Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, November 12, 1808

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Peter Kean wrote from Belvedere, Maryland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Susan may be a little surprised to find that Peter was still in Belvedere but the kindness and hospitality he received made it difficult for him to leave. He planned to tear himself away the following morning so he could be present at the debate Monday, which he trusted would be interesting as it pertained to raising the Embargo. Peter attended a dance at Mr. Hollens where he saw a great number of beautiful woman, but none who could make him forget Sally Jay. On Tuesday, Peter dined with Mr. Barnabue where he had accepted Mr. C. Carrol’s invitation where he met Mr. and Mrs. Middleton of Carolina. Mr. Middleton informed Peter that he knew his father. The following evening, Peter dined with Mr. Harper. Thursday, he was obliged to refuse an invitation to dine with old Mr. Gilmore in consequence of an engagement with Dr. McHenry the former Secretary of War. However, John and Peter left the Dr’s. early and went to the “old Gent’s” where they met old Mr. Carrol. Planned to dine with Mr. R Gilmore who married Miss Ladson. Peter attended Mass with Mr. Barnabue who carried him to the Bishop’s who was one of the most venerable old men Peter had ever seen.

People mentioned: Henry Middleton (1770 - 1846), Charles Carroll (1737 – 1832), John Kean (1756-1795), Robert Gilmor, Sr. (1748-1822), James McHenry (1753 – 1816), 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

1808-11-12

Creation Date

11-12-1808

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

Belvedere, Maryland

Collection

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

Inventory Location

103C

Recommended Citation

Kean, Peter P.. Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, November 12, 1808. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1800s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1800s/486

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