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A Discourse on the Life, Services and Character of Stephen van Rensselaer

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GLC03107.05329

to Johnston Livingston re: arrangements to sell a store

ALS on p.3 from Johnston's sister Estelle [de Peyster], in which she inquires about a rumor that their sister Matilda is dead. Address leaf on p.3.

GLC03107.04139

to Johnston Livingston re: an account of his visit to Savannah

Crawfurd writes that he enjoyed his visit to Savannah very much, and describes some peculiar aspects of the town. Docket on p.4.

GLC03107.04142

to his cousin [Johnston Livingston] re: return from Savannah

Crawfurd writes that he has just returned from Savannah after a delightful voyage by sea, and notes that Johnston's sister Sarah treated him with the greatest hospitality while he stayed with her.

GLC03107.04145

to Johnston Livingston re: the marriage of Crawfurd's sister Maria

GLC03107.04148

to Johnston [Livingston] re: sincere gratitude for Johnston's letters

The name on the address leaf is Miss Elmina Denning.

GLC03107.04151

to Johnston Livingston re: departure for Savannah

Crawfurd writes to bid farewell to Johnston before he boards a ship for Savannah. Address leaf on p.3.

GLC03107.04140

to Miss Denning re: news of Maria's marriage

Crawfurd states that he is writing on behalf of "Maria" in order to inform Miss Denning of her recent marriage. With an unaddressed and unsigned letter on p.2.

GLC03107.04143

to Johnston Livingston re: ready to depart for Tivoli

Crawfurd writes that despite his ill health, he will depart shortly for Tivoli. He expresses his fondness for Johnston's mother, and how he has grieved over her death. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04149

to Johnston Livingston re: reassurance of Johnston's talents

Crawfurd writes that he is distressed by Johnston's lack of faith in himself, and assures him that he is a most valuable person with a great many talents. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04152