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[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
Livingston, Crawfurd, 1811-1847
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
1838/09/03
to Johnston Livingston re: plea for a letter from Johnston
Address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04130
1838/09/06
to Johnston Livingston re: the pleasure of a letter from Johnston
Crawfurd describes the immense pleasure he experiences with a letter from Johnston, and adds that there is little else that can make him happy. Address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04131
1838/09/11
to Johnston Livingston re: lamentation of his wretched condition
Crawfurd writes that the coldness of Johnston's last letter wounded him greatly, and states that he feels so wretched that he must unburden himself in his letters to Johnston, even at the risk of disgusting his reader.
GLC03107.04132
1838/09/13
to Johnston Livingston re: gratitude for the receipt of Johnston's letter
[Crawfurd] describes the relief he felt when he received Johnston's kind letter, and regrets accusing Johnston of coldness. He describes his painful physical condition, and also his inclination towards melancholy thoughts. He also encloses a few...
GLC03107.04133
1838/09/19
Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911
to Crawfurd Livingston re: gratitude for Crawfurd's letters
Johnston thanks Crawfurd for all his letters and the flattery they contain. He notes, however, that this flattery isn't necessary, as he is happy to write if it will bring Crawfurd such great pleasure.
GLC03107.04134
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
1839/05/13
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
1839/06/11
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
[n.y.]/06/13
to Johnston Livingston re: desire for a visit from Johnston
Crawfurd writes that his physical health is quite wretched, and will prevent him from visiting Johnston in Tivoli. He therefore asks Johnston to hasten to New York, and reflects on the possibility of the two of them taking a voyage together some day...
GLC03107.04146
1839/06/13
Un-posted copy of GLC03107.04146. Address leaf on p.4.
GLC03107.04147
1839/06/29
to Johnston Livingston re: the marriage of Crawfurd's sister Maria
GLC03107.04148
1839/06
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
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...
GLC03107.04150
1839/07/18
to Johnston [Livingston] re: sincere gratitude for Johnston's letters
The name on the address leaf is Miss Elmina Denning.
GLC03107.04151
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