1839/06/09

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Denning re: news of Maria's marriage

Crawfurd states that he is writing on behalf of "Maria" in order to inform Miss Denning of her recent marriage. With an unaddressed and unsigned letter on p.2.

GLC03107.04143

1839/06/09

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston Livingston] re: reflections on his trip to Savannah

Crawfurd writes that despite the oppressive climate, he enjoyed his trip to Savannah, where he stayed with Johnston's sister Sarah Minis. He remarks on various customs peculiar to the south, such as slavery.

GLC03107.04144

1839/06/11

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: to his cousin [Johnston Livingston] re: return from Savannah

Crawfurd writes that he has just returned from Savannah after a delightful voyage by sea, and notes that Johnston's sister Sarah treated him with the greatest hospitality while he stayed with her.

GLC03107.04145

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

1839/08/20

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

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

GLC03107.04153

[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

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

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

[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.]/06/27

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re:greetings to her brother

GLC03107.04090

[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.]/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

[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