Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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John Kean to Reverend James Carmakau, July 1, 1834

John Kean II
07-01-1834

John Kean wrote to Reverend James Carmakau, addressed to Princeton. John wrote about history and how seemingly small or insignificant moments can cause the most magnificent or disastrous events. He discussed events such as the Dark Ages, priesthood, and the Great Wall of China. It is possible that this was written for one of Kean's classes at Princeton College.
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, June 28, 1834

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
06-28-1834

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote John Kean, her brother, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. She wrote about an upcoming trip to Scholley's Mountain as well as an Opera the family had attended. She said there was no real news to share except the "loss of the excellent old friend of America, the last hero of the revolution", which mostly likely referred to Gilbert du Motier the Marquis de Lafayette.

People Included: Mrs. Peal, Mary Baker, William Baker, Mrs. Ellery, Sarah Sabina Baker, Christine Alexander William Kean, Eliza Baker, Julia Slidele, Dr. Rose, Mr. Burgury, Maria Murray, Captain Rerey, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Shersay, Mrs. John Jay

Places Included: Schooley's Mountain
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, June 3, 1834

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
06-03-1834

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote from New York to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. She updated him on all the local news and gossip including who was engaged and getting married.

People Included: William Baker, Philemon Baker, Mary Baker, Mrs. Farmer, Mrs. Widdington, Miss De Wolf, Mr. Stewart, Miss Salles, Silas E. Burrous, Miss Bess, John Jacob Aster, Miss Sands, Mrs. Prime, Catherine Wilkins, Mr. Phelps, Riggs Family, Julia Anna, Elizabeth, George Turner, Henry Robinson, Mr. Collins, Looe Baker, Sarah Sabina Baker

Places Include: Shops Neck, Schooley's Mountain
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, March 16, 1834

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
03-16-1834

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote from New York to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. Mary, Philemon, and Betsey set sail for New Orleans on the Mississippi that day. Julia wrote about what she had been doing and a Catholic mass she and her friends had attended.

People Included: Mary Baker, Philemon Baker, Betsey, Julia Shidell, Julia Preggs, Mr. Bacon, Walter Rutherfurd, Dr. Hawk, Dr. Rose, Miss Lynch, Mrs. Chegary, Elle Duer, William Baker, Mary Cooper, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, March 26, 1834

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
03-26-1834

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from New York to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. She wrote updates about people and what she was doing. Julia was upset with John for presumably disturbing the gravesite of a Black man and suggested that he enroll in a phrenology lecture. Julia herself wanted to take a phrenology class, but would not have the money to attend until April.

People Included: Mrs. Riggs, Sabina Slidell, Mrs. Cooper. Dr. Adams, Dr. Washington, Lucey W. Boggs, Mr. Newell, Alexander Watts, Mrs. Townsend, Mr. Bacon, Sarah Sabina Baker

Places Included: Philadelphia, PA
Receipt from John Page to Thomas B.C. Dayton, January 3, 1834

John Page
01-03-1834

Receipt from John Page to Thomas B.C. Dayton, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ, regarding leather and tanning supplies, and lumber.
Henry Stoddard and Joseph Crane to George C. Thomas, August 29, 1834

Henry Stoddard and Joseph Crane
08-29-1834

Henry Stoddard and Joseph Crane wrote from Dayton, OH to George C. Thomas, address not included. They sent a copy of the deed for land in Ohio owned by the late Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.

People Included: M.D. Pettibone
H.G. Tume to John Kean, March 1, 1834

H.G. Tume
03-01-1834

H.G. Tume wrote to John Kean, addressed to Princeton, NJ. He had been expecting a letter from John but never got one. He wrote about some of their mutual friends. He wrote from a plantation in the "mist of the small pox," who he assumed arrived with the recent purchase of Enslaved People.
Susan Niemcewicz to Thomas Dayton, February 5, 1833

Susan U. Niemcewicz
1833-02-05

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from New York, New York to Thomas Dayton in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. It was a great relief to Susan’s mind to find that Ed Palmer was recovering. Mr. Wade should have left the house he occupied. Susan wished she could get good tenants for all the houses she was so unfortunate to own in Elizabethtown. She did not want to take Mr. Corriell’s proposal, she might injure her dear grandchildren by accepting it. Old Phil owed her more money than the premises were worth. Hoped she could get a clear title for it. Enquired about Halstead’s Estate and thought that debt ought to have been recovered long ago.
College of New Jersey Session Bill, October 8, 1832

1832-10-08

The following document is a duplicate of a session bill totaling one hundred and one dollars and twenty-five cents for John Kean’s education at the College of New Jersey, which included tuition, room rent, boarding, wood, washing servants wages, scribbling damages and library for the present session.
Marquand and Brothers with Susan Niemcewicz, November 8, 1832

1832-11-08

The following document is a receipt acknowledging that Susan Niemcewicz's payment was received by Marquand and Brothers for 2 pairs of plated candlesticks.
Receipt from Thomas S. Earle to William Mitchele, June 7, 1832

Thomas S. Earle
06-07-1832

Receipt from Thomas S. Earle to William Mitchele for calico fabric and hose for $3.51.
Susan Niemcewicz Register, November 1, 1832

Susan U. Niemcewicz
1832-11-01

The following item is Susan Niemcewicz's Register where she documented how she spent her funds including distributing wages, puchasing and paying in full for shoes for Peter, Sarah, and Bobby, apple trees delivered to Abner Parcells for Ursino Farm, and payments for lifetime memberships of the American Bible Society.
Susan Niemcewicz to Thomas Dayton, May 24, 1832

Susan U. Niemcewicz
1832-05-24

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from Bond Street, New York, New York to Thomas Dayton in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. William Baker said he would be so kind as to save Susan the painful task of putting pen to paper and write to enquire of Thomas whether it would be best for her to dispose of 2 loads of hay at Ursino or Elizabeth Town. Several complaints were made to Susan of a bad fellow J^s. Jewels living in old Phil^s House. The neighbors spoke of pulling the house down. Wished Thomas would dislodge him and warn him to never again put his feet on the ground of Ursino, it already had a reputation of being haunted by him and Susan wished he would quit the country. Asked is Mr. Chetwood arranged that Susan had a clear title to old Phil^s House. Mr. William Halstead’s conduct appeared extraordinary. Susan had yet to hear from him and wanted all the income that was due her. Asked if Thomas would direct Mr. Parcells to have the lawn fence mended. Susan heard that the gorud had been robbed of many precious plants and roots. Longed to meet her friends in Jersey and wished Silas and Peggy would air the house.
Susan Niemcewicz to Thomas Dayton, May 31, 1832

Susan U. Niemcewicz
1832-05-31

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from 19 Bond Street, New York, New York to Thomas Dayton Elizabethtown, New Jersey, New York. Susan was informed that the expense and loss of bringing hay from Ursino to New York would be less by land compared to the waste and loss of time by water. If Mr. Parcels could make it convenient, Susan wanted the hay to be sent to New York by land. The livery man made inquiries with Peter regarding it. Thanked Thomas for receiving from E. Wade and hoped he was ready to make another payment. Susan wished to have everything settled and collected income enough to remit money abroad. Found it extraordinary that she had not heard from William Halstead and that he neglected to communicate with Thomas. It was unpleasant to resort to legal means, but Susan feared she must do it in justice to her heirs. Heard from her friends in Philadelphia that Mrs. Palmer and the girls were very gay. As late as the 14^th of April, Mr. Niemcewicz desired his best remembrances to his friends in Elizabeth Town. Made note of the cost of hay being sold in Elizabethtown. Asked if she owed anything to the shops in E.T. more than Peter’s pantaloons. Enquired about turnpike dividends and Mr. Nuttman’s health.
Susan Niemcewicz with Marquand and Brothers, May 21, 1832

Susan U. Niemcewicz
1832-05-21

The following document is a receipt from Marquand and Brothers to Susan Niemcewicz for a pin, 2 buttons, a gold chain ring, coral pin (For Mrs. Baker), and several gold finger rings.
List of China and Glasses, June 1831

06-01-1831

A list of china and glasses sorted by color. The last page of the document is a modern typed transcript of the list.
Statement of Account, January 1, 1831

01-01-1831

Statement of account including money in Elizabeth Town Bank, New York Bank, Caleb O. Halsted & Company, George C. Thomas for services, New Hope & Delaware Bridge Company Stock.
Looe Baker to John Kean, February 20, 1831

Looe Baker
02-20-1831

Looe Baker wrote from Elizabeth Town to John Kean, addressed to Highland School, Putnam County, NY. Looe had purchased No. 19 Bond Street for the family and they were moving in on May 1, until then they spent their time split between Ursino and Wheat Sheaf. John was a candidate to enter Princeton in November 1831.

People Included: James Carnahan, Sarah Sabina Baker, Mr. Fisher, Adolphus Watson, Philemon Baker, Eliza Baker, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Mr. Pyne,

Places Included: New Orleans, LA
Essex Orphan Court Accounts of Sarah S. Baker, late Sarah S. Kean, Admistratrix of Peter Kean, deceased, 1831

Sarah Sabina Baker
01-01-1831

A listing of accounts related to Peter Philip James Kean's estate filed with the Essex Count orphan Court by Sarah Sabina Baker, his wife, and administrator of his estate. The accounts go from December 10, 1828, to sometime in 1831.
Sarah Sabina Baker to E. C. Reynolds, January 17, 1831

Sarah Sabina Baker
01-17-1831

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote a check to E. C. Reynolds for $10.26 from the State Bank at Elizabeth Town.
Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, February 1, 1831

Sarah Sabina Baker
02-01-1831

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Sarah and he new husband, Looe Baker, had been looking for a new house on Bond Street, New York, NY but had not found anything yet. She said that Looe had gotten to requisites to attend Princeton and would send them along. She also mentioned William Palmer who had been confined to a hospital in Philadelphia, seemingly with some type of mental illness.

People Included: Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Looe Baker, Mr. Wilkinson, Dr. Stevens, Cousin Catherine, Mr. Stuyvesant, Dr. Watts, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, E. Rosa Armstrong, Dounwond, Philemon, Clement, Eliza, Mr. Carnaham, Maria Palmer, William Palmer, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Mr. Lawrence, Betsey, Christine Alexander William Kean
James Burnet & Co. to John Kean, January 21, 1831

James Burnet & Co.
01-21-1831

A receipt from James Burnet & Co. to John Kean for pantaloons totaling $7.25.
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, February 11, 1831

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
02-11-1831

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Highland School, Putnam County, NY. She wrote about foreign news including the Polish Revolution and their step-grandfather Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, unrest in France, and growing problems between England and Ireland. She gave updates on the family and said that Looe Baker purchased a house on Bond Street.

People Included: Clopieki, Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, Looe Baker, Sarah Sabina Baker, Miss Proctor, Mrs. Palmer, Julia, Mr. Rutgers, Mary Baker, Dr. Watts, William Palmer, Christine Alexander William Kean, Eliza Baker, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, E. Rosa Armstrong, Mr. Lawrence,

Places Included: New York, Wheat Sheaf,
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, February 5, 1831

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
02-05-1831

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Mr. Watson's at Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She updated him on family and friends in Elizabeth Town. She also wrote about the Polish Revolution and how their step-grandfather, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, was being called the Lafayette of Poland. Susan Ursin Niemcewicz was worried for his safety and that he might be arrested and spend his final years in prison.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Baker, John Rutherfurd, Christine Alexander William Kean, Clermont Baker, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Lawrence Family, Palmer Family

Places Included: Wheat Sheaf, New York