Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

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Sarah Ricketts to Susan Niemcewicz, August 1, 1806

Sarah Livingston Ricketts
1806-08-01

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Sarah had just left Lady B quite well. Kennedy came to town to see them and Roper was arriving soon. A number of the first and most respectable people had been to see them. Sarah went to visit the Duchess of Marlborough and Lady Bessborough the other day. The previous evening, the gentlemen dined with them. Kennedy said Mrs. K was quite well but still weak and the boy grew finely. Sarah described her cloak as being made of muslin without an arm hole and ties in front instead of the side. She thought it too fanciful. Told Susan to tell Peter the smart beaus wore no waistcoats. They wore a broad frill to their shirts and have coats buttons two or three button at the bottom, silk stockings died nankeen color, nankeen trousers, and generally blue coats or a black suit. They say their house will not do to live in as the garden was overrun with weeds and the flowers were destroyed. If they could find a mine and a balloon to bring their friends in, they would certainly remain as the climate agrees so well with them.

People mentioned: Susan Stewart, Duchess of Marlborough (1767-1841), Henrietta Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough (1761-1821), and Peter Philip James Kean (1788-1828).
Sarah Ricketts to Susan Niemcewicz, February 24, 1806

Sarah Livingston Ricketts
1806-02-24

Sarah Ricketts wrote from Bath, England to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Sarah wrote to Susan several times since her arrival in England and hoped she received them. Since the Packet was to sail that week, Sarah was determined to write to Susan if only to inform her that they were all well and they went on the same way with Balls every night, visiting and walking every morning, and always in a hurry. Sarah confessed that she would like to rest for a week to recover. Maria was delighted with Bath and will leave it with regret. They planned to only stay in Bath for a week or ten days. From Bath, they would go to Bristol and Clifton, then to Oxford, and London. Last time Sarah was in England, few people stayed longer in the country than February or March and now the fashionable time in London was April and May. Few of the members of Parliament’s wives go when they first meet but all the world is there in the Spring. In Susan’s last letter, she asked how the old ladies dress in England and Sarah replied that there were no old ladies in England. Everyone dresses as they like with exception to a few general rules; no fashionable women show their necks in the morning, the dress made up to the throat with a collar and long sleeves in the morning. In the evening, neck and arms were exposed. Veils, lace, caps, and rolls of muslin on the head according to fancy. Sarah’s wig was very fashionable and was told she could not get one as good for 12 guineas. Sarah’s salon gown which Phoebe made was customized with down and was one of her grandest dresses. She had not had anything new made for the evenings except for one made of India Muslins. Maria danced so much the night before that she could not write. Sally was anxious to add to Sarah’s letter; she often scribbled to her Aunt and God Papa. In the post script, James Ricketts added a few lines and informed Susan of the death of Mr. Pitt.
Jonas Wade with Susan Niemcewicz, November 19, 1806

Jonas Wade and Susan U. Niemcewicz
1806-11-19

The following document is a receipt between Jonas Wade and Susan Niemcewicz for 2 loads of nut wood.
Jonas Wade with Susan Niemcewicz, November 22, 1806

Jonas Wade and Susan U. Niemcewicz
1806-11-22

The following document is a receipt between Jonas Wade and Susan Niemcewicz for 1 load of nut wood.
Jonathan Williams to Julian Niemcewicz, June 22, 1806

Jonathan Williams
06-22-1806

Jonathan Williams wrote from Fort Jay, Governors Island in New York Harbor to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Jonathan left Mrs. W with her young friend last Thursday and was hard at work at Fort Jay ever since. Their passage up was as disagreeable as the hottest day in the world with a crowded vessel. The first night was spent at anchor at the state prison. The second evening when they cast anchor, Jonathan put the ladies, the baggage, young Macomb and his four dogs into the boat and rowed up to Mr. Lucets, when without ceremony, they stormed his castle at about 10 o’clock. The following morning, Jonathan’s barge came down. Hoped Julian would come visit when he was in New York.
Jonathan Williams to Julian Niemcewicz, June 27, 1806

Jonathan Williams
1806-06-27

Jonathan Williams wrote from Fort Jay, New York to Julian U. Niemcewicz, unaddressed. When Jonathan wrote to Julian by Capt. Whiley, he little expected to drink tea that evening with Mrs. Williams; but he was tempted by wind and weather and was wafter to her in 7 hours time. It would have been charming had Julian and Susan joined the party. Planned to return again the following Monday unless Christine wanted to join him, in which case he would stay till Tuesday. As he must carry up with him some goodies for the 4^th of July where the whole Corps were to dine with him, he could not stay with her long.
Marianne Williams to Susan Niemcewicz, April 30, 1806

Marianne Williams
04-30-1806

Marianne Williams wrote from West Point, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Notwithstanding the disagreeable rainy weather that they had, they managed to get through all their troubles and difficulties and neither Marianne now Mr. W. had suffered in health or spirit. Hoped Susan would not defer her trip to Philadelphia. They planted all of the trees and the gooseberries and strawberries from Mr. Roberts’ Garden flourished. Marianne feared the Jasmine perished. On May 1, Marianne added a few lines regarding Mr. Williams being ordered to Washington to consult about the necessary fortifications in New York. Planned to travel to Elizabethtown and hoped to see Susan.
Marianne Williams to Susan Niemcewicz, July 8, 1806

Marianne Williams
07-08-1806

Marianne Williams wrote to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. The following letter is incomplete as the top of the manuscript was torn. Marianne mentioned how delighted she was to see Julian Niemcewicz and asked Susan to visit the following week with Christine.
People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz, Mrs. Arnold, Jane, and the Hylton Family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unknown Person to Julian Niemcewicz, January 24, 1805

1805-01-24

The following document appears to have been written in Polish and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.
Unknown Person to Julian Niemcewicz, September 1, 1805

1805-09-01

The following document appears to have been written in French and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.
Unknown to Unknown, December 2, 1805

1805-12-02

The following document appears to have been written in French and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.
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.
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
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
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
Isabelle Bell to Susan Niemcewicz, January 2, 1805

Isabelle Bell
1805-01-02

Isabelle Bell wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabelle rejoiced at the return of Julian Niemcewicz. Isabelle's music master, or rather the one who taught all the city, took umbrage at S. Duane who had employed him for two years. S. Duane along with her sisters derived him considerable employment. He appeared dissatisfied with everything and everyone in Albany, although it was said he made between eight and twelve hundred dollars a year. Isabelle’s dancing master, who was recommended by Miss Fairlee, was foolish to take a leave while he had twenty-eight students in her house and a considerable school of young men at the public house. He was in debt and yielded to the terrors of a jail with which he was threatened and sailed for New York. Expected to suffer temporarily by the want of masters. Discusses mutual acquaintances and friends.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz, S. Duane, Miss Fairlee, Mrs. Banyers, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. William Dayton, and Mrs. Ricketts.
Isabelle Bell to Susan Niemcewicz, October 12, 1805

Isabelle Bell
1805-10-12

Isabelle Bell wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabelle saw Julian and he was in perfect health. He was with his friends Mr. and Mrs. Bellasis. M. went to the Tontine with him to visit. Mrs. B. left them in raptures with her charming voice and delicate touch of the piano. Mrs. Banyer was to be confined sometime later in the month. Isabelle feared that Mrs. Banyer’s situation was extremely critical. She had been the prey of sorrow and disappointment ever since her marriage from the circumstances of her mother’s death, her brother’s illness, and the loss of her dear little boy. However, she did have a good husband who was the most delightful tempered amiable kind man. Hoped that Susan would visit her and issued well wishes to their mutual friends and correspondents.
Christine Biddle to Susan Niemcewicz, April 8, 1805

Christine Biddle
1805-04-08

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Niemcewicz at No. 19 Bond Street, New York. When Christine received Susan’s kind and affectionate letter she was confined to her bed as a result of a severe indisposition. It was, therefore, a few days before she could go and see Mrs. Palmer and give Susan an opinion of her own about her. Mrs. Palmer was evidently free from disease and required only care to set her up again. Fanny suffered from chills and a fever. Mr. Ricketts’s household had been particularly afflicted. His determination to sail for England on the 20^th appeared to Christine to be the very best method he could take to restore his health. Mrs. R[icketts] was distressed by the idea of parting with him but appeared to accept the separation. Christine’s cousin, Miss Bradford, went to New York without telling her, otherwise, Christine would have asked for an account of Susan. Mr. Biddle regretted not having time to visit Susan while he was in New York but in his line of work, he was not his own master. Christine was doing well except the last of her indisposition remained in the shape of a cough.

People mentioned: Mrs. Palmer, Fanny, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mrs. Lawrence, Miss Bradford, and Mr. Biddle.

Places mentioned: New York, NY, and Philadelphia, PA.