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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: description of a shipment of goods

Waddell explains what is in the order of goods he has just sent Robert, Jr., and believes that the quality will meet with his satisfaction. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02828

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: Assembly dissolved by order of the Governor

Keteltas asks Robert, Jr. to send him some iron moulds, and notes that to everyone's surprise, the Governor just dissolved the Assembly. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02829

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: challenging claims to ownership of the Manor

William expresses his regret that Robert, Jr. is "disturbed in the possession" of his estate, and states: "If I had Leisure to assume the Moralist, I might here observe on the Inquietude of mortal Life, & the constant Flux and Mutability of sublunary...

GLC03107.02830

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

John informs Robert, Jr. of a shipment of goods he has recently sent to him, discusses other trading matters, and mentions that the Assembly was dissolved, which should not come as a surprise.

GLC03107.02831

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of flour

Napeir gives an account of the flour he sold for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.02832

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: controversy in Boston

Peter writes that he is sorry to hear that Robert, Jr. is "disturbed by the Boston people" with regard to the contested boundaries of the Manor, and offers some advice on the matter. He also notes in a post script that a large vein of copper ore was...

GLC03107.02833

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: boundary dispute with the people of Boston

Philip gives Robert, Jr. his sympathy regarding the boundary controversy with the people of Boston, and notes: "one would think they ought to be quiet with what they already possess of the province." He then communicates his advice for remedying the...

GLC03107.02834

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02835

Affidavit regarding letters to Josias Loomes

In the affidavit, Robert Livingston, Jr. states that the two preceding letters addressed to Josias Loomes are true copies of the originals, and were delivered to Josias Loomes. The first letter is dated 17 January 1752, and instructs Loomes to remove...

GLC03107.02836

Weight of flour sold to Robert & Richard Rais on account of Robert Livingston Jr

GLC03107.02837

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: upcoming elections

Philip discusses the candidates who will be running in some upcoming elections.

GLC03107.02838

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

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: postponement of the Assembly meeting

Paul Richard explains that the Governor has delayed the Assembly meeting, and it is believed that he may completely refuse to meet with them. He also asks Robert, Jr. to send some pig iron down to him.

GLC03107.02841

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account of sales

Napeir informs Robert, Jr. of the provisions he has sold, and includes a copy of Robert, Jr.'s account on pages 2 and 3.

GLC03107.02842

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: happy to hear of Robert, Jr.'s prosperity

Waddell writes that he is happy to hear that Robert, Jr.'s furance and grist mill are functioning well again.

GLC03107.02843

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for wheat flour

Margaret asks Robert, Jr. to send her two bags of wheat flour.

GLC03107.02844

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news of the Governor's expected departure

John writes that the Governor is expected to leave the province some time next summer without ever meeting the new Assembly. He also informs Robert, Jr. of the goods he has shipped, and states his pleasure with the news that Robert, Jr.'s furnaces...

GLC03107.02845

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: lowering the price on pig iron

Philip explains that he has been unable to sell Robert, Jr.'s pig iron, and is therefore forced to lower the price. He also mentions a Spanish attack on a fleet of trading vessels. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02847

"Invoice of Sundryes Sent up with my Sloop for the Store vist."

Items on the invoice include pork, calico, rum, and molasses.

GLC03107.02848

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trade

Philip writes that Robert, Jr.'s iron has been sold, and his rum shipped according to his orders. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02849

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading news

William discusses trade transactions, and also mentions an upcoming voyage.

GLC03107.02850

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty selling pig iron

Philip explains the difficulty he has had selling pig iron, and notes that some price adjustments must be made. He also makes arrangements for shipping bread, and states that the Governor has further delayed his meeting with the Assembly. Docketed...

GLC03107.02851

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: extortion case

William explains that he needs Robert, Jr. to send him a receipt if he is to follow up on an extortion case. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02852