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John Robertson to Julian Niemcewicz, April 2, 1805

John Robertson
1805-04-02

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Robertson informed Julian that he received $100.66 from Mr. Morris, of which he deducted $24.30 for cleaning the sink for Susan Niemcewicz’s home in Philadelphia. The balance that remained was $82.36, which was to be placed to Mrs. Niemcewicz’s credit in New York. Mr. Benney would not take possession of the house before the end of the month. Supposed Benney would not require any repairs other than those mentioned in the estimate.
John Robertson to Julian Niemcewicz, February 2, 1805

John Robertson
1805-02-07

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received Julian’s favor of the 1^st Instant and would have answered it in course but Mr. Binney promised to furnish Robertson with a note of the expenses of papering and painting, which delayed his letter to Julian. Included a copy of the account as furnished by Mr. Binney, which was exclusive to papering, and would cost about £15 more. Could not inform Julian of the expense of the Carpenter’s bill as the roof could not be examined at present. Mr. Binney did not agree to have the sink filled up and from what Robertson learned it would have to be cleaned out and that was an expense that would occur every two or three years. Did not receive the ground rent from Robert Morris even though Robertson called upon him frequently.

People mentioned: Horace Binney and Robert Morris.
John Robertson to Julian Niemcewicz, January 16, 1805

John Robertson
1805-01-16

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Robertson acknowledged Julian’s favor of the 3^rd instant and noticed the postscript dated the 11^th inclosing Susan Niemcewicz’s power of attorney to collect the rent of her house on Walnut Street in Philadelphia, as well as ground rent from Robert Morris. Robertson saw Horace Binney who wanted many repairs done to the house including papering, painting, and a few additional repairs. An estimate for a new sink had to wait on account of the snow. Did not receive the rent from Mrs. Cox the day prior as he expected to receive Mr. Morris’s ground rent but Morris informed him it was not convenient for him to pay at present. Discussed Susan’s shares and how no prices could be obtained for them.

People mentioned: Susan Niemcewicz, Robert Morris, Mrs. Cox, and Horace Binney.
John Robertson to Julian Niemcewicz, July 6, 1805

John Robertson
1805-07-06

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. John received Julian’s favor of the 2^nd instant covering William Maclur’s draft on the house for $586 2/3, which when due, planned to pay to Julian’s order in New York. Also had Julian’s favor of the 4^th instant and observed that Mr. Sabagnac placed $179.97 with Mr. Simpson, which was to be passed to Mrs. Niemcewicz’s credit in New York. When Mr. Binney’s rent was due, John would hand it over to Mr. Simpson, which was to be passed to Mrs. Niemcewicz’s credit in New York. Apologized that in the transactions of this business, Julian had cause to make complaints. Had he been at home, some of them would not have been necessary. John confessed that he would make a very bad agent in this kind of business and was satisfied that Mrs. Niemcewicz would appoint an agent that would attend more to her interest.
John Robertson to Julian Niemcewicz, March 12, 1805

John Robertson
1805-03-12

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Robertson informed Julian he wrote to him on the 7^th ulto then handed an estimate of the expense of repairs for papering and painting the house on Walnut Street in Philadelphia that was occupied by Mrs. Cox. Mr. Benney agreed to take possession of the house and also wrote to Julian regarding that purpose. Robertson had the sink cleaned out and a few little repairs done to the pavements. It was out of his power to recover the ground rent from Robert Morris.

People mentioned: Mrs. Cox, Mr. Benney, and Robert Morris.
William Ross to Julian Niemcewicz, circa February 1805

William Ross
circa February 1805

William Ross wrote from Jamaica, Lucea, Hanover to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Ross received Julian’s polite letter by William Hylton which contained interesting information with respect to the state of liberation in Europe. Ross wished Julian would give him an account in person of all of his peregrinations throughout different parts of the Continent of Europe. Should things eventuate agreeably to his wishes, Ross suggested that he may return to America after a few years lapsed. Discussed how there were so few birds of beautiful plumage or otherwise interesting that an ornithologist would grow weary in hunting for them, especially in the parts of the island. Intended to send Julian some seeds and plants but was unable to since he became established in his parish. It was difficult to send living plants as he already experimented with sending several plants to Dr. Hosack for the Botanical Gardens in New York. The plants died on the passage, which Ross attributed entirely to want of proper attention. Ross was engaged in the examination of a “most curious” manuscript written by Mr. Raby Williams titled “The Revelations of the Word of God…” Ross presented his warmest regards to Mrs. N, Mr. Kean, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Philip James, Henry Gahn, and all of his Elizabeth Town friends.

People mentioned: William Hylton, Dr. David Hosack, Mr. Raby Williams, Susan Niemcewicz, Peter Kean, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Philip James, and Henry Gahn.
John Schenck to Aaron Pitney, April 1, 1805

John Schenck
04-01-1805

Indenture between John Schenck and Aaron Pitney for the sale of land in Lower Freehold County, NJ.
John Vaughan to Julian Niemcewicz, March 11, 1805

John Vaughan
03-11-1805

John Vaughan wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Vaughan, Librarian of the American Philosophical Society (APS), informed Julian that an answer was written by one of the Secretaries of the APS to J. Stroynowski Rector of the University of Wilna. Vaughan was directed to accompany the response with Volume 5 and the first part of Volume 6 of the Transactions on the part of the Society for the Library of the University. Inquired with Julian on whose order he was to deliver them or whether Julian would rather have them sent to New York, Hamburg, or any other European Port.

Places mentioned: The American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; University of Wilna (Vilnius University); New York; Hamburg.

People mentioned: Hieronim Stroynowski (1752-1815).
Receipt Julian Niemcewicz with James Wilson, September 1, 1805

James Wilson
1805-09-01

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received for 14 ½ yards of blue muslin, 2 pairs of cotton hose, 2 lbs of butter from Julian Niemcewicz to James Wilson.
James McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, December 25, 1804

1804-12-25

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers informed Susan that on the 23^rd Instant, he sent her by Major Armstrong a note for four thousand dollars in return for the one Susan sent him by Mr. Ghan. McEvers enclosed two notes of the Manhattan Bank D No 434 for $50 – 6 No 1148 for $20, which amounted to $70 for the interest due to Susan at the close of the month.

People mentioned: Major William Armstrong and Henry Ghan.
John Robertson to Julian Niemcewicz, December 25, 1804

1804-12-25

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Robertson received Julian’s favor of the 3^rd Instant. Mr. Simpson informed him that Mrs. Cox paid the quarter’s rent and Mr. Risberg had given him the necessary information respecting Susan Niemcewicz’s concerns in Philadelphia. Robertson requested Julian to inform Susan that it would give him great pleasure to obey her instructions, as well as Julian’s, concerning business and financial affairs.

People mentioned: Susan Niemcewicz, Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Cox, Gustavus Risberg, Mr. Denman, and Mrs. E. Gilmore.
LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Susan Nicmecewicz, March 26, 1804

1804-03-26

LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Agreeable to the contents of Susan’s note of the 25^th to Mr. LeRoy, LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers enclosed Certificate No. 7684 for $2100. It had been over a month since they remitted Mr. Smith the $600 to pay off Susan’s Santee Canal Bonds but LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers had yet to hear Mr. Smith’s answer to their letter. Hoped to receive it soon along with the canceled Bonds.
LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, August 3, 1804

1804-08-03

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. When LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers last furnished Susan with her current account, the dividends of her Bank Stock had not been remitted to them from Philadelphia. Since then, they credited her. Delivered this letter to Mr. Gahn and enclosed Certificates for 3 Shares in the Santee Canal Company.

People mentioned: Henry Gahn.
LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, February 16, 1804

1804-02-16

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received Susan’s favor of the 18^th but business prevented them from replying to it as soon as they should have. In compliance with Susan’s instructions, they purchased $2100 stock, transferred it to Susan’s name, and took out certificate number 7684. Discussed further financial business including Susan’s Santee Canal Shares.
LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, July 17, 1804

1804-07-17

LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The scarcity of stock in their market and the closing of the transfer office soon after receiving Susan’s favor of the 30^th of May prevented LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers from making the investment of her money until a few days prior. Enclosed Susan’s current account. Mr. Smith of Charleston, South Carolina transmitted to them Certificates of three Santee Canal shares made out in Susan’s name with the following remark:

“Mrs. Niemcewicz’s old friend Judge Grimke says that they ought to have been made out in the name of her son, and I now recollect that in September 1795 when I was at her house in Elizabethtown Point she mentioned to me that the Stock I had sold here for her account was to be improved by the Judge in Canal Shares for her son’s use, therefore suppose when he comes of full age she will have them transferred over to him.”

People mentioned: Josiah Smith, John Faucheraud Grimké, and Peter Kean.

Places mentioned: Charleston, South Carolina.
LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, May 25, 1804

1804-05-25

LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The check for $2230 which Susan delivered in April to Mr. McEvers was handed over to Mr. LeRoy for the purpose of making an investment in stocks. Discussed further business ventures. Enclosed Susan’s current account with LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers, and a receipt confirming Susan’s payment of $17.64 was received.
LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, May 29, 1804

1804-05-29

LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Asked that Susan inform them where she wished to invest her money. Suggested stocks to invest in.
LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers with Susan Niemcewicz, August 3, 1804

1804-08-03

The following document is Susan Niemcewicz’s account with LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers.
Saltus, Son & Co. to Susan U. Niemcewicz, February 21, 1804

1804-02-21

Saltus, Son & Co. from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received from Messrs. Francis Saltus & Co. of Charleston a Bill on this City for one thousand dollars with instructions to pay the amount to Susan. Requested that Susan endorse it and return it. Once collected, the amount would be paid to her. At the bottom of the letter are a few lines in Susan Niemcewicz’s hand thanking Saltus, Son & Co. for their trouble.
Susan Niemcewicz with William Dayton & Co.

1804-07-12

The following document is a receipt for 25 chestnut rails charged to Susan Niemcewicz from William Dayton & Co.
William Armstrong to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, October 3, 1804

William Armstrong
10-03-1804

William Armstrong wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz asking her for a loan on $20. On the reverse side of the letter she wrote a copy of her reply agreeing to loan him the money. No addressed were included
Isabell Bell to Susan Niemcewicz, March 11, 1804

Isabell Bell
1804-03-11

Isabell Bell wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabell attempted to complete a letter to Susan for the last six months but was constantly interrupted by saucy, prattling girls. Met with Susan’s friends the Governor and Mrs. Crawford. Heard that Julian Niemcewicz received an agreeable reception from his friends abroad and that he was determined to return to America. Isabelle encouraged Susan to visit her place of residence and considered that Mr. N[iemcewicz] would not dislike such an excursion once he returned. Discussed their mutual friends and correspondents.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz, Peter Kean, Governor and Mrs. Crawford, Mr. Imbert, Miss Duane, Mrs. Banyer, Mrs. Malcolm, General Schuyler, Susan Ridley, Mrs. Benyer, Mrs. Bearly, Mrs. Ogden, Mrs. Mayor, Mrs. Henry, Margaret, and Mrs. Banyer.

Places mentioned: Lebanon and Europe.
Isabelle Bell to Susan Niemcewicz, May 10, 1804

Isabelle Bell
1804-05-10

Isabelle Bell wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Removing into a new house and low spirits due to a bad cold prevented Isabelle from writing to Susan sooner. After receiving Susan’s friendly epistle informing her of Mrs. Wilkinson’s terms, poor Margaret fell ill with a cold and developed a rash on her face and neck. Isabelle desired to write Susan and inform her of the circumstances but Margaret recovered. Catherine and Angelica Van Rensselaer took her with them to Mrs. Wilkinson’s. The party Margaret sailed with stopped at Mr. Gilbert Livingston’s when they arrived in New York. The prevailing talk in Isabelle’s social circle was that S. Duane had made a conquest of the Earl of Selkirk and they planned to marry. Hoped to be able to congratulate Susan on the return of her husband, Julian Niemcewicz. Suggested that they come to visit her, a sail up the delightful Hudson would help restore Susan’s health. Acknowledged Susan’s invite to visit her in Elizabethtown as she passed through to head Northward but politely declined as she had no hope of visiting that county or any part of her native state. Asked to be remembered kindly to all of their friends and to tell Maria [Ricketts] that a handsome beau spoke much of her; “a black-eyed, smiling, smart young man.” Isabelle had a daughter of Mr. Walkins with her who had been a boarder for a year and received melancholy accounts from the place where her father and mother resided. All of their property, real and personal, was seized and sold for debt. Isabelle believed that they were entirely reduced; such was the vicissitudes of fortune. Judge Symmes suffered the same fate but according to Mrs. Symmes’s last letters, things were assuming better aspects. Suggested Susan visit Ballston [in New York State] in August and tell Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts it would be a charming excursion for them and the little charmer with the long name and Maria.

People mentioned: Susan Ridley, Mrs. Rutgers, S. Duane, Earl of Selkirk, Julian Niemcewicz, Mrs. Beasly, Mrs. Ogden, Mrs. William Dayton, Mrs. Ricketts, Maria Ricketts, Judge John Cleves Symmes, Susan Livingston Symmes, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, and Peter Kean.

Places mentioned: Ballston, New York.
Isabelle Bell to Susan Niemcewicz, October 19, 1804

Isabelle Bell
1804-10-19

Isabelle Bell wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabelle received Susan’s letter on Sunday when she returned from church but did not see Betty. If Margaret would consent to stay behind her any place, she would certainly return to Susan and her friend Catherine Schuyler. But Margaret would follow Isabelle. They expected to sail the day prior but like fools, they trifled away the time of favorable gales. A storm passed through with contrary winds. Isabelle was at that moment delayed contrary to her judgment, interest, and happiness and could scarcely tell Susan why she delayed twenty-four hours after she left Elizabethtown. Informed Susan to expect a letter from her as soon as she arrived in Albany as Isabelle could then provide Susan with the necessary information she enquired about. They planned to take the steamboat the following day and Isabelle left her great coat at Susan’s house like the headless creature she was and did not miss it until the northwester sent her to her bundles where she thought it was. Asked Susan if she could send the great coat to her and address it to the care of Miss Mary Linn at Mr. Thuse’s No. 11 Wall Street.

People mentioned: Betty, Margaret, and Catherine Schuyler.

Places mentioned: Albany, New York, and Wall Street, New York.
Isabelle Bell to Susan Niemcewicz, September 23, 1804

Isabelle Bell
1804-09-23

Isabelle Bell wrote to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Heard that Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts had gone from Montreal to Quebec and planned to proceed home by way of Boston. Congratulated Susan on the hopes of seeing her husband, Julian Niemcewicz, soon. Isabelle wished she could afford herself time to join Susan and her happy family for a week and engage in “social chat.” Felt obliged by Susan’s kind and friendly attentions to her Margaret. Catherine and Angelica Van Rensselaer came for a visit. Mr. Imbert, the French gentleman who taught drawing in Albany the winter prior, left them and there was an opening for a man of talents to make a fair trial of the disposition of the inhabitants to encourage the science of painting. L’ Aubineau[?], their last teacher was not fortunate and left a rather ill impression. They were shocked by the death of Miss Henrietta Williamson.

People mentioned: Mr. Imbert, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mrs. Bellassis, Mrs. and Miss Church, Miss Henrietta Williamson, John B. Linn, Susan Ridley, and Robert LeRoy.