Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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Julia Ursin Niemcewicz and Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, February 15, 1831

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and Sarah Sabina Baker
02-15-1831

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from Wheat Sheaf to John Kean, their brother, and son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Julia's portion of the letter is in French. Sarah updated John about family and friends including the death of Dr. Watts and that William Palmer seemed to be recovering and "writes rationally to his mother."

People Included: Julia Palmer, Anthony Rutgers, Dr. Watts, Looe Baker, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Christine Alexander William Kean, Eliza Baker, Mr. Lawrence, Cousin Peggy, Dr. and Mrs. Davis, William Palmer

Places Included: St. Ives, Ursino, Edgerston
Susan Niemcewicz with G. & C. & H. Carvill; Receipt of Books, December 27, 1831

Susan Niemcewicz and G & C & H Cavill
1831-12-27

The following document is a receipt for books reflecting payment received from Susan Niemcewicz to G. & C. & H. Carvill. Titles include Sherwoods Scriptures and Richmonds Annals of the Poor.
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Sarah Sabina Baker to John Kean, August 5, 1831

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Sarah Sabina Baker
08-05-1831

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, their grandson, and son addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, NY. Susan wrote about the death of Clement Baker, and Julian Ursin Niemcewicz's election as a senator in Poland. Sarah was pleased to hear John would be entering Princeton in November.

People Included: Mrs. Rutgers, William Baker, Clement Baker, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Christine Alexander William Kean, Adolphus Watson

Places Included: Elizabeth Town, NJ
T & W Parsons to Sarah Baker, January 20, 1831

T & W Parsons
01-20-1831

A receipt from T & W Parsons to Sarah Baker for shoes for her son John Kean.
Indenture, Looe Baker and Sarah Sabina Kean Marriage, December 24, 1830

1830-12-24

The following document is an indenture depicting the marriage settlement between Sarah Sabina Kean and Looe Baker.
Susan Niemcewicz with Daniel Conklin, March 27, 1830

1830-03-27

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and Daniel Conklin for new shoes, to fit and set shoes, hinge hooks, plates for shutters, etc.
Susan Niemcewicz with Gersham Jeffreys, February 26, 1830

1830-02-26

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and Gersham Jeffreys for setting a grate in the north east room.
Abraham Baldwin to Sarah Kean, March 27, 1830

Abraham Baldwin
03-27-1830

Abraham Baldwin wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean addressed to near Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding a mortgage.

People Included: Josiah Baldwin, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
Bank of New York with Estate of Peter Kean, April 29, 1830

Bank of New York
04-29-1830

An account of cash lodged in the Bank of New York to the credit of Peter Kean. The note on the back was written by Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.

People Included: J. Winne
Charles Beck to James M. Wayne, April 28, 1830

Charles Beck
04-28-1830

Charles Beck wrote from Highland School to James M. Wayne, addressed to Washington. He wrote to accept John Kean as a student at Highland School.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean
Charles Beck to Sarah Sabina Kean, January 1, 1830

Charles Beck
01-01-1830

Dr. Charles Beck wrote from Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. He wrote to give a progress report on her son John Kean since it had been 4 weeks since he arrived at the school.
Charles Beck to Sarah Sabina Kean, July 2, 1830

Charles Beck
07-02-1830

Charles Beck wrote from Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Sarah Sabina Kean. The letter is a progress report regarding her son John Kean. Beck remarked that his memory was weak but he was excellent at math.

People Included: The Watsons, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
Charles Beck to Sarah Sabina Kean, September 23, 1830

Charles Beck
09-23-1830

Charles Beck wrote form Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Butternuts, Otsego County, NY. He maintained his assessment of John Kean's academic weaknesses, but John has promised to study harder.
Charles Beck to Sarah Sabina Kean, September 4, 1830

Charles Beck
09-04-1830

Charles Beck wrote from Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Butternuts, Otsego County, NY regarding her son, John Kean's progress in school. According to Beck John Kean lacked motivation to study the classics as he seemed to have a disgust for them.
Sarah Sabina Kean Account with Charles Beck and Aldophous Watson

Charles Beck and Adolphous Eugene Watson
11-07-1830

An account between Sarah Sabina Kean and Charles Beck and Adolphus Watson from the Highland School concerning expenses incurred on behalf on John Kean.
H. Bleecker to Sarah Sabina Kean, April 21, 1830

H. Bleecker
04-21-1830

H. Bleecker wrote from Albany to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Urisno, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding the on going legal case to obtain money owed Susan Ursin Niemcewicz from the late Richard Duncan. Susan wrote on the back of the letter the subject.

People Included: Peter Seton Henry
Isaac V. Brown to Sarah Sabina Kean, March 26, 1830

Isaac V. Brown
03-26-1830

Isaac V. Brown wrote from Lawrenceville, NJ to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ to recommend his school for John Kean, her son. There is a note from Sarah wrote on the back that she thought she made the right decision sending him to Highland School instead.
Susan Niemcewicz with John J. Bryant, January 13, 1830

John J. Bryant
1830-01-13

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and John J. Bryant for a 12 mo. Bible gift, one small hymn book, 1/2 doz. lead pencils, paper, and sermons.
Susan Niemcewicz with Elias Darby, circa February 1830

Elias Darby
circa February 1830

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and Elias Darby for mending a ladle and teaspoon.
Isaac Davis to Sarah Kean, April 13, 1830

Isaac L. Davis
04-13-1830

Receipt from Isaac Davis to Sarah Kean for tailoring done for John Kean, Sarah's son.
Isaac Davis to Sarah Kean, July 29, 1830

Isaac L. Davis
07-29-1830

Receipt from Isaac Davis to Sarah Kean for tailoring for John Kean totaling $4.59.
S.E. Dwight and H.E. Dwight to Looe Baker, April 12, 1830

S.E. Dwight and H.E. Dwight
04-12-1830

S.E. Dwight and H.E. Dwight wrote from New Haven to Looe Baker, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ to offer their school as a possibility for John Kean. Sarah Sabina Kean wrote on the back of the letter the subject.

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G. Thorburn & Son, Seedsmen and Florists to Sarah Sabina Kean, March 9, 1830

G. Thorburn & Son, Seedsmen and Florists
03-09-1830

A receipt from G. Thorburn & Son, Seedsmen and Florists to Sarah Sabina Kean for red celery seeds, purple eggplant seeds, early cauliflower seeds, and early peas seeds totaling $1.
Peter Seton Henry to Sarah Sabina Kean, March 17, 1830

Peter Seton Henry
03-17-1830

Peter Seton Henry wrote from Albany, NY to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed Ursino near Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding Hermanus P. Schuyler's debt.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Miss Winne
John Kean to Sarah Sabina Kean, July 19, 1830

John Kean II
07-19-1830

John Kean wrote from Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean, his mother, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. He had received a letter from his sister Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean where she mentioned a sickness going around at her school. He told his mother that it might be best to take her out of school for the winter if it gets any worse.

People Included: Christine Alexander William Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz