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Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847 to Johnston Livingston re: feeling of idleness

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04109 Author/Creator: Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: 1836/06/03 Pagination: 3p. + addr. 25.2 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy

[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.

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