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Henry Gahn to Susan Niemcewicz, July 28, 1804
Henry Gahn
1804-07-28
Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Informed Susan that their dear friend, Julian was in Paris on the 31st of May and less anxious of returning to America by the first good opportunity. Mr. du Pont de Nemours wrote to his son in New York and said that “he would write more fully by Mr. Niemcewicz, then in Paris, and on the eve of returning to America.”
People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz and Mr. du Pont de Nemours.
Places mentioned: Paris, France.
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Henry Gahn to Susan Niemcewicz, March 4, 1804
Henry Gahn
1804-03-04
Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Rejoiced to have it in his power to convey happiness to Susan by forwarding a letter to her, which he at that moment received from the post office. Gahn had yet to read his letter but saw by a postscript that he [likely Julian Niemcewicz] was determined to go to Paris and return to America from a port in France. Asked in jest if Susan thought he should be Post Master General of all the countries in the world. In the postscript, Gahn mentioned he forgot Mr. Kean’s watch and asked Susan to send it to him immediately as he feared the watch master would refuse to take it back.
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Henry Gahn to Susan Niemcewicz, October 15, 1804
Henry Gahn
1804-10-15
Henry Gahn wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mr. Cadwalader Colden had just arrived from Bordeaux. Mr. Niemcewicz left Paris before Colden for Nantz. They had been frequently together in Paris and Julian was well and in good spirits. There was an embargo in Granoux[?] which kept Colden a long while in Bordeaux before he could sail. The same course likely delayed Julian at Nantz.
People mentioned: Cadwallader D. Colden 1769 – 1834 and Julian Niemcewicz.
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Henry Gahn to Unknown Person, November 11, 1804
Henry Gahn
1804-11-12
Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to an unknown correspondent. In order to be in cash, Gahn determined to apply for discounting the enclosed note that amounted to one thousand dollars. If Mrs. Niemcewicz had any money lying idle, Gahn would borrow the said sum at Bank discount and endorse it to Susan. Gahn outlined a potential business negotiation for Susan Niemcewicz and asked his correspondent to offer it to Susan for her consideration.
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Susan Niemcewicz with Elizabeth Gilmore, November 10, 1804
Elizabeth Gilmore
1804-11-10
The following document is a receipt between Elizabeth Gilmore and Susan Niemcewicz that reads “This to pay William Woodruff a balance due me when we settled our accounts the sum of one pounds eight shillings and that shall be your discharge for the sum.”
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Peter Kean Farewell Address to Basking Ridge School, circa 1804
Peter Philip James Kean
circa 1804
The following document is Peter Kean’s Farewell Address to Basking Ridge School. Peter expressed his thanks to the gentlemen for their kind instructions and good advice and to his fellow companions in the pursuits of literature for their civility towards him. Peter also quoted a Latin phrase from Horace “Doctrina sed vim promovet insitam / Rectique cultus pectora roborant.” Peter translated that to “an observation made by a man as distinguished for a sound mind as he was for writing elegantly. These observation will be found very elegant yet as true as they are elegant for where is the man who posseses a strong mind that will not strengthen it by reading & who is there that posseses a Philosophick breast that will not greatly fortify it by learning.”
This document is undated.
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Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, May 10, 1804
Peter Philip James Kean
1804-05-10
Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter’s journey was very agreeable by the amusing and instructing conversation of Mr. and Mrs. Kollock. If Uncle R’s family went to England, Peter feared he would never see them again. If Susan saw them, Peter asked that she tell them he would never forget their kindness to him and would always remain their grateful and affectionate nephew and cousin. Susan did not mention Mrs. Williams in her letter and Peter asked if she was well. Was met with a kind reception from Miss Smiths and they desired to be remembered by Susan. Asked Susan to assure Papa [Julian Niemcewicz] of his most sincere love and esteem and hoped that Julian would pay him a visit in Princeton. Peter listed items that he asked Susan to send to him including:
- Palie’s [William Paley] Evidence of Christianity
- A small European Atlas
- Morse’s [Jedidiah Morse] Universal Geography
- A piece of castile soap
- 8 shirts
- 7 cravats
- 2 pairs silk, 2 pairs white cotton, and 3 pairs of colored stockings
- 2 pairs of socks
- 2 black, 2 colored, and 3 white waistcoats
- 5 dickeys
- 3 pairs of nankeens
- 2 pairs of thick pan[ts]
- 1 pair of breeches
- 4 towels
- 2 sets of sheets
- 2 pillowcases
- 4 nightcaps
- Plaine white silk stockings
- Several bunches of quills, Susan could purchase them cheaper at Chapman’s than in Princeton.
People mentioned: James Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Kollock, the Ricketts family, Mrs. Williams, Colonel Williams and Christian, Julian Niemcewicz, Miss Kylton, and Mrs. Mayo.
Places mentioned: Princeton University
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Philip Livingston to James Ricketts, January 19, 1804
Philip Peter Livingston
01-19-1804
Power of Attorney from Philip Livingston to his brother-in-law James Ricketts. This gave James the power to sell and transfer to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, bonds held in trust for her by Philip, her brother.
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Philip Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, November 1, 1804
Philip Peter Livingston
11-11-1804
Philip Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his sister. He wrote to her to congratulate her on her return from Europe. There is a response from Susan on the third page saying she will see him next week.
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Indenture Bill of Sale from Henry Masicar to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August, 1804
Henry Masicar
08-01-1804
Bill of sale in Bergen County, New Jersey by Henry Masicar to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz for the sale of a enslaved woman named Sarah and her son and daughter for the sum of 100 pounds.
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James McEvers to Julian Niemcewicz, December 11, 1804
James McEvers
1804-12-11
James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers was much obliged to Julian for his polite letter and the note for $4,000 delivered to him by Mr. Ghan. Asked Julian to hand the enclosed note for the same sum to Susan Niemcewicz. In McEvers’ opinion, the 6plt stock would be a good investment. On a future occasion, McEvers requested Julian to return the note under cover addressed to himself or “Mrs. Niemcewicz’s particular friend M LeRoy.” This was more agreeable to McEvers than to have the note come under the eye of a stranger.
People mentioned: Henry Ghan and Susan Niemcewicz.
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James McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, December 11, 1804
James McEvers
1804-12-11
James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers was sorry to learn from Mr. Niemcewicz that Susan was indisposed and hoped that she recovered. Inclosed his new note in return for the one sent to him by Julian Niemcewicz with funds for the quarter interest that was due on the 1st of January. Added a postscript dated December 23rd in which McEvers acknowledged that he wrote Susan the above note on the 11th with the expectation that Mr. Ghan would have called for it. He did not have the funds in the house to remit her for the interest and it being Sunday, he would not be able to get any money out of the bank until the following day.
People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz, Henry Ghan, and Major Armstrong.
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James McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, December 5, 1804
James McEvers
1804-12-05
James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers called upon Susan twice when she was last in town but he was not fortunate to find her at home. Intended to ask Susan whether she would allow the four thousand dollars to remain with him the ensuing year upon the same terms as before
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James McEvers to Susan Niemcewicz, January 17, 1804
James McEvers
1804-01-17
James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers discussed Susan’s credit on their books, the purchase of stocks, and Susan’s Santee Canal Shares.
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Sarah Sabina Morris to Mary Ann Morris, June 22, 1804
Sarah Sabina Morris
06-22-1804
Sarah Sabina Morris wrote from Butternuts, NY to Mary Ann Morris, her sister, in Cooperstown, NY. Sarah thanked Mary for some items she sent home, gave updates on their parents, and asked for a muffin recipe. In the postscript she mentioned that Mary's enslaved woman is well and asked when Mary will come home, but her name is not given.
People Include: Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris, Mrs. Cooper, Isaac, Mr. Pemroy
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Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Niemcewicz, April 18, 1804
Julian Niemcewicz
1804-04-18
Julian Niemcewicz from Berlin, Germany to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian informed Susan that he was on his way homeward. Had it not been for the cursed war, the winter season, and the entreats of his family, he would have been back in Elizabethtown sooner. Stayed with Mr. and Mrs. De La Forest and planned to leave Berlin the following day to proceed by way of France to the first Sea Port. Hoped Chancellor Livingston would give him the best advice and assistance. Since the conspiracy against the life of the first Consul, utmost difficulties and precautions were set in place on the frontiers of France. The alarm would probably cease in France once the trial of the conspirators drew to an end. Expected to stay in Paris for only a short period of time and expected to be home in June. Discussed gifts he planned to bring back. Mr. La Forest lived in great style in Berlin. The celebrated Count Tilly of immaculate memory was playing the same tricks in Berlin as he played in America. Discussed their mutual friends and correspondents.
People mentioned: Mr. and Mrs. De La Forest, Chancellor Robert R. Livingston, Mr. Pitcairn, the Ricketts family, and Peter Kean.
Places mentioned: Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.
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Julian Niemcewicz to Aaron Bedford, December 15, 1804
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1804-12-15
The following document is a receipt with acknowledgment of four dollars payment received in full for four small cags from Julian Niemcewicz to Aaron Bedford.
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Julian Niemcewicz to Caleb Halstead, November 19, 1804
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1804-11-19
The following document is a receipt noting the sum of two dollars and seventy-five cents received in full for “poor and county tax” from Julian Niemcewicz to Caleb Halstead.
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Julian Niemcewicz to Elias Dayton, January 16, 1805
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1805-01-16
The following document is a receipt from Julian Niemcewicz to Elias Dayton for goods such as salt, rye flour, muslin, sugar, gloves, tea, flannel, butter, silk, wood, lady apples, soap, stone pots, cups, and saucers. The amount of fifty-seven dollars and seventy-eight cents was paid in full.
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Julian Niemcewicz to James Wilson, December 18, 1804
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1804-12-18
The following document is a receipt with acknowledgment of seven pounds one shilling payment received in full for butter from Julian Niemcewicz to James Wilson.
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Julian Niemcewicz to Mr. Dower, November 20, 1804
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1804-11-20
The following document is a receipt noting the sum of three shillings was received in full for mending locks from Julian Niemcewicz to Mr. Dower.
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Julian Niemcewicz to Oliver Hatfield, December 5, 1804
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1804-12-05
The following document is a receipt for goods such as beef, lamb, veal, pork, and mutton. Oliver Hatfield received payment in full for his father, Aaron Hatfield, from Julian Niemcewicz.
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Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Niemcewicz, May 17, 1803
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1804-05-17
Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Puławy, Poland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian had the pleasure of seeing his brother who promised to be punctual in his payment that was to take place at the end of June. He accepted the kind invitation of Prince Czartoryski to spend a few weeks at his country seat. Julian wrote to the Chancellor in Paris and asked when he planned to embark for America. Spent time in Warsaw preparing manuscripts for the Edition of his works. Had some vexation with his cousin the Princess Dominique Radziwill. She lost her husband and her brother-in-law, in order to get his brother’s portion, took almost by violence his two daughters and would assume the title and rights of a tutor, even though the mother was living and he was excluded by the will. Prince Czartoryski was appointed guardian. They took the children back and returned them to their mother and the uncle was indicted. The rumors of the cursed war prevailed among their American merchants.
People mentioned: Prince Czartoryski and Princess Dominique Radziwill.
This document refers to enslaved people and servants including Philip, Tom, and Betty.
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Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Niemcewicz, October 6, 1804
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1804-10-06
Julian Niemcewicz wrote while at Sea to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian hoped to be in Norfolk within a few days and was anxious to inform Susan of his safe arrival. Julian recounted his return home thus far. While in Paris, he enquired with Mr. Barnet as to which vessels were to sail for New York from any of the superior ports of France. Barnet suggested Captain Stevenson as he was set to sail on the 11th of July. Julian left Paris on the 4th of July and arrived in Nantes on the 11th. Stevenson informed him he would set sail in five or six days but to Julian’s greatest displeasure and vexation, Stevenson put it off week after week until they finally left on the 8th of August and arrived at St. Nazaire’s. Julian was further delayed as their ship had sprung a leak. Julian considered sailing on another vessel called Monticello but saw the delays and expenses arising and was vexed beyond expression. Their passage was delayed on account of an equinoctial gale but Captain Gary and the five French passengers on board were pleasant. If God granted him safe travels, Julian would sail to Norfolk and come home by way of Chesapeake, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Grieved that Susan did not receive his letters he wrote to her and declared that not three weeks went by without him writing to her. Planned to bring a few items home that Julian hoped would please Susan including Peter’s Polish sword and jewelry. Hoped all of their friends were well including Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, the Bellasis, the Daytons, the Masons, and the Morrells. Postponed telling Susan any news on Europe until they met in person. The good King George was completely mad, he attempted several times to commit a rap upon his own daughter but was prevented from accomplishing the nefarious deed. Julian added a few lines dated October 17 from Capes of Henry and Chasten, Virginia. His long voyage of 51 days was almost over and he rejoiced at seeing his family and friends again.
People mentioned: Peter Kean, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, the Bellasis, the Daytons, the Masons, and the Morrells.
Place mentioned: Capes of Henry, Chasten, Virginia, Paris, Chesapeake, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
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Julian Niemcewicz to Thomas Tobias, November 11, 1804
Julian U. Niemcewicz
1804-11-07
The following document is a receipt from Julian Niemcewicz to Thomas Tobias for 4 loaves sugar.
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