Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean,

Sarah Sabina Baker
c. 1832-1833

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote to John Kean, her son, addressed to Princeton, NJ. She was upset that John hardly even wrote to her.

People Included: Mr and Mrs King, Philemon M. Baker, Mr. I Drake
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, 183?

Sarah Sabina Baker
Between 1832-1839

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York, NY to John Kean, her son, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ.

People Included: Louisa Livingston, Cornelia Livingston, Richard, Mr. Livingston, Philemon M. Baker
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, 1832 or 1833

Sarah Sabina Baker
between 1832-1833

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote to John Kean, her son, addressed to Princeton, NJ. She wrote about how proud she was of him but that she could not send him more money at the moment.

People Included: Philemon M. Baker, Philemon & Fielding, Mrs. Pomeroy
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, February 10, c.1832

Sarah Sabina Baker
February 10, c. 1832

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She wrote to inform him of the death of Dr. Watts and to update him on family news. She mentioned Looe Baker going to New York to look for a house on Bond Street.

People Included:Dr. Watts, Uncle Rutherford, Mary Rutherford, Louisa Rutherford, John Rutherford, Looe Baker, Peter,Culter, David, Mr. Isaac, Mr Watson, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Places Included: Bond Street, NY, Princeton College
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, January 23, c. 1832

Sarah Sabina Baker
January, 23 c. 1832

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She was concerned about John because of the cold weather and snow and also wrote to ask him to apologize for leaving without taking his leave from Mr. Baker, and says that he could blame her.

People Include: Looe Baker, Mrs. Wilkinson, William Palmer, Mary Philemon, Dr. Beck, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Christine Alexander William Kean, E. Rosa Armstrong (Cousin Rosa)

Places Include: Princeton College, New York
Sarah Sabina Baker to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, September 13, 183?

Sarah Sabina Baker
September 13, between 1831-1833

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from Butternuts to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her mother-in-law, addressed to Bellville, NJ. She wrote that she did not like that Susan was alone all the time at Ursino and that when she returned to her home at 19 Bond Street, New York she would start getting a room ready for her. She then wrote about different parties and places she had attended while visiting her family.

People Included: Mrs. Rutgers, Cousin Julia (Julia Lawrence?), William Baker, Peter, Sarah, Lewis, Dr. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Stuyvesant, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Watts, Aunt Nancy, Aunt Sally, Mr. Stout, Dr. Spring, Betsey, Lewis Lee Morris, Mr. Brooke, Mrs.. Kember, Christine Alexander William Kean, Mr. Saffery, Anthony Rutgers, Sally Rutgers, John Kean, Morris Cooper, Philemon Baker Eliza Baker

Places Included: Utica, Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, Before 1833

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
Before 1833

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Highland School. She wrote because neither she nor their Grandmother, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, had heard from their mother, Sarah Sabina Baker, and Julia was worried.
Hair Clipping from Julian Niemcewicz, circa December 1839

Julian U. Niemcewicz
1839-12

The following item is a hair clipping that belonged to Julian Niemcewicz to Mrs. Hamilton Fish, cut off in December 1839 in Paris.
Receipt to pay Servant Society, September 21, 1839

Servant Society
09-21-1839

A receipt acknowledging payment of $125 on a loan involving the Servant Society, J. W. Siante, and J. D. Steel. It mentioned a previous payment made on August 21.
Receipt from Samuel Goodwin, May 12, 1838

Samuel Goodwin
05-12-1838

Receipt from Samuel Goodwin who owned a shop specializing in chimney pots and roman cement. The receipt is for a chimney pot costing $5.00 and is addressed to 44 Berkeley Street, but has no name for the recipient.
Johnathan Osborn to Benjamin Williamson on behalf of John Kean, Henry I. Williams, Daniel Willis, and Wife, March 12, 1838

Johnathan Osborn
03-12-1838

Receipt from Johnathan Osborn to Benjamin Williamson for $22.42 for legal costs and sale of property at the suit of Henry I. Williams, John Kean, Daniel Willis and Wife, defendants. This legal suit was possibly in relation to the estate of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, of which Henry I. Williams and John Kean were executors.
Estate of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 1, 1837

01-01-1837

A memorandum of papers belonging to the estate of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz. the document lists the bond's date and who they were issued from and to.
Receipt of Securities of the Estate of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 14, 1837

01-14-1837

An account of payments received on bonds held as part of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz's estate. The document included who paid, to whom, the amount, and what the money was for.
William Thomas Carroll to John Kean, December 9, 1837

William Thomas Carroll
12-09-1837

William Thomas Carroll wrote from New York to John Kean, addressed to Elizabeth, NJ. He wrote that their friend Osborn had been confined with inflammatory rheumatism and he had been visiting him and asked John to visit him as well.
Julian Niemcewicz to a Scottish Friend, December 11, 1837

Julian U. Niemcewicz
1837-12-11

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Paris, France to an esteemed friend, unaddressed. Julian had just received his friend’s letter and thanked them for their kindness. At 80 years of age, Julian could not expect to be strong and healthy. His feet were weak and he was ordered to exercise, but he could not follow that command. What pained him the most was the sickness of his faithful servant who had a very severe case of Rheumatism and kept in bed, and Julian was obliged to hire another servant. Thanked his friend for the cap they sent him. It was too fashionable for an old decrepit man, but because it came from his friend, it was dear to him. Thanked his friend in their unremitting exertions on behalf of the associations to promote the education of Polish Children. They received 600 Franks from a benevolent friend, if they received more assistance, they would be able to maintain the schools for another year. In the postscript, Julian asked to be remembered to their mutual acquaintances and friends and asked “How does go the Poetry?”
Horace H. Comstock, John Kean, and William Baker with Norman Little, August 2, 1836

Horace H. Comstock, John Kean, and William Baker
08-02-1836

Indenture for the sale of land in Saginaw, Michigan from Norman Little to Horace H. Comstock, John Kean, and William Baker.
W. Kent to R. Sedgwick, January 13, 1836

W. Kent
01-13-1836

W. Kent wrote to R. Sedgwick, address not included, regarding a legal between Mr. Bradish and John Kean (?). He suggested two methods to resolve the matter.

People Included: Peter A. Jay, Daniel Lad
Subscription for New-York Farmer, January 5, 1835

01-05-1835

Receipt for a 12 month subscription to the New-York Farmer. The subscriber is unknown.
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, April 13, 1835

Sarah Sabina Baker
04-13-1835

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote to John Kean, her son, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. She begged John not to push himself too much and to give up bodily labor after he hurt himself with some farm equipment. She also told him that Christine and Eliza, his sister and step-sister, would be coming to visit him this week before school started again.

People Included: Christine Alexander William Kean, Eliza Baker, Philemon Baker, Betsey, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Mary Morris, Mr. Collin, Mr. Davis, Dr. Hawk, Mary Rutherfurd, Looe Baker

Places Included: Butternuts, NY, Louisville
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, April 8, 1835

Sarah Sabina Baker
04-08-1835

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Sarah wrote that John should take care to clean the cellars in Ursino, as she believed the bad air from the cellars brought sickness. Robinson was leaving to work for the Corporation and Sarah said she would miss him.

People Included: Looe Baker, Betsey, Robinson
Jacob O. Drake with the Children of Peter Kean, February 8, 1835

Jacob O. Drake
02-08-1835

An account and abstract between Jacob O. Drake and John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, and Christine Alexander William Kean, children of the late Peter Philip James Kean. The document lists money in each child's estate and was sent to Sarah Sabina Baker, their mother and guardian.
John Kean to Sarah Sabina Baker, April 1, 1835

John Kean II
04-01-1835

Statement of account from John Kean to Sarah Sabina Baker, his mother. A note at the top of the account states that John acknowledged that he received his portion of the estate of Peter Philip James Kean, his father, in full.
John Kean with Anthony Rutgers and the Estate of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 1, 1835

John Kean II
04-01-1835

Probate inventory of the Estate of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz. Anthony Rutgers was the executor of her estate, but died before the accounts were settled. Susan's grandson, John Kean took over as executor.
John Kean with James Alvin, March 31, 1835

John Kean II
03-31-1835

Lease between John Kean and James Alvin for the property known as the Tucker House.
John Kean with the Estate of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 9, 1835

John Kean II
04-09-1835

An indenture=naming John Kean, now of age, executor of his grandmother, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz's estate.

People Included: Anthony Rutgers, Henry I. Williams, J. Oliver Halsted, Jacob O. Drake,