Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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