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Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 to Dirk van Veghten Junr. re: poor trade with Jamaica

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02468 Author/Creator: Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1735/07/14 Pagination: 2p. 20.5 x 16.3 cm Order a Copy

Philip remarks that trade from Jamaica is poor at the moment, and makes some requests for provisions to be sent to him. Notes that he has sent an ill enslaved man to van Veghten. Remarks that he has been ill for some time but believes he is recovering.

Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Merchants and Trade
Commerce
Caribbean
Finance
Slavery
African American History
Health and Medical
Slavery & Anti-slavery

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