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[n.y.]/10/20
De Peyster, Estelle, fl. 1839
to Johnston Livingston re: interest in different "beaux"
Estelle writes of her and her sister's differing opinions regarding their "beaux." With ALS by Johnston's cousin on pages 2 & 3.
GLC03107.04097
[n.y.]/11/05
Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834
to Johnston Livingston re: thoughts of her new married life
GLC03107.04098
1834/11/18
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
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
[n.y.]/05/18
Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847
to Johnston Livingston re: death of his cousin Sarah
GLC03107.04105
[n.y.]/05/20
to Johnston Livingston re: deaths and marriages
Estelle (Livingston) de Peyster informs her brother of the sudden and tragic death of their cousin Sarah. She also states that their sister has just notified them of her marriage to Philip Minis, which has greatly angered and upset the entire family...
GLC03107.04106
1836/05/22
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...
GLC03107.04107
[n.y.]/05/29
to Johnston Livingston re: concern regarding Sarah Minis
Crawfurd writes that he is greatly concerned that Johnston's sister Sarah may move to Alabama with her new husband. Crawfurd also writes that he has a great deal of pity for Sarah, who got married without friends or relatives, and without the...
GLC03107.04108
1836/06/03
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
[n.y.]/06/12
Minis, Sarah, ?
to Johnston Livingston re: decision to remain in Tivoli
Johnston's sister writes that she is indeed married, but has refrained from travelling to Alabama with her new husband. She also gives news of family and acquaintances in Tivoli.
GLC03107.04111
1836/06/17
to Johnston Livingston re: writing on "nothing" and women
Address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04112
[n.y.]/06/28
to Johnston Livingston re: relation of a scandalous story
Crawfurd gives Johnston a brief summary of a scandalous story of marital infidelity, and offers to send him the paper it was printed in. With ANS to Johnston from Sarah Minis on p.4. Address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04113
1836/07/01
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
[n.y.]/12/26
Livingston, Anne, ?
to Johnston Livingston re: request to make payments for his father
Johnston's mother requests that he handle his father's finances in a particular manner.
GLC03107.04117
[n.y.]/01/03
to her sons re: thoughts and news of the family
Johnston's mother explains her loneliness since she no longer has a big, noisy family to attend to, and also send news of Johnston's siblings.
GLC03107.04118
1836/09/07
to Johnston Livingston re: advice regarding a job offer
The author advises Johnston to give plenty of thought to a job offer that would involve a change of climate. With ALS from Johnston's mother on p.2, in which she advises Johnston to take the offer if he thinks the new climate will suit him.
GLC03107.04119
1837/10/01
to Johnston Livingston re: plea for Johnston's return to the city
Crawfurd questions Johnston's attachment to the countryside, and pleads with him to return to the city, where opportunities for learning would be far greater. He also gives news of Johnston's sisters and their new babies.
GLC03107.04123
[n.y.]/06/15
to Johnston Livingston re: culinary preparations for Johnston's visit
Johnston's sister writes to inform him of the food she has prepared in anticipation of his visit.
GLC03107.04127
1838/08/28
to Johnston Livingston re: concern regarding Johnston's mother's health
Crawfurd thanks Johnston for informing him of the improvement in his mother's health, which has helped to put his mind at ease. Address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04128
1838/08/29
to Johnston Livingston re: hope for an improvement in Johnston's mother's health
Crawfurd writes that he was greatly relieved to hear Dr. McLean state that Johnston's mother would soon recover from her illness. He also bills Johnston for some oysters he sent him, and complains of his present state of poverty. Address leaf on p...
GLC03107.04129
1838/09/22
to Johnston Livingston re: distress over Johnston's mother's health
Crawfurd writes that he is most distressed by the news that Johnston's mother is quite ill.
GLC03107.04135
1838/09/25
to Johnston Livingston re: a visit from Johnston's mother
Crawfurd writes that he is very glad to hear that Johnston's mother is doing better, and he looks forward to her forthcoming visit to New York City.
GLC03107.04136
1838/09/30
to Johnston Livingston re: concern for Johnston's mother
Crawfurd writes that he is tempted to travel to Tivoli to check on Johnston's mother, who is in ill health, but thinks it best to await her forthcoming visit to the city. Address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04137
1838/10/03
to Johnston Livingston re: anxious for the arrival of Johnston and his mother
[Crawfurd] writes that he is extremely anxious for the arrival of Johnston and his mother, but notes that their house may not be ready on time. Part of p.3 is missing.
GLC03107.04138
1839/03/18
L., Q.S., fl. 1839
to Johnston Livingston re: arrangements to sell a store
ALS on p.3 from Johnston's sister Estelle [de Peyster], in which she inquires about a rumor that their sister Matilda is dead. Address leaf on p.3.
GLC03107.04139
1839/06/09
to Miss Denning re: news of Maria's marriage
Crawfurd states that he is writing on behalf of "Maria" in order to inform Miss Denning of her recent marriage. With an unaddressed and unsigned letter on p.2.
GLC03107.04143
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