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to John DeWitt re: decision on an appropriate price for wheat

Philip Livingston tells John DeWitt what price he should accept for wheat.

GLC03107.04425

to John DeWitt re: settling the price of wheat with tenants

Philip Livingston complains of the stubborness of his tenants to settle on a fair price for wheat, and instructs John DeWitt on how to handle this issue with the tenants. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04426

to John DeWitt re: trading arrangements

John Livingston makes trading arrangements with John DeWitt on behalf of his father, Philip Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04427

to John DeWitt re: receipt of bread

John Livingston writes that he has received bread from DeWitt, and also orders some biscuits. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04428

to John DeWitt re: order for tenants to fix roads

Philip Livingston instructs DeWitt to order the Manor's tenants to fix the roads as they were ordered to. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04429

to John DeWitt re: instructions for trade

GLC03107.04430

to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell tea

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04431

to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell rum and tea

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04432

to John DeWitt re: decline in the demand for wheat

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04433

to John DeWitt re: instructions to refrain from exporting grain

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04434

to John DeWitt re: order to purchase wheat

Philip Livingston orders DeWitt to purchase as much wheat as possible on his behalf.

GLC03107.04435

to John DeWitt re: order to start the mills

Philip Livingston writes of his concern regarding ice in the mills, and asks DeWitt to do whatever is possible to free the mills and the dam of ice.

GLC03107.04436

to John DeWitt re: dishonest miller

Philip Livingston asks DeWitt to deal with a miller that has been most dishonest and stolen money from Philip's grain business. Docket and address leaf on verso.

GLC03107.04437

to John DeWitt re: freeing the mills and dams of ice

Philip Livingston writes that it is a priority to free the dams and mills of ice, and asks DeWitt to take responsibility for the job. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04438

to John DeWitt re: preparing the mills

Philip Livingston asks John DeWitt to get the mills in good order so that they may begin grinding grain. He also mentions plans to appoint some men to oversee fences and boundaries on the Manor. Followed by an additional letter on p.2, dated 18...

GLC03107.04439

to John DeWitt re: order for molasses and sugar

GLC03107.04440

to John DeWitt re: balance of account with John Towsley

GLC03107.04441

to [John] DeWitt re: request for his watch

GLC03107.04442

to John DeWitt re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04443

to Peter DeWitt re: settling of accounts

GLC03107.04444

to Peter DeWitt re: trade arrangements

GLC03107.04445

to Peter DeWitt re: waiting for the completion of a coat

John Livingston writes that a coat he ordered for Peter DeWitt should be finished shortly. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04446

to Peter DeWitt re: the market for flour

Robert Livingston, Jr. discusses the various market prices for flour. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04447

to Peter DeWitt re: shipment of clothing

John Livingston describes some clothing he has just sent to Peter DeWitt. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04448

to Peter DeWitt re: slave trade

Robert Livingston, Jr. describes the multiple deaths of enslaved people on a trading vessel, and expresses disappointment at the financial loss.

GLC03107.04449