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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

Account of the Brigantine Jamaica Packet

Charges on the account are for hooks and thimbles, bolts, spikes, and other items for a ship.

GLC03107.02728

Verification of the Governor's orders

Palding and Knickerbacker verify that they heard Dr. Asgue communicate the Governor's orders to Robert Livingston, Jr. that he must send up to Albany the powder belonging to Boston. Knickerbacker signed with his mark.

GLC03107.02729

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

George Harison signed for receipt of payment for the policy, dated 26 January 1747.

GLC03107.02730

"The Privateers, Clinton of New York Tho. Beavans Commdr. & the Defyance . . .

. . . of Rhode Island John Sweet Comdr."

GLC03107.02732

Account of the Brigantine Jamaica Packet

Charges on the account are for bolts, spikes, irons, and other items for a ship. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02733

Account of Capt. Witter

GLC03107.02734

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02735

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02736

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

GLC03107.02737

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

Accompanied by an English translation of the document, (see collateral file). Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02738

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading news

Marked as a copy. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02739

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: good price for indigo

Spencer writes that he has found a good selling price for indigo, and Robert, Jr. may therefore send him some if he sees fit.

GLC03107.02740

Insurance policy for the Sloop Oswego on a voyage from New York to London

George Harison signed for receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02742

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trade

Preceded by a copy of a letter dated 29 June 1748. In both of the letters, Storke and Champion advise Robert, Jr. on what goods are best to sell at the present moment, and discuss other business matters. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02743

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for payment

Docketed on address leaf. Written at Raton and Landing

GLC03107.02744

to Robert Livingston, Jr.

Dominik Joyce & Co. write that there is news of a peace between England, France, and Holland; and also forward the selling prices of goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02745

Insurance policy for the Sloop Wolf on a voyage from St. Thomas to New York

GLC03107.02746

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02747

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. for his Sloop Flora Mill

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02748

Sale of 1/2 of the iron works at Canaan to Daniel Lawrance

On p.2, ANS by John Hutchinson, Town Clerk, acknowledging the document to be a true copy in the Salisbury records, dated 27 March 1764. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02749

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business requests

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02750

Account of Mary Livingston

Charges on the account are for satin shoes, dishes, and some other items.

GLC03107.02751

Insurance policy for the Ship Oswego on a voyage from New York to Antigua

George Harison signed for receipt of payment.

GLC03107.02752

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for log wood, beaver hats, and handkerchiefs.

GLC03107.02753

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

George Harison signed for receipt of payment for the policy.

GLC03107.02754

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

GLC03107.02756

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron works at Ancram

DeWitt informs Robert, Jr. that the iron works at Ancram is thriving, but they will not be able to ship any before April.

GLC03107.02757

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

DeWitt asks Robert, Jr. to send him salt and nails, and also payment for a large quantity of wheat that he purchased for him.

GLC03107.02758

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for buttons, mittens, gloves, and mohair. Peter Cloppen signed for receipt of payment on behalf of Abraham Lefferts.

GLC03107.02759

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade

French informs Robert, Jr. that he has sold some of his flour, for which he encloses an account of sales. He also requests that Robert, Jr. send him some of his fine wine. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02760

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

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02761

Account of Capt. Jeames Man and the Sloop Flora Mell

GLC03107.02762

Account of John Scott Lawrence and the Sloop Flora Mell

GLC03107.02763

Account of John Scott Lawrence and the Sloop Flora Mell

Charges on the account are the wages due to Bowman for several days labor. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02764

Account of John Scott Lawrence and the Sloop Flora Mell

The charge on the account is for carpentry work.

GLC03107.02765

Portage bill for the Sloop Flora Mell

Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02766

Account of John Scott Lawrence and the Sloop Flora Mell

The charge on the account is for candles. Signed by John Scott Lawrence.

GLC03107.02767

"Manifest of the Cargos Onboard the Flora Mell"

Written in Curacao

GLC03107.02768

Account of the Sloop Flora Mell for sundry disbursements

Charges on the account are for rum, meat, and some other items.

GLC03107.02769

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for farm servents

Anderson writes that he is aware of a vessel expected from Holland with servants, and asks Robert, Jr. to procure one for him that is knowledgable of farming.

GLC03107.02770

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Charges on the account are for limes, oranges, sweet meats, and bread; as well as for labor performed on a voyage.

GLC03107.02771

Portage bill for the Sloop Flora Mell

GLC03107.02772

Account of Isaac Provoost

The charges on the account are from 18 October 1749 and 20 June 1768, for nails, shot, flour, and cornell. Signed by Jeunis [?] Vechten.

GLC03107.02773

Receipt of payment from Jacob Slaughter for one year rent

GLC03107.02774

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

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: instructions for purchasing property

Moore asks Robert, Jr. to write him with instructions on purchasing some property.

GLC03107.02776

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

GLC03107.02777

to John McKay re: order to cease using meadow ground

Robert, Jr. informs John McKay that he is no longer permitted to use Livingston's meadow ground for any reason. Marked as a copy. Also signed by P. DeWitt.

GLC03107.02779

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trading

Peter discusses arrangments for shipping and trading on the Dover and Oswego.

GLC03107.02781

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trading

GLC03107.02782

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: elections in New York

John writes that a "Paper warr is declared on the Topick of Elections," and believes that it will be more difficult to form a party now than in the past. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02783

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and financial concerns

GLC03107.02784

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: casting molds

Keteltas asks Robert, Jr. to cast some molds and send them to Capt. Wentworth as quickly as possible. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02785

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

GLC03107.02786

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for ground wheat

Keteltas requests some ground wheat, and sends news of trials and arrests in New York.

GLC03107.02787

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping and trade

GLC03107.02788

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business concerns

Peter Richard informs Robert, Jr. that he has shipped the requested rugs, and discusses other business concerns. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02789

Agreement to dig iron ore for Robert Livingston, Jr.

Caleb and Gurshom Woodwarth agreed to dig 200 tons of iron ore for Robert, Jr. Both of the Woodwarth's signed with their mark. Followed by another agreement to dig iron ore, signed by Edmund Edmund, and dated 13 December 1750.

GLC03107.02790

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: selling iron

Keteltas declines an offer to purchase iron from Robert, Jr., as he believes it is impossible to sell it at a profit. He also discusses current accounts and business matters. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02792

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of pig iron

Bou[rs] informs Robert, Jr. of the current market value of pig iron.

GLC03107.02793

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: instructions for planting ginger root

Henry explains that he is sending a pot of oysters and some ginger root, and tells Robert, Jr. how he should plant the root. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02794

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival from Africa on the Sloop Storke

Lindsey writes that he has just returned from Africa on Robert, Jr.'s Sloop Storke after a 32 months at sea. He notes that he has declined an offer to continue on another voyage, explaining that he lost 2 sons while he was away, and therefore...

GLC03107.02795

Memorandum of goods ordered from Hamburg per the Sloop Storke

The document orders Anthony Simpson to send linens back to New York on the Sloop Storke.

GLC03107.02797

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade with the Sloop Storke

Peter writes that he would have purchased Robert, Jr.'s share of the Sloop Storke, but found that it was valued at too great a cost. He then discusses various trading arrangements, and includes an account of goods on p.3. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02798

"Weight of 52 Barrels of Flour to Richard Ten Eyck"

GLC03107.02799

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.02800

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for pig iron

Myors inquires about an order of pig iron he has been long expecting from Robert, Jr., and asks that it be sent immediately.

GLC03107.02801

Agreement to repair the Ancram furnace

As the founder of the Ancram iron works, William Williams agrees to perform all necessary repairs to the furnace, and to receive whatever compensation Robert Livingston, Jr. deems appropriate.

GLC03107.02802

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to ship provisions

GLC03107.02803

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of 1/4 of the Sloop Dover and its cargo

Waddell informs Robert, Jr. that Mr. Hansen has agreed to purchase 1/4 of the Sloop Dover and its cargo; and also gives a schedule of when various trading vessels will depart. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02804

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: agreement to take 1/4 of the Sloop Dover

Hansen informs Robert, Jr. that he agrees to take 1/4 of the Sloop Dover and its cargo. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02805

Weight of barrels of flour sold to Peter Van Brugh Livingston

GLC03107.02806

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

The account is a record of the flour that Napeir sold for Robert, Jr.

GLC03107.02807

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02808

Account of charges for fetching stone from Newark [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02809

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02810

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival of Capt. Keteltas from Hamburg

John discusses some trading arrangements, and explains that he is in a hurry to assist Captain Keteltas with unloading his vessel, and also to get the Dover ready for an upcoming voyage. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02811

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...

GLC03107.02812

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty selling flour

Napeir writes that he has had a great deal of difficulty selling Robert, Jr.' s flour, and is therefore requesting a sum of money to compensate him for his troubles.

GLC03107.02813

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: division of the Dover's cargo

Peter states that he is sorry that Robert, Jr. is dissatisfied with the division of the Dover's cargo, but maintains that it was executed properly. The remainder of the letter discusses trading arrangements. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02814

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipment of provisions

Napeir writes that he has shipped Robert, Jr. oysters, jugs, and other provisions; and also notes that it is nearly impossible to sell flour at the moment.

GLC03107.02815

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

GLC03107.02816