Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to John Kean, September 29, 1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
09-29-1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her grandson, addressed to Highland School near Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She encouraged John to study hard to fill the shoes of his late father Peter Philip James Kean and to be able to provide for his mother, Sarah Sabina Kean and sisters Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and Christine Alexander William Kean.
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean to John Kean, September 10, 1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean
09-10-1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz and Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote from Ursino to John Kean, their grandson and brother, addressed to Highland School, Putnam County, NY. They wrote about family and what was going on in Elizabeth Town. Susan also mentioned that she was interested in the events happening in Europe, referring to the King of France and Dey of Algiers possibly meeting in Italy.

People Included: Mr. Rutherford, Walter Rutherford, Sarah Sabina Kean, Christine Alexander William Kean, John Cox Morris, Palmer Family, Lawrence Family

Places Included: Butternuts, NY, Belleville, NJ, Philadelphia, Newark, NJ
William R. Palmer to Sarah Sabina Kean, April 26, 1830

William Ricketts Palmer
04-26-1830

William R. Palmer wrote from West Point Foundry to Sarah Sabina Kean, his God mother, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. He sent Sarah some information regarding the Highland School which she was considering sending her son, John Kean to.
Sarah Sabina Kean with Abner Parcell, April 1, 1830

Abner Parcells
04-01-1830

Indenture between Sarah Sabina Kean, administrator of Peter Kean's Estate and Abner Parcells. This indenture renewed Parcells' lease on 40 acres of land including woodland and an orchard. Parcells first leased the property in an indenture dated February 16, 1829.
Emma Pyne to Sarah Sabina Kean, April 8, 1830

Emma L. Pyne
04-08-1830

Emma Pyne wrote from Middletown to Sarah Sabina Kean addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding a school for Sarah's son, John Kean.

People Included: Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Peugnet, Mr. Lawerence, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Christine Alexander William Kean
Smith Pyne to Sarah Sabina Kean, April 5, 1830

Smith Pyne
04-05-1830

Smith Pyne wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding schools for John Kean, Sarah's son. He recommended Mr. Sherwood's School in Hartford.
Reuben Sherwood to Sarah Sabina Kean, April 8, 1830

Reuben Sherwood
04-08-1830

Reuben Sherwood wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He sent a circular for the Hartford Academy and a letter presenting it as a possible school for Sarah's son, John Kean.
Susan Niemcewicz with Richard Townley

Richard Townley
1830-01-11

The following document is a receipt for buckwheat flour, beef, and 20 bushels of oats between Susan Niemcewicz and Richard Townley.
Adolphus Eugene Watson to Sarah Sabina Kean, November 5, 1830

Adolphus Eugene Watson
11-05-1830

Adolphus Eugene Watson wrote from the Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Watson wrote in about John Kean, Sarah's son, in response to a letter Sarah had sent to Dr. Charles Beck. He wrote that John's academic performance had improved, however, he had a deep disgust for classical studies and would not make top marks because of that. He recommended Sarah change John's course of study.
James M. Wayne to Sarah Sabina Kean, April 8, 1830

James M. Wayne
04-08-1830

James M. Wayne wrote from the House of Representative to Sarah Sabina Kean, address not included, regarding a school for Sarah's son John Kean.

People Included: Mr. Peugnet, MR. Coywall, Dr. Beck, Mr. Watson

Places Included: Germany
James M. Wayne to Sarah Sabina Kean, February 16, 1830

James M. Wayne
02-16-1830

James M. Wayne wrote from House of Representatives to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino acknowledging money received.

People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Scudder
James M. Wayne to Sarah Sabina Kean, January 12, 1830

James M. Wayne
01-12-1830

James M. Wayne wrote from the House of Representatives to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino regarding funds deposited.

People Included: John C. Cuyler, Scudder
James M. Wayne to Sarah Sabina Kean, March 6, 1830

James M. Wayne
03-06-1830

James M. Wayne wrote from the House of Representatives to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino regarding finances.
James M. Wayne to Sarah Sabina Kean, May 1, 1830

James M. Wayne
05-01-1830

James M. Wayne wrote from the House of Representatives to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding John Kean attending the Highland School.

People Included: Charles Beck
Henry I. Williams to Sarah Sabina Kean, April 17, 1830

Henry I. Williams
04-17-1830

Henry I. Williams wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. He wrote that he was unfamiliar with Dr. Beck personally and professionally and as such could not offer an opinion on his school for John Kean. He did recommend the Highland School.