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1737/09/30

Keteltas, Gerret, fl. 1719-1737

Manuscript document

Title: Account of the Ship Oswego Packet

Charges are for knobs, locks, bolts, and other similar items.

GLC03107.02558

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

1743/05/30

Schuyler, Abram, fl. 1743

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02681

1743/06/09

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: contested boundaries on the Manor

Philip writes that Indians have contested the Livingston's right to a section of the Manor, and claim that they acquired it through illegal means. However, he notes that the contested area is so small, that he will let it go, rather than become involved in a protracted lawsuit.

GLC03107.02682

1744/04/07

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Daniel Allen

Charges on the account include oxen, wheat, shoes, tobacco, and butter.

GLC03107.02683

1743/08/05

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Document

Title: Insurance policy for the Ship William on a voyage from New York to Bristol

GLC03107.02684

1743/08/12

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plans to sell pig iron

Philip explains that he would like to sell their pig iron for cash rather than barter, and notes that they may have to lower their price on iron if people begin to regard it as too expensive.

GLC03107.02685

1743/08/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: "raging distempter" returns to New York

"I am much Concernd with you that the last years ongoing distemper is again Returnd to the City, which seem to be Judgements sent from almighty god to Reprove us, and turn us all from the maney Transgressions & Crying Sins, which we dayly Committ agst. his holy will and comandmts."

GLC03107.02686

1743/10/22

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: running lines in the Manor

Philip explains the work being done to run lines through the Manor, requests an account from Ancram, and notes that the sickness in New York seems to be waning. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02687

1743/12-1744/01

Carpender, Elizabeth, fl. 1737-1743

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

GLC03107.02688

1744/01/27

Groesbeek, John, fl. 1737-1744

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

Charges on the account include pad locks, brooms, and nails.

GLC03107.02689

1743/12

Leyborne & Stubbs

Letter

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: demand for corn, flour, and stove pipes

Preceded by a copy of a letter from December 1743, in which Leyborne & Stubbs write that they have not had any luck in selling Robert, Jr.'s wheat and corn, since prices are so low and there is such a great overabundance. In their current letter, Leyborne & Stubbs state that corn is still sold at a low price, but they expect a heightened demand for flour and stove pipes. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02690

1744/01/01

Hansen, Hendrick R., fl. 1744

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: familial respects

Hendrick Hansen, the son of Robert, Jr.'s sister Alida, writes his uncle to declare his devotion to him, and to state his wish that Robert, Jr. will "further and promote" his education. He also sends his blessing for the New Year.

GLC03107.02691

1744/01/02

Sinout, Jacob, fl. 1744

Manuscript document

Title: Account of "Mr. Gravestone"

Charges on the account are for different days' wages.

GLC03107.02692

1744/01

Man, James, fl. 1744

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Abraham Keteltas for the Jamaica Packet

Charges on the account are for various quantities of rum and sugar.

GLC03107.02693

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