1 October 1797

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter of 16 September 1797 with an apology for his "abrupt deportation from Montpelier." States that he has met with disappointments while participating in running the nation, commenting that "the inattention of our friends to this Country & me is unpardonable." Comments on Alexander Hamilton's recently exposed affair with Maria Reynolds. Possibly in reference to the Quasi War with France, General Cobb expresses a cynical hope for peace in regard to European affairs, claiming that the Old World is "too numerous and vicious to exist as Governments." Also comments on…

GLC02437.07035

[n.y.]/06/27

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re:greetings to her brother

GLC03107.04090

[n.y.]/09/18

S, S. I.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: the death of Johnston's bird

Johnston's cousin informs him of the death of his bird.

GLC03107.04093

[n.y.]/10/17

Livingston, Anne, ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: news of the family

Johnston's mother gives him news of the family, including those who have fallen ill.

GLC03107.04096

[n.y.]/10/20

De Peyster, Estelle, fl. 1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: interest in different "beaux"

Estelle writes of her and her sister's differing opinions regarding their "beaux." With ALS by Johnston's cousin on pages 2 & 3.

GLC03107.04097

[n.y.]/11/05

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: thoughts of her new married life

GLC03107.04098

[n.y.]/11/01

S., S.I.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: advice regarding a romantic interest

Johnston's cousin advises him to write a letter to a girl he is in love with. She also derides an aquaintance of theirs as a "Yankee," and states that she is on her way to the Liberty Pole. With ALS to Johnston from "E.E.G." on p.2. The letter expresses concern regarding Johnston's proximity to a cholera epidemic.

GLC03107.04099

1834/11/18

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: description of a spectacular gas experiment

Walter describes a scene he witnessed when a woman inhaled some gas as part of an experiment, and consequently lost her senses and danced around a room in a wild and hysterical fashion.

GLC03107.04100

[n.y.]/05/18

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: death of his cousin Sarah

GLC03107.04105

[n.y.]/05/20

De Peyster, Estelle, fl. 1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: deaths and marriages

Estelle (Livingston) de Peyster informs her brother of the sudden and tragic death of their cousin Sarah. She also states that their sister has just notified them of her marriage to Philip Minis, which has greatly angered and upset the entire family.

GLC03107.04106

1836/05/22

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: the marriage of Sarah Minis

Crawfurd writes that he is also distressed by the sudden marriage of Johnston's sister Sarah without her father's consent. However, he notes that Johnston should write to her and that the entire family should remember that Sarah's happiness is most important. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04107

[n.y.]/05/29

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: concern regarding Sarah Minis

Crawfurd writes that he is greatly concerned that Johnston's sister Sarah may move to Alabama with her new husband. Crawfurd also writes that he has a great deal of pity for Sarah, who got married without friends or relatives, and without the deserved joyous celebration.

GLC03107.04108

1836/06/03

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: feeling of idleness

[Crawfurd] writes that he is overcome with a feeling of idleness and desires to get a break from the city. He also thanks Johnston in showing support and sympathy for his sister Sarah, who he is exceptionally fond of.

GLC03107.04109

[n.y.]/06/12

Minis, Sarah, ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: decision to remain in Tivoli

Johnston's sister writes that she is indeed married, but has refrained from travelling to Alabama with her new husband. She also gives news of family and acquaintances in Tivoli.

GLC03107.04111

1836/06/17

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: writing on "nothing" and women

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04112

[n.y.]/06/28

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: relation of a scandalous story

Crawfurd gives Johnston a brief summary of a scandalous story of marital infidelity, and offers to send him the paper it was printed in. With ANS to Johnston from Sarah Minis on p.4. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04113

1836/07/01

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: thoughts on love and women

"Woman Lovely Woman what is it in this world of ours makes it fatal to know - to admire - to Love you?" Crawfurd writes at length of man's love for woman, and discusses Johnston's romantic dealings. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04114

[n.y.]/12/26

Livingston, Anne, ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: request to make payments for his father

Johnston's mother requests that he handle his father's finances in a particular manner.

GLC03107.04117

[n.y.]/01/03

Livingston, Anne, ?

Letter

Title: to her sons re: thoughts and news of the family

Johnston's mother explains her loneliness since she no longer has a big, noisy family to attend to, and also send news of Johnston's siblings.

GLC03107.04118

1836/09/07

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: advice regarding a job offer

The author advises Johnston to give plenty of thought to a job offer that would involve a change of climate. With ALS from Johnston's mother on p.2, in which she advises Johnston to take the offer if he thinks the new climate will suit him.

GLC03107.04119

1837/10/01

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: plea for Johnston's return to the city

Crawfurd questions Johnston's attachment to the countryside, and pleads with him to return to the city, where opportunities for learning would be far greater. He also gives news of Johnston's sisters and their new babies.

GLC03107.04123

[n.y.]/06/15

Minis, Sarah, ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: culinary preparations for Johnston's visit

Johnston's sister writes to inform him of the food she has prepared in anticipation of his visit.

GLC03107.04127

1838/08/28

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: concern regarding Johnston's mother's health

Crawfurd thanks Johnston for informing him of the improvement in his mother's health, which has helped to put his mind at ease. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04128

1838/08/29

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: hope for an improvement in Johnston's mother's health

Crawfurd writes that he was greatly relieved to hear Dr. McLean state that Johnston's mother would soon recover from her illness. He also bills Johnston for some oysters he sent him, and complains of his present state of poverty. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04129

1838/09/22

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: distress over Johnston's mother's health

Crawfurd writes that he is most distressed by the news that Johnston's mother is quite ill.

GLC03107.04135