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Farm Related Receipt, 1800s

19th Century before 1847

A farm related receipt with an unknown sender and recipient. The receipt is for potatoes, apples, pasture for horses and cattle, and rent for a barn.
Peter Kean's Letterbook, July 29, 1809- June 11, 1810

Peter Philip James Kean
July 29, 1809- June 11, 1810

Various letters written by Peter Kean from Albany and Elizabeth Town to business partners and friends. Some of the letters deal with the management and sales of his property in South Carolina and Georgia while some are personal correspondence. The majority of the letters are written from Elizabeth Town, NJ with some on the earlier ones being written from Albany, NY.

Recipients Include: William Palmer, Robert Barnwell, William Jay, William Stephens, Richard W. Habersham, J. V. Henry, James M. Wayne, John Barnwell, Jacob Southerland, Maria, John Faucheraud Grimke, Bleeker & Biqurik
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz's Register of Finances, 1801-1815

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
1801-1815

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz's register of finances book contains information on stocks and spending for the years 1801-1815 with gaps.

People Include: LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Peter Philip James Kean, Rutherford, Mary Alexander, Philip Peter Livingston, Jacob Morris Kean, John Kean (JK1814), and others
Unknown Person to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, 1809

01-01-1809

Envelope addressed to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz at Elizabeth Town, NJ. On the reversed side is an embroidery pattern of flowers. The sender and exact date are unknown. The inclusion of North America in the address suggests that they were not located in the United States.
Robert Barnwell to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, May, 1809

Robert Barnwell
05-01-1809

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Discusses Peter's visit to South Carolina.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, John Kean (JK1755)
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 19, 1809

Christine Biddle
01-19-1809

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. She asks about ground rent due by the Morris estate and give updates on friends and family.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Thomas Biddle, Christine's mother, George, Becky, Mrs. Ernhine, Mr. Chew, the Daytons

Places Included: Washington D.C.
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, July, 1809

Christine Biddle
07-01-1809

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. There is talk of the Yellow Fever returning.

People Include: Maria, Peter Philip James Kean, Harry
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 19, 1809

Christine Biddle
06-19-1809

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ.

People Included: Thomas Biddle, Mr. Bennig, Peter Philip James Kean, Regis, George Fox

Places: Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 5, 1809

Christine Biddle
06-05-1809

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ.

People Included: Thomas Biddle, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, George Fox, Mr. Stone, Peter Philip James Kean, Mr. Bennig

Places Included: Walnut Street, Philadelphia
Legal Indenture of Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Peter Philip James Kean
09-05-1809

Legal indenture from Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed in Elizabeth Town. The document states that Peter received $80 and two thirds of John Kean's estate from Susan, who is now released from any demands of Peter in her role as executor of John Kean's estate.

People Included: John Kean (JK1755)
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 14, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
04-14-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Beaufort, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Francis Stewart, a member of the Barnwell family will be passing through Elizabeth Town and Peter asks his mother to let him stay with her.

People Included: Mrs. Bull, Francis Stewart, Barnwell Family

Places Included: Litchfield, Connecticut
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 17, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
04-17-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Beaufort, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed in Elizabeth Town, NJ. He discusses the difficulties he is having doing business, the prospect of returning to South Carolina in the fall to become a planter, and the route he will take home.

People Included: John Barnwell, Judge Grimke, Shubricks

Places Included: Savannah, Parris Island, Charleston, Fayetville, NC, Philadelphia, New York
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 28, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
04-28-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Savannah, GA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He had transferred power of attorney to Mr. Habersham's son, who is a college friend, along with instructions on selling the land. Mentions the possibility of the French taking control of Florida.

People Included: Judge Stevens, Richard W. Habersham, John Kean (JK1755)
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 20, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
08-20-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, NY to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. She had requested he come home and he agreed to take the next steam boat home.

People included: Mrs. Bayner, Sally
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 19, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
02-19-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Charleston, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Talks about rent and selling land in Georgia, as well as finding a new attorney to help with business affairs.

People Included: Robert Barnwell, Judge L., John Habersham, Judge G., Colonel W., Stevens, Jockey family, Wilkinson

Places Included: Beaufort, SC, Georgia, New Orleans
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 8, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
02-08-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Savannah, GA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Peter discusses selling the land in South Carolina and Georgia and a dispute over who owns part of it.

People Included: Robert Barnwell, Shubrick, S. Miller, Stryton,John Habersham

Places Included: St. Phillips Parrish, Chattam County, Ogeechee River, Midway River
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 18, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
01-18-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Savannah, GA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ.Peter writes about the land is Georgia and South Carolina, the steps they need to take to sell it, and the current problems.

People Included: Robert Barnwell, Mr. Stephens, Mrs. Kollock
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 2, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
01-02-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, in Elizabeth Town. The letter is actually written over the course of the 2nd, 4th, and 8th of January. Peter requests his mother give him power of attorney over land in Georgia so he can sell or lease it. He also discusses selling 1/3 of the land in South Carolina, possibly to Robert Barnwell.

People Included: Robert Barnwell, Mary Barnwell, John Barnwell, Mrs. Barnwell, Mrs. G Barnwell, Mrs. Gough, Mrs. Bull, Mr. Means, Judge Stevens

Places Included: Georgia, New York
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 29, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
06-29-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, NY to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. he has arrived at Albany and met with many of his friends.

People Included: William Jay, General Clarkson, Sally, W. Edgar and family, A. Ogden, Miss. Cath, Mrs. and Miss Rush, Mrs. Beagley

Places Included: Baltimore
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 19, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
03-19-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Charleston, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He discusses how business seems to move slower in Charleston and he cannot wait for the peace and quiet of Beaufort and eventually, home.

People Included: Judege Grimke, Colonel S.,

Places Included: Beaufort, Savannah
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 27, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
03-27-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Beaufort, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, in Elizabeth Town, NJ. Peter is glad Susan returned safely from New York. He expresses how he misses everyone back home but did enjoy his time in Beaufort where people treat him like family. He sold some of the South Carolina land.

People Included: Rutherford, Watts, Rutgers, William Jay, Sally (presumably Sarah Sabina Morris), John Kean (JK 1755), Robert Barnwell, Elliot, General Pickney, Maria Palmer

Places Included: Parris Island, North Carolina, Virginia, New York
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 3, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
03-03-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Charleston, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Susan's original estimate of the value of the land in Georgia was too low, but the land has to be surveyed.

People Included: Stevens, Robert Barnwell

Places Included: Georgia
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 5, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
03-05-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Charleston, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Peter met with Judge Grimke regarding accounts at the Santee Canal and sought advice on property sales. Peter expresses that he wished he had the mean to keep the house in Beaufort as a winter residence as it would benefit his mother's health. He also write about how he misses his Sally (presumably Sarah Sabina Morris),

People Included: Judge Grimke, Colonel L.S., General Pickney, Sally, Major Lattton (?)

Places Included: Wharf property, Santee Canal, Beaufort
Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, May 31, 1809

Peter Philip James Kean
05-31-1809

Peter Kean wrote from Charleston, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Account statements will be prepared and left with Habersham. Peter was sick while in Savannah and detained there, but will proceed home soon.

People Included: John Habersham, Judge Stevens

Places Included: Savannah
Indenture from Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to Peter Kean

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Henry Brockholst Livingston
01-30-1809

Indenture drawn up by Henry Brockholst Livingston on Behalf of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to give Peter Kean power of attorney to sell or lease her property in South Carolina and Georgia.

People Included: Catherine Livingston

Places Included: Charleston, SC