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Discussion of business of the Company pertaining to the boats, copper, food supplies, wood, with mention of Hendricks, Allaire, Eckford, Center, and Kemble.

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Explains stop at Hudson this time - one visit short - dangerous give sailors liberty - shall join the Boat tomorrow on her return.

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Report on arrangement of line, hand-bills for distribution, diminished travelling, disappointing receipts from convention, scarcity of wood since the gale. The United States to run be-tween Newark and New York twice a day. Information from Mr. Walter Livingston to effect that John Stevens has just purchased that run for $1000, if so Messrs. Livingston & Dale will have to enjoin her again.

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R.L. Livingston wishes sufficient stock to be sold to pay balance due the bank, negotiations now on foot for disposal of 40 shares at $500. Lynch and W. Livingston out of town so no one has power to act on matter. Bills of repairs forwarded by Capt. Wiswall. Boats doing well, at end of week shall send comparative statement of effects of new arrangement.

Scope and Contents: Letter of 30th acknowledged with its power of attorney from Yate Mention of certificates for proprietors, with comment of response for shares made by Remsen, Thomson, and Howe. Whole debt to Bank of New York paid yesterday. Now negotiating with Gibbons and if we get his suit out of way there is nothing to fear. Mr. R.L.L. and Mr. Dale ought to make J.R. Livingston comply with conditions. If this is done, Gibbons will aid in support of the New York grant, and thus a...

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Will attend to request to get four men out of the redemption ship but could not get them to go off by this boat. Dale actually going to France. Hope you have not speculated in grain or flour, no rise in corn market of England.

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Report on effort to secure four men from redemption ship, with description of two who are available.

Scope and Contents: Awaiting instructions from R.L.L. to go on with negotiations with Gibbons, have it in mind if we succeed, to get him to be a stockholder. Additional security to your grant (referred to in letter of Nov. 1st) is a part of the constitution by the clause confirming the appropriations for the canal - the idea first suggested itself to Lynch and Colden thinks it correct. Need of ordering timber for new boat emphasized, as well as need of pine wood this season. Old copper...

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Refers to Capt. Center's account of the ungentlemanly conduct of Penniman on board ship, emphasizing that the ship captains must be supported in their authority to deal with such persons and situations. Stop at Hudson by Capt. Center to be the last of the season.

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Mr. Livingston wishes board of directors to meet 4th December. Dale is gone and Colden goes next week.