-
Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, January 14, 1805
Peter Philip James Kean
1805-01-14
Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter penned a kind letter to his mother, Susan where he acknowledged her advice and recognized that it came from a parent who loved him more than any parent loved a child. He went on to give her an account of his affairs which included his paying Marford the bookseller, Mr. Makin the apothecary, confectioner and fruitier for the ball, and small debts in college. Claimed his extravagance was not from the polluted source of mental depravity but from a vain pride and foolish fondness of false pleasure natural to youth. Peter’s assurances were not made by him to induce Susan to discharge his debts but rather they came from one who would scorn to impose on the fondness of a parent and who would not ask for the money were he not confident that guided by the advice of a “skillful pilot” he would always be able hereafter to avoid the rocks of dissipation or the quicksands of folly. Their dance was very agreeable and Peter would have enjoyed himself had he not gotten sick. He left the room after dancing with Mrs. Pintard. Susan may conceive what extortioners the people of Princeton were, Peter and his classmates were required to pay 6 dollars a head and had no supper. Their refreshments were cakes, sandwiches, lemonade, and punch. Wrote Julian Niemcewicz a few lines and sent him his composition. Peter still felt weak but had a good appetite if he could get anything nice to eat.
People mentioned: Mrs. Pintard and Julian Niemcewicz.
-
Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, May 11, 1805
Peter Philip James Kean
1805-05-11
Peter Kean wrote from Nassau Hall at Princeton University, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. As a consequence of reading Dr. Franklin’s account of the manner in which he pursued the improvement of his style, Peter decided to pursue it whenever he had time. Peter included an excerpt of an imitation of Franklin’s first paper on the imagination and asked that Susan compare it to the original.
People mentioned: Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
-
Peter P.J. Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, July 18, 1805
Peter Philip James Kean
1805-07-18
Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Peter seized upon the opportunity offered by Mrs. Pentard’s departure to enquire after his mother. Supposed that Uncle R’s family must have left Susan. Peter hoped her spirits did not suffer. Although she was deprived of her sister’s society, Susan was blessed with an affectionate husband and sincere friends.
People mentioned: Sarah Ricketts, formerly Sarah Alexander Livingston (1755–1825) and James Ricketts (1754-1824).
-
Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, June 2, 1805
Peter PJ Kean
1805-06-02
Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter thought it would give his mother great pleasure when he informed her that the ringworm on his neck was almost gone in consequence of a wash that he obtained from Doctor Vancleve. It was similar to the wash Julian Niemcewicz got for Mr. William Dayton. By washing with it constantly for a week along with castile soap, the ringworm was clearing up. Peter was confident that his complaint was nearly of the same nature as his mother’s and encouraged Susan to make use of the wash to put a check on its progress and partially cure it. The weather in Princeton was rainy and nature seemed to be hiding her head and threatening them with a second March.
People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz, Doctor Vancleve, William Dayton, and Mrs. Kollock.
-
Peter P.J. Kean to Julian Niemcewicz, July 22, 1805
Peter P.J. Kean
1805-07-22
Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The want of writing something more important than himself kept Peter from writing to Julian. His college life presented such a sameness that it would be impossible to write two letters without having something old in one of them. Since Peter wrote Julian last, he began reading Hume’s England (History of England by David Hume), particularly the part that treats the House of Stuart. The fanaticism that was displayed by the English during that period, their blind love of liberty, and their persecution of the unfortunate Charles were subjects that called forth the attention of every man, more especially of every American, for the happiness of his country. Peter questioned who could hear the rant of the present day and not think of those times. Who could hear their Livingstons and Randolphs and speak of indiscriminate equality and not picture all of the horrors of a revolution, all the terrors of a protectorship? Those were the thoughts that occupied Peter’s mind as he read the history of the revolution. Asked Julian to give his opinion on the subject. Mr. Pollard, the gentleman that was injured on the 4th, had recovered as to be able to see with glasses on. Peter endeavored to discover who the Judges of the Court of Chancery were; Gen. Read was still in Carolina and had yet to answer Peter’s letter. Recommended Julian read Currans Speeches (likely Speeches of John Philpot Curran, Esq.).
-
Peter P.J. Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, August 1, 1805
Peter P.J. Kean
1805-08-01
Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter discussed how commencing a correspondence with a person for whom he possessed a sincere affection, however agreeable it may have been, was in some respects embarrassing. While you strive to please, your mind is constantly on the rack lest some sentence was misworded or a single word misspelled. It might cause a smile on the countenance of a friend, which to Peter would be infinitely more painful than a sneer. Those reasons prevented Peter from commencing a correspondence with Christine until he had the opportunity to converse with her about it. Glad that he and Susan agreed on the subject. Asked that Susan present sincere regards to Col. W’s family and send all her letters post paid.
People mentioned: Christine Williams
-
William Machne to Julian Niemcewicz, April 16, 1805
William Machne
1805-04-16
William Machne wrote from Paris, France to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey by way of the port in New York. William received Julian’s letter of the 28th of February and wrote him four times since he left. He had trouble getting Julian’s letters from the port office, the last one they would not give him regarding Julian’s Power of Attorney. Suggested Julian forwarded his letters to Messrs. Muller and Co. who could forward them to Paris if William happened to be absent. A Banker in Warsaw desired Messrs. Muller and Co. to pay Julian 280 ducats.
-
A. Morris to Sarah Sabina Morris, May 22, 1805
A Morris
05-22-1805
A. Morris wrote from Mount Airy, NY to Sarah Sabina Morris, addressed to Butternuts, Ostego County, NY. She wrote to Sarah about races in Harleam and expressed gratitude that Sarah's father, Jacob Morris's broken leg did not kill him.
People Included: Eliza, General Jacob Morris
Places Included: Harleam
-
Receipt, Julian U. Niemcewicz to Lewis Mulford, March 19, 1805
Julian Niemcewicz
1805-03-19
The following document is a receipt noting payment of five dollars was received from Julian Niemcewicz to Lewis Mulford for a barrel of cider.
-
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Niemcewicz, May 25, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-05-25
Julian Niemcewicz wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian never told Tom that he was bringing potatoes with him to New York. Mr. Dayton had some and expected more and Tom was to fetch them from him. Sent by Tom four bushels of potatoes that Susan liked and Tom was to plant them as soon as possible. Julian stayed at Susan’s brother’s house. Many Carolinians were in New York. Julian wanted to be introduced to Mrs. Izard. She came to settle in the city as she sold their plantation and negroes in Carolina. The repairs for Peter’s gun totaled $10. Peter’s brother and Mrs. Livingston were in good spirits. John Church told Julian in secrecy that he planned to get permission to go to the Spanish Main in about two months.
People mentioned: Tom (indentured servant/ enslaved), Mr. Dayton, Alice De Lancey Izard (1745-1832), William Dayton, John Barker Church (1748-1818), Cornelia (Van Horne) Livingston (b.1759), Sarah Livingston Ricketts (1755–1825), and Henry Gahn (1774-1834).
Places mentioned: Spanish Main
-
Joseph Pitcairn to Julian Niemcewicz, March 16, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-03-16
Joseph Pitcairn wrote from Hamburg, Germany to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Some time ago, Julian had forwarded a small box to the care of Pitcairn. By some neglect, the box was not delivered to Mr. Beare although Pitcairn had transmitted it to him in London by a Mr. Foy, a gentleman of character, who promised to take care of the conveyance of the box and to place it into the hands of Samuel Williams. Pitcairn discovered that Julian’s letter dated the 18th of April 1804 was not acknowledged. Informed Julian that whatever he owed him in payment the monetary value was the same in America and Hamburg. The Prince did not get his books from Johnson. Pitcairn wrote to his friends to enquire with them about the books. Johnson lost the memorandum and did not know what they were. Pitcairn informed the prince and hoped for a new list of which better care would be taken. Discussed relations with Russia and reconstructing Poland. Provided the amount of Julian’s debt in the postscript.
-
Julian Niemcewicz to James Vail, January 7, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-01-07
The following document is a receipt for 8 bushels of shorts amounting to three dollars from Julian Niemcewicz to James Vail.
-
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Niemcewicz, June 1, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-06-01
Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian informed his wife, Susan, that he arrived safely in Princeton and immediately went to see Peter [Kean] who was elegantly dressed and going to pay his visits. They drank tea at Mrs. Kollock’s and spent the rest of the day together. Julian had supper for Peter at the tavern and told Susan that he was very well and satisfied. Julian saw what Princeton students had for breakfast and dinner, which was better than he expected, and bread and butter were in abundance. Planned to set out for Brunswick in the evening.
People mentioned: Peter Kean, Mehetabel Hylton Kollock, Henry Kollock (1778-1819), and Doctor Smith.
-
Julian Niemcewicz to Unknown Person, May 19, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-05-19
Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to an unknown correspondent (likely John A. Morton). Julian apologized for all of the trouble and inconvenience that his correspondent endured on his part. Julian was surprised that he had not heard from his friends in Poland and immediately wrote to them to not change any more of their letters but to enclose them to Messrs. Mallet. Since Julian’s return he had not been further than New York. All of his excursions were to his garden tending to his cabbage, peas, corn, flax, etc. Believed it was the age of the gun boats, several of theirs sailed for the Mediterranean and were considered the cheapest way of destruction. Salt was discovered in Louisiana and Quick Silver in New Hampshire, which would prove a great source of riches and trade with South America.
-
Julian U. Niemcewicz, Receipt, June 30, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-06-30
The following document is a receipt of Julian Niemcewicz’s postage expenses for letters, quills, 1 peck of potatoes, 1 oz of beet feed, and papers.
-
Receipt, Julian Niemcewicz Account with Barber & Wilber, December 9, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-12-09
The following document is a receipt reflecting the account between Julian Niemcewicz and Barber & Wilbur for linen, cloth, muslin, and eggs.
-
Receipt, Julian Niemcewicz to John Finch
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-03-27
The following document is a receipt noting payment of ten dollars was received from Julian Niemcewicz to Joseph Finch for repairing Peter Kean’s gun.
-
Receipt, Julian Niemcewicz to Lewis Mulford, January 11, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-01-11
The following document is a receipt for a barrel of Cider amounting to three dollars and fifty cents from Julian Niemcewicz to Lewis Mulford.
-
Statement, Julian Niemcewicz to Polly Brown, January 7, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-01-07
The following document is a statement of money given to Polly Brown from Julian Niemcewicz.
-
Julian Niemcewicz with J. Chapman
Julian U. Niemcewicz and J. Chapman
1805-03-31
The following document is a receipt of Julian Niemcewicz’s account with J. Chapman.
-
Julian Niemcewicz with J. Chapman, September 27, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz and J. Chapman
1805-09-27
The following document is a receipt reflecting the account between Julian Niemcewicz and J. Chapman.
-
Julian Niemcewicz with E. Dayton & Son, July 16, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz and E. Dayton & Sons
1805-07-16
The following document is a receipt representing the account between Julian Niemcewicz and E. Dayton & Son from December 1804 to July 1805. Payment was received in full for items such as one gallon of wine, flour, Indian meal, beans, pepper, starch, coffee, sugar, eggs, linen, tea, muslin, nutmeg, gingham, a pitcher, a wash bowl, a gallon of molasses, and ginger.
-
Receipt, Julian U. Niemcewicz with Caleb Halsted Jr., November 21, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz and Caleb Halsted Jr.
1805-11-21
The following document is a receipt reflecting Julian Niemcewicz’s payment of four dollars and twenty-five cents to Caleb Halstead Jr. for County, State, and poor taxes.
-
Julian Niemcewicz with Aaron Hatfield, May 14, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz and Aaron Hatfield
1805-05-14
The following document reflects the account between Julian Niemcewicz and Aaron Hatfield. The amount was paid in full for several items including beef and veal.
-
Julian Niemcewicz with Aaron Hatfield, December 10, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz and Aaron Hetfield
1805-12-10
The following document is a receipt reflecting the account between Julian Niemcewicz and Aaron Hetfield. The amount was paid in full for pork and beef.
Printing is not supported at the primary Gallery Thumbnail page. Please first navigate to a specific Image before printing.