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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s goods

1741/04/18

Yeomans, & Escott, fl. 1741

Yeomans & Escutt inform Robert, Jr. that they have sold his wine and pipes, and mention that shipping rice would not be profitable at the moment. Marked as a copy. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02616

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: market prices of wheat and flour

1741/04/19

Charles Mayne & Co., fl. 1741

Preceded by a copy of a letter from 19 April 1741, in which Charles Mayne & Co. ask Robert, Jr. not to purchase any wheat on their account, but to buy flour instead. In the letter from 28 May 1741, they write that they have heard of the prohibition...

GLC03107.02617

Document

Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram

1741/04/23

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: the death of Mr. Escott

1741/05/09

Yeomans

Mr. Yeomans writes that he has not disposed of Robert, Jr.'s wine as requested, and explains that he has been unable to due to the sudden death of his business partner Mr. Escott. He requests that Robert, Jr. inform their acquaintances in New York...

GLC03107.02619

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prohibition on exportation of provisions

1741/05/20

Leyborne, Rossey, & Rockiliff, fl. 1740

Leyborne, Rossley, and Rockiliff state that they have just been informed of a new law that prohibits the exportation of wheat, flour, and biscuit to the Kingdom of Portugal. They request, however, that they not be forced to pay a penalty due to the...

GLC03107.02620

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: account balance

1741/06/14

Curtin, John, fl. 1741-1743

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

1741/04

Dominik Joyce & Co., fl. 1741-1748

Dominik Joyce & Co. discuss their business concerns with Robert, Jr., place orders for bread and flour, and state the market prices of provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02622

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans for the new iron works

1741/07/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip discusses plans to visit the Manor to check on the progression of the iron works, and requests that Robert, Jr. ship some goods. Followed by another letter, dated 13 July 1741, in which Philip gives urgent orders to mill flour and bake bread...

GLC03107.02623

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hopes for a profitable iron works

1741/07/20

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Philip discusses his concerns regarding the construction of the iron works, and the type of materials and workers he must acquire in order to be successful. He also notes that he may give up trade, and also gives his son instructions on shipping...

GLC03107.02624

Manuscript document

Account of Capt. William Boyd

1741/08/05

Vreeland, John, fl. 1737-1741

Charges are for planks, timber, brooms, and other items.

GLC03107.02625

Manuscript document

Account of Capt. William Boyd for the Jamaica Packet

1741/08-1741/09

Carpender, Elizabeth, fl. 1737-1743

GLC03107.02626

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

1722/09/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02297

to Cornelius Van Horne re: [in Dutch]

1722/10/26

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02298

"List of Cattle Sold unto the officers of the two Comp[anies]"

1722/10/31

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

P.3 contains ALS from Philip Livingston to Alida Livingston, in Dutch, 1 November 1711. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02299

to Alida Livingston re: gratitude for watching Alida Vetch

1723/02/22

Vetch, Margaret, 1681-1758

Margaret thanks her mother for taking care of her daughter Alida, and explains that the small pox is so fatal in London that she would be uneasy having her there.

GLC03107.02300

to Alida Livingston re: [in Dutch]

1723/03/24

Van Horne, Johanna, fl. 1723-1725

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02301