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1807/01/25

Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Robert Livingston] re: discussion of the steam boat

Fulton writes a letter to describe the innovations of the steam boat, and how he has calculated its certain success. Docketed on p.12.

GLC03107.04464

1741/03/17

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 February 1741. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04439

1742/05/27

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: order for molasses and sugar

GLC03107.04440

1744/01/10

Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: balance of account with John Towsley

GLC03107.04441

1741/01/27

DeWitt, Henry, fl. 1741

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04443

1749/03/15

DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter DeWitt re: settling of accounts

GLC03107.04444

1749/05/04

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter DeWitt re: trade arrangements

GLC03107.04445

1749/05/19

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1749/05/19

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter DeWitt re: the market for flour

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

GLC03107.04447

1749/05/30

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1749/07/29

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1749/09/19

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter DeWitt re: trade

Robert, Jr. discusses the various goods he would like to trade, as well as the current market prices of these goods.

GLC03107.04450

1749/10/04

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter DeWitt re: orders for trade

John Livingston asks DeWitt to sell the remainder of his enslaved people, and also orders some cattle and pigs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04451

1739/10/07

Van Duesen, Henry, fl. 1749

Letter

Title: to Peter DeWitt re: trade and settlement of accounts [fragment]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04452

1749/10/26

Van Duesen, Henry, fl. 1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter DeWitt re: trade

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04453

1749/12/20

Williams, John, fl. 1749-1759

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter DeWitt re: conveyance of rents

Williams writes to explain the rents he is sending to DeWitt.

GLC03107.04454

1750/02/25

Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter DeWitt re: receipt of payments

Stevenson acknowledges receipt of some payments, and also orders a shipment of butter.

GLC03107.04455

1734/07

Livingston, Hendrick, fl. 1734

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dirck Van Veghten re: trade

GLC03107.04456

1747/07/15

Note

Title: to Henry Livingston [(?)] re: rent agreement of Michiel Stoppelbeen

The note states that Michiel Stoppelbeen has taken a parcel of land, and notes the rent that he will pay. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04457

1734/02/21

Wright, Anthony, fl. 1734

Manuscript document signed

Title: Grant of power of attorney to Peter Van Brugh Livingston

The document, written and signed by the notary public of London, states that Edward Spear has named Peter Van Brugh Livingston as his attorney. Livingston is therefore expected to retrieve outstanding debts from James Wallace on behalf of Edward Spear.

GLC03107.04458