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1719/04/08

Jay, Augustus, fl. 1711-1725

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston and Augustus Jay

Record of flour and nails Livingston sold to Jay.

GLC03107.01261

1721/06/20

Jay, Augustus, fl. 1711-1725

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased nails from Jay. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01374

1711/04/09

Jay, Augustus, fl. 1711-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: charge for goods ordered by Livingston

Jay has sent Livingston such items as iron and steel and requests that Livingston make the payment soon. He also informs Livingston of the death of both Coll. Bayard and his wife. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00868

1716/05/15

Jay, Augustus, fl. 1711-1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Livingston re: business dealings

Jay asks Philip not to feel obligated to sell his goods at any time, and notes that he is always happy to conduct business with him. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02437