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

1742/11/11

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

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

1743/05/14

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

1743/06/09

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

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

1745/03/13

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.02710

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

1755/10/05

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: death of their brother in law Henry Hansen

Philip informs Robert, Jr. that their brother in law just died after being ill with a fever for a few days.

GLC03107.02925

1756/01

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: 1 box of tea

Robert, Jr. purchased the tea on 23 December 1755. Philip received payment in January from both James McHugh and John Livingston.

GLC03107.02942

1751/09/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: incident with the Dover

Philip discusses an incident involving the Sloop Dover, and claims that he was not involved. He makes arrangements for trade transactions, and notes that he must hurry, since Captain Keteltas has just arrived from Hamburg, and the Sloop Dover is set to sail the following day.

GLC03107.02812

1751/10/03

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of provisions

Philip gives an account of the sales he made of Robert, Jr.'s provisions. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02824

1751/11/29

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: boundary dispute with the people of Boston

Philip gives Robert, Jr. his sympathy regarding the boundary controversy with the people of Boston, and notes: "one would think they ought to be quiet with what they already possess of the province." He then communicates his advice for remedying the situation. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02834

1749/11/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: brotherly affection

Philip writes of how he misses his brother Rober, Jr. who has moved from New York and back up to the Manor. He expresses his deepest "brotherly affection," and is "sorry for the absence of so good a Brother."

GLC03107.02775

1751/08-1751/10

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02800

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

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

1713/01/15

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: meeting with the Superiors

Phillip tells Robert that the "Superiors" have excused his father's absence at a meeting in exchange for a turkey and some wine, which Philip has arranged to give them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01002

1714/01/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: dispute with brother Robert Livingston

Philip relays his account of the dispute between himself and Robert, and explains that the town has taken much notice of it and wonders what caused Robert to move and lodge at another location. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01042