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1740/09/10
"Suggestions Relating to my Couz: Building a Griss Mill on Roelif Jansens Kill in the Manor."
The document discusses various attempts to build a mill on the Manor of Livingston. Address leaf and docket on verso.
GLC03107.04419
1740/09/25
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to John DeWitt re: preparing wheat for sale
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04420
1740/10/14
to John DeWitt re: trade of cornell and cattle
Philip Livingston makes arrangements with John DeWitt to sell and trade various goods. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04421
1741/01
to John DeWitt re: procuring wheat from tenants
Philip Livingston discusses methods to procure wheat as rent payment from tenants on the Manor of Livingston.
GLC03107.04422
1741/01/02
to John DeWitt re: plan to purchase wheat
Philip Livingston expresses concern over DeWitt's inability to purchase wheat, and discusses employing some other individuals to assist witht the problem. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04423
to John DeWitt re: preparations to buy wheat
Philip Livingston discusses the current price of wheat, and gives John DeWitt instructions regarding when and from whom to purchase. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04424
1741/01/05
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: 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
1741/02/24
to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell tea
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
1744/01/10
Elliott, James, fl. 1744-1773
to John DeWitt re: balance of account with John Towsley
GLC03107.04441
circa 1585-1763
Livingston, P., Jr., fl. 16th century
to [John] DeWitt re: request for his watch
GLC03107.04442
1741/01/27
DeWitt, Henry, fl. 1741
to John DeWitt re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.04443
1749/03/15
to Peter DeWitt re: settling of accounts
GLC03107.04444
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
1750/02/25
Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755
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
to Dirck Van Veghten re: trade
GLC03107.04456
1747/07/15
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
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...
GLC03107.04458
1735/11/05
Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792
Receipt of payment from James Wallace
Peter Van Brugh Livingston acknowledged receipt from James Wallace of a payment due to Edward Spear.
GLC03107.04459
1700/05/11-1700/06/08
Livingston, John
Journal of J[ohn] Livingston's journey from Albany to Boston
The journal gives a daily account of the journey to Boston, including the distance traveled, and where they lodged every night.
GLC03107.04460
1700/09/25
to Samuel Vetch re: closer correspondence
John Livingston writes that he agrees with Vetch's sentiments, and would like to enter into a closer correspondence.
GLC03107.04461
1747/07/02
Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789
Account of Arnold M. Donald
Gilbert Livingston confirms labor performed by Arnold M. Donald.
GLC03107.04462
1818/04/02
Adams, John, 1735-1826
To: Mr. de Ray de Chaumont.
American-French relations.
GLC07957
1828/05/03
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
To: E. Kemper.
Separation of church and state.
GLC07958
1863/09/17
Seward, William B., fl. 1863
Permit for the safe and free passage of Johnston Livingston
Secretary of State William B. Seward orders the safe and free passage of Johnston Livingston. The document also gives a physical description of Johnston.
GLC03107.04163
1898/02/17
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Telegram to Wilhelm II.
Accepting condolences for loss of Americans aboard U.S.S. Maine.
GLC07952
1814/12/18
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
To: Henry Dearborn.
Concerning a proposed attack, written six days before the Treaty of Ghent.
GLC07953
[n.y.]/06/27
Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834
to Johnston Livingston re:greetings to her brother
GLC03107.04090
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