour and cornell

Pages 1&2 contain an invoice of flour and cornell sent to Robert Livingston, Jr. in New York. In his letter on p.3, Dewitt explains what is in the shipment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02584

1739/09/06

Storke, Sam, fl. 1739

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: possibility of war and its impact on trade

The letter describes mounting tensions with Spain and France, and notes that trade will be significantly altered if war breaks out. Marked as a copy, and precedes another letter dated 10 October 1739. In the second letter, Storke informs Livingston of the accounts he has forwarded and other similar financial information. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02585

1739/09/20

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph document signed

Title: to John De Witt re: Account with the store at the Manor

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02586

1739/09

Jackson, Patrick, fl. 1739

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the Ship Philip & Henry

Charges are for oak boards, a table, stools, and other items.

GLC03107.02587

1739/11/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of goods sent to New York

Philip Livingston (1716-1778) sent beaver, racoon, fox, and otter skins to his brother Robert, Jr. in New York.

GLC03107.02588

1739/11/23

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

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

Philip writes that he wishes to have some animal skins shipped, and despairs that a trading vessel may be lost. He also states that he is afraid that war with Spain is unavoidable.

GLC03107.02589

1740/03/10

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Jamaica Packet

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy for the Jamaica Packet in his name. On p.3 George J. Moore stated and signed that he received payment for the policy from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02590

1740/03/03

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John De Witt re: request for cedar wood and cornell

Livingston asks De Witt to send down on the next boat his cedar wood and some cornell. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02591

1740/03/03

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

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

Philip gives Robert, Jr. some instructions on shipping furs, and discusses the upcoming voyage of the Jamaica Packet to Bristol, which he believes will be safe and successful. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02592

1740/05/03

Mico, Joseph, fl. 1734-1740

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Jr. & Peter Livingston & Comp. re: trouble with Mr. Storke

Joseph Mico writes that he does not want to conduct trade through Mr. Storke, as it has interfered with his commissions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02593

1740/04/28

Rodrigo, Pacheu, & Tavary, fl. 1740

Letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: insurance for the Oswego

It is stated that insurance has been made on the Oswego, and Robert is assured of kind assistance in any future business. Marked as a copy in the margin.

GLC03107.02594

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

1740/06/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron oar

Philip writes that there is an abundance of iron oar at Taghanick, which will provide a profitable income once an iron works is erected.

GLC03107.02596

1740/06/20

Storke, Sam, fl. 1739

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade [fragment]

The first part of the letter is missing. Storke mentions how trade has become complicated due to embargoes, and discusses present trading accounts. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02597

1740/07/21

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: cost of provisions

Philip writes how there has been much difficulty in purchasing provisions since the farmer have refused to sell at a fixed price.

GLC03107.02598

1740/07/31

Storke, Sam, fl. 1739

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. & Henry Cuyler re: trading accounts

The letter is preceeded by a copy of a former letter dated 31 July 1740, in which Storke enclosed the account of sales from the Ship Oswego. He also mentions that the war has made the seas quite dangerous, and privateers have taken many vessels already. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02599

1740/08/26

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance for the Ship Anne on a voyage from South Carolina to Dover & Amsterdam

Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy for the Ship Anne in his name. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment for the insurance policy.

GLC03107.02600

1740/09/02

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

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

Philip writes that he is glad to hear that Robert, Jr. and Captain Boyd have arrived, and he hopes that Boyd has brought a good remittance and a full cargo.

GLC03107.02601

1740/09/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: death in the family

Philip sends his condolences for the death of Robert, Jr.'s cousin Johnie; and devotes most of the letter to describing trading plans and instructions. He also notes that a French war seem inevitable, and encourages Robert, Jr. and his brother Philip to assist him in erecting an iron works, which will give them some financial security during troubling times.

GLC03107.02602

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

1740/11/07

Farmer, Jasper, fl. 1740

Document signed

Title: Bill for goods bound for London on the ship Britannia

The bill states that a quantity of animal skins will be shipped to London on the accounts of John Visger, Jr. and Jacob Ten Eyck on board the Britannia, with Jasper Farmer as the Captain. On the bottom of the bill, noted that it was printed by John Peter Zenger, 1740.

GLC03107.02604

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

1740/12/17

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

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

John discusses some trading losses that he recently suffered, and regrets to state that he blames Robert Jr. and their brother Philip for the blunder, as they acted carelessly and without proper consideration. He also congratulates Robert, Jr. on the birth of a son.

GLC03107.02606

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

1740/12/12

Gulston, Jackson, & Stadt

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade with Captain Hayman

Gulston, Jackson, & St[adt] sent the letter per Captain Hayman, and ask Robert Jr. to assist him in the disposal of his cargo, to procure wheat and other provisions at a good price for him, and also to provide the Captain with whatever goods and money he may require. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02608