Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

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Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, June 16, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-06-16

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he had not heard from her since he let Robert Morris rent the lot on Walnut Street in Philadelphia at eighty pounds per annum. Asked Susan to send him the date of the deed from Robert Wood to Mr. Kean as it must be inserted in the deed between her and Morris. Robert Smith’s young man called upon Risberg for Susan’s silks on behalf of Reverend Mr. Hubbard. Risberg sent the silks to Mr. Smith’s store with a receipt to be signed by Mr. Hubbard. The Power of Attorney for transferring the eighty percent stock was delayed on account of the Public Offices and the Treasury Department being removed to Washington.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, March 27, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-03-27

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. There was no answer respecting Mrs. Cox’s purchasing Susan’s home in Philadelphia, presumed she declined. Asked Susan for instructions on what terms she wanted to have the house rented, as he had to notify Mrs. Cox. Discussed rent prices. Spoke with General Dayton and hoped he would take charge of the stocks. Risberg planned to have a box prepared for the silks and forwarded to either Mr. Livingston or Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts according to Susan’s preference. Congratulated Peter on the progress he was making in his studies.

People mentioned: Mrs. Cox, General Dayton, Peter Kean, Mr. Livingston, and Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, March 28, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
03-28-1800

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that Benjamin M. Morris made an offer of eighty pounds per annum to be paid half-yearly and the taxes, for the lot on Walnut Street.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, July 9, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-07-09

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. As the excessively warm weather set in in Philadelphia, Risberg requested that Susan forward the date of Robert Woods’ deed, as it was important to complete the business with Morris before the appearance of the sickness. It was also necessary to send a person “from hence” with the deed to witness Susan’s signature. Transmitted the certificates of the eight percent stock to enable Susan to have them transferred from the books of the Treasury to those in New York. Post Script mentioned Mrs. Cox continuing to rent Susan’s house at the rate of £190.

People mentioned: Mrs. Cox and Peter Kean.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, November 11, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-11-11

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg reminded Susan he waited on her the week prior respecting the mistake of sending the wrong Deed of Robert Woods for recording. Hoped the true one was found amongst her papers. Enclosed Mr. Simpson’s draft on New York for one hundred and twenty dollars.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, November 27, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-11-27

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he received from Mr. Dayton, Robert Woods's deed, which he returned duly recorded by Mr. Dayton. Also enclosed his account since the last settlement and asked that Susan examine it for errors. Discussed additional accounts, the Quasi-War with France, and an impending peace. Mentioned in the postscript that Mr. George Willing married Miss Blackwell, daughter of Reverend Dr. Blackwell.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Niemcewicz, November 4, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-11-04

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he was surprised at the state in which he found the Deed she sent him. It was not signed by Robert Wood or his wife, the acknowledgment of the Deed before proper authority was missing, as well as the receipt for the purchase money. Asked Bonsall for an explanation and he claimed Mrs. Wood declined to sign the Deed and the late Mr. Kean directed another Deed to be drawn which was executed by Robert Wood only. Hoped the Deed was in Susan’s possession and asked that she forward it to him for recording.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 28, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-07-28

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that Mr. Morris’s deed had been sent. Discussed the contents of the deed respecting the lot on Walnut Street in Philadelphia and what was to be left out according to Morris. The Turnpike Company made a small dividend of six dollars a share. The Insurance Company did not make any dividend.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 20, 1800

Gustavus Risberg
1800-10-20

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he received the Deed to R. W. Morris which was duly exchanged for his Deed to her. Requested Susan send him Robert Woods Deed to Mr. Kean for the purpose of having it recorded and the Two Policies of Insurance on her house that expired in August of the previous year. Risberg paid four dollars for the renewal but was required to return the expired policies before the new ones could be issued. Discussed Ground Rent and additional payments.
William Stephens to Susan Kean, March 20, 1800

William Stephens
1800-03-20

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to Susan Kean at Cranes Farm in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Stephens informed Susan that the Wharf Lot that was conveyed in trust to her and Peter, was in demand and an offer was made to improve it, on a building lease with a ground rent for no less than 8 or 10 years. Was of the opinion that it would be advisable to have it done. Stephens sketched a short authority for the purpose that he included at the end of the letter.

People mentioned: Peter Kean
Susan Symmes to Susan Kean, June 21, 1800

Susan Symmes
1800-06-21

Susan Symmes wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Susan Symmes executed the few commissions Susan Kean honored her with and hoped the articles suited her; felt the muslin was cheap for the quality. There were no Cincinnati Eagles to be purchased, her brother had two, one of which he would send Susan if it could be found. Symmes and Miss Ludlow sallied forth the day prior in quest of the things and she enclosed the accounts. In the bundle were two handkerchiefs for Betty and Mary. Thought she saw Susan’s brother next door but was mistaken.
George van Brugh Brown to Susan U. Niemcewicz, December 21,1800

George van Brugh Brown
1800-12-21

George van Brugh Brown wrote from Fort George to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Brown informed Susan that it had been a while since he heard from her and asked if she would have Peter write to him. Discussed his family’s health. His young son, John was inoculated against the Cowpox. His regiment was in charge of 20 Irish state prisoners who had been confined since the rebellion broke out. The prisoners anticipated being liberated soon in consequence of the Union. Two of the prisoners were brothers from the O’Conner family. They were the most conspicuous among the prisoners and both men of property in Ireland. The eldest O’Connor was married and his wife and children were with him in prison. Had Susan knew of half of the wife’s sufferings, she would weep for her. Her daughter made the bed, cleaned the room, lit the fire, and everything else. Brown claimed that she told him things that would make Susan’s hair stand on end, but she was always pleasant. Requested Susan write him a long letter and provide details on Peter and his plans for his future.
Vanderhorst & Miller to Philip Livingston, April 8, 1800

Vanderhorst & Miller
04-08-1800

Vanderhorst & Miller wrote from Charleston to Philip Livingston, addressed to New York, NY. They wrote that they were sending, on behalf of Robert Barnwell, Mr. William S. Robinson's bill, favor of Jonathan Coit to be deposited in Susan Kean's account.
Marianne William to Susan Niemcewicz, December 4, 1800

Marianne Williams
1800-12-04

Marianne Williams wrote from West Point to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Williams informed Susan she received her letter from her sister Christine, who planned to spend the winter in France. Williams’s uncle passed away and her sister, Jane was so affected by his death that although it had been two years, she feared Jane would never recover. Christine had been so much an “invalid” ever since their uncle’s death that it was necessary to keep her and Jane away from each other. It was advised that Christine spend the winter in France. Asked Susan to mention Christine in a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Otto. Congratulated Susan on her marriage to Julian Niemcewicz. Planned to visit Susan in the spring. Asked if Susan had heard anything from Mrs. De La Forest.

People mentioned: Peter Kean