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1742/09/17
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Insurance policy for Brigantine Ancram
Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Ancram on a voyage from Jamaica to New York.
GLC03107.02663
1742/09/30
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrival of the Ancram
John writes that the Ancram has arrived with nothing of note on board; and states that he is expecting Robert, Jr. daily.
GLC03107.02664
1742/10/11
Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: information for Capt. Mc[Cun]
Henry states that Capt, Mc[Cun] plans to sail down to New York, but desires Robert, Jr. to inform him if he may acquire any flax seed for his cargo while in New York.
GLC03107.02665
1742/10/18
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: men for the iron works
Philip expresses some concern regarding an affair with Captain Arthur and the Sherrif, and fears he may be expected to pay some money as a result. He also discusses his difficulty in finding men to work at the newly constructed iron works, and how...
GLC03107.02666
1742/10/26
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: frustration with trade
Philip expresses sorrow at the death of his son Peter's daughter, and sends his condolences to Robert, Jr. He mentions some frustration with his trading agents, who are not getting the best prices for his goods, and expresses some disappointment...
GLC03107.02667
1742/11/01
Reid, Joshua T., fl. 1862
Indenture of apprenticeship with Robert Livingston, Jr., merchant
The indenture sets the terms of John Reid, Jr.' s apprenticeship with Robert Livingston, Jr. to learn the trade of a merchant for 5 years. It commands Reid to obey his master's every command, to maintain his secrets and confidence, and to abstain...
GLC03107.02668
1742/11/11
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: frustration with the iron works
Philip states that he is in great need of a founder for the iron works, and explains how much trouble the entire venture has been. He also asks Robert, Jr. to sell his bread and flour in the West Indies if at all possible, as he greatly desires...
GLC03107.02669
Insurance policy for the Brigantine Speedwell
Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Brigantine Speedwell on a voyage from Jamaica to New York. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment from Robert, Jr., dated 8 March 1743.
GLC03107.02670
1742/11/15
Insurance policy for the Brigantine Ancram
Robert Livingston, Jr. took out the insurance policy to cover the Brigantine Ancram on a round trip voyage from New York to Jamaica. On p.3 George J. Moore signed for receipt of payment for the policy, dated 3 June 1743.
GLC03107.02671
1743/01/04
Hazard, John, fl. 1743
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. for the Jamaica Packet
Robert, Jr. purchased leather and oil from John Hazard on 4 June 1743. William Keteltas signed for receipt of the contents. On p.2 Johnathan Hazard, Jr. signed for receipt of the account, dated 5 January 1744. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.02672
1743/01/20
Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792
Account of Capt. Keteltas for the Brigantine Jamaica Packet
GLC03107.02673
1743/02/09
Insurance policy for a brigantine on a voyage from St. Christopher to New York
GLC03107.02674
1750/12/12
Woodwarth, Caleb, & Gurshom, fl. 1750
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
circa 1585-1763
"I would have sent you oysters but . . ." [fragment]
GLC03107.02791
1751/03/01
Keteltas, Peter, fl. 1742-1756
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
1751/03/25
Bours, Peter, fl. 1751
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: price of pig iron
Bou[rs] informs Robert, Jr. of the current market value of pig iron.
GLC03107.02793
1751/04/26
Hansen, Henry, fl. 1751
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
1751/05/17
Lindsey, David, fl. 1748
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
1751
Owners of the Sloop Storke
Account of the owners of the Sloop Storke for a voyage to Hamburg
GLC03107.02796
1751/06/12
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
1751/06/14
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
1751/08
"Weight of 52 Barrels of Flour to Richard Ten Eyck"
GLC03107.02799
1751/08-1751/10
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.
GLC03107.02800
1751/08/28
Myors, Napt. H., fl. 1751
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
Williams, William, 1731-1811
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
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