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Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from Otto House, Hammersmith, West London, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Thanked Susan for her letter and the little gift. Maria's father, James Ricketts, was packing up a box of gifts to send to Susan and her friends. Lady Bolingbroke had been with Maria’s mother, Sarah Ricketts, for two days shopping and was surprised that there was nothing new in the shops. Mrs. Carmack planned to sail at the beginning of the following week. Mrs. Penn was so distressed at the idea of parting with her that it made her quite ill. They would likely never see each other again. Maria received a letter from Peter, which was well written. James was mortified that Peter had not written to him yet. They were no longer in London and were staying in the country. They still accepted all invitations and were almost out as much as they were in London. In James’ letter to Susan, he likely mentioned the masquerade they attended. Maria attended a ball and a concert the week before. Mrs. Carmack intended to spend a day or two in Elizabethtown and Maria asked Susan to introduce her to Polly Dayton. Mrs. Kennedy was not well enough to write since she was confined. Received a letter from George Brown who was in Bath. They took Sally to Astley and Sadler’s Wells and she was highly entertained and kept her eyes open the entire time.
People mentioned: Sarah Ricketts, James Ricketts, James Ricketts Jr., Peter Kean, Lady Bolingbroke, Mrs. Carmack, Mrs. Kennedy, Polly Dayton, and George Brown.
Places mentioned: Astley's Amphitheatre and Sadler's Wells Theatre.
Author/Creator
Maria E.P. Ricketts (1783-1865)
Recipient
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, formerly Susan Livingston and Susan Kean (1759-1833)
Creation Date
7-19-1806
Document Type
Manuscript
Location
Otto House, Hammersmith, West London, England
Inventory Location
Series 2; 103 C
Recommended Citation
Ricketts, Maria E.. Maria E.P. Ricketts to Susan Niemcewicz, July 19, 1806. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1800s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1800s/564
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Publishing Repository
Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University
Collection
Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)