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Sarah Ricketts wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Sarah discussed a ball that was being thrown by the Count. Mr. O planned to invite the ladies in his name. Eliza asked Sarah if she would introduce Mrs. H to the Count. Mrs. H and Eliza received cards from the count but not Ann. Mrs. H asked for advice and begged Sarah to ask Mr. O if it was a mistake that Ann was omitted from the invitation. Mr. O said that if they did not go, they would not be invited again. They all thought it proper to attend the ball. The children were all in high spirits and Sarah longed to see little James. Saltus promised to take apples to Susan. Shared news on mutual acquaintances and asked Susan to tell Violet that her mother was well. This document is incomplete.

People mentioned: Violet, Peter Kean, John Kean, Mrs. Eveliegh, Mr. Barnwell, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Armstrong, Hannah, the Chancellor, Mrs. C. Verplank, Miss Prevost, Lady S., Hannah L., Peggy, Mrs. Burr[?], Polly, Mrs. Lewis, Mr. O, Mrs. H., and Eliza.

Author/Creator

Sarah Ricketts

Recipient

Susan Kean, formerly Susan Livingston and later Susan Ursin Niemcewicz (1759-1833)

Creation Date

1789-02-21

Creation Date

2-21-1789

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

New York, New York

Collection

Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)

Inventory Location

103 C

Rights

This collection is open to the public for research use. Copyright remains with Kean University. Credit this material. Personal photographs may be made for research purposes. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to the Special Collections Research Library and Archive at keanscrla@kean.edu.

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Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University

Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, February 21, 1789

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