Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

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Caleb O. Halsted with Monmouth Bank, December 23, 1825

Caleb Ogden Halsted
12-23-1825

Book of accounts held by Caleb Ogden Halsted at Monmouth Bank
John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, and Sarah Louisa Jay Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, September 24, 1825

John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcweicz Kean, and Sarah Louisa Jay Kean
09-24-1825

John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, and Sarah Louisa Jay Kean wrote from Butternuts, NY to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, their grandmother, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ.They all gave general updates about their time in Butternuts.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, General Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris, Lewis Lee Morris, John Cox Morris, Jacob Morris, Heywards, Miss Packard, Cousin Morris Cooper, Miss Merrill, Uncle Ricketts, Cousin James, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah, Betsey Bedient, Angeline, Mrs. Armstrong, Dr. Buchanan
Catherine Barclay to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 8, 1824

Catherine Barclay
04-08-1824

Catherine Barclay wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. She wrote primarily to express her sympathy to Susan, Peter Kean and Sarah Kean over the loss of their children (presumably Helen Rutherford Kean and an unnamed baby boy).

People Included: Her brother (possibly Dr. Watts), Mrs. Palmer, Miss Shannon
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Catherine, November 24, 1824

Christine Biddle
11-24-1824

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. She informed her of the death of little Betsey Chapman as wel as Mrs. Bradson, Christine's aunt. She was happy that Catherine was helpful to Susan and taking care of her. At the end of the letter she wrote to Catherine and said she is glad to hear Catherine is happy with Susan.

People Included: Thomas Biddle, Peter Philip James Kean, Betsey Chapman, William Palmer, Catherine
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, May 6, 1824

Christine Biddle
05-06-1824

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. She wrote to express her sympathy to Susan, Peter Kean, and Sarah Kean over the loss of Susan's grandchild (possibly Susan Mary Kean).

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Margaret Armstrong
Indenture, John Egbert and co. with Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 27, 1804

Moses Chandler, Samuel Egbert, William Egbert, Mary Egbert, Evos Egbert, Susanna Egbert, Damel Egbert, John Egbert, Hannah Egbert, and Susan U. Niemcewicz
1824-08-25

The following document is an indenture between John Egbert and his wife Hannah, Sarah J. Crane, Evos Egbert and his wife, William Egbert and his wife, Daniel Egbert and his wife, Samuel Egbert, and Susan U. Niemcewicz. The document is a contract that acknowledged the parties of the first part, for an inconsideration of the sum of two hundred twenty-five dollars was well and truly paid by the party of the second part (Susan U. Niemcewicz). The parties of the first part granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed and gave, granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed to the part of the second part (Susan U. Niemcewicz) and her heirs and assigns forever all of the lots, tracts, or parcels of land and premises that were described, situated, lying, and being in the township of Union in the county of Essex and state of New Jersey.

The land was described as follows:

“Butted and Bounded as follows – Beginning the first lot at the Highway that leads from the Morris Turnpike to the old Cooper Woodruff Farm adjoining lands late of James Townley Dec^d. Recuring from said highway North West thirty six rods; thence South West sixty rods to highway; thence South Eastly thirty six rods; Thence North East fifty six rods to the place of beginning containing thirteen acres more or less & is bounded Northerly and Westerly by lands of John Stiles and Oliver Stiles, Easterly by the second lot herein described and Southerly by the said highway – which lot John Littell purchased of Eliakim Littell by deed dated September 9^th 1798 – Also a certain other lot adjoining the above lot which the said John Littell in his lifetime purchased of Stephen Potter consisting of three acres bounded Northerly by Silas Nandslive[?] East by land of James Townley’s Estate Southerly by said highway and Westerly by the first described lot which two lots lie together and form the harvested farm of the said John Egbert and wife containing together sixteen acres more or less and was devised by the said John Littell to his daughter Hannah Egbert and the above children.”

People mentioned: Moses Chandler, Samuel Egbert, William Egbert, Mary Egbert, Evos Egbert, Susanna Egbert, Damel Egbert, John Egbert, Hannah Egbert, John Townley, Anthony Rutgers, Asa Whitehead, Abner Parsnell, and Susan Niemcewicz.
Estate of Philip Livingston with Hermanus P. Schuyler, August 24, 1824

Estate of Philip Livingston
08-24-1824

An account of money owed to the Estate of Philip Livingston by the Estate of Hermanus P. Schuyler.
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and John Kean to Jacob Morris, December 28, 1824

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and John Kean
12-28-1824

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and John Kean wrote from Ursino to Jacob Morris, their grandfather, address not included. Julia wrote that she wished him a happy birthday and that he and her grandmother, Mary Cox Morris, had many more years to come. John wrote and asked to his goat be moved from General Root's as soon as possible for he feared she would learn to drink whiskey.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean, Peter Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean
Margaret Armstrong to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 11, 1823

Margaret Armstrong
02-11-1823

Margaret Armstrong wrote from Burlington, NJ to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Margaret wrote about her health and how the cold effects her, but she grows stronger everyday.

People Included: Mrs. Bradford, General Armstrong, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Margaret's mother

Places Included: Philadelphia, PA, the Delaware River
S. A. Britton to Peter Kean, March 24, 1823

S. A. Britton
03-24-1823

S.A. Britton wrote to Peter Kean, both located in Elizabeth Town, NJ. He wrote regarding plans for three stories that Peter was planning on building including a cellar, nursery, dining room, and bedroom. The plans were not kept with the letter.
John V. Henry to Peter Kean, August 2, 1823

John V. Henry
08-02-1823

John V. Henry wrote from Albany to Peter Kean addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding debts paid on the Duncan estate.

People Included: Charles Townsend, Hermanus P. Schuyler

Places Included: New York, NY
Tax Receipt to the Heirs William Houstoun, May 2, 1823

N. Jarvis
05-02-1823

Tax receipt to the heirs of William Houstoun sent by N. Jarvis and paid by Peter Kean.
Oration Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Town, NJ... Before the Cincinnati Society by Peter Kean, July 4, 1823

Peter Philip James Kean
07-04-1823

Published copy of a speech given by Peter Kean for the Cincinnati Society in Elizabeth Town, NJ.
Peter Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to John Rutherford, July 5, 1823

Peter Philip James Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
07-05-1823

Peter Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to John Rutherford, their uncle and cousin, addressed to Edgerston, NJ. Peter included a copy of a letter he received from Joseph Bloomfield, President of the Society of Cincinnatti, NJ regarding a speech he gave at their meeting.

People Included: Aunt Rutherford, Sarah Sabina Kean
John William Kearney to Peter Kean, April 5, 1823

John William Kearney
04-05-1823

John William Kearney wrote to New York, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. The letter is about bonds and there is an account listing at the bottom.
John H. McIntosh to Peter Kean, May 10, 1823

John H. McIntosh
05-10-1823

John H. McIntosh wrote to Peter Kean, address not included. There was a spelling error on the payment that was sent to Peter that may interfere with his ability to get the money.

People Included: Elizabeth McIntosh, Mr. Carmochan
D. D. Tunison to Peter Kean, April 7, 1823

D. D. Tunison
04-07-1823

D.D. Tunison wrote from Rahway, NJ to Peter Kean, address not included, regarding payment and business.

People Included: Mr. Squien
Egbert Benson and Children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Houston Statement of Account, March 25, 1822

Egbert Benson
03-25-1822

A statement of account between Egbert Benson and children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Houston. Peter Kean represented the children.
Samuel Boyd to Peter Kean, March 26, 1822

Samuel Boyd
03-26-1822

A receipt for legal services from Samuel Boyd to Peter Kean connected to the legal case of the Houstoun Children, Elizabeth Houstoun, and Maria Madison.

People Included: John R. Madison, Egbert Benson, Gerard Rutgers, William Houstoun
John Henry Hobart to Peter Kean, February 13, 1822

John Henry Hobart
02-13-1822

John Henry Hobart wrote from New York to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding financial matters and debt.

People Included: William Dayton, Elias B. Dayton, Mrs. Harkin
Address Delivered at the First Anniversary Meeting of the Elizabeth-Town Apprentices' Library Association by Peter Kean, January 7,1822

Peter Philip James Kean
01-07-1822

A published copy of an address given by Peter Kean at the First Anniversary Meeting of the Elizabeth-Town Apprentices' Library Association. This copy was given by Peter to his daughter Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean on January 28, 1823.
Sarah Sabina Kean to Miss Rutherford, February 15, 1822

Sarah Sabina Kean
02-15-1822

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote to Miss Rutherford, her cousin, addressed to Edgerston, Bellville, NJ. Sarah invited her and Miss Scots to the Christening of her daughter Susan Mary Kean.
Beverly Robinson to Peter Kean, February 28, 1822

Beverly Robinson
02-28-1822

Beverly Robinson wrote from New York to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding accounts and a proposition from Judge Benson.

People Included: Mr. Rutgers
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, May 28, 1821

Christine Biddle
05-28-1821

Chistine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ and forwarded by Maria P. Ricketts. Christine mentions that she told Peter Kean her family was looking for a new home. She was confined in town and send her family of children to the country during the month of August. She felt this was the best decision because her last two confinements had her in very precarious circumstances. She kept to her bed for a week and her room for a month before the event took place. Her and her family are now settled in their new home on 4th Street.

People Included: Mrs. Biddle, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Thomas Biddle, Mr. Rushes, Harry, Julia (Williams?), Mrs. Armstrong
Jacob Morris to Lewis Morris, October 20, 1821

Jacob Morris
10-20-1821

Jacob Morris wrote from Butternuts, NY to Lewis Morris, his brother, addressed to Morrisania, Harlem, NY. Jacob wrote about the rent and yields on their South Carolina property, his wife Mary Cox Morris's health, and their brother Staats.

People Included: Montgomery