Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

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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

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

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.
Catherine Barclay to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, October 6, 1820

Catherine Barclay
10-06-1820

Catherine Barclay wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. She intended to go visit her Aunt Learny, but fears the weather will prevent her. She also wrote about family news regarding her brother.

People Included: Henry Barclay, Mrs. Symmes, Catherine's brother (possibly Dr. Watts),Aunt Learny
Henry Barclay to Peter Kean, September 8, 1820

Henry Barclay
09-08-1820

Henry Barclay wrote from New York, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ, declining an invitation to visit.

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Lady Mary, Mrs. Barclay Catherine Barclay, Mrs. Kearny, Mrs. Ricketts, Captain Barclay, Mr. Cormac
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 5, 1820

Christine Biddle
04-05-1820

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz addressed to Ursino near Elizabeth Town. NJ. She wrote that she is expecting Susan and her bed chamber is made up for when she arrived.

People Included: Thomas Biddle, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Morris Kean
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 11, 1820

Christine Biddle
08-11-1820

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. She wrote about visitors she has had and her brother Harry's recent marriage.

People Included: Mr. P, Harry, Mrs.Bradford, Mrs. Cuthbert, Mr. Palmer, Becky, Mrs. Ricketts, Mrs. Palmer, Julia Biddle, Chlem Biddle, Tom Biddle Jr.

Places Included: Burlington, NJ, Mount Plesant
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 12, 1820

Christine Biddle
03-12-1820

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino near Elizabeth Town, NJ.She pleads with Susan to come visit Philadelphia as she has four little boys she "wishes to secure a place in [Susan's] maternal heart". She is sorry to hear of Sarah's misfortune and illness but glad to hear she has recovered.

People Include: Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Morris Kean, Thomas Biddle, Harry, Mrs. Ricketts
Christine Biddle to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 24, 1820

Christine Biddle
03-24-1820

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. She again tries to persuade Susan to visit her in Philadelphia as she thinks it will be good for her health. She also shares news of friends and family.

People Included: Mrs. Ricketts, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Morris Kean.
L. Bradish to Peter Kean, February 21, 1820

L. Bradish
02-21-1820

Mr. Bradish wrote from New York to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ.He wrote to express sympathy to Sarah over her loss. It is possible this refers to the death of William Augustus Morris, her brother, but he is not explicitly named.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
John V. Henry to Peter Kean, August 10, 1820

John V. Henry
08-10-1820

John V. Henry wrote from Albany, NY to Peter Kean addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding money received towards payment of the debt of Richard Duncan.

People Included: Charles Townsend, Hermanus Schuyler, Mr. Winne

Places Included: Bank of Albany
John V. Henry to Peter Kean, July 13, 1820

John V. Henry
07-13-1820

John V. Henry wrote from Albany, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding the payment of debts owed by the now deceased Richard Duncan.

People Included: Charles Townsend, Mr. Van Kleeck, Lieutenant Governor Taylor, John C. Cuyler
John V. Henry to Peter Kean, October 10. 1820

John V. Henry
10-10-1820

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

People Included: Ermine Townsend, Hermanus P. Schuyler, Richard Duncan

Places Included: Bank of Albany, New York Bank
Peter Kean to J. R. Livingston, July 14, 1820

Peter Philip James Kean
07-14-1820

Peter Kean wrote from Ursino to J.R. Livingston, address not included. He wrote saying that he had purchased a steam boat and asked for legal advice regarding patents and Colonel A. Ogden's debt, and sailing the boat. He mentioned Robert R. Livingston and Robert Fatton for legal advice as well.
Peter Kean to Mary Morris, February 3, 1820

Peter Philip James Kean
02-03-1820

Peter Kean wrote from Ursino to Mary Morris, his mother-in-law, addressed to Butternuts, Otsego County, NY. Peter expressed sympathy for a loss in the family and drew a comparison to Mary Mother of God's grief. The letter is possibly referring to the death of Mary's son, William Augustus Morris, but he is not named in the letter.

People Included: Jacob Morris, Sarah Sabina Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
Sarah Sabina Kean to John Cox Morris, December 28, 1820

Sarah Sabina Kean
12-28-1820

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to John Cox Morris, her brother, addressed to Butternuts, Otsego, NY. She updated him on her family and discussed Christmas and a James Fenimore Cooper book.

People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Peter Philip James Kean, John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, Rutherford Family, Cormac Family, Mrs. N. Banchay, William Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. Rudd, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, Aunt and Uncle Ricketts, Mr. and Mrs. James, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. john Kearney, Eizabeth, Miss. Edgworth, Walter Rutherford, Mary Rutherford, Mrs. Barnabus, Jane, Jacob Morris, Lewis Lee Morris, General Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris

Places Included: New York, NY
Sarah Sabina Kean to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 15, 1820

Sarah Sabina Kean
08-15-1820

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Butternuts, NY to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her mother-in-law, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. She wrote to Susan about her children and what she was doing while visiting her family.

People Included: Ann Morris, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, John Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, Peter Philip James Kean, Jacob Morris, Mary Morris, Rosa, Anna, Elizabeth Cooper, Mrs. Pomeroy, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Armstrong, Aunt Sally, John Cox Morris, Margaretta, Anna

Places Included: Upton Park, Utica, Canada, Abyssinia
Sarah Sabina Kean and John Cox Morris to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, September 14, 1820

Sarah Sabina Kean and John Cox Morris
09-14-1820

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Butternuts, NY to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her mother-in-law, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. She told Susan about the children, particularly Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and wished for her improved health. Sarah's brother, John Cox Morris also wrote to Susan at the end of Sarah's letter and addressed her as Mother.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, John Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris, Lewis Lee Morris, Uncle Ricketts, Peggy, Uncle Rutherford, Miss Cathy, Dr. Post, Sabina

Places Included: Upton Park, Chemango Point, Carolina, St. Lawrence
Charles Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, July 3, 1820

Charles W. L. Livingston
07-03-1820

Charles Livingston wrote from New York, NY to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his aunt, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ.

People Included: Mrs. McIntosh, Miss Lewis, Mrs. Lewis, Peter Van Brugh Livingston
Cornelia Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 12, 1820

Cornelia Livingston
08-12-1820

Cornelia Livingston wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her sister-in-law, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. She wrote that she was glad Susan was recovering from her recent illness and updated her on family news.

People Included: Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Mr.Ingham, General Jacob Morris

Places Included: Abbysinia, Balston, Sanatogo
Peter Van Brugh Livingston to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 18, 1820

Peter Van Brugh Livingston II
03-18-1820

Peter Van Brugh Livingston wrote from Washington D.C. to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his aunt, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. He writes to let Susan know he has become engaged to a Ms. Houston of Georgia and that he thinks Susan would approve of her. He also tells her to tell Peter that he is sorry to hear about Sarah's condition and hopes she recovers soon.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Morris Kean, Ms. Houston

Places Included: Georgia, Philadelphia
John R. Madison and Maria Madison with Peter Kean, August 19, 1820

James R. Madison and Maria C. Madison
08-19-1820

Legal document granting Peter Kean power of attorney by John R. Madison and Maria Madison in a matter of inheritance. Maria was the granddaughter of Catherine Livingston and Nicholas Bayard, Peter's Aunt and Uncle.

People Included: Mary Livingston, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Mary Houstown, Wiiliams, John Hildreth

Places Included: Portland, Maine, Elizabeth Town, NJ, New York, NY
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to Unknown, March 23, 1820

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
03-23-1820

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote to an unknown person, address not included. She wrote that she would not be able to visit because she would not leave Sarah in her present condition. She also said that she hardly left the house all winter because her eyes had been inflamed.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean, Peter Philip James Kean, Dr. Watts
Mahlon Pitney and Caroline Pitney to Dalrymple Family, December 29, 1820

Maholn Pitney, Samuel P. Dalrymple, John Dalrymple, Phebe Ann Dalrymple, and Frederick B. Dalrymple
12-29-1820

Legal Indenture from Mahlon Pitney, Samuel P. Dalrymple, John Dalrymple, Phebe Ann Dalrymple, and Frederick B. Dalrymple to Caroline Pitney for money due for Grays Hollow lot.

People Included: Samuel Pitney, James Pitney, Diziah Dalrymple
John Stevens to Peter Kean, April 4, 1820

John Stevens
04-04-1820

John Stevens wrote from Hoboken, NJ to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino near Elizabeth Town, NJ.He wrote to inform Peter that he deposited money for Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in the New York Bank.