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James McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, July 7, 1805

James McEvers
1805-07-07

James McEvers wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers repaired an oversight on his part and issued the sum of $82.50 to Susan’s credit at the Bank of United States in New York. It was not the exact amount that he owed Susan, but in October, when another Quarters Rent was due, he would be more exact.
James McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, October 14, 1805

James McEvers
1805-10-14

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. When James wrote to Susan in July, he informed her that as he did not have access to his papers in New York at the time, it was impossible for him to state the exact interest he owed her on the two notes. As he obtained access to his papers, he gave Susan the information on the interest regarding the two notes.
James McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, October 31, 1805

James McEvers
1805-10-31

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers received Susan’s favor of the 17^th. Agreeable to Mr. LeRoy’s promise to Mr. Neimcewicz, he wrote to Mr. Josiah Smith desiring him to pay up Installments due on the Catawba Company Shares that belonged to the late Mr. John Kean’s Estate. McEvers had yet to receive an answer to their letter but had no doubt that Susan’s rights in the Catawba Company would be fully established. On the verso, McEvers noted that he refrained from sending his letter to Susan as he wanted to make an inquiry with an intelligent gentleman from Charleston respecting the Catawba Company. He was of the opinion that proprietors would do better in forfeiting their shares than to pay installments as he did not think it would ever be a productive property.

People mentioned: Josiah Smith and John Kean (1756-1795)
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 18^th 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 John Hendricks, August 21, 1805

Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-08-21

The following document is a receipt between Julian Niemcewicz and John Hendricks for 1 load of salt hay, to half weighing, and to unloading.
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 Susan Niemcewicz, November 4, 1805

Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-11-04

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Cayuga, New York (on a jaunt to Niagara) to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. They had surmounted all the difficulties of bad road and wilderness, and were speedily returning home when in Cayuga they were met with an accident. Mr. B’s horses were stolen from the Tavern Stable and as the Country was uninhabited and surrounded by woods, the thief had a fair chance to proceed undiscovered for a great distance. Planned to try and hire other horses. Julian had another disappointment; he expected to find a letter from Susan at Geneva but did not find one. Julian’s pleasure and wonder at seeing the Falls were indescribable. He saw them from all sides and under the sheet of water. Hoped to hear from Susan when he arrived in Albany.
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Niemcewicz, October 10, 1805

Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-10-10

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Upon his arrival in Albany, Julian enquired about letters at the Tontine Coffee House and at the Post Office and was extremely mortified in not finding any. Supposed Susan did not have anything in particular to say, but he would have liked to hear she was well. They had good accommodation and weather. Julian saw Mrs. Bell and she had been to the Springs. Because of her health, she had been obliged to reduce the number of her scholars, which lessened her profits. Margaret improved, she played and sung better than the daughters of the Dutchess of Bridgewater. They had the fortune of meeting several gentlemen who had just returned from Niagara and their accounts were very satisfactory and comforting to them. They wanted to perform the journey on foot to enjoy the sublime view of the falls. Hoped that the lot and crops would be maintained by Tom.
People mentioned: Charlotte Catherine Anne, Countess of Bridgewater (1763–1849)
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Niemcewicz, October 18, 1805

Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-10-18

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Geneva, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Susan would be surprised when she received Julian’s letter and noticed that they did not proceed any further than Geneva. The roads were worse than they expected and the Turnpike was nothing but heavy compound of clay. They planned to set out the following day with horses and wagons. It would be the most difficult part of the road but the coachman promised to bring them to the falls in four or five days. Asked if Susan was prepared for the winter and told her to have the little stove fired in his little room and light the fireplace in their bedroom.
Julian Niemcewicz to Unknown Person, February 10, 1805

Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-02-10

The following document appears to have been written in Polish and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.
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 Niemcewicz to Z. Lewis, August 20, 1805

Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-08-20

The following document is a receipt for The Spectator, a newspaper based in New York. Julian Niemcewicz paid a total of four dollars to Z. Lewis.
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.