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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

1839/07/18

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: 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

1839/08/20

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

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

GLC03107.04153

1823/03/21

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph document signed

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

With accompany cover letter from Charles E[ssutyn] to Johnston Livingston, 28 August 1840, Hudson. The letter states that Charles has sent this copy of Henry Livingston's (1753-1823) will per the request of Henry W. Livingston.

GLC03107.04154

1844/07/20

Livingston, Cambridge, fl. 1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: encouragement to find work

Cambridge encourages his brother to find some sort of business to support himself, and believes it is time that Johnston moved out on his own and gained more independence. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04155

1844/08/01

William, A. Livingston, & Co., fl. 1844

Manuscript document

Title: Agreement to purchase a business from William F. Harndan & Co.

The document declares that the business partners William F. Harnden and Dexter Brigham, Jr. have agreed to sell their express line between New York and Philadelphia to William A. and Johnston Livingston. According to the agreement, Harnden & Co. will turn their offices over to the Livingstons, and are also expected to encourage the continued patronage of the express line.

GLC03107.04156

1845/03/11

Sanford, Edward S., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: business advice

Sanford asks Johnston to make no further arrangments with "Brigham," as he does not desire to share any more of their profits with him.

GLC03107.04157

[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

1845/09/27

Livingston, Cambridge, fl. 1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: receipt of a parcel from Johnston Livingston

GLC03107.04160

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

1859/05/28

Hawkins, H.B., fl. 1859

Document signed

Title: Receipt of instalment from Johnston Livingston for shares in Overland Mail Co.

GLC03107.04164

1865/12/11

Elting, Frank M., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. Livingston re: interest in preserving the Livingston's papers

GLC03107.04165

1866/10/20

Armstrong, William B., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston] Livingston re: inquiry regarding Rev. John Livingston

Armstrong inquires about the history of Reverand John Livingston, who was expelled from Great Britain in 1603, and then moved to Holland. His son was Robert Livingston (1654-1728), who moved to New York in the 17th century. Armstrong notes that he is interested in genealogy, and also believes himself to be a descendent of John Livingston.

GLC03107.04166

[n.y.]/08/20

Armstrong, William B., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston Livingston] re: the Livingston genealogy

Armstrong states that he received the photos of Rev. John Livingston and his wife, and discusses some new finds in the Livingston genealogy.

GLC03107.04167

1868/02/26

Armstrong, William B., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston Livingston] re: the Livingston pedigree

GLC03107.04168

1872/03

Internal revenue United States

Document

Title: Blank income tax form for Johnston Livingston

GLC03107.04169

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