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Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter set out to Easton and hid road laid through Troy and Lansingburg, two beautiful villages situated on the banks of the Hudson both of them supported by the trade they carry on with New York (which was greatly injured by the Embargo). Met with Col. Troup some days ago and had a long conversation with him about Susan. Troup enquired politely about her health &c. The Mr. Schuyler that Peter went to visit was a son of the General’s. He ruined himself with debauches, was both bankrupt in health and fortune, and lost his character for veracity. Peter went to his home regarding a promise Mr. Schuyler made with Mr. S. however, regardless of all faith he absolutely refused to follow through. Peter spent the following evening with Mrs. Banyer where he met Mr. Jacob Le Roy who informed him that Mr. Rutherford claimed Gen. Read left all of his property in America to his wife’s relations. L spoke of coming to Albany to study Law. Peter’s final evening was spent with Mrs. B. While there, James Kane came in and they began teasing him about Miss Troup. The conversation led to Mr. Le Roy teasing Sally, he asked Mr. K who her admirer was. Mr. K replied, “that is a nice question, it might implicate some of the present company.” The blood rushed to Peter’s cheeks and he felt that he should have drunk for the first time in his life. Gen. Van Courtland arrived. The reason for his visit was private business but Peter suspected that he was taking measures for the presidential election.

People mentioned: Philip Jeremiah Schuyler (1768-1835), General Philip Schuyler (1733-1804), Sarah Louisa Jay (1792-1818), Jacob Le Roy, Mrs. Banyer, Miss Troup, James Kane, General Van Courtland, and General Read.

Author/Creator

Peter Philip James Kean (1788-1828)

Recipient

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

Creation Date

1808-01-21

Creation Date

1-21-1808

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

Albany, 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

Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, January 21, 1808

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