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to Johnston Livingston re: displeasure with the city

Crawfurd explains his growing dislike of New York City, and expresses envy for Johnston's country dwelling. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04121

to Johnston Livingston re: difficulty acquiring "specie"

C[rawfurd] relates a frustrating account of his vain attempt to change a 3 dollar bill for "specie." He also notes that New York is facing difficult financial times.

GLC03107.04122

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

to Johnston Livingston re: feeling in good spirits

C[rawfurd] writes that his spirits have lifted and he is "determined to try & raise myself and banish weekness."

GLC03107.04124

to Johnston Livingston re: note to forgo an inconvenient visit

[Crawfurd] writes to tell Johnston that despite his longing to see him, he should remain at home if the visit would cause him the slightest inconvenience. P.3 and the address leaf are a fragment.

GLC03107.04125

to Johnston Livingston re: need to delay a visit

C[rawfurd] writes that he will have to wait some time to pay Johnston a visit, as he is unwell at the moment. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04126

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 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

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...

GLC03107.04129

to Johnston Livingston re: plea for a letter from Johnston

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04130

to Johnston Livingston re: the pleasure of a letter from Johnston

Crawfurd describes the immense pleasure he experiences with a letter from Johnston, and adds that there is little else that can make him happy. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04131

to Johnston Livingston re: lamentation of his wretched condition

Crawfurd writes that the coldness of Johnston's last letter wounded him greatly, and states that he feels so wretched that he must unburden himself in his letters to Johnston, even at the risk of disgusting his reader.

GLC03107.04132

to Johnston Livingston re: gratitude for the receipt of Johnston's letter

[Crawfurd] describes the relief he felt when he received Johnston's kind letter, and regrets accusing Johnston of coldness. He describes his painful physical condition, and also his inclination towards melancholy thoughts. He also encloses a few...

GLC03107.04133

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: distress over Johnston's mother's health

Crawfurd writes that he is most distressed by the news that Johnston's mother is quite ill.

GLC03107.04135

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 Johnston Livingston re: arrangements to sell a store

ALS on p.3 from Johnston's sister Estelle [de Peyster], in which she inquires about a rumor that their sister Matilda is dead. Address leaf on p.3.

GLC03107.04139

to Johnston Livingston re: departure for Savannah

Crawfurd writes to bid farewell to Johnston before he boards a ship for Savannah. Address leaf on p.3.

GLC03107.04140

to Johnston Livingston re: an enjoyable voyage over the sea

Crawfurd writes that the voyage on a ship did wonders for his health, but regrets that the weather in Savannah is too hot for him, and has hence aggravated his condition. He therefore plans to return home by sea in a short time.

GLC03107.04141

to Johnston Livingston re: an account of his visit to Savannah

Crawfurd writes that he enjoyed his visit to Savannah very much, and describes some peculiar aspects of the town. Docket on p.4.

GLC03107.04142

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: 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

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