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1744/02-1744/03
Keteltas, Abraham, fl. 1724-1744
Account of the Jamaica Packet at Curacao
Charges on the account are for expenses accrued while Capt. Keteltas was in Curacao. Written in Curacao
GLC03107.02698
1744/03/05
Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: war with France
Henry writes that there is a possibility of a French invasion of England, but notes that the English fleet is so well fortified that the French would be utterly foolish to attempt an attack. In terms of the progression of the war, Henry believes...
GLC03107.02699
1744/03
"A Manifest of a Cargo of goods on Board the Brig Jamaica Packquet"
P.1 records the goods that various individuals shipped to Curacao, and to whom these goods were consigned. P.2 is an account of the Brigantine Jamaica and the expenses accrued on the voyage. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.02700
1744/12/20
Clarke, John, fl. 1743-1746
Account of Dirck Spoor
GLC03107.02701
1744/04/06
DeWitt, Peter, fl. 1741-1750
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading concerns
DeWitt condoles Robert, Jr. on the loss of his Brigantine, and discusses the market for rum and flour.
GLC03107.02702
1744/04/16
Portage bill for the Jamaica Packet from New York to Curacao
Written in Curacao
GLC03107.02703
1744/05/17
Waddell, John, fl. 1744-1756
to the owners of the Ship Oswego re: the state of the ship's cargo
Preceded by a copy of a letter from 17 May 1744, in which DeWitt writes that the Oswego has arrived safely at Charlestown, S.C. In the current letter, DeWitt states that he will check on the Oswego's cargo, which has unfortunately arrived at a poor...
GLC03107.02704
1743-1745
Account of Ebenezer Loomis
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.02705
1744/11/10
Seymour, Thomas, fl. 1744-1756
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: damage sustained by a vessel
Seymour writes that he has had little luck with the ship, which has been damaged due to harsh weather.
GLC03107.02706
1745/01/30
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a new forge at the Manor
Philip explains that he is awaiting the construction of a forge at the Manor, and states that the iron works will be a most profitable enterprise if it is well managed. He also expresses his regret for a hurricaine in Jamaica that ruined many ships...
GLC03107.02707
1745/02/06
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade and privateers
GLC03107.02708
1745/02/07
to the owners of the Sloops Clinton & Mary Ann re: attacks at sea
Seymour and Tucker write that they have met with no success while at sea with the Sloops Clinton and Mary Ann, and the ships have been severely damaged due to attacks made by Spanish sailors.
GLC03107.02709
1745/03/13
GLC03107.02710
1745/04/10
to the owners of the Sloops Clinton & Mary Ann re: capture of a Spanish sloop
Tucker and Seymour write that they have captured a Spanish sloop with 4000 dollars on board. They explain that they plan to travel to the Bay of Mexico next, where they believe they will find their fortune. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02711
1745/04/16
Howell, Stephen, Jr., fl. 1745
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: payment in New England money or rum
Howell writes that he has settled Robert, Jr.'s affair with "Mr. Mix" and will bring him his payment in either New England money, or good West Indian rum. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02712
1745/05-11
Account of John Dean
John Dean signed with his mark for receipt of account on p.2. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.02713
1745/05/15
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sending down a slave
Philip writes that he has sent down an enslaved person, and advises Robert, Jr. to either sell him, send him to Madiera, or to put him on a vessel if he can.
GLC03107.02714
1745/06/01
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: loss of the Ship Oswego
Philip laments the loss of the Oswego, and notes that it will stand as a great blow to their fortune. There is an additional note on the address leaf.
GLC03107.02715
1745/06/15
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Insurance policy for the Sloop Anne on a voyage from New York to Jamaica
On p.3 Josias Jeffery signed for receipt of payment from Robert Livingston, Jr., dated 26 July 1745.
GLC03107.02716
1745/06/18
Insurance policy for the Sloop [Fame] on a voyage from New York to Jamaica
GLC03107.02717
1745/08/05
Insurance policy for the Sloop Griffen on a voyage from New York to Curacao
On p.3 Josias Jeffery signed for receipt of payment, dated 8 August 1745.
GLC03107.02718
1745/08/07
Insurance policy for the Sloop Deboras on a voyage from Philadelphia to Curacao
GLC03107.02719
1745/08/20
Van Zandt, Wynant, fl. 1745
Account of Capt. Waddell and the Ship Oswego
Charges are for building materials for a ship.
GLC03107.02720
1745/09/13
LeRoy, Jacob, fl. 175
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unsuccessful voyage
Le Roux writes to inform Robert, Jr. that he has not been able to sell his cargo at a profitable rate, and is therefore sending the sloop back with a full cargo. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02721
1745/11
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. [fragment]
GLC03107.02722
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