Beaumanoir de la Forest to Susan Niemcewicz

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Description

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Berlin to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Beaumanoir was glad to hear of Mr. Niemcewicz’s arrival and wished that Susan was with him. Encouraged Susan to learn French so they could easily converse. Discussed the death of Alexander Hamilton. He was Beaumanoir’s choice in all of Susan’s country. Hamilton had so many good and bright qualities. Asked about the Knox family, the Malcolms, and Mrs. Williams. Discussed Peter and his situation with a female companion.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz, Alexander Hamilton, Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, Aaron Burr (referred to), the Knox Family, the Malcolms, Mrs. Williams, and Peter Kean.

Author/Creator

Beaumanoir de la Forest

Recipient

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

Creation Date

1805-09-01

Creation Date

9-1-1805

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

Berlin

Collection

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

Inventory Location

103 C

Recommended Citation

de la Forest, Beaumanoir. Beaumanoir de la Forest to Susan Niemcewicz. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1800s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1800s/446

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Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University