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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 Johnston Livingston re: desire for a visit from Johnston

Un-posted copy of GLC03107.04146. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04147

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: 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

to John MacKay

Written as Captain of Topological Engineers working on the defenses of New York City harbor. Written in a playful manner typical of his other letters to MacKay, a close friend. Lee worries about MacKay's lingering illness and hopes the warm Gulf...

GLC03324

to [Matt] Steele

General Tracy writes to Steele, his brother-in-law. Notes that Mr. Atwood will transmit this letter. Sends a "written sketch" of his deceased friend, Dr. Fearn, with instructions for Steele to pass it on to an editor if he deems it worthy of...

GLC03357

to Robert Livingston re: overtures of continued friendship

Brigby discusses carrying Livingston's letters to England when he travels thence. He informs Livingston that he drew forty-eight shillings on Livingston's name for expenses. In a postscript, Brigby notes that it is a pity that Livingston has not...

GLC03107.00019

to Robert Livingston re: request that Livingston reply

Greenshalgh expresses a desire to hear from Livingston and longs to see Albany and his friend [Livingston] who is currently there. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.00031

to Robert Livingston re: overtures of amiability

Wolley informs Livingston that there is no news in town noteworthy of his attention, and invites Livingston to correspond with him more regularly. In a postscript he expresses his desire to visit Albany, but explains that he may not be able to due...

GLC03107.00036

to Robert Livingston re: impending arrival of Governor Sloughter

Harwood writes about his receipt of the previously shipped case of beaver, but has yet to receive the packets of bear or boar. He also writes of his friendship with New York's new Governor, Henry Sloughter, and the receipt of spices from Barbados.

GLC03107.00177

to Robert Livingston re: Thomas Pelsfooed, a young Scotsman in New York

Livingston's nephew James writes inquiring about a friend of his, Thomas Pelsfooed, who had traveled to New York the previous year. As Pelsfooed is a friend, James requests that his uncle enquire about his whereabouts and employ him if possible....

GLC03107.00606

to Robert Livingston re: support and friendship

Winthrop begins with a diatribe against the "Blockhead that past through the Towne with the maile" and subsequently did not pick up a letter which Winthrop had intended for Livingston. He then writes more seriously of his support for Livingston in...

GLC03107.00632

to Mother and Sister Elmira

Gunboats and troops are now operating against Port Hudson. Everyday he is gaining strength but his blood is now out of order and he caught lice while in the hospital. He refers to Newell as one of his best earthly friends.

GLC02751.27

to Mother and Sister Elmira

He has been taking the medication that Rosetta sent and he thinks they have cured his diarrhea. He mentions Newell's death again. He also talks about the food he has been eating lately.

GLC02751.33

to Mother and Sister Elmira

Clark joined the regiment and shortly afterwards became ill and was taken to the hospital. He went to visit him and when he got back he found George Platts waiting for him. He is glad he now has a friend to keep him company.

GLC02751.35

Elegy for Sereno Wright

Serano is in heaven/And pain can never reach him there/No sickness comes to those who breathe that pure delightful air.

GLC02751.42

to Guy Fenton

He is very sick now. Most of his friends are dead. He became chairman of the Union of Workmen's boxing club. He likes all the Englishmen he has met. At the end, he qoutes a letter from Princess Lily Luomirska.

GLC02766.041

to Very Revered Friend [Translation]

Translation of Iwanow's Letter.He has not heard from his friend in a long time and is very worried. He begs for a response and an appropriate address.

GLC02766.061

to Democratic Committee of Pennsylvania

Jackson refuses to endorse either candidate, or say anything to interfere with a gubernatorial race. He chooses to do so because both candidates, Wolf and Muhlenburg, are his friends. Also claims it is his policy not to involve himself in local...

GLC02771

The Personal side of the Presidency: 120 letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC02793

to Dean Acheson re: thanking him for seeing him off for vacation

Written as President on "Flying White House" stationery. Accompanied by a typed transcript of Acheson's reply. Acheson was Secretary of State.

GLC02793.090

to William Graham

In this long, personal letter, Foster, a newly minted lawyer and former secretary to Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812, gets reacquainted with Graham, a childhood friend. Reflects nostalgically at the "halcyon days" of their youth and looks...

GLC02800

to William Graham

Foster expresses his enduring friendship for Graham, though the two have not seen each other in years. Discusses Jackson's victory over the Creek Indians, their surrender, and other local news.

GLC02801

to Mary Mayberry

Says heat is bad, but he feels better than he ever has except for loneliness. Says "I have not the least caus[e] to complain only some times when I am off of duty and get to thinking and studying I will get low spirited when thinking of home and...

GLC02829.15

to Crawfurd Livingston re: frustration over lack of correspondence

Robert scolds Crawfurd for his failure to write.

GLC03107.04477

to Crawfurd Livingston re: best wishes for an upcoming voyage

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

GLC03107.04480

to Crawfurd Livingston re: plea for forgiveness

The author of the letter begs Crawfurd to forgive him for his faults, and wonders why he is criticized so harshly.

GLC03107.04481

to John Swift re: family news

Robert writes that he has named his new son after John Swift, and also that his wife will accept an invitation to visit.

GLC03107.04554

to [?] re: sympathy for the loss of one's husband

D.H. Livingston writes to share his sorrow over the death of a friend's husband. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.04783

to Luther Martin re: information regarding a friend, Miss Ann Thompson

Hugh McCall conveys information regarding Ann Thompson's family and past. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.04784

to Alexander M. Ross

Thanks him for the books he sent, offers to send him "curiosities" from California, such as plants. Praises him for his friendship with and appreciation of Thoreau.

GLC03007.09

to Alexander M. Ross

Discusses local plant life, her obligations as a mother, and his friendship with her father.

GLC03007.11

to Alexander M. Ross

Discussing newspaper articles related to her father, John Brown, and others' opinions of him. "I find now, since all the men who had any knowledge of his affairs, have written recollections and confessions, that he told me more of his plans than he...

GLC03007.18

to Alexander M. Ross

Praises Ross, thanks him for his friendship, and wishes they could see each other. Talks of beautiful California weather and geography. Worries that her husband, Henry Thompson, may not have long to live.

GLC03007.46

to Alexander M. Ross

Wishes to know the cause of his grief, which he mentioned in a previous letter. Hopes he will visit California, and that they can finally meet. Wishes to introduce him to her grandson, who also has a strong love of nature. Discusses other family...

GLC03007.47

to Alexander M. Ross

She and all of her family hope that Ross will come to visit them. Praises him for his tireless work for others. Says she never met Lucretia Mott, nor Harriet Tubman, but admires them both and says of Tubman "what an old soldier she has been....

GLC03007.48

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated March 29, 1799. Expresses that she would like to continue corresponding with him. She inquires if he has had children, and updates him on her children and their schooling.

GLC01795.049

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated January 22, 1800. Pertains to her daughter nearly dying from an illness while at school. She discusses the current education of her daughter.

GLC01795.050

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated January 23, 1801. Pertains to her response of news of his health. Mentions that she has sent her sons back to school after a lengthy Christmas holiday.

GLC01795.051

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Grahm from Catharine S. Gregoire dated March 30, 1802. Pertains to a recent fever epidemic, her companion, local prices and taxes, and rising costs above local wages.

GLC01795.052

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated January 21, 1803. Pertains to reflecting on her home for the last four years. Provides updates of her sons and daughter.

GLC01795.053

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated February 9, 1804. Pertains to his plans to travel to Wales. Invites him to stay with them at Chalderton.

GLC01795.055

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated March 18, 1804. Pertains to making arrangements for his impending visit to Chalderton. She gives him her summer engagements in hopes of choosing an appropriate time to come.

GLC01795.056

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated March 23, 1804. Pertains to the schedule for his visit and their travel arrangements. Also mentions the death of Mr. Montgomery.

GLC01795.057

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated January 17, 1805. Pertains to his issues with tenants, Christmas festivities, travelling to London in the spring, and her sons' education.

GLC01795.058

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated March 22, 1809. She is grateful for their communication. She reports on the condition of their house and her sons. She describes the journeys she has taken with her daughter.

GLC01795.061

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated February 1, 1810. Pertains to updates of her sons.

GLC01795.062

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated January 30, 1811. Pertains to updates of her sons: David passed his examinations at Oxford and Charles is now in Edinburgh.

GLC01795.063

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated April 23, 1815. Pertains to recovering from an illness, and update of her granddaughter and children.

GLC01795.065

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated May 23, 1816. Pertains to her friend's illness, her son's friends being killed in battle, and updates of her son, David.

GLC01795.066