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

circa 1783-1815

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: thoughts on their sister's marriage

Matilda writes that she hopes that Mary's marriage will not be the last in the family, as she would like to see Johnston marry as well. However, she regrets that the marriage of her siblings has separated the family and carried them to different parts of the country.

GLC03107.04161

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

circa 1783-1815

Alberts, Ward, fl. 1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: arrangements for a "Patriarch's ball"

GLC03107.04171

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