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[n.y.]/01/03
Livingston, Anne
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
Livingston, Crawfurd
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
Minis, Sarah
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
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