Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

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  Boudiant, Whitehead and Oreufurd to Susan U. Niemcewicz, February 24, 1812

  1812-02-24
  

  A letter from Boudinot, Whitehead, and Gifford to Susan Niemcewicz requesting Susan to meet the proprietors of the bridges over the Passaic and Hackensack rivers to select board members. The meeting was scheduled for March 24, 1812 at the residence of John Gifford in Newark at 10 A.M.

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  Cornelius Hoagland, Peter Kean, and A.J. Woodruff, June 11, 1812

  1812-06-11
  

  The following document is a receipt between A.J. Woodruff, Peter Kean, and Cornelius Hoagland for services done in selling a house as per agreement.

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  Nathan Sayre with Susan Niemcewicz, January 19, 1812

  1812-01-19
  

  The following document is a receipt between Nathan Sayre and Susan Niemcewicz for a days work of Nathaniel Sayre and Job Sayre, mending a door, etc.

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  Oliver Huttman with Susan Niemcewicz, circa January 1812

  circa January 1812
  

  The following document is a receipt between Oliver Nuttman and Susan Niemcewicz for muslin, feathers, and bombazet.

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  Peter Kean with Nathaniel Crane, April 3, 1812

  1812-04-03
  

  The following document is a receipt between Peter Kean and Nathaniel Crane.

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  Peter Kean with Nehemiah Wade, May 23, 1812

  1812-05-23
  

  The following document is a receipt between Peter Kean and Nehemiah Wade for repairing a cart wheel.

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  Statement Between Peter Kean and Abraham Stagg, January 10, 1812

  1812-01-10
  

  The following document is a statement between Peter Kean and Abraham Stagg for trimming a horse, repairing shoes, and mending a horse cart.

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  C.B. Dayton with Peter Kean, February 15, 1812

  C.B. Dayton

  1812-02-15
  

  The following document is a receipt between C.B. Dayton and Peter Kean for a Bill of Sundries.

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  Allan Edwards with Peter Kean and Nathan Townley, September 12, 1812

  Allen Edwards

  1812-09-12
  

  The following document is a receipt between Allen Edwards, Peter Kean, and Nathan Townley. Peter Kean paid Nathan Townley for two days work in the meadow.

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  Peter Augustus Jay to Peter Kean, March 26, 1812

  Peter Augustus Jay

  1812-03-25
  

  Peter Augustus Jay wrote from New York, New York to Peter Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Jay informed Kean that he received a year’s interest on Isaac Pindy’s bond to Mrs. Niemcewicz and enclosed a check for the amount of $140.

  People mentioned: Susan Niemcewicz

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  Peter Kean to Elias B. Dayton, February 15, 1812

  Peter Kean

  1812-02-15
  

  A financial agreement approving payment of $33.17 from the Newark Banking and Insurance Company to Elias Dayton.

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  Alexander McCalle with Peter Kean, May 30, 1812

  Peter Philip James Kean

  1812-05-30
  

  The following document is a receipt between Peter Kean and Alexander McCalle acknowledging payment received for digging a ditch.

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  An Oration Delivered in the Presbyterian Church at Elizabeth-Town, (N.J.) on Saturday, July 4, 1812 by Peter Kean, Esq., July 4, 1812

  Peter Philip James Kean

  1812-07-04
  

  The following pamphlet is an Oration delivered in the Presbyterian Church at Elizabeth-Town, New Jersey on Saturday, July 4, 1812 by Peter Kean, Esq.

  Printed by Henry P. Russell, Morristown, NJ.

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  Peter Kean Oration, circa 1812

  Peter Philip James Kean

  circa 1812
  

  The following document is an Oration composed by Peter Kean where he commented on the War of 1812. Kean referenced national character and protection. He also drew parallels between the War of 1812, the Revolutionary War, and American independence. This document is undated.

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  Peter Kean to Sarah Sabina Morris, December 27, 1812

  Peter Philip James Kean

  12-27-1812
  

  Peter Kean wrote from Ursino to Sarah Sabina Morris, addressed to Butternuts, Ostego County, NY. Peter wrote a love letter to Sarah requesting to come to Butternuts so he may propose.

  People Included: Jacob Morris.

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  Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, October 30, 1812

  Peter Philip James Kean

  1812-10-30
  

  Peter Kean wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. The accounts were not developed yet although some progress was being made. Peter learned that there were some letters and papers that he had not seen that might shed some light on the subject. The business would not be through till Tuesday. Peter planned to come home on Wednesday and would bring Vanbrough with him. Mrs. Romaine was in the country. Peter went the day before to inquire about the basket and found that Captain Paul had taken it with him out of town. Wished Susan would find something out from Uncle P’s letters respecting the $1600. There was no news in town and everyone was expecting an Embargo on the meeting of Congress.

  People mentioned: Mrs. Romaine and Captain Paul.

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  Peter Kean and Allen Edwards Receipt, October 2, 1812

  Peter Philip James Kean and Allen Edwards

  1812-10-02
  

  The following document is a receipt in which Peter Kean owed Allen Edwards payment for work including six days of work in July, two days and a half work, one day of work in the meadow in August, and four days of work in the meadow in September.

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  D.B. Lum with Susan Niemcewicz and Meeker & Townley, August 29, 1812

  D.B. Lum

  August 29, 1812
  

  The following document is a receipt between D. B. Lum, Susan Niemcewicz, and Meeker & Townley for items such as dishes, buttons, baskets, boats, white sugar, cloth, flour, needles, pins, and cotton.

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  Susan Niemcewicz to Moses Chandler Receipt, January 10, 1812

  Susan Niemcewicz

  January 10, 1812
  

  The following document is a receipt from Susan Niemcewicz to Moses Chandler. Susan listed items she wanted to purchase including nails, screws, eggs, salt, spoons, sugar, blankets, rye flour, buckwheat, candles, molasses, spirits, candles, and tea.

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  Samuel Reynold with Aaron Pitney, September 25, 1812

  Samuel Reynold

  09-25-1812
  

  Bill of sale between Samuel Reynold and Aaron Pitney for the sale of an enslaved man named Robert, who commonly went by Robbin, for $300.

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  Legal Indenture of Nicholas Arrowsmith to Peter Kean, October 23, 1811

  Nicholas Arrowsmith

  10-23-1811
  

  Legal Indenture of Nicholas Arrowsmith of Bedminster, NJ to Peter Kean for the sale of an enslaved boy, Peter for $350.

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  Legal Indenture John Bergen to Peter Kean, March 18, 1811

  John Bergen

  03-18-1811
  

  Legal Indenture from John Bergen of South Brunswick, NJ to Peter Kean for $391 for the sale of three enslaved people, Cirus, Peggy, and Peggy's infant Elias. Peter would hold Cirus for eight years. Writing on the back indicates that Elias is Cyrus's son and that Peter purchased them for Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother.

  Enslaved People Included: Cirus or Cyrus, Peggy, Elias

  People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

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  Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, July 26, 1811

  Christine Biddle

  07-26-1811
  

  Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. The first page of the letter is an account showing paid ground rent and dividends signed Biddle & Wharton. On the next page Christine write to Susan congratulating her and Peter and discussing their friends.

  People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Mrs. Palmer, Belasise Beall, Biddle & Wharton, George Fox

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  David Craig with Aaron Pitney, July 24, 1811

  David Craig

  07-24-1811
  

  Indenture between David Craig and Aaron Pitney for the sale of property in Freehold, NJ.

  People Included: John F. Longstreet, Joseph Parker

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  Henry Gahn to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 15, 1811

  Henry Gahn

  04-15-1811
  

  Henry Gahn wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed at Elizabethtown, NJ. He discusses loans, deeds, and money.