Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

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John Robertson to Julian Niemcewicz, July 6, 1805

John Robertson
1805-07-06

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. John received Julian’s favor of the 2^nd instant covering William Maclur’s draft on the house for $586 2/3, which when due, planned to pay to Julian’s order in New York. Also had Julian’s favor of the 4^th instant and observed that Mr. Sabagnac placed $179.97 with Mr. Simpson, which was to be passed to Mrs. Niemcewicz’s credit in New York. When Mr. Binney’s rent was due, John would hand it over to Mr. Simpson, which was to be passed to Mrs. Niemcewicz’s credit in New York. Apologized that in the transactions of this business, Julian had cause to make complaints. Had he been at home, some of them would not have been necessary. John confessed that he would make a very bad agent in this kind of business and was satisfied that Mrs. Niemcewicz would appoint an agent that would attend more to her interest.
John Robertson to Julian Niemcewicz, March 12, 1805

John Robertson
1805-03-12

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Robertson informed Julian he wrote to him on the 7^th ulto then handed an estimate of the expense of repairs for papering and painting the house on Walnut Street in Philadelphia that was occupied by Mrs. Cox. Mr. Benney agreed to take possession of the house and also wrote to Julian regarding that purpose. Robertson had the sink cleaned out and a few little repairs done to the pavements. It was out of his power to recover the ground rent from Robert Morris.

People mentioned: Mrs. Cox, Mr. Benney, and Robert Morris.
John Robertson to Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, December 5, 1805

John Robertson
1805-12-5

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. John was favored with Julian’s 29^th instant and would have replied sooner but he was waiting for Mr. Morris’s arrival to town. Intended to have remitted Mr. Binney’s rent and the ground rent at the same time but Mr. Morris had yet to arrive. Enclosed a check for $70.74, which with $45.92 paid for taxes in the rent for the last quarter. As soon as he received the ground rent, John planned to remit it to Julian.
William Ross to Julian Niemcewicz, circa February 1805

William Ross
circa February 1805

William Ross wrote from Jamaica, Lucea, Hanover to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Ross received Julian’s polite letter by William Hylton which contained interesting information with respect to the state of liberation in Europe. Ross wished Julian would give him an account in person of all of his peregrinations throughout different parts of the Continent of Europe. Should things eventuate agreeably to his wishes, Ross suggested that he may return to America after a few years lapsed. Discussed how there were so few birds of beautiful plumage or otherwise interesting that an ornithologist would grow weary in hunting for them, especially in the parts of the island. Intended to send Julian some seeds and plants but was unable to since he became established in his parish. It was difficult to send living plants as he already experimented with sending several plants to Dr. Hosack for the Botanical Gardens in New York. The plants died on the passage, which Ross attributed entirely to want of proper attention. Ross was engaged in the examination of a “most curious” manuscript written by Mr. Raby Williams titled “The Revelations of the Word of God…” Ross presented his warmest regards to Mrs. N, Mr. Kean, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Philip James, Henry Gahn, and all of his Elizabeth Town friends.

People mentioned: William Hylton, Dr. David Hosack, Mr. Raby Williams, Susan Niemcewicz, Peter Kean, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Philip James, and Henry Gahn.
John Schenck to Aaron Pitney, April 1, 1805

John Schenck
04-01-1805

Indenture between John Schenck and Aaron Pitney for the sale of land in Lower Freehold County, NJ.
Samuel S. Smith to Julian Neimcewicz, November 1, 1805

Samuel S. Smith
1805-11-01

The following document contains a Circular composed by Samuel S. Smith, the seventh President of the College of New Jersey (later Princeton University) regarding students being tempted by people of bad principles to contract improper debts with them upon credit. The circular was addressed to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Since Julian was absent, Susan Niemcewicz acknowledged the circular on behalf of her son, Peter Kean, who was a student at the college. Susan wanted Peter to have as liberal an allowance as Samuel Smith thought appropriate so as not to be injurious to him.
Jean St. Bernbeux to Julian Niemcewicz, January 18, 1805

Jean St. Bernbeux
1805-01-18

The following document appears to have been written in French and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.
Judge William Stephens to Susan Niemcewicz, October 30, 1805

Judge William Stephens
1805-10-30

Judge William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. On the 24th instant, Judge Stephens enclosed a bill on New York for $250. For fear of delay, or accident, he also sent the 2nd exchange, on William Howard and Company of New York. The amount of the 2nd bill was to go in part of rent, due for the previous year, a Tract called the Thicket. Judge Stephens offered it for sale for $4,000 and declined an offer for $3,000. Supposed that Peter Kean would want to have that land in his possession when he got older.
John Vaughan to Julian Niemcewicz, March 11, 1805

John Vaughan
03-11-1805

John Vaughan wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Vaughan, Librarian of the American Philosophical Society (APS), informed Julian that an answer was written by one of the Secretaries of the APS to J. Stroynowski Rector of the University of Wilna. Vaughan was directed to accompany the response with Volume 5 and the first part of Volume 6 of the Transactions on the part of the Society for the Library of the University. Inquired with Julian on whose order he was to deliver them or whether Julian would rather have them sent to New York, Hamburg, or any other European Port.

Places mentioned: The American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; University of Wilna (Vilnius University); New York; Hamburg.

People mentioned: Hieronim Stroynowski (1752-1815).
Receipt Julian Niemcewicz with James Wilson, September 1, 1805

James Wilson
1805-09-01

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received for 14 ½ yards of blue muslin, 2 pairs of cotton hose, 2 lbs of butter from Julian Niemcewicz to James Wilson.
James McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, December 25, 1804

1804-12-25

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers informed Susan that on the 23^rd Instant, he sent her by Major Armstrong a note for four thousand dollars in return for the one Susan sent him by Mr. Ghan. McEvers enclosed two notes of the Manhattan Bank D No 434 for $50 – 6 No 1148 for $20, which amounted to $70 for the interest due to Susan at the close of the month.

People mentioned: Major William Armstrong and Henry Ghan.
John Robertson to Julian Niemcewicz, December 25, 1804

1804-12-25

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Robertson received Julian’s favor of the 3^rd Instant. Mr. Simpson informed him that Mrs. Cox paid the quarter’s rent and Mr. Risberg had given him the necessary information respecting Susan Niemcewicz’s concerns in Philadelphia. Robertson requested Julian to inform Susan that it would give him great pleasure to obey her instructions, as well as Julian’s, concerning business and financial affairs.

People mentioned: Susan Niemcewicz, Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Cox, Gustavus Risberg, Mr. Denman, and Mrs. E. Gilmore.
LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Susan Nicmecewicz, March 26, 1804

1804-03-26

LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Agreeable to the contents of Susan’s note of the 25^th to Mr. LeRoy, LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers enclosed Certificate No. 7684 for $2100. It had been over a month since they remitted Mr. Smith the $600 to pay off Susan’s Santee Canal Bonds but LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers had yet to hear Mr. Smith’s answer to their letter. Hoped to receive it soon along with the canceled Bonds.
LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, August 3, 1804

1804-08-03

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. When LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers last furnished Susan with her current account, the dividends of her Bank Stock had not been remitted to them from Philadelphia. Since then, they credited her. Delivered this letter to Mr. Gahn and enclosed Certificates for 3 Shares in the Santee Canal Company.

People mentioned: Henry Gahn.
LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, February 16, 1804

1804-02-16

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received Susan’s favor of the 18^th but business prevented them from replying to it as soon as they should have. In compliance with Susan’s instructions, they purchased $2100 stock, transferred it to Susan’s name, and took out certificate number 7684. Discussed further financial business including Susan’s Santee Canal Shares.
LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, July 17, 1804

1804-07-17

LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The scarcity of stock in their market and the closing of the transfer office soon after receiving Susan’s favor of the 30^th of May prevented LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers from making the investment of her money until a few days prior. Enclosed Susan’s current account. Mr. Smith of Charleston, South Carolina transmitted to them Certificates of three Santee Canal shares made out in Susan’s name with the following remark:

“Mrs. Niemcewicz’s old friend Judge Grimke says that they ought to have been made out in the name of her son, and I now recollect that in September 1795 when I was at her house in Elizabethtown Point she mentioned to me that the Stock I had sold here for her account was to be improved by the Judge in Canal Shares for her son’s use, therefore suppose when he comes of full age she will have them transferred over to him.”

People mentioned: Josiah Smith, John Faucheraud Grimké, and Peter Kean.

Places mentioned: Charleston, South Carolina.
LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, May 25, 1804

1804-05-25

LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The check for $2230 which Susan delivered in April to Mr. McEvers was handed over to Mr. LeRoy for the purpose of making an investment in stocks. Discussed further business ventures. Enclosed Susan’s current account with LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers, and a receipt confirming Susan’s payment of $17.64 was received.
LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, May 29, 1804

1804-05-29

LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Asked that Susan inform them where she wished to invest her money. Suggested stocks to invest in.
LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers with Susan Niemcewicz, August 3, 1804

1804-08-03

The following document is Susan Niemcewicz’s account with LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers.
Saltus, Son & Co. to Susan U. Niemcewicz, February 21, 1804

1804-02-21

Saltus, Son & Co. from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received from Messrs. Francis Saltus & Co. of Charleston a Bill on this City for one thousand dollars with instructions to pay the amount to Susan. Requested that Susan endorse it and return it. Once collected, the amount would be paid to her. At the bottom of the letter are a few lines in Susan Niemcewicz’s hand thanking Saltus, Son & Co. for their trouble.
Susan Niemcewicz with William Dayton & Co.

1804-07-12

The following document is a receipt for 25 chestnut rails charged to Susan Niemcewicz from William Dayton & Co.
Unknown Person to Julian Niemcewcz, August 31, 1804

1804-08-31

The following document appears to have been written in French and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.
Unknown person to Julian Niemcewicz, October 5, 1804

1804-10-05

The following document appears to have been written in Polish and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.
William Armstrong to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, October 3, 1804

William Armstrong
10-03-1804

William Armstrong wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz asking her for a loan on $20. On the reverse side of the letter she wrote a copy of her reply agreeing to loan him the money. No addressed were included
Isabell Bell to Susan Niemcewicz, March 11, 1804

Isabell Bell
1804-03-11

Isabell Bell wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabell attempted to complete a letter to Susan for the last six months but was constantly interrupted by saucy, prattling girls. Met with Susan’s friends the Governor and Mrs. Crawford. Heard that Julian Niemcewicz received an agreeable reception from his friends abroad and that he was determined to return to America. Isabelle encouraged Susan to visit her place of residence and considered that Mr. N[iemcewicz] would not dislike such an excursion once he returned. Discussed their mutual friends and correspondents.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz, Peter Kean, Governor and Mrs. Crawford, Mr. Imbert, Miss Duane, Mrs. Banyer, Mrs. Malcolm, General Schuyler, Susan Ridley, Mrs. Benyer, Mrs. Bearly, Mrs. Ogden, Mrs. Mayor, Mrs. Henry, Margaret, and Mrs. Banyer.

Places mentioned: Lebanon and Europe.