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Peter Kean Notes on Dr. Benjamin Rush on Faculties of the Human Mind, November 24, 1806
Peter Philip James Kean
1806-11-24
The following manuscript contains notes on Dr. Benjamin Rush on the Faculties of the Human Mind. This was likely written by Peter Kean based on the handwriting.
People mentioned: Dr. Benjamin Rush (1746-1813)
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Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, circa January 1806
Peter Philip James Kean
circa January 1806
Peter Kean wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey.
Susan was so kind to take a warm interest in everything that concerned her son. Peter provided his mother with a journal that he hoped would amuse her and not tire her on his daily activities in Princeton. The previous day was the coldest one Peter had ever experienced and he went to recitation half frozen anxiously awaiting the 11 o’clock hour. He returned to his room and read Montesquieu’s Spirit of Laws for ideas on government. At 4 o’clock he began to think of politics and was disgusted with the measures of government and, inflamed by Junius’s style, Peter wrote an essay on the present state of America. Peter took up Euclid’s Proposition 8 and read Junius till 12 o’clock and went to bed. The following day he continued to read and received a letter from Susan full of salutary advice, her observations and mind tallied on about “some Dayton,” and to make him a friend. He finished Junius in the afternoon and at 3 o’clock began this journal, a very dry thing. Friday, he took up the Spirit of Laws again and read till late in the evening. Peter took up Sully, whom he had not read since he was sick. Peter critiqued Montesquieu and claimed that without laws he would be the most “retched of animals.” He attended Algebra and recitation and afterward continued to read Sully. Peter planned to send Papa [Julian Niemcewicz] his essay the following day. In the postscript, Peter mentioned that he dined with Mrs. Kollock and saw Miss Bayard. Mr. Kollock will deliver this letter.
People mentioned: Mr. Dayton, Mrs. Kollock, Rev. Henry Kollock, and Miss Bayard.
Authors/ Scholars mentioned: Junius, Montesquieu Spirit of Law, and Thomas Sully.
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Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, June 7, 1806
Peter Philip James Kean
1806-06-07
Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Shortly after Susan left Princeton, Col. and Mrs. Williams sent for Peter at the tavern. He did not know how to return proper thanks to that amiable family for all their kindness. Mrs. Williams made Peter a present that was the anchor of hope set with pearl. Spent a pleasant evening at Mr. Stockton’s where they danced till ½ past 11 o’clock. Mrs. Brisford was there till 10. They were alarmed last week by the cry of fire, it proved to be an uninhabited hovel but Peter felt it his duty to help and ensure it did not spread. He worked till he got wet and developed a cold and slight headache as a result.
People mentioned: Col. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. Stockton (possibly Lucius Horatio Stockton), Mrs. Brisford, and Julian Niemcewicz.
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Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, June 9, 1806
Peter Philip James Kean
1806-06-09
Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter did not receive his mother’s letter otherwise he would have written to the gentleman she mentioned. Before he wrote to him, Peter wanted to know what important papers were in General Reed’s hands. Discussed a lawsuit and did not think it was necessary for his mother to be inconvenienced to pay his father’s debts.
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Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, May 9, 1806
Peter Philip James Kean
1806-05-09
Peter Kean wrote from Nassau Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter found it impracticable to write to his mother, Susan, by mail until he got himself settled. Planned to send a message by Ralph Hylton that he learned nothing of Col. W’s box. The ride from Elizabethtown to Princeton is beautiful, nature arrayed in her most lovely colors.
People mentioned: Ralph Hylton, Col. W, Dr. Smith, Mrs. Pintard, Mr. Armstrong, and Julian Niemcewicz.
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Brockholst Livingston to Susan Niemcewicz, circa November 1806
Henry Brockholst Livingston
circa November 1806
Brockholst Livingston wrote from Bloomingdale, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Asked Susan to extend his thanks to Mrs. Tyler for permitting his daughter to accompany her to the island of Jamaica. The state of Louisa’s health had become so precarious within the last few days, her cough, in particular, was so bad. They thought it most prudent in her feeble state to try nursing and care at home. Brockholst felt that a visit to Elizabethtown to see Susan was not in their power as they were busy moving. If and when Susan, Mr. Niemcewicz, or Peter came to town, a room would always be available for them.
People mentioned: Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. Hylton, Julian Niemcewicz, and Peter Kean.
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Brockholst Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, October 27, 1806
Henry Brockholst Livingston
10-27-1806
Henry Brockholst Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his cousin, in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. He is asking Susan to talk with Mrs. Hylton about his daughter traveling with her to Jamaica. Susan's response is on the back telling Brockholst he should bring his daughters to Elizabeth Town so they can meet Mrs. Hylton.She also recomends his daughter bring a black woman to Jamaica rather than a white woman as "the latter are very troublesome in Jamaica"
People Included: Mr. Armstrong, Mrs. Hylton
Places Included: Jamaica
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John A. Morton to Julian Niemcewicz, April 16, 1805
John A. Morton
1806-04-16
John A. Morton wrote from Paris, France to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. John enclosed a bill of exchange and informed Julian that he received a letter under a blank cover and another from Julian addressed to John’s care that was in the post office. The Post Office would not deliver the letter addressed to John’s care but after some trouble, they suspended the law and delivered it. John supposed they would not do that again and in the future Julian was to put his letters undercover to someone at Paris without changing them or he would have to send a formal Power of Attorney. The Attorney himself would have to give a formal receipt for each letter. John did not know what Julian’s letters contained, but if they were common correspondence they would be safe without all the ceremony of changing and accumulation of responsibility. Discussed a banker in Warsaw that could assist Julian with his banking transactions. Mr. L was in Paris but John did not know if he planned on visiting Julian’s side of the water. Note that the bottom of this manuscript is torn.
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Julian Niemcewicz Agriculture Ledger, circa 1806
Julian U. Niemcewicz
circa 1806
The following item is Julian Niemcewicz’s Agriculture Book which contains lists of various plants that he categorized based on scientific classification. Later pages contain lists of plants that were suitable to cook with, a log of his agricultural activities, instructions on how to utilize chemicals for fertilizers, notes on how to treat toothaches, and instructions for cement to mend china cups, glasses, and the like.
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Susan Niemcewicz with James Thorpe, August 10, 1805
Susan U. Niemcewicz and James Thorpe
1806-08-10
The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and James Thorpe. The amount was paid in full for driving oxen.
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James Ricketts to Julian Niemcewicz, June 22, 1806
James Ricketts
1806-06-22
James Ricketts wrote from Otto House near Hammersmith, London to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Thanked Julian for his kind letters of the 28th and 30th of April and the 2nd of May. James wrote Julian repeatedly and hoped he received his letters as he gave an account of Bath. They had just returned from a six-week siege in the great world where night turned into day and passed the most interesting season of the year from the Country amidst the noise and brattle of that immense city. Observed that Mrs. R and Maria had written long letters on that subject already and only wanted to add that he was delighted to find himself once more in the great and hospitable house of his kind friend. Did not believe that any young stranger had ever met with more attention or seen more of the gay and fashionable world than Maria had. They had been at many of the fast horses and were met with uncommon attention. Dined twice at home only to entertain a “few old dowagers.” Discussed provisions and prices. Nothing had been discussed about Henry lord viscount Melville’s trial. He was acquitted a few days prior. Looked over Mrs. R’s letter in which she gave an account of a Masquerade Ball. She mentioned large figures in the great room but neglected to inform Julian how they were dressed like Venus, Apollo, Hercules, and Gladiators. They made them appear a little more modest and had red string ties around their bodies and fig leaves in the proper places. However, with the warmth of the room, many of the fig leaves shriveled up and they looked worse than they would have without anything. For several days, there had been strong reports of a Negotiation that took place with France. The stocks had risen in consequence and from what James had been able to learn, there was strong grounds for the report and he sincerely hoped it were true. The newspapers claimed Mr. Pinckney and Mr. Munro arrived in Liverpool and trusted they would soon adjust everything. [This became known as the Monroe–Pinkney Treaty, A maritime agreement that defined neutral and belligerent rights in times of war and established terms of trade between the United States and the British Empire. The Monroe-Pinkney Treaty of 1806: A Reappraisal, Donald R. Hickey.] The President’s Proclamation had been redacted[?] and James was increasingly mortified to hear of their blackguard expressions[?] James added a few lines dated the 24th of June. He was afforded more time to add to his letter to Julian as the Captain by whom the letter was to go did not plan to take his bag until the following morning. James recounted his jaunt in the Rivers to Woolwich. They embarked above the Bridges around 10 o’clock in the morning in a fine barge and first visited the Great West India Docks, which were the finest in the world. From there they went to Black Wall where they stopped to see the work going on to destroy an immense rock in the River near that place. A few hundred men had been working for four months. From there, they proceeded to Woolwich and afterward to Deptford where all the Royal Yacht were in Dock. After visiting the beautiful ships and frigates, they returned up the River and arrived home at about 8 o’clock in the evening. They dined on board their boat. The same day James completed his letter, they planned to visit Mr. Hopes’ fine house and his fine collections of pictures. They were to dine with Mr. Lewis and planned to go with a large party in the evening to Vana Hall. Informed Julian that he would write him by Mr. Carmac and extended his well wishes to their mutual family and friends including Susan Niemcewicz, Peter Kean, Mrs. Hilton, the Dayton’s, the Ogden’s, Jane Lewmen, and Mrs. Armstrong.
People mentioned: Henry lord viscount Melville, William Pinkney, James Monroe, Thomas Jefferson, Susan Niemcewicz, Sarah Ricketts, Maria Ricketts, Mr. Hopes, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Carmac, Mrs. Hilton, the Dayton’s, the Ogden’s, Jane Lewmen, and Mrs. Armstrong.
Places mentioned Woolwich, London; Deptford, England; Great West India Docks; Liverpool, England; and France.
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James Otto Ricketts to James Ricketts, June 24, 1806
James Otto Ricketts
06-24-1806
James Otto Ricketts wrote from Bromley, London to James Ricketts, his father, addressed to John Jackson, Esq. near Hammersmith, London. He wrote that the end of the term was coming up and outlined what he had studied. He said that after the term he planned to travel to Hammersmith and wanted to meet his friends and father there. He mentioned Mr. and Mrs. Dean sent their best wishes to their family and the Jacksons.
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Maria E.P. Ricketts to Christine Williams, March 5, 1806
Maria E.P. Ricketts
03-05-1806
Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from Otto House, Hammersmith in London to Christine Williams at Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Maria is currently in London having spent time in Bath with Susan Ursin Niemcewicz. She also met a young man named R. Peters who claimed he was engaged, but would not tell the name of his fiancee.
People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Mrs. Elliot, R. Peters
Places included: Bath, Clifton, Hyde Park
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Maria E.P. Ricketts to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 6, 1806
Maria E.P. Ricketts
03-06-1806
Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from Hammersmith, London to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabeth Town, NJ. She talks about her travels in England and what she has been up to. In the original she also enclosed a letter for Peter Kean and apologizes for it being so short.
People Included:Peter Philip James Kean, Mrs. Elliot, Mrs. Dayton, Mrs. Kennedy, Phil, mentions the Prince who is presumably Prince George (Future King George IV),
Places mentioned: Bath, Bristol, Portland Place
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Comp. for Maclure and Robertson to Julian U. Niemcewicz, May 28, 1805
1805-05-28
Maclure and Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. All of Julian’s favors were received. Mr. Benney paid Maclure and Robertson the amount of Mrs. Coxe’s quarters rent and $1.25 for conveying water into the house. Also received $106.66 on account of Mr. Morris. Mr. Benney moved into the house after getting it painted and papered. Deposited the funds into the hands of Mr. Simpson to be placed to the credit of Mrs. Niemcewicz in New York which amounted to $179.87. Included a statement on the verso.
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Comp: Maclure and Robertson to Julian U. Niemcewicz, July 17, 1805
1805-07-17
Maclure and Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received the last quarter’s rent on the house occupied by Mr. Binney. Amounts for the Carpenter’s bill and postage were deducted leaving $98.88. Enclosed George Simpson’s check in Julian’s favor on the U.S. Branch Bank in New York.
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Julian Niemcewicz with Andrew Woodruff, July 25, 1805
1805-07-25
The following document represents Julian Niemcewicz’s account with Andrew Woodruff for a variety of tasks including painting and mending windows as well as the cost of various items including nails, boards, and glass.
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Julian Niemcewicz with Oliver Hatfield, August 24, 1805
1805-08-24
The following document is a receipt for all kinds of meat till 22 Aug. 1805. The amount was paid in full by Julian Niemcewicz to Oliver Hatfield.
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Julian U. Niemcewicz with Willian Sweet, Tinman's Account
1805-08-30
The following document is a receipt for mending sundries of old tin and mending canisters and cups. The amount was paid in full by Julian Niemcewicz to William Sweet to Tinman’s account.
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Susan Niemcewicz with James Ricketts, Auction Receipt, July 6, 1805
1805-07-06
The following document is a receipt of items Susan Niemcewicz purchased from James Ricketts’ auction. Items include coffee, sweet oil, and a pair of oxen. The receipt also notes the amount to be deducted for sundries that Mrs. Niemcewicz claimed were not purchased and for 8 chairs sold.
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Susan Niemcewicz with Nathaniel Mitchell, July 8, 1805
1805-07-08
The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received from Susan Niemcewicz to Nathaniel Mitchell for three fourths of a day's work.
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U.S. Bank Stock belonging to Susannah Niemcewicz, January 25, 1805
1805-01-25
The following document is a receipt noting the 6 months dividend for Susan Niemcewicz’s United States Bank Shares, the dividend on her 6 New York Insurance Shares, and the dividend on 6 additional New York Insurance Shares in the name of Susan Kean.
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J.C. Barnet to an Unknown Person, May 13, 1805
J.C. Barnet
05-13-1805
J.C. Barnet wrote from Paris to an unknown person, possibly Julian Ursin Niemcewicz. He requests that the recipient ask Mr. Woolsey if he recieved his letter and Power of Attorney. If not Barnet asks the recipient to swear an oath before a magistrate so that he can receive and send him an instrument through the French Consul.
People included: Mr. Woolsey, Mr. Baldwin
Places Included: French Consul, New York
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J.C. Barnet to Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, May 13, 1805
J.C. Barnet
05-13-1805
J.C. Barnet wrote from Paris to Julian Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey.
People Included: Colonel Mercer
Places included: Cherbourg, Marseille
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Robert Barnwell to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 1, 1805
Robert Barnwell
01-01-1805
Robert Barnwell, address unknown, wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz regarding late payments on his bonds and that he was unable to pay what he owed her for the previous and current year.
People included: Richetts Family
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