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Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

 
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  • Catherine Barclay to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 8, 1824 by Catherine Barclay

    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 by Christine Biddle

    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 by Christine Biddle

    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

  • Estate of Philip Livingston with Hermanus P. Schuyler, August 24, 1824 by Estate of Philip Livingston

    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 by Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and John Kean

    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 by Margaret Armstrong

    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 by S. A. Britton

    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 by John V. Henry

    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 by N. Jarvis

    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 by Peter Philip James 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 by Peter Philip James Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

    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 by John William Kearney

    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 by John H. McIntosh

    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 by D. D. Tunison

    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 by Egbert Benson

    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 by Samuel Boyd

    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 by John Henry Hobart

    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 by Peter Philip James Kean

    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 by Sarah Sabina Kean

    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 by Beverly Robinson

    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 by Christine Biddle

    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 by Jacob Morris

    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

  • Henry I. Williams to Peter Kean, January 2, 1821 by Henry I. Williams

    Henry I. Williams to Peter Kean, January 2, 1821

    Henry I. Williams

    01-02-1821

    Henry I. Williams wrote from Philadelphia to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding his account with Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.

    People Included: Mr. Randall

  • Account of Estate of Samuel Pitney, May 20, 1820

    Account of Estate of Samuel Pitney, May 20, 1820

    05-20-1820

    Account of the estate of Samuel Pitney, administrator of the estate of Aaron Pitney, created for Hannah Pitney.

  • Charles Austin and Jackson H. Baggatt to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Peter Kean, June 23, 1820 by Charles Austin and Jackson H. Baggatt

    Charles Austin and Jackson H. Baggatt to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Peter Kean, June 23, 1820

    Charles Austin and Jackson H. Baggatt

    06-23-1820

    Charles Austin and Jackson H. Baggatt wrote from New York, NY to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Susan had ordered some supplies from them and they wrote to say they were on their way via the Steam Boat Atalanta. Ursino is spelled incorrectly in the letter and on the exterior as Orsino.

 
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