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John P. Kennedy Letter To The President Of The Bank Of Baltimore, Dated July 16, 1834., John Pendleton Kennedy

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

John Pendleton Kennedy writes to the President of the Bank of Baltimore to inform him of the decision to move a case regarding Richard G. Cox to a concern of the Court of Law, dated July 16, 1834, Baltimore, Maryland.

Sarah Sabina Baker To John Kean, July 14, 1834, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. Sarah wrote of an upcoming family trip to Butternuts, Otsego County, NY where she grew up. Christine was sick with a fever and she believed the change would help her.

People Included: Feilding Turner, Christine Alexander William Kean, Betsey, Mary Baker, William Baker, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Eliza Baker, Agnes, Looe Baker, Philemon Baker, James, Isabella, Dr. Nowake, Isaac Cooper

Places Included: Elizabeth Town, NJ, Butternuts, NY, Connecticut

Letter To Bishop W. Ward, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon writes that he always supported Chase's founding of the college. He also expresses his support for possessions of a Mr. John Bowdler being given to Chase.

Gambier Observer, July 11, 1834

The Observer 1834

No abstract provided.

Document Of Requirements To Become A Preacher, The General Synod Of The Reformed Church In The Kingdom Of The Netherlands, Cornelia Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1830-1839

A copy of the Synodale Verordeningen omtrent het Prediken van Studenten, a document concerning the requirements the students at Leiden must adhere to before they are allowed to preach in congregations of the Hervormde Kerk.

Sarah Sabina Baker To John Kean, July 7, 1834, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote a check for $25 from the State Bank at Elizabeth to John Kean, her son.

Gambier Observer, July 04, 1834

The Observer 1834

No abstract provided.

John Kean To Reverend James Carmakau, July 1, 1834, John Kean Ii

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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.

Sarah Sabina Baker To John Kean, June 29, 1834, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. Mary, Philemon, and Betsey had returned from their trip and Mary seemed to be in much better health. She told John that she does not know where he finds time to spend all the money she sent him, but she sent him $25.

People Included: Mary Baker, Philemon Baker, Betsey, George Turner

Places Included: Butternuts, NY, Philadelphia, PA

Sarah Sabina Baker To John Kean, June 28, 1834, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote a cashiers check for $2 from the State Bank at Elizabeth Town to John Kean.

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean To John Kean, June 28, 1834, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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. …

Gambier Observer, June 27, 1834

The Observer 1834

No abstract provided.

1834, June 26 - John Mclelland, John Mclelland

Martin Family Papers

Letter from John McLelland to Mary King Martin. Letter refers to business related travel throughout the Caribbean, including the sale of property to Robert McNish. Letter also accounts for daily life and welfare of mutual friends.

Letter To Bishop W. Ward, Anne Tyndale

Philander Chase Letters

Mrs. Tyndale is creating an album to facilitate the sharing of information between friends in England and settlers in America. She has included part of Chase's memoirs in this album and asks Ward if he could share more of Chase's writing with her.

Gambier Observer, June 20, 1834

The Observer 1834

No abstract provided.

Document On Albertus C. Van Raalte As A Theological Student, J. Clarisse, N. J. Kist, W. A. Van Hengel

Van Raalte Papers: 1830-1839

A document, in Latin, relating to A. C. Van Raalte as a theological student. It relates the courses he has taken at Leiden University. See Hyma's biography on Van Raalte, pp. 29-31, for comment. Signed by J. Clarisse, N. J. Kist, and W. A. Van Hengel.

Johnson & Kent To Looe Baker, June 17, 1834, Johnson & Kent

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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.

Lincoln's Report On The Road Survey, June 15, 1834

Documents

This is a facsimile of Lincoln's handwritten report of the road survey to the Sangamon County Commissioners Court. The report describes the road inspected and offers and opinion. The report is signed by Michael Killion, Hugh Armstrong and A. Lincoln. This facsimile is on page 118 of volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

Gambier Observer, June 13, 1834

The Observer 1834

No abstract provided.

Letter To Philander Chase, Rev. W. Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Rev. Ward still wishes for Chase to write him and wants him to be appointed Bishop of Michigan. The building of college is finished and he is working on expanding his churches. He thinks that Kenyon College has too much republican principle in it to be successful.

T.L. Treadwell To Loundy, 8 June 1834, Timmons Louis Treadwell

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1821-1840 (Series 1.1)

No abstract provided.

Letter To Philander Chase, George Stow

Philander Chase Letters

Includes a notice of sale for a Freehold Chapel in Warwick County and a short letter to Philander Chase, in which Mr. Stow mentions that Bishop West has applied to purchase the chapel and inquires whether he is a regularly consecrated Bishop of the American Episcopal Church.

Essex Orphans Court With John Kean, June 7, 1834, Essex Orphans Court

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Indenture from Essex Orphans Court and John Kean giving Sarah Sabina Baker, his mother and his guardian control of his accounts.

Essex Orphans Court With Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, June 7, 1834, Essex Orphans Court

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Indenture from Essex Orphans Court with Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean giving Sarah Sabina Baker, her mother and guardian control of her accounts.

Gambier Observer, June 06, 1834

The Observer 1834

No abstract provided.

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean To John Kean, June 3, 1834, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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

Sarah Sabina Baker To John Kean, June 2, 1834, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from New York to John Kean, her son, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. She gave him news of their family and friends, including that she believes their Bond Street home to be haunted.

People Included: Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Mary Baker, Looe Baker, Elizabeth, Riggs Family, Mrs. Jay, Mrs. Moukoes, Sidney Lawrence, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz Estate, Robert Watts, John Jacob Astor, Miss Sands, Mrs. Prime, Robert Sands,

Schoolley Mountain, Butternuts, NY,

Gambier Observer, May 30, 1834

The Observer 1834

No abstract provided.

Gambier Observer, May 23, 1834

The Observer 1834

No abstract provided.

Sarah Sabina Baker To John Kean, May 22, 1834, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from New York to her son, John Kean, addressed to Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ. She received letters from Philemon and Betsey about Mary. She did not think Mary's health was improving because although Philemon said it had Mary and Betsey's letters did not make it seem so. Sarah has been occupied with house cleaning before her father arrives.

People Included: Mary Baker, Philemon Baker, Betsey, Jacob Morris, Sophia Pringle Morris, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Miss. De Wolf, John Cox Morris, William Baker, Looe Baker, Mr. Rose