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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 Elizabeth Town, 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
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Julian Ursin Niemcewicz to Peter Kean, February 16, 1829
Julian Ursin Niemcewicz
02-16-1829
Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Warsaw, Poland to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, 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.
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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..."
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Susan Niemcewicz with James Earl, September 23, 1829
Susan U. Niemcewicz and James Earl
1829-09-23
The following manuscript represents Susan Niemcewicz’s account with James Earl. Susan ordered a variety of items including garden seeds, corks, oranges, peas, a spool of cotton, lemons, jars, and butter.
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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.
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Beverley Robinson to Sarah Sabina Kean, February 5, 1829
Beverley Robinson
02-05-1829
Beverley Robinson wrote from New York, NY to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He wrote regarding bonds that Sarah had sent him as payment and said he would write either her or Susan Ursin Niemcewicz soon regarding Estate matters and mentions indentures on Cornell's house.
People Included: Mr. Trumbull, Mr. McIntosh, Mr. Barclay
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Beverley Robinson to Sarah Sabina Kean, January 29, 1829
Beverley Robinson Jr.
01-29-1829
Beverley Robinson wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding bonds and money due.
People Included: Mr. Trumbull, Julia Lawrence, Mr. Bahn, Peter Philip James Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Cornell
Places Included: Brooklyn, NY
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Henry I. Williams to Peter Kean, October 5, 1829
Henry I. Williams
10-05-1829
Henry I. Williams wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding Susan Ursin Niemcewicz's house in Philadelphia, PA.Williams was apparently not aware of the death of Peter Kean as this letter was sent a year later.
People Included: Julian Ursin Niemcewicz
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Indenture Elenor Wilson, Nicholas A. Wilson, and Nicholas Arrowsmith with Daniel Conklin and later John Kean, December 14, 1829
Elenor Wilson, Nicholas A. Wilson, and Nicholas Arrowsmith
12-14-1829
Indenture Elenor Wilson, Nicholas A. Wilson, and Nicholas Arrowsmith, Executors of James Wilson deceased, with Daniel Conklin for $1,000.The bond was passed on to John Kean on November 29, 1837.
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Receipt for Annual Taxes, November, 1828
11-01-1828
Receipt for 1828 taxes sent to Peter Philip James Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.
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Robert Campbell to Peter Kean, August 20, 1828
Robert Campbell
08-20-1828
Robert Campbell wrote from Hackensack, NJ to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, Essex County, NJ. He wrote asking for a loan on behalf of Gilbert Merritt of Seacacus who wanted the money to build a tavern.
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Jonathan Chetwood to Mary Jouet, August 18, 1828
Jonathan Chetwood
08-18-1828
Receipt signed Jonathan Chetwood to Mary Jouet stating that the judgement had been paid in full by Daniel Willis for the title of several tracts of land.
People Included: Caleb Halsted Jr., Morses Hatfield, Isaac Morse
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Indenture to Sarah Kean on the death of Peter Kean, December 29, 1828
George K. Drake
12-29-1828
A Statement of Decree to Sarah Sabina Kean stating money that was owed to her late husband, Peter Philip James Kean signed by George K. Drake.
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Indenture of Sarah Sabina Kean, December 11, 1828
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.
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John V. Henry to Peter Kean, April 8, 1828
John V. Henry
04-08-1828
John V. Henry wrote from Albany, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding Richard Duncan's debt due to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.
People Included: Henry Remer, John B. Yates, Harmanus P. Schuyler , Dr. V. Campbill
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John V. Henry to Peter Kean, January 22, 1828
John V. Henry
01-22-1828
John V. Henry wrote from Albany to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding payments by Hermanus P. Schuyler. Included with the letter is an account list.
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John V. Henry to Peter Kean, July 16, 1828
John V. Henry
07-16-1828
John V. Henry wrote from Albany, NY to Peter Kean , addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. He had received Susan Ursin Niemcewicz's answer and forwarded it to Henry and Edmund Wikes Esquires.
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John V. Henry to Peter Kean, July 5, 1828
John V. Henry
02-05-1828
John V. Henry wrote from Albany, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding payments due on a mortgage.
People Included: Mr. Boyd, Hermanus P. Schuyler, John B. Yates
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John V. Henry to Peter Kean, June 14, 1828
John V. Henry
06-14-1828
John V. Henry wrote from Albany, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding the unpaid debt on the former Duncan estate and taking the case to court.
People Included: Chancellor Kent, Hermanus P. Schuyler, John P. Cuyler, Richard Duncan, Edward Wike
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John V. Henry to Peter Kean, March 26, 1828
John V. Henry
03-26-1828
John V. Henry wrote from Albany, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding the Duncan mortgage.
People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
Places Included: New York
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John V. Henry to Peter Kean, May 14, 1828
John V. Henry
05-14-1828
John V. Henry wrote from Albany, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding the debt on the former Duncan property and a possible foreclosure.
People Included: Edward Campbill, Hermanus P. Schuyler, Richard Duncan, D. Campbill, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
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John V. Henry to Peter Kean, May 30, 1828
John V. Henry
05-30-1828
John V. Henry wrote from Albany, NY to Peter Kean addressed to Ursino.Regarding debt on the Duncan estate that was going unpaid. He referenced several court cases in the letter
People Included: Mr. Boyd, Hermanus P. Schuyler, Campbill, Mr. Winne
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Receipt from Hull & Bently to Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Ogden, October 1828
Hull & Bently
10-01-1828
A receipt from Hull & Bently to Maria Palmer and Mrs. Ogden for 4 days board at Columbia Hall in New-Lebanon Springs including a carriage to Albany and postage. This was most likely when they were attending to Peter Philip James Kean and Sarah Louisa Jay Kean who were sick and died in Lebanon, NY on October 2 and October 6, 1828.
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Philip C. Johnson to Peter Kean, March 31, 1828
Philip C. Johnson
03-31-1828
Philip C. Johnson wrote from New York to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Johnson and an associate had purchased the Orange Spring Establishment and he wanted to know if Peter wanted them to pay the mortgage on it outright.
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Mrs. Palmer with William Judson, 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.
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