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to A. Lane re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04052

to A. Lane re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04053

to A. Lane re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04054

Receipt from Henry Best of rye for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04055

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04056

to A. Lane re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04057

to A. Lane re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04058

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04059

Receipt of payment from W.D. Patterson

GLC03107.04060

Receipt of payment from W.D. Patterson for passage of a pony on the Liberty

GLC03107.04061

Sale of land in Unadilla to Henry Ogden

On p.3 Henry Ogden signed a statement agreeing to transfer to John Hough the land he purchased from Henry Livingston; dated 15 May 1817.

GLC03107.04062

Last will and testament of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

P.14 contains a statement written and signed by A. Van Beuren, that claims that the directions of the will have been carried out, dated 26 September 1832. Docketed on p.14.

GLC03107.04063

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: their mother's illness

Matilda informs Johnston of their mother's prolonged illness, gives an account of the affairs of family friends, and also notes that the family has just had a most beneficial visit from a dentist from Catskill. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04066

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: advice to write to a "beloved friend"

Apparently written by a cousin of Johnston Livingston. She asks Johnston to send her love to her cousin Til [Matilda], and also advises him to send a note to his "beloved friend" S.A.

GLC03107.04068

to Johnston Livingston re: safe arrival in New York

Matilda informs Johnston of her safe arrival in New York, where she has happily met with their extended family.

GLC03107.04069

to Johnston Livingston re: advice for a student

Matilda praises Johnston for his previous letter and informs him that their mother recently purchased some necessary clothing for him. For the remainder of the letter, she offers Johnston advice for a successful term of study, and also wonders if...

GLC03107.04070

to Johnston Livingston re: a precocious letter

Matilda scolds Johnston for obvious contradictions in a recent letter, and also exposes his attempt to conceal a letter he wrote to his "Lady Love."

GLC03107.04071

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: news from home

Johnston's younger sister Estelle informs him that she and her sister Mary study very hard, and also describes how his boat and pony are at home. Followed by a note from Johnston's mother, who states that Cambridge is quite ill, and also tells...

GLC03107.04073

to Johnston Livingston re: anxiously awaiting Johnston's return home

Matilda writes that she has resigned herself to stay in the rural country for the winter, and anxiously awaits Johnston's return. She states that she is anxious to see how he has improved since he went to college, and promises to entertain him while...

GLC03107.04074

College bill sent to John S. Livingston for his son Johnston Livingston

The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 28 September 1832 and ending 5 December 1832. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, and also a fine for an unexcused...

GLC03107.04075

to Johnston Livingston re: news from New York

Apparently written by a friend of Johnston's from New York. Howard informs Johnston of various social activities he has engaged in and gives news of mutual childhood friends. He also writes that a fancy hotel just opened on Fulton Street, and seems...

GLC03107.04076