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

Written by a cousin of Johnston Livingston.

GLC03107.04094

to Johnston Livingston re: praise for Johnston's penmanship

Written by a cousin of Johnston Livingston.

GLC03107.04095

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

to Johnston Livingston re: encouragement to travel west

Crawfurd encourages Johnston to follow his desires and travel West.

GLC03107.04115

to Johnston Livingston re: advice regarding a job offer

The author advises Johnston to give plenty of thought to a job offer that would involve a change of climate. With ALS from Johnston's mother on p.2, in which she advises Johnston to take the offer if he thinks the new climate will suit him.

GLC03107.04119

to Johnston Livingston re: instructions for tending the garden

GLC03107.04120

to Johnston Livingston re: culinary preparations for Johnston's visit

Johnston's sister writes to inform him of the food she has prepared in anticipation of his visit.

GLC03107.04127

to Crawfurd Livingston re: gratitude for Crawfurd's letters

Johnston thanks Crawfurd for all his letters and the flattery they contain. He notes, however, that this flattery isn't necessary, as he is happy to write if it will bring Crawfurd such great pleasure.

GLC03107.04134

to Johnston Livingston re: a visit from Johnston's mother

Crawfurd writes that he is very glad to hear that Johnston's mother is doing better, and he looks forward to her forthcoming visit to New York City.

GLC03107.04136

to Johnston Livingston re: concern for Johnston's mother

Crawfurd writes that he is tempted to travel to Tivoli to check on Johnston's mother, who is in ill health, but thinks it best to await her forthcoming visit to the city. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04137

to Johnston Livingston re: anxious for the arrival of Johnston and his mother

[Crawfurd] writes that he is extremely anxious for the arrival of Johnston and his mother, but notes that their house may not be ready on time. Part of p.3 is missing.

GLC03107.04138

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

to Johnston Livingston re: desire for a visit from Johnston

Crawfurd writes that his physical health is quite wretched, and will prevent him from visiting Johnston in Tivoli. He therefore asks Johnston to hasten to New York, and reflects on the possibility of the two of them taking a voyage together some day...

GLC03107.04146

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

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...

GLC03107.04156

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

GLC03107.04164

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...

GLC03107.04166

to [Johnston Livingston] re: the Livingston pedigree

GLC03107.04168

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

to Johnston Livingston re: Livingston genealogy

GLC03107.04173

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

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

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

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

A story about Charles Matthews

The manuscript relates a story about Charles Matthews and his ability to disguise himself most extraordinarily.

GLC03107.04182

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...

GLC03107.04186

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

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: frustration with Congress

GLC03107.04191

to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: orders to travel to Philadelphia

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04193

to [Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: a momument for Montgomery

James Duane states his sorrow at the death of General Montgomery, and also discusses the possibility of a monument in his honor.

GLC03107.04196

List of the property of the late Richard Montgomery

The document states that the items on the list are to be handed over to Robert Livingston (1746-1813). Marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04197

to [Richard] Montgomery re: gratitude for Montgomery's efforts

Robert thanks [Montgomery] for his heroic efforts and for enduring great hardships, but notes that he may not yet travel to his camp, for reasons that should remain unspoken at the moment. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04198

to Robert Livingston (1688-1775) re: frustration with politics

Robert writes his father to tell him that his son Robert (1746-1813) will pay him a visit, and also expresses frustration with the Stamp Act and the rising conflict with the British. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04199

to Jn. A. Fonda re: receipt of masonry work

Van Beuren reports the names of individuals who have done their masonry work, as well as the number of hours they performed this work. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04202

to John Wigram re: shipment of shoes and razors

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04205

to John Wigram re: rebuilding a sloop

GLC03107.04206

to John Wigram re: account of Counradt Rohrbacher

GLC03107.04207

to John Wigram re: payment due for driving a team of horses

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

GLC03107.04210

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

Robert, Jr. authorizes John Wigram to enter the house of the late widow of Simon Shutts, to distrain and appraise the goods therein, and to sell them according to the amount of unpaid rent.

GLC03107.04214

Authorization for John Wigram to distrain and appraise goods

GLC03107.04216

to John Wigram re: credit to the account of Elias Tooker

GLC03107.04218

to John Wigram re: shipment of iron

GLC03107.04226

to John Wigram re: credit for one day of riding

GLC03107.04232

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Samuel Coon

GLC03107.04238

to John Wigram re: receipt of two days riding from Nicholas Faller

Written at Blue Store

GLC03107.04242

to John Wigram re: trade of bar iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04245

to John Wigram re: payment to Zacheriah Drum for a steer

GLC03107.04249

to John Wigram re: payment to be made for a steer

GLC03107.04250

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Johan Nuil

GLC03107.04251

to John Wigram re: credit for the account of Peter Cryn

GLC03107.04252