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Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, April 7, 1800

Herman LeRoy
1800-04-07

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy had been confined to his room for a while because he was ill but was recovering. Happy to hear Susan suited herself in a house. If Susan wanted to send him her green sattins, LeRoy would do his best to dispose of some. To enable him to do it, Susan had to give him the cost of it in India, with the lowest price she would let it go at. Discussed dividends and transfers.
Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, circa May 1800

Herman LeRoy
1800-05

Herman LeRoy wrote to Susan Kean in New York, New York. LeRoy informed Susan that he had just returned from her lodgings and was sorry that she was confined to her bed. As soon as the Bank opened, the amount she wished would be sent by one of the young gentlemen. Glad to hear Susan’s brother, Philip was better.
Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, February 16, 1800

Herman LeRoy
1800-02-16

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that if she informed him of the precise sum she wanted to be placed in Judge Grimke’s hands, his house would take charge of its immediate remittance. Whenever she decided to purchase the farm she had in mind, the money she required for its payment would be ready. Discussed whether a peace in France would have an effect on the property. Was informed a few days prior that Susan’s brother, Philip could not use his legs but his general health was improving. If he weathered the winter, LeRoy was confident he would make a perfect recovery
Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, February 7, 1800

Herman LeRoy
1800-02-07

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that in reply to her previous letter, he had her a/c current to be revised and no material errors were discovered in the calculations, except for 44 cents, which was passed to her credit. The dividends upon Susan’s insurance shares were omitted, but two dividends have since been received and passed to her credit with $60. Sorry to hear that Susan was in low spirits. Everyone wished for a general peace and indulged to think favorably of every change that took place in France. Many people thought there would be a peace sometime in the winter.
Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, January 13, 1800

Herman LeRoy
1800-01-13

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan he observed that she made the necessary arrangements for the reception of her dividends. Discussed Susan purchasing a “house garden” and the scarcity of vessels preventing a voyage. Enclosed a note on his house balance that was applied to Susan’s credit in new accounts.
Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, July 3, 1800

Herman LeRoy
1800-07-03

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that a new loan was about to open and was to be sold to the highest bidder. Made a tender on Susan’s a/c for $800. Since a suitable vessel could not be procured for a voyage, it would not take place that season.
Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, June 21, 1800

Herman LeRoy
1800-06-21

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that the House, by the first conveyance, will remit to Judge Grimke the monetary value for her shares upon her 3 Santee Canal shares. Discussed dividends and Power of Attorney with Mr. Burrell.
Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, March 18, 1800

Herman LeRoy
1800-03-18

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy received Susan’s last letter where she enclosed a check endorsed to the Branch in New York for $192.86, which was remitted to Mr. Grimke to pay the installments on the Santee Canal Shares.
Herman LeRoy to Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 11, 1800

Herman LeRoy
1800-07-11

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that her favor of the 5th of July was reviewed and in conformity with her wishes the House subscribed $800 for her to the new loan at 8 percent. Congratulated Susan on her marriage with Julian Niemcewicz and wished her every possible blessing that the world could afford.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Kean, circa 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz
circa 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Niemcewicz worried about Susan’s health and asked her to take care of herself. Planned to see her later that evening or the following morning and asked of Peter [Kean]. This document is undated.

People mentioned: Peter Kean
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Kean, January 1, 1800

Julian Niemcewicz
01-01-1800

Julian Niemcewicz in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, adressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He began by wishing her a happy new year and informed her that he had delivered her dispatches to Mr. Burrall at the bank, however she would have to wait a few more days until her requests could be executed. He continued explaining how many of Susan's friends in the city inquired about her and were glad to hear she was in good health. Additionally, he made an effort to persuade Susan to purchase some land before ending the letter with an apology for not being there with her to ring in the new year.

People mentioned: William Dayton, Mr. Burrall, Peter Kean, Mrs. Montgomery.

Places mentioned: Philadelphia, Elizabethtown.
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan kean, January 2, 1800

Julian Niemcewicz
01-02-1800

Julian Niemcewicz in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, NJ. In the letter Julian explained his surprise in seeing Susan's son, Peter, while in the city and informed her of how he spent his time visiting various individuals to celebrate the new year. He ended the letter by giving Susan an update on the health of her brother, Philip.

People mentioned: Peter Kean, General Gates, General Hamilton, The Duke of Orleans, Mrs. Caradeux, Mr. Edgar, Brockholst Livingston, John Livingston.
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Kean, June 20, 1800

Julian Niemcewicz
06-20-1800

Julian Niemcewicz in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, NJ. Julian explained to Susan various symptoms he was feeling from an illness and hoped to feel better soon. Next, he informed her that he had delivered her letter to Mr. Le Roy and told her about an invitation he had received from Mr. Armstrong for tea. Additionally, a note written upside down at the top of the page reads, "If you have forgotten anything you want here write a word, remember me most affectionately to Mrs. Dayton & all our friends."

People mentioned: Mr. Le Roy, Mr. Sims, Colonel Crane, Mrs. Dayton.
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Kean, May 7, 1800

Julian Niemcewicz
05-07-1800

Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. The letter discussed the activities from the perspective of Julian as he maintained Susan's garden back home. He was primarily worried about the security of the plants and tried to take care of this situation by purchasing a lock for the gate surrounding them. Interestingly, he even talked about building a wall to protect them if necessary and compared it to The Great Wall of China. Toward the bottom of the first page he wrote, "The large gate must also be mended, & if I get the smallest remittance from home, my first care will be to build a wall from the east, a wall like that, which protected China from the invasion of Tartars." The remaining contents of the letter informed Susan on the arrival and departure of various town residents and other news related to the area.
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Kean, May 6, 1800

Julian U. Niemcewicz
05-06-1800

Julian Niemcewicz wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York City, NY. He explained to Susan that he was preparing to send her son, Peter, to her location. He wrote how he would not be able to accompany Peter on his travels as he had to look over the garden. Additionally, he updated Susan on the status of various plants and his activities pertaining to the garden. The location of Julian is not specified in the letter, but it is safe to assume that he resided in Elizabethtown, NJ at this point in time.

People Included: Peter Kean, Mr. Dayton, Mrs. Dayton.
Julian U. Niemcewicz to Susan Kean, June 4, 1800

Julian U. Niemcewicz
06-04-1800

Julian Niemcewicz in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, NJ. He was extremely discomforted upon hearing Susan was unwell as he believed he was to blame after an incident occurred between them on Monday night. Rumors and "unpleasant whispers" about them plagued the town, and according to Julian, the power was in Susan's hands to put an end to it. Additionally, he confided in a friend of Susan's who claimed he was in the right and Susan was wrong for her actions. Toward the end of the letter a sentence reads, "My heart breaks when I think I am to be forever separated from you."
Julian U. Niemcewicz to Susan U. Niemcewicz, December 22, 1800

Julian U. Niemcewicz
12-22-1800

Julian U. Niemcewicz in New York wrote to his wife Susan U. Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. Julian updated Susan on the various financial activities he was dealing with on her behalf and informed that her brother, Philip Livingston, had fallen ill. Due to circumstances out of Julian's control, such as rainy weather and Philip's sickness, he was not able to execute all that Susan asked of him. Additionally, he also spent time with friends of Susan who sent her their love and inquired a great deal about her.

People Included: Philip Livingston, Mr. LeRoy, Mr. Edgar, Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Gahn, Mr. Roulet.
Eliza Otto to Susan Kean, September 12, 1800

Elizabeth (Eliza) Otto
09-12-1800

Eliza Otto wrote from Paris, France to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Eliza composed a letter as requested by her Aunt Susan. She wrote in French in the hopes that her cousin Peter (Peter Kean) would translate the letter. Eliza mentioned Mrs. De Laforest’s hospitality and asked Susan to pay respects to her Uncle Livingston. Received word that her cousin Bayard was married and shared news of family and mutual acquaintances. This document is written in French. It was dated according to the Revolutionary Calendar 25 Fructidor An 8, which translates to September 12, 1800.
Jessey Perovany to Susan Kean, May 16, 1800

Jessey Perovany
1800-05-16

Jessey Perovany wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Jessey Perovany hoped Peter was making progress with his studies. Rejoiced that Mr. Barbeto returned to Elizabethtown. Discussed education and Latin and suggested that if Susan found that Peter’s studies injured his delicate frame for humanity’s sake, to let him run around. The brave Koseiusko[?] left and his plans were a secret. She and her family planned to move to Germantown soon where they will stay during the summer.
Jacob Read to Susan Kean, February 2, 1800

Jacob Read
1800-02-02

Jacob Read wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Read informed Susan that the port of the previous day brought him a letter addressed to her from Judge Grimke. Apologized for his delay in answering Susan’s two letters, but a very early day shall bring Susan the select information.
James Ricketts to Susan Kean, July 25, 1800

James Ricketts
1800-07-25

James Ricketts wrote from Portland Place, London to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Ricketts informed Susan that her sister, Sarah and Maria wrote to her by the packet, and will likely write again by the next one. Sorry to find that that was the only conveyance between them. He recognized Susan was anxious to hear from the family and wanted to write a few lines to tell her that they all continued in good health. Had no news on returning to the United States. Mentioned that Maria gave an extract in her letter and Ricketts had the satisfaction to tell Susan that honorable mention had been made of “him” in the Gazette, which he planned to send Susan at the next available opportunity. “PL” was well a few days ago but his Regiment would not be employed on the next expedition to Spain and Portugal. The “little one” was well and went to her studies every day from one to five where she learned English, French, writing, musical dancing, etc. Ricketts wrote in the Post Script that they received great and interesting news from Spain, which Susan must collect from the newspapers.

People Mentioned: Sarah Ricketts and Maria.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, April 20, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-04-20

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that the remittance of $200 came safe to hand. Mr. G. Willing had yet to pay the quarter rent, once Risberg received it, he would pay last year’s City Taxes. Mrs. Cox altogether declined to purchase Susan’s house in Philadelphia. However, after much persuasion from her young family, decided to rent the house for £190 per annum, to commence the 10^th of July 1801, and to be paid quarterly, on condition of making the necessary repairs. The repairs included cleaning the sink where the water was thrown into from the kitchen, carpentry work in the kitchen, and repairing doors. Risberg accepted Morris’s offer of £80 per annum for the lot in Philadelphia on Walnut Street. If Susan was displeased with his actions, it would give him much concern, but he acted for Peter’s best interest in the same manner as if it had been his own son.

People mentioned: Mrs. Cox and Peter Kean.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, April 5, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-04-05

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg outlined Mr. Morris’s proposals for Susan’s lot at Walnut Street in Philadelphia.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, February 9, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-02-09

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg acknowledged Susan’s last two favors and apologized that it was not yet in his power to communicate agreeable information. Susan’s house in Philadelphia was valued between £2250 and £2400, which was considerably less than what it cost. Mrs. Cox was the current resident of the house and Risberg commissioned Bonsall, who transacted Mrs. Cox’s land affairs, to inform her of Susan’s plan to part with the house provided she obtained £2800 for it. Bonsall made the offer and Mrs. Cox was considering it. Risberg was not confident that Mrs. Cox would purchase the house because she was dissatisfied with the kitchen being below and the back parlor rendered dark by Dr. Rush’s building. Although Risberg did acknowledge that Mrs. Cox’s family liked the neighborhood. Mr. Simpson informed him that the power given to Mr. Burrall to draw interest was insufficient, therefore Susan needed to execute a Power in the name of the Cashier or the Assistant Cashier of the Bank of the U.S. Discussed rent, dividends, and ground rent.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, July 17, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-07-17

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Risberg offered his congratulations to Susan on her marriage to Julian Niemcewicz and extended his best wishes on their mutual happiness and uninterrupted felicity. Risberg also congratulated Peter Kean who acquired a friend and protector in Julian. Risberg discussed the deed with Morris and the signature needed to complete the bargain. He enclosed a Bank Note for one hundred dollars and hoped to make another remittance in the coming weeks. Riseberg had not yet paid the ground rent to Samual Fox, which he felt should be liquidated. Also enclosed the Eight percent Stock and the late Mr. Kean’s Bond of the Bank of the United States.

People mentioned: Julian Nimecewicz, Peter Kean, and John Kean.