Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

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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.
John G. Barnwell to Peter Kean, July 31, 1817

John G. Barnwell
07-31-1817

John G. Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, SC to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He thanked Peter for the hats and doll he sent to his children and discussed some financial concerns. He also wrote about how to navigate a boat from Charleston to Savannah and that he did not believe steam boats would do well in the area.

People Included: Mr. Fraser, Eliza, Sarah Sabina Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Mr. Robertson, Robert, Rhoch

Places Included: Charleston, SC, Savannah, GA, Beaufort, SC
Mr. Bradish to Sarah Sabina Kean, April 28, 1817

Bradish
04-28-1817

Mr. Bradish wrote from New York to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino near Elizabethtown. Sarah and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz had been to see him recently. He wrote that he received word their wine order was at the customs house not long after they left.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Lauries
Mary Ann Cooper and Isaac Cooper to Sarah Sabina Kean and Peter Kean, November 17, 1817

Mary Ann Cooper and Isaac Cooper
11-17-1817

Mary Anne Cooper wrote from Cooperstown, NY, to Sarah Sabina Kean, her sister, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. Mary gave updates on their family including an upcoming wedding and children. She mentioned in the beginning of the letter she is concerned for the health of Jacob Morris Kean. At the end of the letter Isaac Cooper, Mary's husband, wrote a short note to Peter Kean, Sarah's husband, about payment for the wine he purchased.

People Included:Richard, Miss Johnson, Miss Upton, miss Francis, Mary Cox Morris, Jacob Morris, Lee Morris, Mrs. Lee Morris, Hannah Morris, Nancy Pomeroy, Elizabeth Renimore, John F. Cox, Mary Green, Elizabeth Green

Places Included: Albany, NY
Mahlon Dickerson to Peter Kean, December 15, 1817

Mahon Dickerson
12-15-1817

Maholn Dickerson wrote from Washington D.C. to Peter Kean, address not included. Peter has recommended his brother-in-law Charles V. Morris for an appointment as a midshipman in the Navy. Maholn wrote that no appointments were to be made soon.

People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Sarah Sabina Kean, Benjamin Williams Crowninshield
Bill of Sale for Enslaved Woman Named Jude, May 19, 1817

Samuel Downer
05-19-1817

Bill of Sale from Samuel Downer to Caleb Ogden Halsted for Jude, a 21 year old enslaved woman, sold for $150.
John Habersham to Peter Kean, February 27, 1817

John Habersham
02-27-1817

John Habersham wrote from Parris Island, SC to Peter Kean, addressed to Charleston, SC. John wanted to arrange to settle his bonds with Peter.The letter was originally addressed to Savannah, GA and then changed.
Richard W. Habersham to Peter Kean, May 14, 1817

Richard W. Habersham
05-14-1817

Richard W. Habersham wrote from Savannah, GA to Peter Kean, addressed to Charleston, SC. Richard heard that Peter left Beaufort two days earlier and included a list of bonds and payments.

People Included: Elliott, Wilson

Places Included: Beuafort, Charleston, Bulltown Swamp Land
Agreement of Caleb O. Halsted to Manumit Jude, May 19, 1817

Caleb Ogden Halsted
05-19-1817

This is a legal document created by Caleb O. Halsed. It was an agreement to Manumit an Enslaved Woman named Jude, after ten years of service. It stated that the contract was not binding "unless the servant woman faithfully fulfills" her part. It was signed by Silvanus Peirson on June 2, 1817. This document is missing the section with Halsted's signature. The Bill of Sale between Halsed and Samuel Downer for Jude was created the same day.
John V. Henry to Peter Kean, June 3, 1817

John V. Henry
06-03-1817

John V. Henry wrote from Albany to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabethtown, NJ.He discussed Gouverneaur Morris's will and the sale of Hermitage.

People Included: Richard Duncan, Harmanus P. Schuyler, John C. Cuyler, Sarah Sabina Kean
Peter Kean to Isaac Cooper, July 7, 1817

Peter Philip James Kean
07-07-1817

Peter Kean wrote from Ursino, to Isaac Cooper, address not included. An enslaved man ran away from Isaac's property, but he was later and brought him back. Peter remarked that he is "sorry to learn running away is so much the fashion at Cooperstown."

People Included: Master Morris, Miss Lizzy, Master Tom

Places Included: Madeira, Cooperstown, NY
Sarah Sabina Kean to Isaac Cooper, May 2, 1817

Sarah Sabina Kean
05-02-1817

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to Isaac Cooper, her brother-in-law, addressed to Cooperstown, Otsego, NY. Isaac and Peter had previously agreed to split an order of wine from Maderia and Sarah wrote to let him know that it had arrived.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Mr. Proctor, Bradish, Mr. Reahs, Mary Ann Morris Cooper, Major McPherson, Mrs. General Giles

Places Included: Madeira, Savannah, GA, New York, NY, Southern France
Sarah Sabina Kean to John Cox Morris, November 24, 1817

Sarah Sabina Kean
11-24-1817

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to John Cox Morris, her brother, addressed to Butternuts, Otsego, NY. Sarah was worried about the health of her son Jacob Morris Kean and she and her husband, Peter Kean, bought an "electrical machine that was strongly recommended for him." She gave other news of family including her other children and remarked that she and Peter were going to set him up with Sarah Louisa Jay so he would not be an old bachelor.

People Included: John Cox, Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris, Dr. watts, Miss Shipman, Governor Dickenson, Richard, Miss F. Upton, Ann Rutherford, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, John Kean, Mrs. Armstrong, Ricketts Family

Places Included: New York, NY
Sarah Sabina Kean to Peter Lanman on behalf of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 19, 1817

Sarah Sabina Kean
03-19-1817

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to Peter Lanman, address not included, on behalf of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her mother-in-law. Sarah thanked Lanman for the sugar asked him to purchase a variety of vegetable seeds and corn.

People Included: Mrs. Trumbull
Sarah Sabina Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to Peter Kean, February 1, 1817

Sarah Sabina Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
02-01-1817

Sarah Sabina Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ to Peter Kean addressed to Savannah, GA. Sarah wrote about the children and updated what she and Susan were doing. Susan wrote a shorter section at the end of the letter and said they were sleighing and that she would have the Power of Attorney he sent executed.

People Included: Uncle Rutherford, Mrs. Naster / Nasler, Napoleon Bonaparte, Aunt Nancy, Miss Kearny, R. Courtland, Becky, Hannah Morris, Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris, Mrs. V R, Mrs. Goodhue, Mrs. Jay, Phebe Ogden, Miss May Roberts, C. Roberts, Misss Hall, G. Barber, Colonel Ogden Ricketts, Southhard, Mat. William, Macilvane, Richard W. Habersham

Places Included: Elba, Newark, NJ, New York, Georgia
John W. Kearny to Peter Kean, July 31, 1817

John W. Kearny
07-31-1817

John W. Kearny wrote to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ, to let him know that some Madiera wine arrived for his mother, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.

People Included: Captain W. Colsen
Cornelia Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 5, 1817

Cornelia Livingston
08-05-1817

Cornelia Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her sister-in-law, address not included. She writes that Jacob Morris Kean's health was not better. She tells Susan of a friend who suffered a similar ailment and was cured after taking a a willow bath. She writes on the back of the letter "I forgot to say it must be the upright willow, I beg you will try it."

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Edgar, Judge Lawrence, Mrs. Lawrence, Jacob Morris Kean

Places Included: Albany, New York
Cornelia Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, December 12, 1817

Cornelia Livingston
12-12-1817

Cornelia Livingston wrote from New York, to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her sister-in-law, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. She gives an update on her son Van Brugh and thanks Susan for introducing him to Julian Ursin Niemcewicz. She heard Jacob Morris Kean appears to be recovering and Cornelia wishes well to the family.

People Included: Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Jacob Morris Kean, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar

Places Included: Warsaw, Ursino
Cornelia Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 5, 1817

Cornelia Livingston
03-05-1817

Cornelia Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her sister-in-law, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. She writes that Van Brugh, who is in France has recovered and that she read that Peter's ship has arrived home safely.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Van Brugh (presumably Peter Van Brugh Livingston)

Places Included: France
Cornelia Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, May 8, 1817

Cornelia Livingston
05-08-1817

Cornelia Livingston wrote from an unknown location to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her sister-in-law, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. She received a package from her son, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, who was in France, and is forwarding the gifts for Susan, Peter Kean, and John.

People Included: Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Peter Philip James Kean, John Kean (JK1814)

Places Included: France, Genoa
Brockholst Livingston to William Jones, January 27, 1817

Henry Brockholst Livingston
01-27-1817

Henry Brockholst Livingston (1757-1823) wrote to William Jones (1760-1831), President of the U.S. Bank, addressed to Philadelphia. Brockholst enclosed a letter (not present) that recommended Mr. Alanson as a cashier in Cincinnatti, but Brockholst is not confident in that choice.
Peter Van Brugh Livingston to Peter Kean, September 15, 1817

Peter Van Brugh Livingston II
09-15-1817

Peter Van Brugh Livingston wrote from Warsaw, Poland to his cousin, Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. Van Brugh had been traveling around Europe and met up with Peter's stepfather, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz. He also spoke about time he spent with the old Prince Czartoryski (possibly Adam Kazimierz Czartoryski).

People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Princess Radzeville, Sarah Sabina Kean, John Kean II, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Rutgers, Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford, Sarah Ricketts, James Rickettes

Places Included: France, Vienna, Arcadia, Elizabethtown, NJ
Julian Niemcewicz on Tadeusz Kościuszko, December 8, 1817

Julian U. Niemcewicz
12-08-1817

This document is suspected to be in Swiss-German. It's stored in a folder from Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc. The description will improve once translation and transcription are available.
Susan Niemcewicz Receipts, April 11, 1817

Susan Niemcewicz
1817-04-11

The following document is an account of receipts on Susan Niemcewicz’s in Georgia and Carolina. Entries include cash received from R.W. Habersham, a sale to Captain Jones, cash from Robert Barnwell’s estate, balance due to Susan Niemcewicz by Peter Kean, and cash deposits.
Maria Palmer to Peter Philip James Kean, July, 1817

Maria Palmer
07-01-1817

Maria Palmer wrote to Peter Kean, her cousin, address not included.

People Included: Mr. Palmer, Phil Palmer, Susan , Mrs. Livingston, Mr. Gahn