1833/12/07

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 6 September and ending 29 November 1833. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, and fines for absences from prayers and recitations. The document also gives Johnston's scores for attendance, conduct, and performance in the courses Trigonometry, Rhetoric, and German. The remainder of the document states the college's offical course of studies, standard payments, and the rules and regulations.

GLC03107.04082

[1834]

Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911

Manuscript

Title: "Some of Dr. Nott's remarks to the Senior Class . . .

. . . Introductory to the commencement of our studies." The manuscript appears to be notes taken during a lecture given by Dr. Nott. Topics addressed in the lecture include how to read critically, memory & judgement, matter & mind, music, how to speak effectively, and the value of such things as novelty and laughter.

GLC03107.04083

1834/01/12

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: news since Johnston's return to college

Matilda writes the letter as Johnston has just returned to college after a holiday at home, and sends news of friends and family. She describes a trip to Oak Hill and the Manor, and the news shared by friends and family.

GLC03107.04084

[n.y.]/01/04

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: trouble caused by the cold weather

Matilda writes that the severe cold of the winter has had ill-effects on everyone's health, and presently hinders her ability to write. She also describes a new attitude of disaffection for society life, and tells Johnston of a recent visit to the zoological institute with her husband.

GLC03107.04085

[n.y.]/03/24

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: news of the family

Matilda writes that she is extremely busy taking care of their sick mother, and also notes that a relative "Clermont" will soon be attending Union College.

GLC03107.04086

1834/04/04

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 3 January and ending 28 March 1834. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, and fines for absences from prayers and recitations. The document also gives Johnston's scores for attendance, conduct, and performance in the courses Mechanics, and French. The remainder of the document states the college's offical course of studies, standard payments, and the rules and regulations.

GLC03107.04087

[n.y.]/05/21

Livingston, ?

Letter

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: cleaning and repairing the house

Apparently written by a sister of Johnston Livingston. She explains that she has been busy cleaning and repairing the house, which has kept her from writing a proper letter. She also writes about her desire to travel out of the country, and also describes a magic show she plans to see the following day.

GLC03107.04088

1834/06/23

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: preparations for her wedding

Matilda apologizes for neglecting to write for so long, but explains that she is preparing for her wedding in August, in which she expects Johnston to play an active role.

GLC03107.04089

1729-1750

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Manuscript

Title: Ledger of Philip Livingston [Ledger 1]

GLC03107.05430

1730-1744

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Contra ledger [vellum] [mold-damaged][Ledger 2]

GLC03107.05431

1763

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Indexed account book [index only]

GLC03107.05432

1766-1779

Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790

Manuscript

Title: Account book of Robert Livingston Jr. [reverse calf]

GLC03107.05433

1773-1776

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Account book [reverse calf][Ledger 5]

GLC03107.05434

1774

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Contra ledger [paper cover]

GLC03107.05435

[1782-1786]

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Contra ledger [bound in paper]

GLC03107.05436

[1782-1788]

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Ledger F [reverse calf] [red rot and disbound]

GLC03107.05437

1783

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Rent book [reverse brown calf][Ledger 9]

GLC03107.05438

1785-1790

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Ancram Iron ledger

GLC03107.05439

1786

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Pigg Metal Book

GLC03107.05440

1788-1791

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Ledger G [reverse calf] [red rot]

GLC03107.05441

1789

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Account book [in cloth]

GLC03107.05442

1791

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Contra ledger [reverse sheep] [tearing cover][Ledger 14]

GLC03107.05443

1585-1763

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Indexed account book [index only]

GLC03107.05444

1585-1763

Livingston, Family

Manuscript

Title: Index account book [with rubricated thumb index letters]

GLC03107.05445

6 November 1850

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Onstott

Informs Onstott that he supports his appointment as postmaster and has already written to the department about it. Onstott was appointed postmaster of Havana, Illinois, on 7 November 1850.

GLC03108