Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

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  Henry Gahn to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 12, 1811

  Henry Gahn

  02-12-1811
  

  Henry Gahn wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ.

  People Include: K A Ogden, Mrs Chetwood, Mrs Lawrence, Jane Gahn

  Places Included: The John Adams

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  Henry Gahn to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 25, 1811

  Henry Gahn

  02-25-1811
  

  Henry Gahn wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. Discussion of the John Adams ship and a $30 loan.

  Places Included: New Port

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  Thomas Grimke to Peter Kean, May 18, 1811

  Thomas S. Grimke

  05-18-1811
  

  Thomas Grimke wrote from Charleston, SC to Peter Kean addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He writes regarding the property Peter inherited from John Kean in Beaufort. Since Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, was entitled to 1/3 of the property that means she can also claim 1/3 of the enslaved people there. He mentions that they also must take Julian Ursin Niemcewicz into account since they are married unless they had renounced his claim by a marriage settlement.

  People Included: John Kean (JK1755), Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Robert Barnwell, Edward Barnwell, Mr. Robertson

  Places Included: Beaufort, SC

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  Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, February 22, 1811

  Peter Philip James Kean

  1811-02-22
  

  Peter Kean wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. By the carelessness of their boatman, they got around near the Point and did not get off till nearly half past 3 in the afternoon. Peter reached town with only enough time to eat something and dress pleasantly. Mrs. Jay, Mrs. Colden, and many other of Susan’s friends inquired after her. Peter spent all day with the Washington Society in which he was a member. There were about two thousand people in the procession and the circus, which was a large building, was full of as many people as it could hold. They had an elegant dinner for 40 or 50 at the Washington Hotel, where some of the most respectable leading Federalists gentleman dined. The other parts of the society dined in their respective wards. On Saturday, Peter had yet to see Mr. Gahn. Planned to dance on Monday evening at Mrs. Rapellia’s, Miss Vandenhuvel introduced Peter to her at Mr. Rutherford’s. The world was still in doubt respecting the Bank Charter, the report said that there were two majority in its favor in the Senate. The lower house was doubtful. Mr. Pendelton mentioned that he took the opinions of the most intelligent members of Congress on that subject and found them exactly equally divided.

  People mentioned: Mrs. Jay, Mrs. Colden, Henry Gahn, Mrs. Rapellia’s, Miss Vanderhuvel, Mr. Pendelton, and Mr. Ruterford.

  Societies mentioned: Washington Benevolent Societies

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  Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, February 28, 1811

  Peter Philip James Kean

  1811-02-28
  

  Peter Kean wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Mr. Rutherford was not in town but when he arrived, Peter would speak with him respecting the affair Susan mentioned. Mr. Gahn was comfortably settled in Vesey Street. He showed Peter the Deed and Plat of the Lots belonging to Jane, he seemed to think that fifteen hundred dollars would be the utmost he would want. The pantaloons Peter wished were blue knit that Susan sent were not wearable as they were perforated by old father time.

  People mentioned: Henry Gahn and Mr. Rutherford.

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  Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, January 12, 1811

  Peter Philip James Kean

  1811-01-12
  

  Peter Kean wrote from New Yor, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter arrived in New York the previous evening after a passage of an hour and a half. Went up to Mr. Rutherford’s where he found Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jay and Robert and his wife. Mr. LeRoy had not yet received the dividends on the U. S. B. Shares, they were not payable till the 15^th the dividend on the N.Y. Shares was $67. There was no news in town. Peter was to spend Monday evening with Mrs. Jay and Tuesday with Mrs. Romayne.

  People mentioned: Peter Augustus Jay (1776-1843), Mary Rutherfurd Clarkson (1786–1838), Herman LeRoy, Mr. Rutherford, and Mrs. Romayne.

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  Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, January 18, 1811

  Peter Philip James Kean

  1811-01-18
  

  Peter Kean wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mr. Barnwell received the dividend on the stock, which together with the $1400 made $1700. How Susan chose to dispose of the funds was a difficult question to answer as all the stock except the U.S.B. was high. Saw Palmer the other day and he said he was going to make arrangements for the boat to take them home. Peter was prevented from going to the Assembly by a severe headache. They had a pleasant party on Tuesday at Mrs. Romayne’s. Peter was afraid that the report about poor John McComb was true, he left a large family and his wife was on the point of being confined.

  People mentioned: Palmer, Mrs. Romayne, and John McComb (1734-1811).

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  Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, March 1, 1811

  Peter Philip James Kean

  1811-03-01
  

  Peter Kean wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. After writing to Susan the day before, Peter consulted Mr. Rutherford and he said the B. place was the most gentlemanly about Elizabeth Town. That it would command a purchaser when the place in the town would not and that as a place of residence it would be preferable to any he knew there about. The Jersey Bank obtained a charter from New York under the name of the Union Bank. Mr. R. said that in all probability the affairs of the U.S. Bank would be a long time in the hands and at the mercy of the commissioners, therefore he advised that Susan should dispose of that stock and make an investment in the Union Bank Stock. They had a pleasant assembly the night before; Mrs. Jay and the Rutherfords were there. There was to be a dance at Mrs. Fishes that night where Peter expected to accompany the Rutherfords.

  People mentioned: Mrs. Jay, and Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford.

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  James Lloyd with Aaron Pitney, July 24, 1811

  James Lloyd

  07-24-1811
  

  Indenture between James Lloyd and Aaron Pitney for the sale of land.

  People Included: John F. Longstreet, Rebecca Forman

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  Sarah Sabina Morris to John Cox Morris, August 13, 1811

  Sarah Sabina Morris

  08-13-1811
  

  Sarah Sabina Morris wrote from Edgerston to John Cox Morris, her brother, addressed to Butternuts, NY. Sarah had been traveling and updated her brother on where she had gone and who she saw.

  People Included: Uncle, Louisa, Anna, Thomas, Judge Yates, Robert, Sabina, Mr and Mrs. Vanderveu, Mr. Evans, Miss May, Miss Garath, Mr. Thomhson (?), Cousin Mary, Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris

  Place Included: Morristown, NJ, Easton, PA, Bethlehem, PA, Nazareth, PA, Rupia, Somerville, NJ, Cooperstown, NY, Brunswick, NJ, Amboy, NJ, Retersfield, Leigh River, Delaware River

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  Susan Niemcewicz to Peter Kean, March 26, 1811

  Susan U. Niemcewicz

  1811-03-26
  

  The following document is a letter composed by Susan Niemcewicz where she appointed Peter Kean as her proxy to give as many votes at any election of Directors of the United Passaic and Hackensack Bridge Company.

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  Susan Niemcewicz with the Bank of New York, circa August 1811

  Susan U. Niemcewicz

  circa August 1811
  

  The following document is a register between Susan Niemcewicz and the Bank of New York. Entries include shares, dividends, and receipts.

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  John Tyler to James Barbour, January 14, 1811

  John Tyler

  01-14-1811
  

  John Tyler wrote to James Barbour, Speaker of the House of Delegates, address not included, he enclosed a proposed Constitutional Amendment. The amendment is no longer with the letter. This is most likely referring to the Titles of Nobility Amendment which was rejected by Virginia on February 14, 1811 and never ratified.

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  John Tyler to James Barbour, January 15, 1811

  John Tyler

  01-15-1811
  

  John Tyler wrote to James Barbour, Speaker of the House of Delegates, address not included. Tyler wrote that he accepted an appointment from the President of the United States as a Judge of the District Court in Virginia and resigned from his position as Governor.

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  John Tyler to James Barbour, January 3, 1811

  John Tyler

  01-03-1811
  

  John Tyler wrote to James Barbour, Speaker of the House of Delegates, address not included, regarding a letter addressed to the Governor about the use of the armory.

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  John Tyler to James Barbour, January 9, 1811

  John Tyler

  01-09-1811
  

  John Tyler wrote to James Barbour, Speaker of the House of Delegates, address not included. Tyler announced the resignation of General Mose from his command as Major General of the third division of the militia of this state because he accepted the office of Marshall.

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  An oration for July fourth 1810 by Unknown person

  1810-07-04
  

  The following document is titled “An Oration for July 4^th 1810.” This document is written in Susan Niemcewicz’s hand

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  Certificate, 1 Share to Peter Kean from Etown Religious Library, February 3, 1810

  1810-02-03
  

  The following document acknowledges that Peter Kean was entitled to one share in the Elizabethtown Religious Library.

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  Henry Whitlock with Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 3, 1810

  1810-08-03
  

  The following document is a receipt for work from Susan Niemcewicz to Henry Whitlock.

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  Susan U. Niemcewicz to Henry Whitlock, August 16, 1810

  1810-08-16
  

  The following document is a receipt acknowledging payment received from Susan Niemcewicz on account of Henry Whitlock,

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  Chardon to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 17, 1810

  unknown Chardon

  04-17-1810
  

  Chardon wrote from Elizabethtown, NJ to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. Chardon asked to borrow money with interest and a $500 on bond secured by mortgage on his property for one year.

  People Included: Henry Little, Mrs. E Dayton

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  William Dayton with Susan U. Niemcewicz, June 28, 1810

  William Dayton

  1810-06-28
  

  The following document is a receipt for items such as boards, wood, nails, and shingles from William Dayton to Susan Niemcewicz.

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  Peter Kean’s Letterbook, January 1, 1809 – November 16, 1810

  Peter Philip James Kean

  1810-11-16
  

  Several letters written by Peter Kean from Washington, D.C., and Beaufort, South Carolina (a few letters unaddressed) to William Jay and his friends. Peter traveled to North and South Carolina and Virginia. Of particular interest to him were Washington’s tomb and the Seat of the General. Compared Washington’s tomb to a potato hole. Peter heard from someone who attended him that a worthless wretch attempted to break into the vault and steal the remains of Washington to exhibit them to the eyes of the “busy vulger.” In other letters, Peter mentioned the Embargo Act of 1808, his visit to the Representative Hall, and the Navy Yard in Washington D.C.

  Recipients include William Jay (1789-1858).

  People mentioned: George Washington (1732-1799).

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  Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, December 14, 1810

  Peter Philip James Kean

  1810-12-14
  

  Peter Kean wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter did not return from West Chester until Monday. Lady Mary and Mr. W planned to remain there for a week or two longer. Mrs. Williams was perfectly recovered from the effects of her accident and had ridden out twice within the last few days. She was unsure when she would be able to visit Elizabethtown as it was dependent upon the orders they received from Washington. The reports from the city about the bank charter were various and contradictory and the stock was falling in Baltimore. Peter suggested that it may not be bad to invest what money Susan had in that stock as government could not help giving them the charter. Another plan Peter had was to purchase bills in London, remit them and order American stock to be purchased in England where it was always lower than in America. Peter Jay met Peter in the street on Saturday and immediately invited him to dine with him, but he was busy. Mrs. J. also asked him to dine with her but Peter was also busy that day.

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  Peter Kean to Susan Niemcewicz, December 18, 1810

  Peter Philip James Kean

  1810-12-18
  

  Peter Kean wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter received Susan’s letter and she wished he would spend some time in the winter in Elizabethtown and complained he was not sufficiently prolix in his letters. Planned to visit Susan the following week and would narrate facts to her. As to the report about Violet’s expecting to go with her mother or the mother’s getting a place, neither could be don’t without Susan’s consent and any person taking her would be liable to her wages. Peter saw Lady Kitty the day before and she inquired after Susan. Peter saw Kitty and Mrs. R every day and planned to go with them to see the celebrated Mrs. Darby from Boston. The winter gaiety was to begin on Thursday with an assembly. Cook’s benefit was to be Wednesday and he was to play Cato and Sir Arby. If Susan saw William Dayton, Peter asked Susan to request him to make a bargain with Blanchard and get him to take his horse. Peter added a post script where he suggested Susan go visit Peggy since the roads were likely good and that Henry ought to drive her in the carriage.