Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, October 1, 1830

Sarah Sabina Kean
10-01-1830

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Butternuts to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She and her brother Jacob Morris were going to travel to Cooperstown and maybe to West Point to see him. She also gave some updates on other family members.

People Included: Jacob Morris, Sophia Pringle Morris, Lewis Lee Morris, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Christine Alexander William Kean, Richard Morris, Mr. Shimer, Mrs. Bradford, Mrs. Payne

Places Included: Albany, NY
Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, October 19, 1830

Sarah Sabina Kean
10-19-1830

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Sarah had arrived in West Point from Albany and hoped John would meet her there. He did not and she remarked that Christine Alexander Williams Kean was disappointed. She continued to write about her trip and Ursino.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Sabina Cooper, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Charles Beck, Betsey

Places Included: Butternuts, NY, Cooperstown, NY
Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, October 26, 1830

Sarah Sabina Kean
10-26-1830

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She wrote to John primarily about his education and updated him on friends and family. She said Princeton College was his best prospect and a good college as it was attended by his father, Peter Philip James Kean, and many of his ancestors.

People Included: Sabina Cooper, Christine Alexander William Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Dr. Watts, Charles Beck, Dr. Berinans, Mr. Nobart, Dr. Stevens, Charlotte Stevens, Cousin Mary, Cousin Catherine, William Baker, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Mr. Chegary, William Palmer
Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, October 9, 1830

Sarah Sabina Kean
10-09-1830

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Butternuts to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Sarah was upset that John was not applying himself to his classical studies and stopped attending classes. When he was turned out of Mr. Peugnet's school he promised her he would submit to the rules of whatever school she put him in. She is worried Dr. Charles Beck will turn him out from Highland as well if this continues.
Sarah Sabina Kean to John Kean, September 25, 1830

Sarah Sabina Kean
09-25-1830

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Butternuts to her son, John Kean, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Sarah apologized for not writing to John or his sister Julia, but she was so overcome at hearing of the death of Bishop Hobart she could not think of anything else. She said that she sympathizes with his widow. She also wrote about their family and her trip to Butternuts.

People Included: Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Christine Alexander William Kean, Sarah, Uncle Jacob Morris, Mary, Ann, Mr. Noble, Robert Page, Sophia Pringle Morris, Dr. Watts, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Mrs. Hobart, Lewis Lee Morris and Wife, Robert Rutherfurd, John Rutherfurd

Places Included: Cooperstown, NY, Bellville, NJ, Albany, NY
Sarah Sabina Kean to Thomas Dayton, November 8, 1830

Sarah Sabina Kean
11-08-1830

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to Thomas Dayton, address not included. Susan Ursin Niemcewicz was disappointed to not see Thomas yesterday and hoped to see him today (November 8, 1830).
Indenture of Sarah Sabina Kean and Looe Baker with William Pennington, December 24, 1830

Sarah Sabina Kean and Looe Baker
12-24-1830

Prenuptial agreement for Sarah Sabina Kean and Looe Baker. The agreement stated that William Pennington would be the executor of Peter Kean's estate in order to preserve it for the Kean children. It was witnessed by Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.
Sarah Sabina Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to John Kean, November 4, 1830

Sarah Sabina Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
11-04-1830

Sarah Sabina Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to John Kean, their son and grandson, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Sarah planned to take a steam ship up to West Point to visit John and hopefully talk to Dr. Beck. Both were extremely pleased by a certificate John had sent home.

People Included: William Baker, William Palmer

Places Included: Bloomingdale, NJ
William Napton to Sarah Sabina Kean, February 10, 1830

William Napton
02-10-1830

A receipt from William Napton to Sarah Sabina Kean for clothing totaling $6.25.
Julian Niemcewicz to Susan Niemcewicz, March 27, 1830

Julian U. Niemcewicz
1830-03-27

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Warsaw, Poland to Susan Niemcewicz, unknown location. Julian thanked Susan for adding a few lines in her own hand in a letter he sent to a friend. Finally received the long lost box with trinkets, novels, and seeds that Susan gifted him. They had a severe winter across Europe and was glad to hear the winter was mild in New Jersey. One of Julian’s nephews married a charming woman and they had a little girl. Asked if Susan finished the business with Mr. Gahn and was shocked with his behavior. Julian inquired about Peter and their mutual friends in New Jersey and New York. Asked Susan to send him a lock of George Washington’s hair. Julian enclosed his family’s coat of arms and a lock of his own grey hair.

People mentioned: Peter Kean, Henry Gahn, Mrs. Rutherford, the Watts family, Colonel Livingston, Elias Dayton, and George Washington.
Julian Ursin Niemcewicz to Sarah Sabina Kean, March 27, 1830

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz
03-27-1830

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Warsaw, Poland to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He was glad to hear of Susan's Improved health and wrote a little about his life in Poland.

People Included: Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Palmer

Notable Quote: "I don't like the Court & would be much happier with my children at Ursino"
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to John Kean, October 12, 1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
10-12-1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her grandson, addressed to Highland School, near Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She wrote to John about his education and mentioned that his father, Peter Philip James Kean, was an excellent scholar. She also pointed out that he had an advantage over many others due to his family circumstances, but that he could not rely on family reputation and pride to get through life.

People Included: William Palmer, James Palmer, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz

Places Included: New York

Notable Quote: "Do not think my love that I would wish to instill a vain foolish pride into your mind nothing is more ridiculous than family pride"
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to John Kean, October 8, 1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
10-08-1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to her grandson, John Kean, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She wrote about the importance of education and hard work.

People Included: King Louis Phillipe of France, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Christine Alexander William Kean

Notable Quote: "An industrious man can provide for himself but it a hard thing for a Woman to earn her living & I would not like your sisters to marry for a maintenance."
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to John Kean, September 18, 1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
09-18-1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her grandson, addressed to Highland School, near Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. William Palmer and Maria Palmer visited the family of Bishop Hobart who died. She asked John to mentioned Williams health to her every time he wrote. She had not yet heard from Sarah Sabina Kean, but Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean was doing well.
Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to John Kean, September 2, 1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz
09-02-1830

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her grandson, addressed to Cold Spring Academy, Putnam County, NY. She talked about the Palmers and told him to always think of them affectinately after all they did for his father and sister when they were dying. She mentioned that she had not heard from Sarah Sabina Kean in Butternuts.

People Included: Maria Palmer, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, William Palmer, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Mr. Chandler, Lodzmia
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, January 11, 1830

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