Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to John Kean, October 12, 1830

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Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her grandson, addressed to Highland School, near Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She wrote to John about his education and mentioned that his father, Peter Philip James Kean, was an excellent scholar. She also pointed out that he had an advantage over many others due to his family circumstances, but that he could not rely on family reputation and pride to get through life.

People Included: William Palmer, James Palmer, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz

Places Included: New York

Notable Quote: "Do not think my love that I would wish to instill a vain foolish pride into your mind nothing is more ridiculous than family pride"

Author/Creator

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, formerly Susan Livingston and Susan Kean (1759-1833)

Recipient

John Kean (1814-1895)

Creation Date

10-12-1830

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

Ursino, Elizabeth Town, County of Essex, NJ

Collection

Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)

Inventory Location

Bay 1, Column 2, LHC Series 3

Recommended Citation

Niemcewicz, Susan U.. Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to John Kean, October 12, 1830. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1830s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1830s/36

Rights

This collection is open to the public for research use. Copyright remains with Kean University. Credit this material. Personal photographs may be made for research purposes. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to Lynette Zimmerman, Executive Director at the Liberty Hall Academic Center & Exhibition Hall at lzimmerm@kean.edu.

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Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University