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to Johnston Livingston re: instructions for tending the garden

GLC03107.04120

to Johnston Livingston re: displeasure with the city

Crawfurd explains his growing dislike of New York City, and expresses envy for Johnston's country dwelling. Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04121

to Johnston Livingston re: difficulty acquiring "specie"

C[rawfurd] relates a frustrating account of his vain attempt to change a 3 dollar bill for "specie." He also notes that New York is facing difficult financial times.

GLC03107.04122

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

to Johnston Livingston re: feeling in good spirits

C[rawfurd] writes that his spirits have lifted and he is "determined to try & raise myself and banish weekness."

GLC03107.04124