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1741/01/05
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
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
1741/02/10
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
1741/02/12
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
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
1741/02/13
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: instructions for trade
GLC03107.04430
1741/02/24
to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell tea
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04431
1741/02/25
to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell rum and tea
GLC03107.04432
1741/02/27
to John DeWitt re: decline in the demand for wheat
GLC03107.04433
to John DeWitt re: instructions to refrain from exporting grain
GLC03107.04434
1741/03/05
to John DeWitt re: order to purchase wheat
Philip Livingston orders DeWitt to purchase as much wheat as possible on his behalf.
GLC03107.04435
1741/03/11
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
1741/03/14
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
1741/03/17
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
1742/05/27
DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750
to John DeWitt re: order for molasses and sugar
GLC03107.04440
1749/05/04
to Peter DeWitt re: trade arrangements
GLC03107.04445
1749/05/19
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
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
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
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
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
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
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
to Peter DeWitt re: trade and settlement of accounts [fragment]
GLC03107.04452
1749/10/26
GLC03107.04453
1749/12/20
Williams, John, fl. 1749-1759
to Peter DeWitt re: conveyance of rents
Williams writes to explain the rents he is sending to DeWitt.
GLC03107.04454
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