Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

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Peter Kean Travel Journal, August 16-21, 1813

Peter Philip James Kean
August 16-21, 1813

Peter Kean kept a journal during a trip from Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ to Butternuts, Otsego County, NY. He was joined by Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, for part of the journey. Presumably, Sarah Sabina Kean, his wife, accompanied him but she is not directly mentioned.

People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Mrs. Cooper, Catherine Cooper, Catherine M., Dr. and Mrs. Watts, Mr. Rudyar, Gorhen

Places Included: Edgerston, New York, Blancetts, Hopper, Ramapough, Ramapough Creek, Shawanquak, Montgomery, Haebrooks. Springstern, Walkill, Kingston, Catikill Mountains, Balltown, Albany, Brunswick, Barhayts, Cooperstown, Huntington,
Henry Gahn to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 18, 1819

Henry Gahn
08-18-1819

Henry Gahn wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ regarding business of the Swedish-Norwegian Council for New York City as it pertains to the Kean family.

People Included: Major Lorich, Peter Philip James Kean, Mr. Norderling, Hardelberg
John V. Henry to Peter Kean, July 13, 1819

John V. Henry
07-13-1819

John V. Henry wrote from Albany to Peter Philip James Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ regarding the collection of debt owed by Richard Duncan.

People Included: John C. Cuyler, Hermanus Schuyler
Peter Augustus Jay to Peter Kean, January 18,1819

Peter Augustus Jay
01-18-1819

Peter Augustus Jay wrote from New York to Peter Kean, his cousin, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ regarding the deed for land Peter purchased from Lord Bolingbroke.

People Included: Colonel Barclay, Lord Bolingbroke, Lady Bolingbroke, Henry Brockholst Livingston, McAllen

Places Included: England
Julia Lawrence to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, December 24, 1819

Julia A.K. Lawrence
12-24-1819

Julia Lawrence wrote from Jamaica to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her aunt, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. She talks about Jamaica and the enslaved people there are allowed three days off to celebrate around Christmas, that is all the time the have off during the year. She remarks that they should do everything in their power to contribute to their happiness. She also talks about family and how she and her husband were both recently sick.

People Included: John Kean (JK1814), Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Morris Kean, Philip Livingston, John Tharp Lawrence, John Thrap
James Otto Ricketts to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, December 6, 1819

James Otto Ricketts
12-06-1819

James Ottis Ricketts wrote from outside London to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his aunt, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. The first page of the letter contains overlapping text and the bottom is missing a piece. The second page of the letter has a painting of the cottage James and his wife are staying in.

People Included: Maria (presumably Maria Ricketts)

Places Included: London
Unknown Person to Peter Kean, June 4, 1818

06-04-1818

An Unknown Person wrote from New York to Peter Kean, address not included. There is damage to the bottom part of the letter.
Maria Banyer to Peter Kean, June 29, 1818

Maria Banyer
06-29-1818

Maria Banyer wrote from Bedford to Peter Kean addressed to Ursino. Her sister, Sarah Louisa Jay, had recently died and she thanked Peter for keeping her memory alive by naming his daughter after her.

People Included: Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Jacob Morris, Jay Family
Thomas Biddle to Peter Kean, November 28, 1818

Thomas Biddle
11-28-1818

Thomas Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He enclosed a document for Peter to sign authorizing him to collect ground rent on a property of Walnut Street in Philadelphia.

People Included: Christine Biddle, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Sarah Sabina Kean
Richard W. Habersham to Peter Kean, April 10, 1818

Richard W. Habersham
04-10-1818

Richard W. Habersham wrote from Savannah, GA to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He discussed new tax laws and included a listing of money to be paid.

People Included: John Habersham, Sarah Sabina Kean

Places Included: New York, Bulltown Swampland
Richard W. Habersham to Peter Kean, August 19, 1818

Richard W. Habersham
08-19-1818

Richard W. Habersham wrote from Savannah, GA to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He updated Peter on his lands in Georgia and said the situation had no improved from his last letter.

People Included: Wilson

Places Included: Berkley Hill
Bill of Sale for Jude and Thomas, September 21, 1818

Caleb Ogden Halsted
09-21-1818

A legal document for the sale of an Enslaved Woman named Jude, about 23 years old, and an infant boy named Thomas, 8 months and 4 days. Caleb O. Halsted, from the Township of Elizabeth, NJ, sold both to Luther Bonnell, of Springfield, NJ. It stated that Thomas was his [Bonnell's] to manumit.
John V. Henry to Peter Kean, April 23, 1818

John V. Henry
04-23-1818

John V. Henry wrote from Albany, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ regarding the collection of Richard Duncan's debt.

People Included: Harmanus P. Schuyler, John C. Cuyler, Walter Rutherford, Philip Peter Livingston, John Rutherford, Philip Livingston
Peter Kean Speech, July 4, 1818

Peter Philip James Kean
07-04-1818

A speech given by Peter Kean on the 42nd birthday of the United States.
Peter Kean to Jonas Wade, June 27, 1818

Peter Philip James Kean
06-27-1818

An account list of Jonas Wade's bonds owed to Peter Kean.
Peter Kean with Susan Niemcewicz Statement of Estate, March 3, 1818

Peter Philip James Kean
03-03-1818

A statement of the estates of Peter Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz showing money owed and spent.
Sarah Sabina Kean To John Cox Morris, November 23, 1818

Sarah Sabina Kean
11-23-1818

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to John Cox Morris, her brother, addressed to Butternuts, Otsego, NY. She consoles her brother over the fact that a woman he loved, Miss Ward, was now engaged to Gouverneur Wilkins. She also discussed her daughter, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean's christening.

People Included: Reverend W. Rudd, Aunt Rutherford, Louisa Rutherford, Sally Macoum, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, John Kean, Mary Cox Morris, Francis, Mrs. Pomeroy, Lewis Lee Morris, Mr. Phelps, Baron Klinkowstrom and wife.
Cornelia Livingston to Peter Kean, July 22, 1818

Cornelia Livingston
07-22-1818

Cornelia Livingston wrote from New York, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. She said that she enclosed a check and a receipt for him.

People Included: Charles Livingston, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Sarah Sabina Kean
Cornelia Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 21, 1818

Cornelia Livingston
08-21-1818

Cornelia Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her sister-in-law, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. She thanks Susan for inviting her and her son Charles to visit. They are going down to Greenburgh hoping the North River air will be good for Charles's health, but they will visit on their way back. The last she heard from Peter Van Brugh Livingston he was going to England in May.

People Included: Charles L. Livingston, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Peter Philip James Kean, Mrs. Lawrence, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Palmer, Julia, Sarah Sabina Morris Kean

Places Included: England, Greenbrugh, NY, Quebec
Sarah A. Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 9, 1818

Sarah A. Livingston
03-09-1818

Sarah A. Livingston wrote from an unknown location to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, address not included, thanking Susan for money that was sent and sending her best wishes to Peter.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to Peter Kean and Sarah Kean, August 25, 1818

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
08-25-1818

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to Peter Kean and Sarah Kean, her son, and daughter-in-law, addressed General Morris' Butternuts, Otsego County, NY. She updated them on family affairs, particularly concerning their cousins Julia Lawrence and an upcoming wedding.

People Included: Julia Lawrence, John Throp Lawrence, Mr. Ogden, Mr. Ricketts, Miss Robels, Mr. Rudd, Rachael, Peggy
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to Sarah Kean, August 13, 1818

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
08-13-1818

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to Sarah Sabina Kean, her daughter-in-law, addressed Ballston Spa, NY. Although the letter is addressed to Sarah, sections of it seem to be directed to Peter Philip James Kean, and it began with "My dear children". Susan asked Sarah about their plans and gave updates about home and Sarah's children.

People Included: John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Mr. Lawrence, Julia Lawrence, Mr. Vaughn, Mrs. Armstrong, Jacob Morris, Rachael, Cousin Mary, Judge Dessaur, Jane DeHarts, Betty, Mr. Trumb, Maria Palmer, Ricketts Family, Armstrong Family

Places Included: Butternuts, NY, Cooperstown, NY
W. & G. Ricketts with Peter P. Kean, November 11, 1818

W. Ricketts and G. Ricketts
11-07-1818

Reciept from W. & G. Ricketts with Peter P. Kean for $76.75 for tea and coal purchased for him and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.
Joseph Scott to Peter Kean, January 9, 1818

Joseph Scott
01-09-1818

Receipt for payment to Joseph Scott from Peter Kean for services rendered totaling $2.50.
Catherine Marie Le Cuillier de Beaumanoir, Comtesse de La Forest to Susan Niemcewicz, March 25, 1817

1817-03-25

Beaumanoir De Laforest wrote from Paris, France to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mrs. De Laforest received Susan’s letter by Mr. Livingston and his acquaintance was an agreeable one. Concerned over Mrs. P. Livingston’s anxiousness for her younger son. Mr. De Laforest was always embellishing his estate and happy in his county life. Mrs. De Laforest’s daughter (Marie Caroline de La Forest) had three beautiful little girls and was pregnant with another baby. Her health suffered greatly during her pregnancies. Discussed further about mutual acquaintances and friends.

People mentioned Marie Caroline de La Forest, Peter Kean, and Mr. De La Forest.