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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

to Johnston Livingston re: difficulty acquiring "specie"

C[rawfurd] relates a frustrating account of his vain attempt to change a 3 dollar bill for "specie." He also notes that New York is facing difficult financial times.

GLC03107.04122

to Johnston Livingston re: need to delay a visit

C[rawfurd] writes that he will have to wait some time to pay Johnston a visit, as he is unwell at the moment. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04126

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

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

to Johnston Livingston re: developing Johnston's writing ability

Matilda remarks on an improvement of Johnston's writing, and asks for his opinion regarding the romantic inclinations of his sister "[T]il." She explains how she is anxiously awaiting winter's end, and also relates some gossip concerning the Van...

GLC03107.04067

to Johnston Livingston re: an account of family affairs

Written by Johnston Livingston's sister Matilda (Livingston) Rogers, who often signed her letters "Til." She writes that their uncle has made a bet with a Mr. Wilson that he can not run/walk 10 miles in one hour, and explains how Mr. Wilson is...

GLC03107.04064

to Johnston Livingston re: Johnston's failure to correspond

Apparently written by a sister of Johnston Livingston. She chides Johnston for failing to correspond with either his sister or his parents, who have gone to great ends to provide for him while he is away at college. She also notes that his last...

GLC03107.04065

to Johnston Livingston re: life in the country

Apparently written by a sister of Johnston Livingston. She reprimands Johnston for his neglect to write, and notes that the family is anxious since they heard he is failing. She mentions that their sister Sarah sprained her ankle, and relates her...

GLC03107.04072

to Johnston Livingston re: trouble caused by the cold weather

Matilda writes that the severe cold of the winter has had ill-effects on everyone's health, and presently hinders her ability to write. She also describes a new attitude of disaffection for society life, and tells Johnston of a recent visit to the...

GLC03107.04085

to Johnston Livingston re: cleaning and repairing the house

Apparently written by a sister of Johnston Livingston. She explains that she has been busy cleaning and repairing the house, which has kept her from writing a proper letter. She also writes about her desire to travel out of the country, and also...

GLC03107.04088

to Johnston Livingston re: news that the city is rid of cholera

Written by a cousin of Johnston Livingston.

GLC03107.04094

to Johnston Livingston re: praise for Johnston's penmanship

Written by a cousin of Johnston Livingston.

GLC03107.04095

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

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

to Johnston Livingston re: desire for a visit from Johnston

Crawfurd writes that his physical health is quite wretched, and will prevent him from visiting Johnston in Tivoli. He therefore asks Johnston to hasten to New York, and reflects on the possibility of the two of them taking a voyage together some day...

GLC03107.04146

to Johnston Livingston re: sailing for the Pacific

Howard writes from aboard the U.S.S. Brandywine, which will sale to the Pacific in a few days. He asks Johnston to retain the letter, as he may "be no more" in a short time.

GLC03107.04181

to Philip Livingston re: desire to sell dried goods

The author of the note writes that his wife has rum and molasses, and could sell more dried goods if she had some.

GLC03107.04559