"Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, circa 1806" by Peter Philip James Kean
 

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Peter Kean wrote from West Point, New York to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Peter left New York two hours after he left Susan with a fine breeze and arrived at West Point around 2 o’clock in the morning. The Col. and Mrs. W. were rejoiced to see Peter and received him with all the warmth of friendship. The morning after Peter arrived, the Col. gave a lecture on fortification. In the mornings, Peter passed the time by walking and reading with Mrs. W. Peter was engaged in translating an eulogium from French of Mr. Thomas. In the evenings after the Col. retired, he read aloud to Mrs. Williams and was greatly instructed by her observations.

Author/Creator

Peter Philip James Kean (1788-1828)

Recipient

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

Creation Date

1806

Creation Date

1-6-1806

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

West Point, New York

Collection

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

Inventory Location

Series 2; 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, circa 1806

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