1585-1763

Nelson, John

Manuscript document

Title: "Invoice of sundray Goods Belonging to Coll: A: Depyster. . .

. . . & Mr. Robt. Livingston Bought off John Nelson att Boston." Livingston and Depyster purchased corn, gloves, pewter, and cloth.

GLC03107.01834

1585-1763

Unknown

Manuscript document

Title: Invoice of fur trade

GLC03107.01839

1585-1763

Magistrates of Albany

Manuscript document

Title: Proposal to Coll. Thomas Dongan re: regulation of trade with Indians

The Magistrates explain that due to the barren soil of Albany, the inhabitants of the county have no other way to make a living other than through trade with Indians, which has been quite poor as of late. They therefore request that Coll. Dongan regulate trade with Indians so that it may only be conducted in Albany, which will in the end increase the royal governments revenues.

GLC03107.01956

1585-1763

C.R.

Manuscript

Title: Trade and business advice

The manuscript discusses profitable trade goods and industry in China and Mexico, such as pearl fishing, silver mining, and precious stones. It also gives advice about what goods to purchase, and how much to pay for them, in places like Lyons, Gibralter, and Marseilles.

GLC03107.04954

1585-1763

Vinebald, C.

Document signed

Title: Authorization to use or vend a plough

The document contains 4 signed slips stating that the bearer of it is authorized to use or vend a plough.

GLC03107.04959

[1763]

Unknown

Manuscript

Title: Observations on the trade and revenue of North America

The manuscript discusses smuggling and illegal commerce in North America, and how it has become such a chronic problem. It also contains a plan of guard stations on the coast of North America.

GLC03107.04961

1585-1763

Jacobson, Evert

Manuscript document

Title: Receipt of iron

GLC03107.04919

circa 1637-1850

Van Cortlandt, Pierre (1721-1814)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: order for iron from the state of New York

Docketed on address leaf. Date is illegible.

GLC03107.03720

1670

Livingston, Robert

Manuscript document

Title: Ledger of accounts in Rotterdam for the year 1670 [in Dutch]

Cover ink has faded, leaving an almost illegible cover title, "Journal." Entered in three columns: a fractional entry code, the particulars of the entry, and the amount of the entry. Livingston kept this ledger for his shipping business, as dozens of names are entered amongst the pages.

GLC03107.00002

1672/03/14

Lovelace, Fran. (fl. 1672)

Manuscript signed

Title: Order to the masters of all vessels to declare any liquor traded at Kingston, Esopus, and Albany

The order states that the masters of many vessels have been trading liquor in Kingston, Esopus, and Albany without paying the necessary duty. Lovelace therefore declares that from henceforward, anyone who wishes to trade liquor in those places must first declare their intentions to the custom house and pay the lawful duty.

GLC03107.04852

25 October 1672

Lovelace, Fran. (fl. 1672)

Manuscript signed

Title: Order that the grand excise be paid on European imports of brandy, wine, rum, & distilled liquor

GLC03107.04853