Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

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Isabelle Bell to Susan Niemcewicz, June 26, 1803

Isabelle Bell
1803-06-26

Isabelle Bell wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabelle questioned when she would be gratified with a line from Susan’s fair hand as she had written to her three or four months prior. When their Albany friends returned from New York City, Isabelle always asked if they had seen Susan and the answer was always “no.” Heard that Mrs. Ricketts’s little daughter was a fine child and Maria was one of the first-rate belles of the city. Saw Mr. Frederic Beasley and asked fifty things about Susan. Isabelle listened to him preach the previous Sunday and was entertained with his discourse. She and a group of young ladies planned to visit Ball Town Springs. Shared news on their mutual friends and acquaintances. Isabelle added a postscript dated June 26, 1803, where she added her love to Peter Kean, Mrs. Ricketts and Maria, and Mrs. William Dayton.

Mrs. Ricketts, Maria Ricketts, Mr. Wilcox, Mr. Frederic Beasley, Miss Malcolm, Mrs. Benyer, Peter Kean, and Mrs. William Dayton.
Isabelle Bell to Susan Niemcewicz, March 20, 1803

Isabelle Bell
1803-03-20

Isabelle Bell wrote from Hudson, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Bell’s family was all dispersed, which left her with little leisure. Hoped Susan would visit her in Hudson over the summer. All winter she had seven boarders along with Margaret and three domestics. Discussed mutual acquaintances and friends including Susan Ridley. Asked Susan to extend her congratulations to Mrs. Ricketts on the birth of her daughter.

Susan Ridley, Brockholst Livingston, Miss Duane, Mrs. North, Mrs. Ricketts, Mrs. Richardson, and Mrs. Dayton.
Isabelle Bell to Susan U. Niemcewicz, February 23, 1803

Isabelle Bell
1803-02-23

Isabelle Bell wrote from Albany, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Thanked Susan for her last letter. Hoped Susan continued to hear regularly from her husband, Julian Niemcewicz. Discussed mutual acquaintances and correspondents.

People mentioned: Miss Duane, Mrs. Hobart, Mrs., Robinson, Margaret, Mrs. Banyer, Mrs. Susan Symmes, and Judge Livingston and Mrs. Livingston.
George Brown to Susan Niemcewicz, March 10, 1803

George Brown
1803-03-10

George Brown wrote from Greenan near Ayr, Scotland to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Brown sat down with great pleasure to pen a letter to his aunt, Susan. He received her favor of the 2^nd of November and was happy to hear of her welfare and happiness. Hoped she would visit Europe and spend time in Scotland with him and his family. Heard the Livingstons left Scotland, which Brown considered to be an additional inducement to Susan as the Livingstons used to be “so clanish.” Thanked her for procuring work for William Read and hoped he would be thankful for it. William was an excellent servant and Brown would have been sorry had he lost that character. Sorry that he did not visit with Julian Niemcewicz much while he was in London and Paris. Asked about Mr. Otto returning to America. Raised concerns over the Louisiana Purchase but admitted he did not profess to understand politics.

People mentioned: Mrs. Houston, Peter Kean, William Read [servant], and Julian Niemcewicz.
George Van Brugh Brown to Susan Niemcewicz, June 21, 1803

George Van Brugh Brown
1803-06-21

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Ayr, Scotland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Brown had yet to receive a response since his last favor to his aunt, Susan dated the 10^th of March. Hoped that she and Peter were well. Found it unusual that his friends in America had an aversion to writing. In the last four weeks war had been declared and carried with it fury and animosity. Planned to join his Regiment the Galloway Militia soon. Provided updates on his family’s health and asked about his uncle, Julian Niemcewicz.

People mentioned: Peter Kean, Julian Niemcewicz, and Elizabeth Brown.
Beaumanoir de la Forest to Unknown, July 8, 1803

Beaumanoir de la Forest
1803-07-08

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Berlin, Germany to an unknown correspondent (likely Susan Niemcewicz), unaddressed. De la Forest wrote her dear friend from Ratisbon to acquaint them with her new peregrination. She thought that when the great affairs were finished, she would return quietly to Munich. That was not meant to be so as her husband was sent to Berlin. Everyone arrived safely but they had trouble finding a house. Discussed Mr. and Mrs. Otto and their plans to head to Munich within a month. Very sad to see the war was not over and that it was impossible to live in peace with their jealous neighbors. Sympathized with her friend over the departure and absence of Mr. Julian Niemcewicz. Feared that the war disrupted correspondence. Prince Radziwiłł delivered two letters to de la Forest and shared many fine things about Julian Niemcewicz. Suggested her friend read Polish day and night to learn the language and to become an “accomplished Pole lady.” Criticized her friend for not traveling abroad and claimed she was holed up in Elizabethtown. She needed to see the world and Peter’s education would gain on many accounts. Acknowledged the news her friend shared on the Hamiltons but questioned whether Eliza Hamilton wanted another son. The loss of her eldest son, Philip was cruel.

People mentioned: Prince Radziwiłł, Alexander Hamilton, Eliza Hamilton, Philip Hamilton (eldest son of Alexander and Eliza Hamilton, 1782-1802), Philip Hamilton (youngest son of Alexander and Eliza Hamilton, 1802-1884), and Peter Kean.
Henry Gahn to Susan Niemcewicz, December 13, 1803

Henry Gahn
1803-12-13

Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Assumed Susan received letters from their “absent friend,” Julian Niemcewicz. Gahn received a letter from Julian from the Springs of Barfeld in Hungary and complained he heard no news from Susan since the 1^st of January and that the English had blown up the Elbe. Julian did not know which way to take to return to America until he received an answer from Paris. Gahn was convinced Julian would not return until the following Spring. Hoped that Mrs. Ricketts received the cards and a bond box sent by Mrs. Armstrong. Susan drafted a response on the third page of this letter where she informed Gahn that she did receive a letter from Julian. Confirmed that Mrs. Ricketts received the bond box and cards.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz and Mrs. Ricketts.
Aaron A. Gardner and Thomas Gardner with Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 15, 1803

Aaron Gardner, Thomas Gardner, and Susan U. Niemcewicz
1803-06-15

The following document is an indenture between Aaron Gardner, Thomas Gardner, and Susan Niemcewicz. One thousand dollars was to be paid to Susan Niemcewicz or her attorney. This document also includes notes in Susan Niemcewicz and Peter Kean’s hand where they recorded payments received between September 5, 1803, through January 1820.
Thomas Gardner with Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 15, 1803

Thomas Gardner and Susan U. Niemcewicz
1803-06-15

The following document is an indenture between Susan Niemcewicz and Thomas Gardner regarding property leading from Springfield, New Jersey to Orange, New Jersey.
John Grimke to Peter Kean, March 18, 1803

John Faucheraud Grimké
1803-03-18

John Grimke wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Peter Kean, unaddressed. Grimke was much gratified to receive Peter’s letter. Reflected on how he had an affectionate love for Peter’s father, John Kean. They served during the Revolution War together and surmised that they formed a reciprocal attachment to one another that formed during the boisterous hours of warfare and bloodshed when their minds looked for support. Grimke extended those sentiments to his friend’s son, Peter. Discussed his children’s education and the possibility of Peter paying them a visit in South Carolina. Mentioned he penned a letter to Peter’s mother, Susan regarding the Santee Canal Shares and detailed the purposes and differences of both the Santee Canal and Catawba Company Shares.

People mentioned: Susan Niemcewicz.
John Grimke to Susan Niemcewicz, March 13, 1803

John Faucheraud Grimké
1803-03-13

John Grimke wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Grimke received Susan’s favor of the 10^th of February last from her son, Peter Kean pertaining to the shares of the Santee and Catawba Companies. Discussed the demands made upon the proprietors and payment required.

People mentioned: Peter Kean.
John Jackson to Susan Niemcewicz, June 26, 1803

John Jackson
1803-06-26

John Jackson wrote from London, England to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Jackson received the favor of Susan’s kind letter dated the 4^th of May. Was happy to see Mr. Julian Niemcewicz and paid him every respect that was due, not only on his merits, but, to his close connection with Susan. Had not heard anything from Julian but kept the toke Susan enclosed for him in the event that Julian visited England on his return to America. Susan also enclosed a letter addressed to Mr. Otto, which Jackson forwarded to him. Feared that all communication with France had stopped and heard Mr. Otto was going to Bavaria.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Maria Ricketts, Peter Kean, and Mr. Otto’s family.
Henry Knox to Susan Niemcewicz, June 14, 1803

Henry Knox
1803-06-14

Henry Knox wrote from Boston, Massachusetts to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Knox shared news on his family and that his son was married to a charming girl. Hoped to see Susan and Mrs. Ricketts with her excellent James, and their fine daughter whom he heard so much about.

People mentioned: Sarah and James Ricketts, and Maria Ricketts.
Indenture, George Lane with Aaron Pitney, December 20, 1803

George Lane and Aaron Pitney
1803-12-20

The following document is an indenture between George Lane of the Township of Freehold in the County of Monmouth in the State of New Jersey and Aaron Pitney of the Township of Middletown in the County and State aforesaid. This indenture regarded a tract of land situated on the South Side of South Hop River in Freehold Township.
Herman LeRoy to Susan Niemcewicz, December 20, 1803

Herman LeRoy
1803-12-20

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received Susan’s letter of the 17^th with Mr. McEvers’ Notes, which LeRoy delivered to him. In return, McEvers gave him two State Notes, 1 payable to Leroy, the other to LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers which was indorsed in Susan’s favor. Discussed further business and financial matters.
Herman LeRoy to Susan Niemcewicz, February 12, 1803

Herman LeRoy
1803-02-12

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy did not know that Mr. McEvers was indebted to her for over $3,000. The New York Insurance Company made no dividend in the last half year. Enclosed a statement of her account balancing in her favor with $162. Discussed additional requisitions and shares of the Bread Company and the Santee Canal.

People mentioned: Mr. McEvers and Peter Kean.
Herman LeRoy to Susan Niemcewicz, June 13, 1803

Herman LeRoy
1803-06-13

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that her concerns with Charleston have been punctually attended to by Mr. Smith. Discussed Smith’s draft he drew upon Susan for the Santee and Catawba Canal Shares.
Philip Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, July, 1803

Philip Peter Livingston
07-01-1803

Philip Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his sister, in Elizabeth Town. In the letter he discusses her dividend from last quarter as well as some Bank Shares that were held in trust for her. He also discusses his health and how he has been sick for the past month.

People Included: Charles Ludlow, Herman LeRoy
Philip Livingston and Peter Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, November 19, 1803

Philip Peter Livingston and Peter Philip James Kean
11-19-1803

Philip Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his sister, in Elizabeth Town. He says his health has no improved and he has not been able to get any exercise as he has been confined to his house. He sends her dividends from her stocks. Also enclosed was a short note from Peter Kean promising he will try to set up in society and "be discreet in [his] words and actions"
D. Masson to Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 12, 1803

D. Masson
1803-08-12

D. Masson wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Masson informed Susan that he was sending her Bank Book as requested by Mr. Perriev. Received Susan’s letter addressed to Mr. Cagareme[?], as Masson would not see him, he forwarded it to Mr. Gahn who promised to deliver it.
James McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, December 16, 1803

James McEvers
1803-12-16

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers apologized that he left Susan’s letter of the 6^th unanswered for so long. Along with Susan’s letter, Mr. Gahn delivered twenty-eight dollars, which was applied as a credit to her account with LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers. Discussed interest for Susan’s Santee Canal Bonds and further business ventures.
James McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, December 25, 1803

James McEvers
1803-12-25

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received Susan’s favor of the 23^rd and consulted with Mr. LeRoy regarding her investing the dividends from her father’s estate. They were both of the opinion that she could not do better than investing them in stocks. Suggested that Susan could always reinvest the capital that would be paid off to some profit. Discussed further business and financial ventures.
James McEvers to Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 18, 1803

James McEvers
1803-11-18

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz, unaddressed. By Susan’s letter to Mr. LeRoy dated the 17^thof November 1803, McEvers found that she had not been paid the interest in his notes to the 1^st of October last. To make good on the neglect as much as was in his power, McEvers noted the amounts paid to LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers.
LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers with Susan Niemcewicz, December 6, 1803

James McEvers
1803-12-06

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The application had just been made to them by their correspondent in Charleston for one year interest due on the Bonds given on the Santee Canal Shares. Proposed to remit it immediately. In the postscript, LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers noted that they had a search made in the Loan Office where they found certificates in Philip Livingston’s name, which they forwarded to him as Susan’s property. On the verso, James McEvers penned a letter to Susan where he informed her that received her Notes of the 23^rd with the offer to renew the Notes for the money McEvers owed her.

People mentioned: Philip Livingston
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan U. Niemcewicz, March 1, 1803

Julian Niemcewicz
1803-03-01

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Warsaw, Poland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. It had been more than two months since Julian had heard from his wife, Susan. Sent her items by a gentleman going to Hamburg, a Turkish handkerchief embroidered in gold and a girdle buckle of amethyst. Lost his youngest sister, she died of a nervous fever. She left a six-year-old son and an inconsolable husband. They all missed her and asked that Susan and Peter mourn her for a week. Julian had many things he still needed to send to Susan that he planned to send in a trunk including an alabaster night clock, another smaller clock, French China, and tea and coffee cups. Discussed the winter and his health. Extended his well wishes to their mutual friends and family.

People mentioned: Peter Kean, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, and the Dayton family.