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James Ricketts wrote from Abyssinia, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (at the Biddles). Maria received Susan’s kind letter and intended on answering it right away. However, as the ladies were preparing to receive the town between 12 and 3 pm, they deputed James to tell her that they were all in perfect health and spirits. They all went after church to Ursino to see the dear children who were all well and longing for Susan’s return. James and the family were received with the greatest attention by Peggy and Philip and were given plum cake and wine. They planned to go to New York the following day to see the launch and to return for dinner. In the post script James mentioned that Susan would be pleased to hear that Maria and Julia were delighted with their new sister. Phil was the most attentive slave Susan would have ever seen. Wished Susan, Peter, and Sarah were there to partake in their cake and punch. Note this document is undated and 1822 is an estimated year.
People mentioned: Maria Ricketts, Peggy (Enslaved), Philip (Enslaved), Mrs. Comer, Mr. and Mrs. Biddle, Maria and Julia (Kean?)
Author/Creator
James Ricketts (d.1825)
Recipient
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, formerly Susan Livingston and Susan Kean (1759-1833)
Creation Date
1822-05-29
Creation Date
5-29-1822
Document Type
Manuscript
Location
Abyssinia, New Jersey
Inventory Location
103 C
Recommended Citation
Ricketts, James. James Ricketts to Susan Niemcewicz, May 29, 1822. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1820s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1820s/155
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Publishing Repository
Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University
Collection
Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)