1834/07/31

Union College (Cranford, N.J.)

Document

Title: 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 25 April 1834 and ending 23 July 1834. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, etc. The document also gives Johnston's scores for attendance, conduct, and performance in the courses Political Economy, Latin, and Mechanics. The remainder of the document states the college's offical course of studies, standard payments, and the rules and regulations.

GLC03107.04092

[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.]/09/25

Livingston, W.F., ?

Autograph letter signed

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

Written by a cousin of Johnston Livingston.

GLC03107.04094

[n.y.]/10/02

Autograph letter

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: praise for Johnston's penmanship

Written by a cousin of Johnston Livingston.

GLC03107.04095

[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

1835/08/11

Union College (Cranford, N.J.)

Document

Title: College diploma of Johnston Livingston [in Latin]

GLC03107.04101

1835/04/04

Union College (Cranford, N.J.)

Document

Title: 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 2 January 1835 and ending 27 March 1835. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, etc. The document also gives Johnston's scores for attendance, conduct, and performance in the courses Astronomy, Moral Philosophy, and Kames. The remainder of the document states the college's offical course of studies, standard payments, and the rules and regulations.

GLC03107.04102

1835/09/27

Harnandus, W., fl. 1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: life at Union College since Johnston's commencement

GLC03107.04103

[n.y.]/05/08

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: profession of esteem for Johnston

GLC03107.04104

[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

1836/06/08

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: life in the country

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04110

[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

1810/01/14

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: William Stedman.

Ellery feels that there should be no war with Great Britain.

GLC07922

1862/06-1863/05

Johnson, E. Emory, fl. 1862-1863

Autograph manuscript

Title: Journal of caseworker and surgeon's assistant with Sanitary Commission

Detailing medical care of Civil War patients. Notebook is housed with diary key.

GLC07923