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Henry I. Williams to John Kean, March 6, 1835

Henry I. Williams
03-06-1835

Henry I. Williams wrote from Philadelphia to John Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. He approved of John's decision to rent the former family home, Ursino, in Elizabeth Town, NJ. He advised him not to make too many changes or improvements at first. He also mentioned that Julian Ursin Niemcewicz was looking for a plate with the intent to sell it.
Henry I. Williams to John Kean, May 20, 1835

Henry I. Williams
05-20-1835

Henry I. Williams wrote from Philadelphia to John Kean, address not included, regarding the Estate of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.

People Included: Mr. Bohen, Mr. Rutgers
Indenture: Rector Church Wardens with Vestrymen of Trinity Church in New York, May 1, 1834

1834-05-01

The following document is an indenture between the Rector Church Wardens and Vestrymen of Trinity Church in New York regarding property. The parties of the first part paid ten thousand three hundred dollars to the parties of the second part for a certain lot piece or parcel of land situated in the third ward of the City of New York and part of the lands of the parties of the first part and distinguished in a map or chart thereof commonly called the Church Farm.
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, April 1, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
04-01-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. She said she was excited to see him soon and would send him a check for $25 to cover his bills.

People Included: Jacob Morris, Sophia Pringle Morris, Willi, Cousin Eliza, Mr. Pomeroy, Looe Baker, Aunt Sally, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean

Places Included: Elizabeth Town, NJ, Trenton, NJ
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, April 1, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
04-01-1834

A cashiers check for $25 at the State Bank of Elizabeth from Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, her son.
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, April 6, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
03-22-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. She was very worried about John since he was not answering any of the family's letters.

People Included: Philemon Baker, Mary Baker, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Mr. Bacon, James, Mary Ann Cooper, Tom Morris, Mary Morris, Elizabeth Morris, William Baker, Christine Alexander William Kean, Looe Baker, Eliza Baker,

North Carolina, Butternuts,
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, July 14, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
07-14-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. Sarah wrote of an upcoming family trip to Butternuts, Otsego County, NY where she grew up. Christine was sick with a fever and she believed the change would help her.

People Included: Feilding Turner, Christine Alexander William Kean, Betsey, Mary Baker, William Baker, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Eliza Baker, Agnes, Looe Baker, Philemon Baker, James, Isabella, Dr. Nowake, Isaac Cooper

Places Included: Elizabeth Town, NJ, Butternuts, NY, Connecticut
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, July 7, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
07-07-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote a check for $25 from the State Bank at Elizabeth to John Kean, her son.
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, June 2, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
06-02-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. She gave him news of their family and friends, including that she believes their Bond Street home to be haunted.

People Included: Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Mary Baker, Looe Baker, Elizabeth, Riggs Family, Mrs. Jay, Mrs. Moukoes, Sidney Lawrence, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz Estate, Robert Watts, John Jacob Astor, Miss Sands, Mrs. Prime, Robert Sands,

Schoolley Mountain, Butternuts, NY,
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, June 28, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
06-28-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote a cashiers check for $2 from the State Bank at Elizabeth Town to John Kean.
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, June 29, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
06-29-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. Mary, Philemon, and Betsey had returned from their trip and Mary seemed to be in much better health. She told John that she does not know where he finds time to spend all the money she sent him, but she sent him $25.

People Included: Mary Baker, Philemon Baker, Betsey, George Turner

Places Included: Butternuts, NY, Philadelphia, PA
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, March 14, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
03-14-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. Mary was going to travel to New Orleans by boat for her health along with Philemon and Betsey.

People Included: Mary Baker, Philemon Baker, Betsey, William Baker, Looe Baker, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Jacob Morris

Places Included: New Orleans, LA, Natchez
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, March 27, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
03-27-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. Sarah wished her son a happy 20th birthday. She also discussed the high cost of fixing up Ursino and that she wanted to sell it instead. She advised John not to buy a house until her finished college.

People Included: Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Thomas, Dr, Nowakes, William Baker, Mrs. Day, Looe Baker, Jacob Morris, John Cox Morris, Mr. Watts, Mary, Edward Turner

Places Included: Ursino, Elizabeth Town
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, March 7, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
03-07-1834

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. Mary Baker had been sick and the doctor recommended a sea voyage. Julia Kean wanted to go with her, but Sarah was concerned that the change in climate would not be good for her.

People Included: Betsey, Mary Baker, Dr. Berger, William Baker, Philemon Baker, Mr. Ogden, Madam Chequary, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Jacob Morris, Eliza Baker, Christine Alexander William Kean, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Mr. Rutgers

Places Included: New Orleans, LA, Elizabeth Town, Paris
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, May 22, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
05-22-1834

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from New York to her son, John Kean, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. She received letters from Philemon and Betsey about Mary. She did not think Mary's health was improving because although Philemon said it had Mary and Betsey's letters did not make it seem so. Sarah has been occupied with house cleaning before her father arrives.

People Included: Mary Baker, Philemon Baker, Betsey, Jacob Morris, Sophia Pringle Morris, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Miss. De Wolf, John Cox Morris, William Baker, Looe Baker, Mr. Rose
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, October 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
10-01-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from 19 Bond Street, New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. She had sent John his Father, Peter Philip James Kean's, Bible and Prayer book. She also included an obituary of Peter from the Christian Journal, February 1829 and says she will give copies to his sisters, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and Christine Alexander William Kean, as well.
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, October 28, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
10-28-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, address not included. John and Julia were invited to the wedding of Julia Palmer, however neither of them would be able to travel to Philadelphia in time. She sent him some items so he would not have to buy them and wanted him not to smoke cigars and look after his health.

People Included: William Palmer, Julia Palmer, Fanny, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz, Mr. Moukor, Christine Biddle, Looe Baker, Mr. Powell, Peter Philip James Kean

Places Included: Westchester County, Newark, NJ
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, September 6, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
09-06-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote a check for $50 from the State Bank at Elizabeth to John Kean, her son.
Sarah Sabina Baker to J.S. Fountain, April 21, 1834

Sarah Sabina Baker
04-21-1834

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote a cashiers check for $34.88 payable from the Elizabeth Town Bank to J.S. Fountain.
Receipt from Elias Darby to Enos Woodruff, September 20, 1834

Elias Darby
09-20-1834

Receipt from Elias Darby to Enos Woodruff, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding building a coffee house and painting.
Essex Orphans Court with Christine Alexander William Kean, April 1834

Essex Orphans Court
04-01-1834

Indenture from Essex Orphans Court and Christine Alexander William Kean giving Sarah Sabina Baker, her mother and guardian control of her accounts.
Essex Orphans Court with John Kean, June 7, 1834

Essex Orphans Court
06-07-1834

Indenture from Essex Orphans Court and John Kean giving Sarah Sabina Baker, his mother and his guardian control of his accounts.
Essex Orphans Court with Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, June 7, 1834

Essex Orphans Court
06-07-1834

Indenture from Essex Orphans Court with Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean giving Sarah Sabina Baker, her mother and guardian control of her accounts.
Johnson & Kent to Henry I. Williams and Anthony Rutgers, October 27, 1834

Johnson & Kent
10-27-1834

Johnson & Kent wrote to Henry I. Williams and Anthony Rutgers, Executors of the Estate of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, address not included. The letter is an accounting of money from both the Schuyler Debt and the Estate of Philip Peter Livingston, prepared by Peter Seton Henry and Beverly Robinson.
Johnson & Kent to Looe Baker, June 17, 1834

Johnson & Kent
06-17-1834

Johnson & Kent wrote from New York to Looe Baker, address not included, regarding money possibly owed by the Estate of Peter Philip James Kean to Mr. Bradish, Mr. S. Lawrence. Bradish could possibly bring a lawsuit so they advised him to gather all of Peter's papers.