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Susan U. Niemcewicz with Mary Vonausdol, February 2, 1805

Susan Niemcewicz
1805-02-02

The following document is a receipt acknowledging payment received from Susan Niemcewicz to Mary Vonausdol at nine shillings for all of her work.
Receipt, Susan Niemcewicz to J. Stuart, February 28, 1804

Susan U. Niemcewicz
1805-02-28

The following document is a receipt of goods noting the payment was received in full from Susan Niemcewicz for items such as nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, brandy, sherry wine, almonds, and currants.
Receipt, Susan Niemcewicz with Elizabeth Gilmore, April 2, 1805

Susan U. Niemcewicz
1805-04-02

The following document is a receipt noting payment of three hundred dollars was received from Susan Niemcewicz to Elizabeth Gilmore for house rent.
Susan Niemcewicz with Auction in Abyssinia, July 6, 1805

Susan U. Niemcewicz
1805-07-06

The following document is a receipt of items Susan Niemcewicz purchased at an Auction in Abyssinia, New Jersey. Items include glasses, a decanter, and a tea tray.
Susan Niemcewicz with Mills & Williams, March 12, 1805

Susan U. Niemcewicz
1805-03-12

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment was made in full for settling glass, setting two glass lights, and painting three fancy chairs from Susan Niemcewicz to Mills & Williams.
Susannah Niemcewicz with Leonard Bleecker, March 4, 1805

Susan U. Niemcewicz and Leonard Bleecker
1805-03-04

The following document is a note depicting repayment for Susan Niemcewicz’s brokerage account to Leonard Bleecker.
Susan Niemcewicz with Leon Bleeker, May 25, 1805

Susan U. Niemcewicz and Leon Bleeker
1805-05-25

The following document reflects the account between Susan Niemcewicz and Leon Bleeker for stocks.
Susan Niemcewicz to Nathaniel Mitchel, April 9, 1805

Susan U. Niemcewicz and Nathaniel Mitchel
1805-04-09

The following document is a receipt representing the account between Susan Niemcewicz and Nathaniel Mitchel.
Susan Niemcewicz with George Price Seyner, June 18, 1805

Susan U. Niemcewicz and George Price Seyner
1805-06-18

The following document reflects the account between Susan Niemcewicz and George Price Seyner. The amount was paid in full for one day’s work.
Susan Niemcewicz with Nehemiah Tunis, April 22, 1805

Susan U. Niemcewicz and Nehemiah Tunis
1805-04-22

The following document reflects the account between Susan Niemcewicz and Nehemiah Tunis. Susan paid for a number of services including turnips, nails, and one day’s worth of plowing.
Susan Niemcewicz with Nehemiah Tunis, June 6, 1805

Susan U. Niemcewicz and Nehemiah Tunis
1805-06-06

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received from Susan Niemcewicz to Nehemiah Tunis for several days of work. Duties included plowing with three horses and planting flax and corn.
Receipt, Julian Niemcewicz for G.W. Life Subscription

J Orrnwood
1805-08-03

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received for a “G. Wash Life” subscription. Likely The Life of George Washington by John Marshall.
Receipt, Julian Niemcewicz to R.L. Patterson, August 28, 1805

R.L. Patterson
1805-08-28

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received for 1 keg of white lead and 1 gallon of paint oil from Julian Niemcewicz to R.L. Patterson.
Joseph Pitcairn to Julian Niemcewicz, June 20, 1805

Joseph Pitcairn
1805-06-20

Joseph Pitcairn wrote from Hamburg, Germany to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Heard from Samuel Williams of London that he sent the box for Julian by Captain Philips and was to be delivered in New York to the care of Mr. William Codman.
Joseph Pitcairn to Julian Niemcewicz, March 16, 1805 (Duplicate)

Joseph Pitcairn
1805-03-16

The following manuscript is a duplicate letter of Joseph Pitcairn to Julian Niemcewicz, March 16, 1805.
Joseph Pitcairn to Julian U. Niemcewicz, June 6, 1805

Joseph Pitcairn
1805-06-05

Joseph Pitcairn wrote from Hamburg, Germany to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The positive accounts of Julian’s good health and arrival gave Joseph sincere pleasure, in addition to the proof of remembrance and regard Julian’s letter contained. Received from Julian 20 parcels of suds that were immediately committed to the ground. The final parcel Julian sent for the Countess Potacka at Warsaw was properly packed up by the driving wagon on the 29^thof May. Discussed additional parcels Julian sent to friends and acquaintances. Enquired for the “4 Ages of Man” without success but forwarded Julian’s request in the hopes that they would be able to procure the genuine. Asked that Julian send him suds in Autumn and Spring, particularly bushes, trees, flowers, and melons of the best kinds. A Pennsylvania melon that Julian sent was extraordinary

People mentioned: Countess Zofia Potocka-Witt 1760-1822 and Samuel Williams, Consul.
James Ricketts to Julian Niemcewicz, August 24, 1805

James Ricketts
1805-08-24

James Ricketts wrote from his friend Jacksons to Julian Niemcewicz, unaddressed. James transcribed notes from his personal diary documenting his voyage from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to England. In one entry James recalled their encounter with a French Privateer ship. They sent an officer on board their ship who after examining their ship’s papers, wanted their Captain to go with him. The Captain refused to leave the ship but sent the first mate with the ship’s register. In another entry James describes the King’s Yacht.
James Ricketts to Julian Niemcewicz, August 27, 1805

James Ricketts
1805-08-27

James Ricketts wrote to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. James and his family passed through the finest fields of grain of every kind in England. They dined with their friends the Penns at Richmond and later that evening they took a boat out on the shore and returned at sunset. They also dined with General Reed and other acquaintances.
James Ricketts, Jr. to Susan Niemcewicz, August 23, 1805

James Ricketts, Jr.
1805-08-23

James Ricketts Jr. wrote from Hammersmith, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. James had penned six letters to his aunt, Susan but surmised that she had not received any of them. James recounted his and his family’s 28-day voyage to Weymouth, England where they had an opportunity to see the King’s yacht, which was painted in an elegant style, and all of the hull was gilt with gold. James described their encounter with French Privateers. At first daylight after arriving at Weymouth, they were roused by a gunshot. After making his way upon deck, he saw a sloop. Another shot whistled past them. They were alarmed at first but their Captain reassured them that he would not let anything happen to their boat if he could help it. James was immediately discharged for cartridges and began loading guns. They were certain it was French Privateers. James’ mother, Sarah, and his sister, Maria, asked the Captain not to fight. The Captain decided to stay idle for a day until a privateer came on board their ship and demanded the Captain come on board their ship with his papers, which he declined. James went on to describe his stay in England at Mr. Bell’s home, which was not very large but very beautiful. The walls were painted with very handsome landscapes and the ceilings were painted like clouds. Mr. Bell also had a handsome green house and everyone stopped to look at the avenue as they passed. James rode through Hyde Park and commented on how beautiful the Kensington Gardens were. St. Paul’s Church was elegant. James was frustrated with the boys selling shoe strings and watch chains and how they continuously asked him to make a purchase after he repeatedly told them no. James discussed mutual friends and acquaintances and asked that Susan remember him kindly to their family and friends in Elizabethtown.

People mentioned: King George III, Mr. and Mrs. Otto, Mr. Bell, Sarah Ricketts, Maria Ricketts, and Mr. Jackson.

Places mentioned: Weymouth, England, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St. Paul’s Church.

Note: This letter is written in cross-writing or cross-hatch. The author wrote across the page from top to bottom, then turned the paper 90 degrees and wrote between the lines.
Maria E.P. Ricketts to Susan Niemcewicz, August 24, 1805

Maria E.P. Ricketts
1805-08-24

Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from Hammersmith, England to Susan Niemcewitz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Maria’s mother, Sarah, and her brother, James, had already written to Susan and she feared her letter would only be a repetition of what they had said. However, Maria wanted to obey her aunt’s wishes and tell her how she liked her and her family’s situation. They were staying at a very beautiful house with two very good-sized rooms painted and furnished with pretty taste. The furniture was handsome, and the windows opened from floor to ceiling. Maria was delighted with all she had seen of England thus far and planned to dine in Richmond with Mr. and Mrs. Penn the following day and in London with General Reid on Monday. Asked Susan to remember her affectionately to Peter when she wrote to him.

People mentioned: Sarah Ricketts, James Ricketts, Mr. and Mrs. Penn, General Reid, and Peter Kean.
Sarah Ricketts to Susan Niemcewicz, August 15, 1804

Sarah Ricketts
1805-08-15

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. This was the fifth letter that Sarah penned to her sister, Susan, and she hoped one of them would reach her. Sarah described her and her family’s long voyage to England. They were scheduled to arrive in Brighton that morning but they had so many visitors, frigates, and privateers demanding their papers and were detained till officers came on board. They were in company with a British Fleet for two days, whom they believed to be Lord Nelson, but the officers feigned ignorance and said they did not know what Fleet it was. Later they were near the shore and Maria and the boys were delighted with the views. Mr. R was in rapture over the fine fields of wheat and hedges. In the postscript, Sarah mentioned that as they were leaving the shore of Weymouth, they saw the King’s Yacht and the Queen. The Frigates saluted the King and Queen as they passed. Sarah and her family had the pleasure of watching them until they returned to the yacht. Richard Fords was with his Majesty and the Quarantine Laws were so strict that they could not land without their leave. Sarah, however, was not sorry for the delay as they had the opportunity of seeing the entire ceremony. As soon as the King entered the barge, the Frigates fired and the music from the hills played. As soon as Sarah and her family landed, they dined and the children went to play. James Jr. took Sally for a walk in the morning and the King stopped and spoke to her and said she was pretty.

People mentioned: Mrs. A, Mrs. B, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Bellasis, Lord Horatio Nelson, George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland (1738-1820), Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744–1818), Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), James Ricketts (1754-1824), James Ricketts, Jr., Sally Ricketts, Richard Fords, and Peter Kean.
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.