12 August 1789

Cockle, John, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to ask for employment under Knox. Emphasizes that he must support an aging mother and three sisters. Explains the financial misfortunes of himself and his family. Mentions several of the others he has contacted on the subject, including Colonel [David] Humphreys.

GLC02437.04325

10 June 1792

Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses various business agreements she enclosed (not present) relating to powers of attorney. Pertains to the Ohio Company. Also discusses her son's travels to India with a Captain Sarly. Sarly highly praised her son's service.

GLC02437.05500

1740/09/10

Manuscript

Title: "Suggestions Relating to my Couz: Building a Griss Mill on Roelif Jansens Kill in the Manor."

The document discusses various attempts to build a mill on the Manor of Livingston. Address leaf and docket on verso.

GLC03107.04419

1741/02/12

Livingston, John, 1714-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trading arrangements

John Livingston makes trading arrangements with John DeWitt on behalf of his father, Philip Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04427

[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.]/07/08

Livingston, W., ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: news of the family and aquaintances

GLC03107.04091

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.]/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

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

[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

1836/08/14

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: apology for crazy, rambling letters

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04116

[n.y.]/12/26

Livingston, Anne, ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: request to make payments for his father

Johnston's mother requests that he handle his father's finances in a particular manner.

GLC03107.04117

[n.y.]/01/03

Livingston, Anne, ?

Letter

Title: to her sons re: thoughts and news of the family

Johnston's mother explains her loneliness since she no longer has a big, noisy family to attend to, and also send news of Johnston's siblings.

GLC03107.04118

1837/10/01

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: plea for Johnston's return to the city

Crawfurd questions Johnston's attachment to the countryside, and pleads with him to return to the city, where opportunities for learning would be far greater. He also gives news of Johnston's sisters and their new babies.

GLC03107.04123

[n.y.]/06/15

Minis, Sarah, ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1838/08/28

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: concern regarding Johnston's mother's health

Crawfurd thanks Johnston for informing him of the improvement in his mother's health, which has helped to put his mind at ease. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04128

1838/08/29

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: hope for an improvement in Johnston's mother's health

Crawfurd writes that he was greatly relieved to hear Dr. McLean state that Johnston's mother would soon recover from her illness. He also bills Johnston for some oysters he sent him, and complains of his present state of poverty. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04129

1838/09/03

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: plea for a letter from Johnston

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04130