1764/11/07

Crommelyne, Daniel, fl. 1764

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment for the account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03021

1765/01/06

Bleecker, John R., fl. 1765-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: proposal to exchange lots of land

Bleecker asks Robert, Jr. if he would be interested in exchanging some lots of land in New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03022

1765/01/07

Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to pay his father a visit

Robert Livingston, Jr.'s son, Peter Robert, writes that he will pay his father a visit in the coming weeks, and notes that trade has been quite dull recently.

GLC03107.03023

1765/01/24

Hanna, William, fl. 1765

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: expression of gratitude

William Hanna thanks Robert Livingston, Jr. for a gift [of firewood] that has helped him cope with the severity of the winter. He also mentions plans to visit Robert, Jr. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03024

1765/01/29

Champion & Hayley, fl. 1756-1765

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of goods shipped to Peter Robert Livingston on the account of . . .

. . . Robert Livingston, Jr. Items on the invoice include calico, linen, handkerchiefs, and other fabrics.

GLC03107.03025

1742/01/18

William, Leyborne, & Company, fl. 1742

Letter

Title: 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

1742/01/05

Monroe, Alexander, fl. 1742

Manuscript document

Title: 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

1742/09/17

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: 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

1742/09/30

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1742/10/11

Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1742/10/18

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 frustrating it is to see the new works left idle. Pages 2 & 3 are another letter dated 19 October 1742. Philip expresses joy and relief at the news of Capt. Boyd's escape from the enemy and subsequent arrival in Amsterdam. He also mentions his fear of a war with the French, especially since the frontiers are open and particularly vulnerable…

GLC03107.02666

1742/10/26

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 with the recent voyages of the Oswego. Philip also requests that Robert, Jr. find out if his brother John has any money that needs to be handed over to him.

GLC03107.02667

1742/11/01

Reid, Joshua T., fl. 1862

Document signed

Title: 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 from marriage (among other things) during the course of his apprenticeship. Signed by John Reid and John Reid, Jr.

GLC03107.02668

1742/11/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 cheap rum and molasses.

GLC03107.02669

1742/11/11

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: 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

1742/11/15

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: 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

1743/01/04

Hazard, John, fl. 1743

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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

1743/01/20

Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Capt. Keteltas for the Brigantine Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02673

1743/02/09

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

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

GLC03107.02674

1743/03/03

Curtin, John, fl. 1741-1743

Autograph document signed

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

GLC03107.02675

1743/03/19

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1743/03/24

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.02677

1743/04/02

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Packet. P.3 is a "Memorandum for moulds for Cart boxes."

GLC03107.02678

1743/05/06

Letter

Title: 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

1743/05/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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