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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

1887/10/01

Benjamin, Marcus, fl. 1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston Livingston] re: necessity to hurry up the "Livingston matter"

The letter was printed on stationary of "Office Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography."

GLC03107.04172

1887/10/06

Benjamin, Marcus, fl. 1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: Livingston genealogy

GLC03107.04173

1889/01/16

Thompson, Charles H., fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: elaboration on documents

Thompson lists some documents that he alluded to when speaking with Johnston.

GLC03107.04174

1889/01/22

Oakley, Adile, fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston] Livingston re: a letter mentioning his father's name

Adile states that he has enclosed a letter that announces [Johnston's] father's name, as he believes he would appreciate possessing such an item.

GLC03107.04175

1897/02/11

Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Harriman re: thank you for a floral arrangment

Johnston sends his thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Harriman for their gift of a floral arrangement sent for Johnston's 80th birthday.

GLC03107.04176

1889/03/02

Livingston, E.B., fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston] Livingston re: Livingston family history

E.B. Livingston writes about the process of trying to learn of the Livingston family's history, and mentions his reading of the first Robert Livingston's journals.

GLC03107.04177

1901/02/20

Reed, Edward, 1846-1930

Autograph letter signed

Title: to whom it may concern re: revolutionary services of William Thompson -with autograph letter signed of H. Livingston Rogers, 2 February 1901, 1p.

Edward Reed, the state librarian and editor of the Pennsylvania archives, certifies that William Thompson served as 2nd Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Continental Line. With cover letter from H. Livingston Rogers to Johnston Livingston, 21 February 1901, New York. He states that the enclosed report gives a valid record of his great grandfather William Thompson.

GLC03107.04178

1901/08/22

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gerry re: railroad investments

The letter discusses some confidential plans for rail road investments.

GLC03107.04179

[n.y.]/07/11

Daniell, fl. 1831-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

[n.y.]/07/24

Howard, fl. 1831-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

[n.y.]/01/22

Envelope

Title: Envelope addressed to J. Livingston, New York, N.Y.

GLC03107.04184

1776/01/07

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Schuyler writes that he is outraged by the scandalous conduct of their soldiers in Canada, which may result in their loss of that territory. He also expresses frustration with Congress, which has ignored his calls to address this issue. With enclosed letter from Robert Livingston (1746-1813) to [Philip] Schuyler, dated 11 June 1776, Clermont, [N.Y.] Robert states his frustration with Congress for neglecting their duty to supervise the troops, and discusses a plan to storm Quebec.

GLC03107.04186

1776/01/12

Campbell, Donald, fl. 1776-1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Robert Livingston (1746-1813)] re: the death of General Richard Montgomery

Campbell writes to announce the death of Richard Montgomery during the storming of Quebec.

GLC03107.04187

1776/08/25

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: rations for troops

Walter asks Robert to talk to everyone he knows in Congress in order to halt a contract that would deny Walter the funds necessary to supply rations to troops. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04188

1776/01/26

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: advice for Robert's health

John Jay writes that he is sorry to hear of Robert's poor health, and urges him to release himself from "Sollicitude & Distress," which may be the cause of his illness. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04189