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1838/09/22
Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847
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
1839/05/13
to Johnston Livingston re: departure for Savannah
Crawfurd writes to bid farewell to Johnston before he boards a ship for Savannah. Address leaf on p.3.
GLC03107.04140
1839/05/27
to Johnston Livingston re: an enjoyable voyage over the sea
Crawfurd writes that the voyage on a ship did wonders for his health, but regrets that the weather in Savannah is too hot for him, and has hence aggravated his condition. He therefore plans to return home by sea in a short time.
GLC03107.04141
1839/06/08
to Johnston Livingston re: an account of his visit to Savannah
Crawfurd writes that he enjoyed his visit to Savannah very much, and describes some peculiar aspects of the town. Docket on p.4.
GLC03107.04142
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
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
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