1838/09/25

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: a visit from Johnston's mother

Crawfurd writes that he is very glad to hear that Johnston's mother is doing better, and he looks forward to her forthcoming visit to New York City.

GLC03107.04136

1838/09/30

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: concern for Johnston's mother

Crawfurd writes that he is tempted to travel to Tivoli to check on Johnston's mother, who is in ill health, but thinks it best to await her forthcoming visit to the city. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04137

1838/10/03

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: anxious for the arrival of Johnston and his mother

[Crawfurd] writes that he is extremely anxious for the arrival of Johnston and his mother, but notes that their house may not be ready on time. Part of p.3 is missing.

GLC03107.04138

1839/03/18

L., Q.S., fl. 1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1839/06/09

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1839/06/09

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston Livingston] re: reflections on his trip to Savannah

Crawfurd writes that despite the oppressive climate, he enjoyed his trip to Savannah, where he stayed with Johnston's sister Sarah Minis. He remarks on various customs peculiar to the south, such as slavery.

GLC03107.04144

1839/06/11

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: 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

1839/06/29

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

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

GLC03107.04148

1839/06

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1839/06/31

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: concern for his sister Maria

Crawfurd writes that he is overcome with melancholy and distress regarding his sister Maria, who just wed without their father's consent. Consequently, their father has refused to acknowledge the union, and Crawfurd is hurt and distressed over the rift that has arisen in the family. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04150

1839/07/18

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

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

The name on the address leaf is Miss Elmina Denning.

GLC03107.04151

1839/08/20

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: to Miss Denning re: trouble writing due to poor health

GLC03107.04153

[n.y.]/08/21

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: the marriage of their sister Mary

[Matilda] writes that their sister Mary is engaged to be married, and describes the preparations being made for the wedding. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04158

[n.y.]/08/24

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: news of the family

Matilda writes about their siblings and the new children brought into the family. With ANS on p.3 from Johnston's nephew Henry Livingston. Address leaf on p.3.

GLC03107.04159

circa 1783-1815

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: thoughts on their sister's marriage

Matilda writes that she hopes that Mary's marriage will not be the last in the family, as she would like to see Johnston marry as well. However, she regrets that the marriage of her siblings has separated the family and carried them to different parts of the country.

GLC03107.04161

1846/10/28

Livingston, Matilda, fl. 1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: amusement in the snow

Johnston's niece, Matilda, writes to tell him of the fun she and her sister have had in the snow. With a letter from Johnston's sister [Matilda Rogers] on pages 3-4, in which she complains of the bitterly cold weather. Address leaf on p.4

GLC03107.04162

1875/10/20

Millitt, D.J., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston Livingston] re: assistance for Mrs. Henry Livingston

Millitt states that he is writing on behalf of Mrs. Henry Livingston, who is in a critically destitute situation as she is sick and without money, and her husband is currently in prison. He therefore asks that [Johnston] assist in whatever way he can.

GLC03107.04170

[n.y.]/07/11

Daniell, fl. 1831-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: romantic predicament

Daniell writes that he is currently involved in a love affair with a certain woman whom he would like to propose to. However, he fears that there is a chance she would reject him, which would be an unbearable wound to his confidence.

GLC03107.04180

1669/06/01

Pope, Sarah, fl. 1669

Manuscript document signed

Title: Land petition.

Petition for one of the first English children born in the New World, signed by Sarah Pope, a passenger aboard the third ship to arrive at Plymouth, the Anne.

GLC07954

14 September 1782

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [Order to the Commissary for the arrearage of provisions due to Mrs. Corbin of the Invalids]

Includes a note at the top of the page, in Shaw's hand, from Jonathan Pugh, Lieutenant of Invalids, which reads, "This is to certify that Mrs. Margaret Corbin (wife of John Corbin a soldier in the corps of Invalids) has not drawn any liquor with the ration allowed her since the 1st Jany 1782." Below, Shaw relates that Mrs. Corbin has two Congressional resolves in her favor, "she having had a husband and son killed and was herself wounded at Brandywine in 1777. She is allowed a full ration per day, half pay for life and a suit of clothes annually. " Orders the Commissary to give her the…

GLC02437.01611

11 February 1784

Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818

Autograph document signed

Title: [Court martial of soldiers from Constitution Island]

Major Gibbs serves as president. Contains the detailed proceedings of the trial of a group of soldiers from Constitution Island who broke into the home and store of David Sands, a Quaker. According to GLC02437.02948, they "abused his Wife, and plundered his Store," stealing goods and money. The Court rules that two of the soldiers must suffer death (Samuel E. Andrews and Samuel Sanders), three other participants are to receive "one hundred lashes on their naked backs at four different times," and the other participant should receive "one hundred lashes on his naked back."

GLC02437.02949

30 July 1794

Craig, Margaret, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Speaks of an "unfortunate" gentleman who is looking for work. Reports she has heard the gentleman was "formerly distinguished both by his abilities and his rank in the French army." Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.06154

31 July 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Craig

Informs Craig he received her letter and would be happy to find employment for the gentleman she spoke of. See GLC02437.06154 for Craig's request..

GLC02437.06156

25 March 1802

Craigie, Andrew, 1744-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Quit claim]

The letter is signed by Andrew Craigie and his wife, Elizabeth Craigie. Alice Pollard signed as a witness and Aaron Hill signed as a witness and Justice of Peace. Craigie vouches that he received $10 from Henry Knox and releases all rights and "quit claimed" a tract of land (11,520 acres) located next to Henry and Lucy Knox's land (likely the Waldo patent lands). A very detailed description of the location and boundaries of the land is provided. Thomas Cobb noted at the bottom of the second page that the document was received and recorded. "30 March 1802" is noted on the docket.

GLC02437.07723

circa 1815-1860

Denning, Elmira, fl. 1815-1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Crawfurd Livingston re: best wishes for an upcoming voyage

E. Denning offers Crawfurd best wishes for an upcoming voyage down South.

GLC03107.04480