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[n.y.]/01/21

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: a precocious letter

Matilda scolds Johnston for obvious contradictions in a recent letter, and also exposes his attempt to conceal a letter he wrote to his "Lady Love."

GLC03107.04071

[n.y.]/02/11

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: life in the country

Apparently written by a sister of Johnston Livingston. She reprimands Johnston for his neglect to write, and notes that the family is anxious since they heard he is failing. She mentions that their sister Sarah sprained her ankle, and relates her thoughts regarding the romantic nature of the countryside. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04072

1832/11/08

Livingston, Estelle, fl. 1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: news from home

Johnston's younger sister Estelle informs him that she and her sister Mary study very hard, and also describes how his boat and pony are at home. Followed by a note from Johnston's mother, who states that Cambridge is quite ill, and also tells Johnston that she has sent him clothes and money for the winter.

GLC03107.04073

1832/11/24

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: anxiously awaiting Johnston's return home

Matilda writes that she has resigned herself to stay in the rural country for the winter, and anxiously awaits Johnston's return. She states that she is anxious to see how he has improved since he went to college, and promises to entertain him while he is at home. She also gives an account of a visit with a fortune teller. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04074

1832/12/06

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 28 September 1832 and ending 5 December 1832. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, and also a fine for an unexcused absence from church. The document also gives Johnston's scores for attendance, conduct, and performance in the courses Tacitus, Graeca Majora, and Algebra. The remainder of the document states the college's offical course of studies, standard payments, and the rules and regulations.

GLC03107.04075

1833/02/16

Tillotson, Howard, fl. 1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: news from New York

Apparently written by a friend of Johnston's from New York. Howard informs Johnston of various social activities he has engaged in and gives news of mutual childhood friends. He also writes that a fancy hotel just opened on Fulton Street, and seems to be quite successful. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04076

1833/04/10

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 4 January and ending 30 March 1833. 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 Tacitus, Geometry, and Theology. The remainder of the document states the college's offical course of studies, standard payments, and the rules and regulations.

GLC03107.04077

1833/08/03

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 26 April and ending 24 July 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 Natural History, Geometry, and Logic. The remainder of the document states the college's offical course of studies, standard payments, and the rules and regulations.

GLC03107.04078

1833-1834

Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911

Book

Title: Journal

The journal contains drawings, poems, excerpts from literary and philosophical works, as well as notes on scholarly subjects. Most likely from Johnston's studies at Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.

GLC03107.04079

1833/10/17

Livingston, Mary Lawrence, 1821-1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: news of friends and family

Written by Johnston's youngest sister. Mary informs Johnston that a young man who used to live with them was recently killed while working on a ship, and that their Aunt Maria just sold her house. She also describes a trip to New York where she saw her first play.

GLC03107.04080

1833/11/08

Tillotson, Howard, fl. 1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: hunting trip in Virginia

Howard describes a recent hunting trip in Virginia, and also states that he has an appointment to join the Navy.

GLC03107.04081

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