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Peter Kean wrote from Baltimore, Maryland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter arrived in Baltimore after a ride of two days. As soon as he arrived, he ordered a hack [hackney] to proceed to Belvedere. Just as he and Mr. Dallas were about to step into the carriage, Mr. Harpor’s nephew invited them to a dance at his uncle’s for the following evening. Mrs. H was rejoiced to see Peter and offered him a bed immediately. The Colonel and John were out, but returned within the hour. The Colonel observed that they had better send their hack back to town and take a bed there in a hospitable manner that Peter and Mr. Dallas immediately complied. Mr. Dallas planned to head to Washington soon but Peter remained in Baltimore for a few days. Mrs. H invited him to dine at her house where there was a large party given to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison and Miss Rebecka Hamilton of Philadelphia. Later that evening, they had a delightful dance at Mr. Harper’s where Peter met with many of his old college acquaintances and Miss Cambell, whom Peter was introduced to by Susan Ridley. Colonel and Mrs. Rodgers were amongst the guests at dinner. Peter was invited to dine at the younger Mr. Gilmore’s but had to refuse. He was introduced to his wife who was a daughter of Major Ladson. Peter made plans to dine with Miss Cambell where there was to be a party and made plans to attend an evening party at Mr. Ridgley’s. Belvedere was situated behind Baltimore and commanded a fine view of the bay and adjacent country. The house Peter stayed in was made of brick and quite large. Mrs. H had a delightful family of sweet children. Miss Chew was with her and treated Peter like an old acquaintance. Peter venture to pronounce Baltimore as the “seat of hospitality.”

People mentioned: Susan Anne Ridley Sedgwick (1788–1867), Rebecca Hamilton (1783-1842), Sarah Reeve Ladson (1790-1866), James Henry Ladson (1753 – 1812), and Robert Gilmor Jr. (1774–1848).

Author/Creator

Peter Philip James Kean (1788-1828)

Recipient

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

Creation Date

1808-11-05

Creation Date

11-5-1808

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

Belvedere, Maryland

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.

Publishing Repository

Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University

Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, November 5, 1808

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