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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

Portage bill for the Jamaica Packet from New York to Curacao

Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02703

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...

GLC03107.02704

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

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...

GLC03107.02707

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and privateers

GLC03107.02708

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns

GLC03107.02710

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

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

Account of John Dean

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

GLC03107.02713

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

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

Insurance policy for the Sloop Anne on a voyage from New York to Jamaica

On p.3 Josias Jeffery signed for receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr., dated 26 July 1745.

GLC03107.02716

Insurance policy for the Sloop [Fame] on a voyage from New York to Jamaica

On p.3 Josias Jeffery signed for receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr., dated 26 July 1745.

GLC03107.02717

Insurance policy for the Sloop Griffen on a voyage from New York to Curacao

On p.3 Josias Jeffery signed for receipt of payment, dated 8 August 1745.

GLC03107.02718

Insurance policy for the Sloop Deboras on a voyage from Philadelphia to Curacao

On p.3 Josias Jeffery signed for receipt of payment, dated 8 August 1745.

GLC03107.02719

Account of Capt. Waddell and the Ship Oswego

Charges are for building materials for a ship.

GLC03107.02720

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unsuccessful voyage

Le Roux writes to inform Robert, Jr. that he has not been able to sell his cargo at a profitable rate, and is therefore sending the sloop back with a full cargo. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02721

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [fragment]

GLC03107.02722

Lease of land in Dutchess County to Jacob Slaughter

The document outlines the length and terms of the lease between Robert Livingston, Jr. and Jacob Slaughter.

GLC03107.02723

Account of Abraham Mitchel of Philadelphia

Docket notes that this an "account of what skins Br[other] Peter had of Ab. Mitchel, 1751"

GLC03107.02724

"Memorandum about the bills being Numbred In Progression from . . .

. . . N: 1 to 2600 viztt." P.1 notes who numbered which section of bills, and who signed to verify this. P.2 is a print of 12 different British pound notes, voided with a hand-drawn "X."

GLC03107.02725

Insurance policy for the Sloop Charity on a voyage from New York to Curacao

George Harison signed for receipt of payment, dated 23 June 1746.

GLC03107.02726

Insurance policy for the Jamaica Packet on a voyage from New York to Curacao

GLC03107.02727