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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Susan Niemcewicz with John T. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, December 3, 1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
12-03-1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz wrote to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Highland School, Putnam County, NY. She wrote about their duty to their mother, Sarah Sabina Kean, and Grandmother, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz. She also mentioned their mother's upcoming marriage.
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Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, January 31, 1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
01-31-1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote from an unknown location to John Kean, her brother addressed to Highland School, Putnam County, NY. She wrote about family and who she has seen.
People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Christine Alexander William Kean, Sarah Sabina Baker, Looe Baker, Miss Proctor, Mr. Peugnet, Cousin Rosa, Eliza, Caroline, Mary, Phillip Palmer, Cosuin Julia and baby, John Cox Morris
Places Included: New York, NY
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Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, November 19, 1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
11-19-1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Highland School, Putnam County, NY. The letter was written in French.
People Included: Christine Alexander William Kean, Dr. Stevens, E. Rosa Armstrong, Miss H. Phelps
Places Included: New York, Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ
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Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, November 9, 1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
11-09-1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Highland School, Putnam County, NY. The letter was written in French.
People Included: Charlotte Stevens, Mary Stevens, Sarah Sabina Kean, Miss Proctor Mary Helen, Aunt Rutherford, Richard Morris, Sabina Cooper, Mrs. Fish, Mrs. Wilkinson, Madame Wayne, Mr. Pyne, Morris Robinson, William Palmer
Places Included: New York
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Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, October 13, 1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
10-13-1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from New York to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Highland School, Putman County, NY. She told him that their mother, Sarah Sabina Kean planned to visit her soon and that she heard Benjamin Onderdonk was named the new Bishop.
Morris Robinson, Miss Proctor, Hanny James, Philly Valence, Cousin Mary, Mrs. LeRoy
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Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, September 21, 1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
09-21-1830
Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote to her brother, John Kean, addressed to Highland School, Putnam County, NY. She was due to return to school soon, but had not heard from their mother, Sarah Sabina Kean or any of their family in Otsego, County since she left there and was concerned. She also wrote about the funeral of Bishop Hobart.
People Included: Miss Shoeder
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Sarah Kean to John Kean, September 2, 1830
Sarah Sabina Kean
09-02-1830
Sarah Kean wrote from Butternuts, Otsego, to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam, NY. She was visiting her family in Butternuts and mentioned her father, Jacob Morris's new wife Sophia Pringle and gave general family updates.
People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Mary Ann Cooper, William Palmer, John Jay, Richard Morris, Aunt Francis Morris, Lewis Lee Morris, Christine Alexander William Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Cordelia, Dr. Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Allen
Places Included: Saratoga, Dutchess County, Philadelphia, Elizabeth Town, NJ
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Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, December 20, 1830
Sarah Sabina Kean
12-20-1830
Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Princeton, NJ. She was disappointed at not hearing from him. Lady Mary, a friend of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz passed away. There is a short note from Susan Ursin Niemcewicz on the back wishing him a happy new year.
People Included: William Barclay, Madame Chequary, Edward Duner, Dr. Morris, Louisa LeRoy, Mr. Nowak, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz
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Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, November 15, 1830
Sarah Sabina Kean
11-15-1830
Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She wrote about the possibility of changing his course of study and his sisters.
People Included: Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Lawrence Family, Palmer Family, William Baker, John Rutherford, Christine Alexander William Kean, Mrs. Chequary, E. Rosa Armstrong, William Palmer, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, James Palmer
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Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, November 24, 1830
Sarah Sabina Kean
11-24-1830
Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Sarah was sure that John should continue to pursue classical studies after consulting with other people. She said that he was just a smart as other boys and just needed to work harder. She also admonished him for writing in a letter to his sister, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean that he did not respect one of his teachers. There is a short note from Susan Ursin Niemcewicz on the back asking him to visit soon.
People Included: Charles Beck, Col. Thayer, Mr. Kemlse, Dr. Stevens, John Rutherford, Mr. Baker
Places Included: New York
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