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William Ross wrote from Jamaica, Lucea, Hanover to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Ross received Julian’s polite letter by William Hylton which contained interesting information with respect to the state of liberation in Europe. Ross wished Julian would give him an account in person of all of his peregrinations throughout different parts of the Continent of Europe. Should things eventuate agreeably to his wishes, Ross suggested that he may return to America after a few years lapsed. Discussed how there were so few birds of beautiful plumage or otherwise interesting that an ornithologist would grow weary in hunting for them, especially in the parts of the island. Intended to send Julian some seeds and plants but was unable to since he became established in his parish. It was difficult to send living plants as he already experimented with sending several plants to Dr. Hosack for the Botanical Gardens in New York. The plants died on the passage, which Ross attributed entirely to want of proper attention. Ross was engaged in the examination of a “most curious” manuscript written by Mr. Raby Williams titled “The Revelations of the Word of God…” Ross presented his warmest regards to Mrs. N, Mr. Kean, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Philip James, Henry Gahn, and all of his Elizabeth Town friends.

People mentioned: William Hylton, Dr. David Hosack, Mr. Raby Williams, Susan Niemcewicz, Peter Kean, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Philip James, and Henry Gahn.

Author/Creator

William Ross

Recipient

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz (1758-1841)

Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz (1758-1841)

Creation Date

circa February 1805

Creation Date

2-1805

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

Jamaica, Lucea, Hanover

Collection

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

Inventory Location

Bay 1, Column 1, LHC Series 2

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 Lynette Zimmerman, Executive Director at the Liberty Hall Academic Center & Exhibition Hall at lzimmerm@kean.edu.

Publishing Repository

Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University

William Ross to Julian Niemcewicz, circa February 1805

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