Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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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.
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 with Abraham Brower, March 1, 1833

Abraham Brower and Susan Niemcewicz
1833-03-01

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and Abraham Brower for repairing a pole piece and sleigh bar, and horse keeping.
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.
Johnston and Kent to Susan Niemcewicz, November 24, 1832

1832-11-24

The following document is a statement of amount due from Johnston & Kent to Susan Niemcewicz for a bond with Wicks and McClure.
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.
Thomas Bennett with John Kean, April 14, 1832

Thomas Bennett and John Kean
1832-04-14

The following document is a receipt between Thomas Bennett and John Kean for boots.
Susan Niemcewicz with Abraham Brower, November 1, 1832

Abraham Brower and Susan U. Niemcewicz
1832-11-01

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and Abraham Brown for shoes, mending, and horse keeping.
Susan Niemcewicz with Abraham Brower, November 22, 1832

Abraham Brower and Susan U. Niemcewicz
1832-11-22

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and Abraham Brower for shoes and horse keeping.
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.
Madame Panon to Susan Niemcewicz, December 29, 1832

Madame Panon
1832-12-29

The following document is an invitation from Madame Panon requesting Susan Niemcewicz's company on Wednesday, January 9th at 629 Broadway.
George C. Thomas with Susan Niemcewicz, November 20, 1832

George C. Thomas and Susan U. Niemcewicz
1832-11-20

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and George C. Thomas for the Ohio Land expenses, which included postage to Cincinnati, money from Dayton, to writing power of attorney, and to acknowledging the power of attorney.