Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

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Looe Baker to Sarah Sabina Kean, 1828 or 1829

Looe Baker
c. October 1828- June 1829

Looe Baker wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino. He wrote to account for and pay for lots sold. This was presumably done after the death of Peter Kean on October 2, 1828, but before their marriage in early to mid 1829.

People Included: Job Sayre, Stephen H. Woodruff, Aaron B. Meeker, Mr. Chetwood
Peter Kean to John Kean, April 15, 182?

Peter Philip James Kean
April 15, c.1824- 1828

Peter Kean wrote from Elizabethtown, NJ to John Kean, his son, addressed to The Brother's Peugnet Office NY American, NY. He sent money for Mr. Peugnet and discussed the importance of John's studies.

People Included: Mr and Mr Peugnet, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Sarah Sabina Morris, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, Tomas Biddle, Mrs. Wilkinson

Places Included: New York
Peter Kean to John Kean, December 12, 182?

Peter Philip James Kean
December 12, c. 1824-1827

Peter Kean wrote from Elizabethtown, NJ to John Kean, his son, addressed to Mr. Peugnet's Office NY American, NY. He wrote regarding John's education and discussed learning Spanish specifically.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, William Robinson

Places Included: New York
Peter Kean to John Kean, January 10, 1825 or 1826

Peter Philip James Kean
January 10, 1825 or 1826

Peter Kean wrote from Elizabethtown, NJ to John Kean, his son, addressed to Greenwich near New York. Peter send $105.42 for John's bill with Mr. Peugnet and talked about John's studies.

People Included: Mr and Madame Peugnet, Sarah Sabina Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, August 9, 1829

Sarah Sabina Baker
08-09-1829

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, West Point. She and Looe Baker, her husband, were delayed in visiting him.
John Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 14, 1829

John Kean
04-14-1829

John Kean wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his grandmother, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabethtown, NJ. He had just received a letter from Mrs. Palmer, his cousin, about the birth of Cornelia Livingston Kean and had been trying to see Julia, presumably Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean, Cornelia Livingston Kean, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. B Robinson, Bishop Family, Dr. Stevens, Mrs. S, Dr. Watts, Mr. P

Notable Quote: "I don't know for what the baby is to be called CL. I think that ut ought to be after Mother. C Sabina L Kean."
Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, April 11, 1829

Sarah Sabina Kean
04-11-1829

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote to John Kean, her son, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. She primarily wrote about bonds and money he received from his father, Peter Philip James Kean's, personal estate.
Sarah Sabina Kean and Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, January 29, 1829

Sarah Sabina Kean and Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
01-29-1829

Sarah Sabina Kean and Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote from Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ to John Kean, care of Mr. Peugnet, address not included.John was supposed to visit but could not because of the weather.

People Included: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, Dr. Stevens, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Mrs. Palmer, Mr. Adams, Mary Ricketts, Miss Clay, Betsey, Emily, Robert, Madam Peugnet, Cousin Julia,
John Cox Morris to Sarah Sabina Baker, June 11, 1829

John Cox Morris
06-11-1829

John Cox Morris wrote from Butternutts, Ostego County, NY to Sarah Sabina Baker, his sister, addressed to 19 Bond Street, New York, NY.

People Include: The General (possibly Jacob Morris, their father)
Julian Ursin Niemcewicz to John Kean and Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, April 24, 1829

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz
04-24-1829

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Warsaw, Poland to John Kean and Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, his grandchildren, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He wrote to express his sympathy over the loss of their father. He wrote to John to endeavor in his life to be like his father and that even when Julian is dead he will always be welcome in Poland as family. He wrote to Julia about the prospect of her coming to Europe and all he would give her there. He told her in the meantime to mind her mother and grandmother's health.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
Julian Ursin Niemcewicz to Peter Kean

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz
02-16-1829

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Warsaw, Poland to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. Julian had not yet received word that Peter had died and was writing to ask him about a map Peter had sent him. The letter is in French.
Julian Ursin Niemcewicz to Sarah Sabina Kean, April 23, 1829

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz
04-23-1829

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean, his daughter-in-law, addressed to Ursino. He expressed his sympathy over the death of Peter Kean.

People Inlcuded: Peter Philip James Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, John Kean (JK1814), Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean

Notable Quote: "The loss of Mr. Kean whom I attended & loved from his early youth is a heavy wound to me, let us all endeavor to support in [illegible] resignation the will of the supreme ordinance of good and evil. I beg you Madame to be careful of Mrs. Niemcewicz, attend to her health..."
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz with Peter and Sarah Van Horn, May 2, 1829

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Peter Van Horn, and Sarah Van Horn
05-02-1829

This legal document, between Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Peter and Sarah Van Horn, is for the manumission (release from slavery) of Peter and Sarah Van Horn. The husband and wife were guaranteed payment, food, and clothing for future service to Susan. If one of them were to die, their wages would go to their son, Robert, at the completion of his service at the age of 25. It was signed in the presence of Mose Chandler. The file includes the original with signatures and marks, as well as a copy. There's additional text on the original verso stating that Peter and Sarah were paid after Susan's death, witnessed by James Crane.
Indenture of Sarah Sabina Kean

Oliver S. Halsted
12-11-1828

Legal Indenture granted by Oliver S. Halsted , Surrogate of the County of Essex giving Sarah Sabina Kean the right to administer the estate of Peter Philip James Kean.
Receipt from William Judson to Mrs. Palmer, October 8, 1828

William Judson
10-08-1828

A receipt from William Judson to Mrs. Palmer totaling $6 for Sarah Louisa Jay Kean's coffin and box.
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Peter Kean, and Sarah Louisa Jay Kean to Sarah Sabina Kean, September 8, 1828

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Peter Philip James Kean, and Sarah Louisa Jay Kean
09-08-1828

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Peter Kean, and Sarah Louisa Jay Kean wrote from Lebanon, NY to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabethtown, NJ. They wrote about their trip and places they visited in Lebanon. A section of the letter is missing.

People Included: John Kean (JK1814), Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Christine Alexander William Kean, Mrs. Sedgwick, Betsey

Places Included: Itaker Village at Hancock
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Peter Kean, and Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, January 22, 1828

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Peter Philip James Kean, and Sarah Sabina Kean
01-22-1828

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Peter Kean, and Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ to John Kean (JK1814) addressed to New York, NY. Julia wrote about an upcoming reading party, a pending visit from their grandfather, and other family news. Peter wrote complimenting John on his improved handwriting and correcting the spelling in his letter. He also gave some updates about home. Sarah has a short note at the end instructing him not to wear a shirt that was sent as it is the wrong one.

People Included: Cousin Mary, Betsey, Julia Lawrence, Cousin Palmer, Julia Palmer, Jacob Morris, Christine Alexander William Kean, Sally Jay, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Places Included: Philadelphia, PA, Butternutts, NY, Connecticut
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, April 11, 1828

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and Sarah Sabina Kean
04-11-1828

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and Sarah Sabina Kean wrote to John Kean, addressed to New York, NY.

People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Helen Watts, Mr. and Mrs. Stuyvesant, Miss Clay, Julia, Madam Peugnet, Dr. Watts, Emily Peugnet, Peter Philip James Ken, Euphemia Johnson Morris
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to John Kean, February 7, 1828

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
02-07-1828

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ to John Kean (JK1814), addressed to New York, NY. Julia wrote with updates on family activities, Sarah wrote that she was pleased with his desire to have his letters corrected, inquired about his health and gave updates on Christine. Susan wrote briefly at the bottom that she hopes he writes frequently as that is the best way to improve.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Thomas Biddle, Jacob Morris, Phebe Ogden, Pyne, Cousin Palmer, Julia Palmer, Cousin Mary, Lily (?), Sheldon, Sally, Mrs. Barber, Miss Chapman, Cousin Rosa, Emily, Mr. Peugnet
Sarah Louisa Jay Kean to Sarah Sabina Kean, May 11, 1828

Sarah Louisa Jay Kean
05-11-1828

Sarah Louisa Jay Kean wrote from Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ to Sarah Sabina Kean, her mother, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. She updated her mother on what was going on at home and asked if she could come to Philadelphia.

People Included: John Cox Morris, Miss Sheldon, Julia, Christine Alexander William Kean, Mrs. Hunt, Judge Richard Morris, Thomas Biddle, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Betsey, Becky

Places Included: Philadelphia
Inventory of Peter Kean's Possessions, December 10, 1828

Sarah Sabina Kean
12-10-1828

An inventory of the possessions of Peter Philip James Kean upon his death, created by Sarah Sabina Kean, his wife. The inventory includes bonds, furniture, maderia wine, and agricultural equipment owner by Peter and their value.

People Included:Richard Townley, Charles Davis, George K. Drake, Jacob Drake, Emphram Schidder, Robert Watts, Luther Bradish, Jacob W. Morris, Jacob Morris, Rev. Asa Miller, Asa R. Hillger, M. Ogden, Smith Schidder, John M. Trumbull
Sarah Sabina Kean to Jacob Morris, December 2, 1828

Sarah Sabina Kean
12-02-1828

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ to Jacob Morris, her father addressed to Butternutts, Ostego, NY. She wrote about her grief and gave updates on the family.

People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, John Kean (JK1814), Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Christine Alexander William Kean, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Baker, Mr. Penningotn, Dr. Watts, Miss Clay, Mrs. Bartlett, Mr. Mamrke (?), Brother Lee, John Cox Morris, Betsey

Notable Quote: "I try to submit to the all wise through heart sending decree of my Heavenly Father, but at times I feel so entirely prostrated that I am unable to attend to anything- how dark and inscrutable are the ways of Provence. My trails and afflictions are greater than any person in the whole circle of my acquaintance, but I suppose not more than I deserve & I desire to submit to them"
Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, July 28, 1828

Sarah Sabina Kean
07-28-1828

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Butternutts, NY to John Kean, her son, addressed to New York, NY. She heard that he visited his Grandmother and discussed her visit to her parents.

People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Christine Alexander William Kean, Dr. Davis, Dr. Trevor, Mr. Pregnut, Cousin Catherine, William, Denny, Harry
Urania E. Sheldon to Julia Kean and Sally Jay Kean, October 6, 1828

Urania E. Sheldon
10-06-1828

Urania E. Sheldon wrote from Greenwich, NY to Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabethtown, NJ. Urania does not yet know of the death of Peter Kean as she wrote of how fortunate they were to have such wonderful parents and asked the girls to send them her regards. She asked Julia about the wedding of George Chetwood and asked about Susan Ursin Niemcewicz health. It is important to note that this letter was written on the day Sarah Louisa Jay Kean passed.

People Included: Christine Alexander William Kean, George Chetwood, Julia Palmer, Sarah Sabina Kean, Peter Philip James Kean, Miss Clay, Cynthia, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
Thomas Slater to General Jacob Morris, October 3, 1828

Thomas Slater and J.C. Pearson
10-03-1828

Thomas Slater wrote from Lebanon, NY to Jacob Morris, addressed to Butternutts, Ostego County, NY to inform him of the death of Peter Kean, his son-in-law, the day before. Attached to this letter is another one dated May 25, 1931 it is addressed to Christine Griffin Kean Roosevelt, Peter's granddaughter, from J.C. Pearson. Pearson had sent her the previous letter and offered to sell it to her for $2.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Mr. Dayton, Mr. Palmer