"Sarah Eliza Julia Ann Kennedy Ricketts and Sarah Ricketts to Julian Ni" by Sarah Eliza Julia Ann Kennedy Ricketts
 
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The following letter was composed by Sarah Eliza Julia Ann Kennedy Ricketts (Sally) and Sarah Ricketts from London, England to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Sally wrote a few lines to her Uncle Niemcewicz where she informed him that she had a pin with a lock and key and her hair in it and planned to send it to him. Longed to see Aunt Susan, Cousin Peter, and many other dear friends. Her Grandpapa Jackson and all her dear friends with her were all well. She did not want to stay in the country for long because there were so many beggar men and poor little beggar children asking for money. Was in London when poor Lord Nelson was killed, all the streets were on fire and the British Coffee House was beautiful.

Sarah Ricketts also added a few lines. She had just received her sister’s letters of the 11th of Sept. and the 5th of Nov. and was mortified that Julian had not received any. Sarah was unsure how long they would stay in London but did not feel they would stay past June or July. John was getting his papers and power of attorney ready to go the following week and then they would go to Bath. Discussed their travels and plans for long term housing. Sarah thought it shabby to stay long without having some place of their own. Maria liked England better every day she was fortunate in making friends and had been to several balls. Well wishes to mutual friends and family.

People mentioned: Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronte (1758 – 1805)

Events mentioned: Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson Funeral

Author/Creator

Sarah Eliza Julia Ann Kennedy Ricketts (1801-1886)

Sarah Alexander Livingston (1755-1826)

Recipient

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz (1758-1841)

Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz (1758-1841)

Creation Date

1805-12-08

Creation Date

12-8-1805

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

London, England

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

Sarah Eliza Julia Ann Kennedy Ricketts and Sarah Ricketts to Julian Niemcewicz, December 8, 1805

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