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

1831/02/11-1901/02/11

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: an account of family affairs

Written by Johnston Livingston's sister Matilda (Livingston) Rogers, who often signed her letters "Til." She writes that their uncle has made a bet with a Mr. Wilson that he can not run/walk 10 miles in one hour, and explains how Mr. Wilson is preparing to successfully challenge the bet in the spring. She gives an account of their family's activities, apologizes for her failure to write sooner, and hopes that her brother is taking care of himself at college.

GLC03107.04064

[n.y.]/03/09

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: their mother's illness

Matilda informs Johnston of their mother's prolonged illness, gives an account of the affairs of family friends, and also notes that the family has just had a most beneficial visit from a dentist from Catskill. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04066

[n.y.]/03/19

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: developing Johnston's writing ability

Matilda remarks on an improvement of Johnston's writing, and asks for his opinion regarding the romantic inclinations of his sister "[T]il." She explains how she is anxiously awaiting winter's end, and also relates some gossip concerning the Van Renselaer's. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04067

[n.y.]/04/02

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: safe arrival in New York

Matilda informs Johnston of her safe arrival in New York, where she has happily met with their extended family.

GLC03107.04069

1831/10/05

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: advice for a student

Matilda praises Johnston for his previous letter and informs him that their mother recently purchased some necessary clothing for him. For the remainder of the letter, she offers Johnston advice for a successful term of study, and also wonders if his shyness is to blame for a lack of friends and companions at school.

GLC03107.04070

[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

1832/11/24

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

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

1834/06/23

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

[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

[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.]/11/05

Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: thoughts of her new married life

GLC03107.04098