Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

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George Wood to John J. Chetwood, October 7, 1828

George Wood
10-10-1828

George Wood wrote from New Brunswick to John J. Chetwood, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding the death of Peter Kean.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
E. Rosa Armstrong to Peter Philip James Kean, September 16, 1827

E. Rosa Armstrong
09-16-1827

E. Rosa Armstrong wrote to Peter Kean, her cousin, addressed to Ursino. Her mother had called Rosa to her bedside several times the night before in distress because she did not have a will. She told Rosa to ask Peter Kean in the morning to draw one up.
Maria Banyer to Sarah Sabina Kean, May 11, 1827

Maria Banyer
05-11-1827

Maria Banyer wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean, address not included. She wrote that she and he sister Mary regret that they could not visit Sarah and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, but will try on Monday if the weather is favorable. Their brother has to go to court, but sends is best to her, Susan, and Peter.
L. Bradish to Peter Kean on behalf of Lionel Collins, November 7, 1827

L. Bradish
11-07-1827

L. Bradish wrote to Peter Kean, addressed not included, stating that Kean owed Lionel Collins $11 for a piece of land in Moira, NY.
E.B. Houstoun to Peter Kean, April 14, 1827

E.B. Houstoun
04-14-1827

E.B. Houstoun wrote from The Refuge to Peter Kean, his cousin, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He wrote regarding his and John McIntosh Madison's shares from the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Houstoun. He gave his uncle full control over his own while Peter was the guardian over John's.
John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, and Sarah Sabina Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 25, 1827

John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, and Sarah Sabina Kean
08-25-1827

John Kean, Julia Usin Niemceiwcz Kean, and Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Butternuts, NY to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, their grandmother and mother-in-law, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. John and Julia talked about their trip and what they had been doing in Butternuts. Sarah updated Susan on their plans to return home and other matters.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, Charles Valentine Morris, John Cox Morris, Richard Morris, Jacob Morris, Cousin Elizabeth (Morris?), Cousin Phil (Palmer?), Betsy, Miss Merrill

Places Included: Niagara, Boston, MA, Moira, Utica, Trenton Falls, Cooperstown, NY
Peter Kean to L. Bradish, June 13, 1827

Peter Philip James Kean
06-13-1827

Peter Kean wrote from Ursino to Mr. Bradish, address not included. Peter could not write to him as they had just received notice of Sarah Sabina Kean's mother, Mary Cox Morris, dying. He enclosed a map with the letter.
Peter Kean with Amos Scudder, October 22, 1827

Peter Philip James Kean and James M. Wayne
10-22-1827

A legal indenture from Peter Kean to Amos Scudder. Amos leased a lot of land in Savannah, GA from Peter Kean for the term of 8 years. The document is also signed by James M. Wayne, as Peter's attorney and Thomas S. Wayne as a witness.
Sarah Louisa Jay Kean to John Kean, September 29, 1827

Sarah Louisa Jay Kean
09-29-1827

Sarah Louisa Jay Kean wrote from Butternuts, NY to John Kean her brother, addressed to The Brother's Peugnat, No. 3 Nassau Street, New York. She asked that he not return home until they arrive on the 27th of October and told him a little about their time in Butternuts since he left.

People Included: Betsey, Rebecca, Bishop Robert, Christine Alexander William Kean, Richard Morris, Will, Jacob, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Jacob Morris, Morris Cooper, Emily Peugnet, Sarah Sabina Kean, Madam and Mr. Peugnat

Places Included: Utica
Peter Kean with David Magie, June 30, 1827

David Magie
06-30-1827

An account between Peter Kean and David Magie listing the costs of various goods sold.
Philip Ricketts to Peter Kean, February 20, 1827

Philip Ricketts
02-20-1827

Philip Ricketts wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He had sent some documents to Peter and explained he would have sent them sooner, but did not have time to send them.
Beverly Robinson to Peter Kean, June 14, 1827

Beverly Robinson
06-14-1827

Beverly Robinson wrote from New York to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding a power of attorney for the Bayard's and a legal case against Henry Gahn.

People Included: John McIntosh, Mr. Hale, Mr. Beverly, Bayard
J. Winne Jan to Peter Kean, March 10, 1827

J. Winne Jan
03-10-1827

J. Winne Jan wrote from Albany, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ, regarding the Hermitage, former estate of Richard Duncan.
Egbert Benson to Peter Kean, May 1826

Egbert Benson
05-01-1826

Receipt from Egbert Benson stating that Peter Kean paid him on behalf of the Houstoun children.
Peter Kean to Abner Parcel, March 29, 1826

Peter Philip James Kean
03-29-1826

Invoice from Peter Kean wrote to Abner Parcel, address not included for services and supplies.
Elizabeth Houston and John McIntosh Madison in account with Beverly Robinson, July 24, 1826

John H. W. McIntosh
07-24-1826

An account of money owed and paid by Elizabeth Houston and John McIntosh Madison to Beverly Robinson. It appears the account was prepared by John H.W. McIntosh and sent to Peter Kean, who had power of attorney.

People Included: Maria C. Madison

Places Included: Georgia
William Prescott to Charles Barney, February 15, 1826

William Prescott
02-15-1826

William Prescott wrote from Boston to Charles Barney, addressed to Nantucket. Prescott wrote that he had received $270.52 from the judgement against Jesse Coffin and was waiting for orders on what to do with it.

People Included: Mr. Adam
Beverly Robinson to Peter Kean, March 31, 1826

Beverly Robinson
03-31-1826

Beverly Robinson wrote from New York, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding financial matters involving Henry Gahn.

People Included: J. L. Lawrence, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
O. H. Spencer to Peter Philip James Kean, May 17, 1826

O. H. Spencer
05-17-1826

O.H. Spencer, Administrator of the Estate of Jonathan Dayton, wrote from Cincinnati, OH to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding land owned by Jonathan Dayton in Ohio.

People Included: William Dayton, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, O. S. Halsted

Places Included: Indiana
James M. Wayne to Peter Kean, January 26, 1826

John M. Wayne
01-26-1826

James M. Wayne wrote from Savannah, GA to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding leases and legal matters.

People Included: John Kean, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 17, 1825

Christine Biddle
04-17-1825

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed near Elizabeth Town, NJ. She wrote that she hoped the Keans were feeling better after they had whooping cough and that she hoped Susan and them could visit Philadelphia soon.

People Included: Mrs. Rush, Harry, Julian, Catherine, Mrs. Palmer, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 24, 1825

Christine Biddle
08-24-1825

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Christine wrote to thank Susan for her letter and sympathy, she felt bad that Susan was alone at Ursino and wished she could visit. She also gave some updates on mutual acquaintances.

People Included: Catherine, Clement Biddle, Thomas Biddle, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Peter Philip James Kean, Mr and Mrs Brinton, Mrs. Roberts, Regis, John
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 28, 1825

Christine Biddle
02-28-1825

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Susan and Christine had both been sick with an influenza that had been raging from West from East.

People Included: Mrs. Rush, James, Julia,Catherine, Harry, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 9, 1825

Christine Biddle
02-09-1825

Catherine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. She wrote to express sympathy for a recent loss Susan had and to express her concern for Susan's well being. It is not specified what the loss was.

People Included: Thomas Biddle, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Catherine
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, November 30, 1825

Christine Biddle
11-03-1825

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Christine wrote to express sympathy over Susan's sister and family's recent loss. She also gave an update about her two sons who had been suffering with croup and on different acquaintances.

People Included: Catherine, Mrs. Cormac, Lucy Bradford, Regis, Mrs. Chapman, John, Mr. Shean

Places Included: Europe