Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

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Susan U. Niemcewicz to Julian Niemcewicz, January 1, 1803

Susan U. Niemcewicz
1803-01-01

Susan U. Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz in Varsavia [Warsaw], Poland. Susan could not let the first day of a year elapse without writing her dear husband in the hopes that he was enjoying every kind of felicity that the season afforded. For two weeks she had been indisposed to write, the cold weather always gave her a “stricture” across her chest. Urged Julian to pay attention to the ship he planned to sail back to America in and to make sure it was not one of the dull failing Dutch ships. Discussed livestock and produce at their farm and the lack of income it produced. Updated Julian on Peter and the hired servants at their home.
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, December 26, 1803

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
12-26-1803

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabeth Town, New Jersey to Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, her husband. She updates him on their family affair, Peter Kean's education, and local gossip. She also talks at length about the enslaved people they hold, their different temperaments and how they are doing. She hopes Julian returns soon as she does not like doing work and improvements on buildings without his consult.

People included: Herman LeRoy, Philip Peter Livingston, Peter Philip James Kean, Jerome Bonaparte, Colonel Williams, Mr. Masson, Mrs. B, Mariah Richetts, Mr. Ghan, Mr. Hamilton, Charlotte Princess Royal

Enslaved People: Tomas, Philip, Philip's Mother

Places Included: Philadelphia, Baltimore, Warsaw, Hungary, Hamburg
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, November 1, 1803

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
11-01-1803

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabeth Town, New Jersey to Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, her husband. Due to the ongoing Napoleonic Wars she has been unable to receive any of his letters or packages since July and at this point Julian has been gone for 16 months and she worried the war would delay his return. She updates him on what has been happening at home and talks about the Yellow Fever epidemic.

People Included: Captain Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong, Mr. Ghan, Marquis Family, Mrs. Rivers, Mrs. Bellasize, Henrietta on the Hill, Mrs. Rutgers

Notable Quote: "Capt. & Mrs Armstrong have been with us for eight week with their little girl, who has suffered by the whooping cough, happily our little black children have escaped it & my whole family are free from indisposition"
G.A. Pollen to Julien Niemcewicz, January 28, 1803

George Augustus Pollen
1803-01-28

G.A. Pollen wrote from St. Petersburgh, Russia to Julian Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Pollen informed Julian that he found his wife and married Miss Gascoigne a few days prior. Asked Julian to present his kindest regards to his kind correspondents in Warsaw, their remembrance of him was most flattering to his vanity. Pollen was naturally inclined to mingle in all sorts of society, which St. Petersburgh afforded him the opportunity of. Detailed he and his wife’s travels to Lake Onya and discussed their mutual friends.

People mentioned: Elizabeth Primrose (Gascoigne) Pollen
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, August 1, 1803

Gustaus Risberg
1803-08-01

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. A severe indisposition prevented Risberg from waiting on Susan with the enclosed remittance of one hundred and twenty dollars from one-quarter rent from Mrs. Cox and the dividend on Bank and Turnpike Shares. Risberg’s ill health obliged him to request that Susan appoint another agent for her affairs in Philadelphia.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, December 14, 1803

Gustavus Risberg
1803-12-14

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received Susan’s last two letters and regretted to learn that Mr. Niemcewicz had not yet returned. Received the rent and dividends. Risberg was aware that an Agent needed to attend to repairs and payment of taxes as Mr. Simpson would not be able to attend to those objects.

Julian Niemcewicz, Mrs. Cox, Mr. Simpson, and Dr. Benjamin Rush.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, May 4, 1803

Gustavus Risberg
1803-05-04

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg enclosed a draft for one hundred and sixty dollars after having paid last years’ taxes. Mrs. Coxe agreed to rent Susan’s house in Philadelphia for another year at the former rent and deferred painting of the two parlors and entry until next August. The sink required immediate repair.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, November 17, 1803

Gustavus Risberg
1803-11-17

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg congratulated Susan on the safe return of Julian Niemcewicz. Enclosed a draft of two hundred dollars and hoped it would be agreeable to nominate his successor to her agency in Philadelphia.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz
Gustavus Risberg to Susan U. Niemcewicz, March 16, 1803

Gustavus Risberg
1803-03-16

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg enclosed a note from Mrs. Cox on the sundry repairs she requested on the house she was renting from Susan. Discussed current rates of rentals and the sales of public and private estates.
John Robertson to W. Wiston, November 11, 1803

John Robertson
11-11-1803

Shipping receipt for book sent John Robertson to W. Wiston, addressed to Philadelphia.
Josiah Smith to Susan Niemcewicz, May 30, 1803

Josiah Smith
1803-05-30

Josiah Smith wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Smith received Susan’s favor of the 30^th of April which included directions regarding payment to her account. Discussed business pertaining to Susan’s Santee Canal and Catawba Company Shares and mentioned that Judge Grimke left the city with his family for a summer residence in the country.

People mentioned: John Faucheraud Grimké
John Kean Estate Catawba Co, March 1803

Charles Tew
1803-03

The following document is John Kean's Estate for the Catawba Company Shares.
Jonathan Williams to Susan Niemcewicz, April 22, 1803

Jonathan Williams
1803-04-22

Jonathan Williams wrote from Washington, D.C. to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The application of W. Mason to be a professor of the French Language at the Military Academy came to his hand in the most pleasing manner as it procured him with the honor of Susan’s remembrance. Could not give an immediate positive response as he was on a journey that would divert his attention for a few weeks however, he did not see any obstacle in W. Mason’s appointment.

People mentioned: W. Mason.
Marianne Williams to Susan Niemcewicz, September 8, 1803

Marianne Williams
1803-09-08

Marianne Williams wrote from Amboy, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Christine lost no time in executing Susan’s commission. Marianne told Susan that she could have the young girl she mentioned. Her mother agreed to bind her for four years on the condition that Susan give her a trade at the expiration of that time. Thought that they would get over this obstacle so that Susan benefitted from her services immediately by promising to give her a quarter schooling at Elizabethtown when Susan could spare her. Issued her respects to Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong who she hoped would not forget to visit Amboy.
Josiah Wedgwood & Byerley to Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, August 12, 1802

1802-08-12

The following document is a bill from Josiah Wedgwood & Byerley for Julian Ursin Niemcewicz’s dishware.
LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers to Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 7, 1802

1802-10-07

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers informed Susan her account was credited with the dividends from her shares of the Bank of the United States.
LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers to Susan U. Niemcewicz, September 16, 1802

1802-09-16

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers informed Susan that they received her letter of the 7^th instant with the acceptance of Messrs. Saltus & Co for $2000 which was paid and applied to Susan’s credit along with the $50 for the installment paid on the Bread Company Shares. Further discussed Susan’s shares of the Bank of the United States.
LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers to Susan U. Niemcewicz, September 6, 1802

1802-09-06

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers received Susan’s letter dated August 1802 in Elizabethtown. Discussed Susan’s various business dealings including stocks, interest, and dividends. Received Susan’s power regarding the New York Bread Company.
LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 19, 1802

1802-08-19

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers informed Susan that the Bread Company would not deliver her 5 shares unless Susan authorized them by power of attorney to receive them. Requested that Susan execute the enclosed power. Discussed further investments including Susan’s 9 Bank Shares.
LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers to Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 10, 1802

1802-08-10

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers informed Susan that they received her favor of August 10^th and sent her by Miss Wilkinson the acceptance of Messrs. Saltus Sin &c. for two thousand dollars together with $23.50 in cash for the dividend received on Susan’s 12 shares of the New York Insurance Company. The certificates of the Bank of the United States were received too late to transfer them.
LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers to Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 14, 1802

1802-10-14

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers informed Susan that they were unable to secure a good security for the Bridge Shares. Recommended that Susan look for a Borrower in her neighborhood. Apprehended that the predictions of Mr. Niemcewicz would be verified and that the two Great Nations would soon be at war again.
LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers to Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 9, 1802

1802-10-09

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers informed Susan that the person who was desirous of borrowing money on a security of Hackinsac [Hackensack] and Pasaic [Passaic] Bridge Shares did not reside in the city and therefore, they were unable to conclude with his broker until Monday of Tuesday.
LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, July 13, 1802

1802-07-13

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The draft of $2000 of Messrs. Saltus and Yates was received along with Susan’s favor of the 10^th. As Susan would have likely been in town before the expiration of the term of payment (63 days from July 13), they did not return it to her for her endorsement. In the event that she would not visit the city within 50 days, they planned to send her the draft. Discussed the dividends of Susan’s New York Insurance Shares and National Bank Stock.
Meeting of the Catawba Company, March 4, 1802

03-04-1802

The following manuscript documents a meeting on the Catawba Company. It was resolved that shares in the company of the Catawba and Wateree Rivers be subdivided into twelve hundred and the present properties be entitled to hold double the number of their shares.
Saltus & Yates to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 16, 1802

1802-06-12

Saltus & Yates wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Saltus & Yates informed Susan that they inclosed, by the desire of Robert Barnwell of Beaufort, South Carolina, their draft at sixty days on Messrs Saltus Son & Co. of New York for $2000. Also includes a copy of a bill of exchange in Susan Niemcewicz’s hand to Saltus and Yates.