Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

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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.
Robert Barnwell to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, December 1, 1802

Robert Barnwell
12-01-1802

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. He and his nephew had arrived in Beaufort and reports to Susan that they had a bad season for crops due to caterpillars and early severe frost.

Placed included: North Carolina
Isabelle Bell to Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 16, 1802

Isabelle Bell
1802-11-16

Isabelle Bell wrote from Albany, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Since receiving Susan’s letter of a very old date, Bell had sat down half a dozen times to respond to her but was prevented by some untoward circumstances. When she heard Julian Niemcewicz had gone to Europe, she hoped Susan would leave her favorite Elizabethtown and oblige her northern friends with a visit. Bell spent time at Cayuga Lake to visit with her sister Richardson who moved from Harrisburg to the country a year ago. She had left her young family in February and traveled 190 miles in a sleigh to see Bell. Susan and Matilda Ridley and five more of her former scholars were to visit Bell the following week and several had already asked her to take several of their daughters and nieces. There were two dancing masters and a music master already engaged to attend her young ladies. A drawing master of first-rate talents was still needed and asked Susan to inquire about one in Elizabethtown. Wished Susan would take a flight to Albany and spend time with her. Asked of Susan’s health, if Peter was in love with Kitty LeRoy, and how Mrs. R and Maria were. In the postscript, Bell asked Susan to remember her kindly to all their friends in Elizabethtown, particularly Mrs. William Dayton. Margaret Baxter wished to have spent some months of last winter in New York and would have liked to have been received as a boarder with Mrs. Hobert. Mrs. G. Livingston told them to consent to take her, but the season was too far advanced before they heard of it. This winter, Margaret did not express anything on the subject, perhaps in fear of another disappointment. Bell would have liked to know if she were inclined to go and if Mrs. H would make it convenient to have her at her house. Bell heard if the postscript was longer than the letter, it meant the writer was in love. Lest she unluckily find herself in that pitiable state and without redress, she ended the postscript.

People mentioned: Isabelle Bell’s sister Richardson, Julian Niemcewicz, Susan and Matilda Ridley, General North, Miss Duanes, Mrs. John Livingston, Mr. Imbert, Peter Kean, Mrs. Ricketts, Maria Ricketts, Mrs. William Dayton, Mrs. Hobert, Mrs. G. Livingston, and Margaret Baxter.
Leonard Bleecker to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Leonard Bleeker
01-16-1802

Receipt sent from Leonard Bleeker to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz for New York shares amounting $384.
Branch Bank of United States, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 23, 1802

Branch Bank of the United States, NY
01-23-1802

Receipt sent from the Branch Bank of the United States in New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz saying they received her check of $575.