1839/06/09

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1839/06/11

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: 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

1839/06/13

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: desire for a visit from Johnston

Un-posted copy of GLC03107.04146. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04147

1839/06/29

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: the marriage of Crawfurd's sister Maria

GLC03107.04148

1839/06

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: ready to depart for Tivoli

Crawfurd writes that despite his ill health, he will depart shortly for Tivoli. He expresses his fondness for Johnston's mother, and how he has grieved over her death. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04149

1839/06/31

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: concern for his sister Maria

Crawfurd writes that he is overcome with melancholy and distress regarding his sister Maria, who just wed without their father's consent. Consequently, their father has refused to acknowledge the union, and Crawfurd is hurt and distressed over the rift that has arisen in the family. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04150

1839/07/18

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: to Johnston [Livingston] re: sincere gratitude for Johnston's letters

The name on the address leaf is Miss Elmina Denning.

GLC03107.04151

1839/07/18

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: reassurance of Johnston's talents

Crawfurd writes that he is distressed by Johnston's lack of faith in himself, and assures him that he is a most valuable person with a great many talents. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04152

1839/08/20

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: to Miss Denning re: trouble writing due to poor health

GLC03107.04153

1844/07/20

Livingston, Cambridge, fl. 1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: encouragement to find work

Cambridge encourages his brother to find some sort of business to support himself, and believes it is time that Johnston moved out on his own and gained more independence. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04155

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

1845/09/27

Livingston, Cambridge, fl. 1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: receipt of a parcel from Johnston Livingston

GLC03107.04160

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

1834/07/31

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 25 April 1834 and ending 23 July 1834. 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 Political Economy, Latin, and Mechanics. The remainder of the document states the college's offical course of studies, standard payments, and the rules and regulations.

GLC03107.04092

1834/11/18

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: description of a spectacular gas experiment

Walter describes a scene he witnessed when a woman inhaled some gas as part of an experiment, and consequently lost her senses and danced around a room in a wild and hysterical fashion.

GLC03107.04100

1835/08/11

Union College (Cranford, N.J.)

Document

Title: College diploma of Johnston Livingston [in Latin]

GLC03107.04101

1835/04/04

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 2 January 1835 and ending 27 March 1835. 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 Astronomy, Moral Philosophy, and Kames. The remainder of the document states the college's offical course of studies, standard payments, and the rules and regulations.

GLC03107.04102

1835/09/27

Harnandus, W., fl. 1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: life at Union College since Johnston's commencement

GLC03107.04103

1836/05/22

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: the marriage of Sarah Minis

Crawfurd writes that he is also distressed by the sudden marriage of Johnston's sister Sarah without her father's consent. However, he notes that Johnston should write to her and that the entire family should remember that Sarah's happiness is most important. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04107

1836/06/03

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: feeling of idleness

[Crawfurd] writes that he is overcome with a feeling of idleness and desires to get a break from the city. He also thanks Johnston in showing support and sympathy for his sister Sarah, who he is exceptionally fond of.

GLC03107.04109

1836/06/08

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: life in the country

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04110

1836/06/17

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: writing on "nothing" and women

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04112

1836/07/01

Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnston Livingston re: thoughts on love and women

"Woman Lovely Woman what is it in this world of ours makes it fatal to know - to admire - to Love you?" Crawfurd writes at length of man's love for woman, and discusses Johnston's romantic dealings. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04114