Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

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Julian U. Niemcewicz to Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 14, 1801

Julian U. Niemcewicz
11-14-1801

Julian Niemcewicz in New York, NY wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, NJ. Due to not being able to settle certain financial business, Julian had to stay in the city for a day longer than he anticipated. Additionally, he claimed that if had came to town on Thursday or Friday, he would have been able to purchase shares of a valuable bread company that sold out before his arrival. He then briefly informed Susan on the status of friends and family in the city and let her know where he stayed and how he spent some of his time.
Julian Ursin Niemcewicz to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, November 15, 1801

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz
11-15-1801

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from New York, to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his wife, in Elizabeth Town, NJ. He told her that he was unable to purchase stock as there was none on the market, but he deposited money in the bank for her and panned to try again tomorrow.

People Included: Herman LeRoy
Niemcewicz Finances, July 25, 1801

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
1801-07-25

The following document are notes written in Susan Niemcewicz’s hand regarding her finances.
Joseph Perovany and Jessey Perovany to Julian Niemcewicz, December 10, 1801

Joseph Perovany and Jessey Perovany
1801-12-10

Joseph and Jessey Perovany wrote from Havana, Cuba to Julian U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Joseph Perovany informed Julian Niemcewicz that his wife’s occupation did not allow her the pleasure of responding to his kind letter to her. She was so tired during the day that in the evening she could not do anything. Wrote several times to Mrs. Kean [Susan Livingston Kean Niemcewicz] but did not receive a response. Both he and Jessey were delighted with Julian and Susan’s union. Discussed articles of trade and the economy. Perovany’s work in the theatre was going well but was having difficulty pursuing his art career. Extended his well wishes to Susan and Julian. Joseph Perovany’s letter is written entirely in French. Jessey Perovany added a few lines in her hand. Jessey informed Julian that she would have written sooner but her health was impaired and she was left in a state of apathy. She was feeling much better and asked Julian to assure Susan that no one was happier than her regarding their union.
Joseph Pitcairn to Julian U. Niemcewicz, July 29, 1801

Joseph Pitcairn
1801-07-29

Joseph Pitcairn wrote from Hamburg, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz at Mrs. Caradeaux’s on the corners of Pearl and More Streets, New York. Received Julian’s letters of March 31, 1801, and two letters from Hamburg that were undated, along with the enclosures. Enclosed in a letter a draft on Daniel McCormick Esq of New York for four hundred and eight dollars and seventy-seven cents.
Mary Ramsay to Susan Niemcewicz, January 29, 1801

Mary Ramsay
1801-01-29

Mary Ramsay wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mrs. Armstrong safely delivered a little boy. She had been unwell for a long time and was restored to health. Congratulated Susan on her marriage to Julian, Mary had heard so many positive things about him. Susan was so “domestic a character” that the idea of being obliged to fulfill so many engagements would disgust her, although Susan was never interested in social gatherings as much as her sister. Mary’s brother had gone to Charleston for a few months. She claimed he was too much of a rover and feared he would never settle. Peter was excelling rapidly in his studies.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, April 1, 1801

Gustavus Risberg
1801-04-01

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg received a note from Mrs. Cox asking for an abatement in her rent if she were to stay another year. He also noted that it appeared Mrs. Cox changed her mind about purchasing Susan’s house and did not seem inclined to continue renting at the present price of rent. Risberg asked Susan to instruct him how to act. Mrs. Cox also complained of a nuisance in the yard, which was believed to be originally from the vault. Although a skillful Mason repaired it, there was still a disagreeable smell during warm weather. Mr. Willing used to complain of the same thing often.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, April 15, 1801

Gustavus Risberg
1801-04-15

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Enclosed a Note of the Branch Bank in New York for one hundred dollars. Afforded Mrs. Coxe Susan’s house in Philadelphia for another year at £170, however, she did not seem inclined to exceed £150. Risberg was expecting Mrs. Coxe’s response in a few days.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, July 24, 1801

Gustavus Risberg
1801-07-24

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Enclosed a remittance for one hundred and thirty dollars. The small surplus in his hands was allotted to defray the expense of papering the drawing room for Mrs. Coxe. Thanked Susan for her invitation to visit her in Elizabethtown but had to decline. There were no material alterations that took place in the System of the present Government except the change of men in the public stations.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, May 11, 1801

Gustavus Risberg
1801-05-11

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he enclosed a draft for one hundred dollars for half a year’s Ground Rent received from R.W. Morris. Mrs. Coxe agreed to rent Susan’s Philadelphia house for £175 on condition of having the drawing room new papered and the pump in the yard repaired. Risberg acceded to those terms, as they would have been required by another person in case Mrs. Coxe left the house.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, November 21, 1801

Gustavus Risberg
1801-11-21

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Regretted to hear that Susan was unwell through a letter from Julian Niemcewicz and hoped she was soon restored to her usual health. Sent a remittance for one hundred and thirty dollars on July 24^th that was not acknowledged. By this opportunity, Risberg enclosed G. Simpson’s draft on the Cashier at New York for two hundred and forty dollars and asked Susan to acknowledge the receipt.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan U. Niemcewicz, January 21, 1801

Gustavus Risberg
1801-01-21

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he obtained one-quarter rent from Mrs. Cox and enclosed a draft for one hundred and seventy-five dollars. Asked Susan to acknowledge the receipt. A small dividend of three dollars was to be paid on each Turnpike Share, the other stock remained unproductive.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan U. Niemcewicz, March 29, 1801

Gustavus Risberg
1801-03-29

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The gentleman who claimed he saw Susan’s house advertised for sale in the newspapers was mistaken. If a good offer was made for it, Risberg thought Susan should accept it because keeping the house in order and good repairs was expensive. Mrs. Cox had again made overtures for Susan’s house in Philadelphia and discussed Susan selling her estate. Susan’s ticket in the Washington Lottery and its highest price were still in the Wheel of Fortune and were likely to remain so for years to come.
John Rutherford to Susan Niemcewicz, February 2, 1801

John Rutherford
1801-02-02

John Rutherford wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Rutherford discussed how beneficial a turnpike road beginning in Trenton would be. A bridge across Newark Bay would facilitate the intercourse between New York and Elizabethtown and enhance the value of land in the neighborhood. Preferred shares in the Newark bridges to any exchange Susan was able to make for them.
S. Sartre to Susan Niemcewicz, April 9, 1801

S. Sartre
1801-04-09

S. Sartre wrote to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The kind and motherly affection Susan had always shown Mary Livingston made it Sartre’s duty to be the first to acquaint Susan with their marriage. Had he not been overruled by the most urgent reasons to keep it a secret, he would have asked for Susan’s consent first. Wished Susan continued her affection towards his wife, Mary.

People mentioned: Mary Livingston
William Stephens to Susan Niemcewicz, February 26, 1801

William Stephens
1801-02-26

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Stephens informed Susan that he set about leasing the Wharf Lot. Sorry to hear that Susan did not have the deed of her lands executed before a gentleman who could have attested the fact, or verified under the seal of New York. Stephens planned to return the deed by the first safe opportunity. It was to be hoped that the lands and property would be leased and be productive and not embarrass Susan. Stephens and his wife were seriously considering visiting New York in May and wanted to spend the summer in the Northern States. On their tour, they planned on paying Susan and Julian their respects.

Susan wrote her response on the third page of the letter in which she thanked Williams for his kind favor and expressed her regret that any ignorance on her part prevented the Deed from being recorded. Pleased to find that the property was increasing in value. If Stephens wrote to Major B., Susan asked if he would enquire whether he had any Deeds of Lands that belonged to John Kean’s Estate.
William Stephens to Susan Niemcewicz, June 29, 1801

William Stephens
1801-06-29

William Stephens wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Stephens informed Susan that he received the Deed of the Georgia Lands and planned to send it to his attorney at the first conveyance. Will write to Barnwell regarding Susan’s questions respecting the Titles of Barber’s Islands. Stephens and his wife postponed their tour where they planned to visit Susan and her family in Elizabethtown.
Copy of Julian and Susan U. Niemcewicz Marriage Certificate, July 2, 1800

1800-06-21

The following document is a copy of a marriage certificate between Julian Niemcewicz and Susan Kean. Witnesses present include C.B. Dayton, W. Dayton, Jane Chandler, E. C. Dayton, Mary G. Hobart, Jane T. Dayton, and Peter J. Kean.
Draft of Susan Kean Marriage Contract, circa 1800

circa 1800s

The following document is a draft of Susan Kean Niemcewicz’s marriage contract with Julian Niemcewicz.
Error in Susan U. Niemcewicz to Account, December 10, 1800

1800-12-10

The following document notes a mistake on Susan Niemcewicz’s account.
Estate of John Kean Insurance, August 16, 1800

1800-08-16

The following document is an insurance policy that John Kean purchased for his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located on the corner of Walnut and Fourth Streets. The insurance commenced on the 16^th of August 1800.
LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers to Susan Kean, April 2, 1800

1800-04-02

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mr. LeRoy was unwell and asked LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers to respond to Susan’s last letter. Susan was mistaken when she claimed that $3400 of her stocks would produce the £1100 wanted for the purchase of the house and lot. Susan calculated the value of the stock without first deducting the several reimbursements already made on it by the United States. Included the calculations for the stocks and reimbursements.
LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers to Susan Kean, April 9, 1800

1800-04-09

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. This document is an acknowledgment that they received Susan’s eight certificates totaling 4900 dollars.
LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers to Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 12, 1800

1800-08-12

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers confirmed that they subscribed $8,000 for her towards the new loan.
LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers to Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 16, 1800

1800-08-16

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 transferred in her name $8,000. They were also in possession of funds in Susan’s name and requested her instructions for their disposal.