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1744/01/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1744/01/11

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1744/01/24

Van Ranst, Cornelius, fl. 1741-1744

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

Charges on the account are for making and mending sails.

GLC03107.02696

1744/01/28

Lamb, Anthony, fl. 1744

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02697

1744/02-1744/03

Keteltas, Abraham, fl. 1724-1744

Autograph document signed

Title: 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

1744/03/05

Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 that the English have had the most victories. He also notes that the Roman Catholics are being forced to leave London. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02699

1744/03

Keteltas, Abraham, fl. 1724-1744

Manuscript document

Title: "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

1744/12/20

Clarke, John, fl. 1743-1746

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Dirck Spoor

GLC03107.02701

1744/04/06

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1744/04/16

Keteltas, Abraham, fl. 1724-1744

Manuscript document

Title: Portage bill for the Jamaica Packet from New York to Curacao

Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02703

1744/05/17

Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 time. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02704

1744/11/10

Seymour, Thomas, fl. 1744-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1745/01/30

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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, and hopes that his flour made it safely ashore.

GLC03107.02707

1745/02/06

Seymour, Thomas, fl. 1744-1756

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and privateers

GLC03107.02708

1745/02/07

Seymour, Thomas, fl. 1744-1756

Letter signed

Title: to the owners of the Sloops Clinton & Mary Ann re: attacks at sea

Seymour and Tucker write that they have met with no success while at sea with the Sloops Clinton and Mary Ann, and the ships have been severely damaged due to attacks made by Spanish sailors.

GLC03107.02709

1745/03/13

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.02710

1745/04/10

Seymour, Thomas, fl. 1744-1756

Letter signed

Title: to the owners of the Sloops Clinton & Mary Ann re: capture of a Spanish sloop

Tucker and Seymour write that they have captured a Spanish sloop with 4000 dollars on board. They explain that they plan to travel to the Bay of Mexico next, where they believe they will find their fortune. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02711

1745/04/16

Howell, Stephen, Jr., fl. 1745

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: payment in New England money or rum

Howell writes that he has settled Robert, Jr.'s affair with "Mr. Mix" and will bring him his payment in either New England money, or good West Indian rum. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02712

1745/05-11

Clarke, John, fl. 1743-1746

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of John Dean

John Dean signed with his mark for receipt of account on p.2. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02713

1745/05/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sending down a slave

Philip writes that he has sent down an enslaved person, and advises Robert, Jr. to either sell him, send him to Madiera, or to put him on a vessel if he can.

GLC03107.02714

1745/06/01

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: loss of the Ship Oswego

Philip laments the loss of the Oswego, and notes that it will stand as a great blow to their fortune. There is an additional note on the address leaf.

GLC03107.02715