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Susan Niemcewicz With Lucretia Perrin, February 22, 1831, Susan U. Niemcewicz, Lucretia Perrin

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and Lucretia Perrin for a mode bonnet.

Looe Baker To John Kean, February 20, 1831, Looe Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Looe Baker wrote from Elizabeth Town to John Kean, addressed to Highland School, Putnam County, NY. Looe had purchased No. 19 Bond Street for the family and they were moving in on May 1, until then they spent their time split between Ursino and Wheat Sheaf. John was a candidate to enter Princeton in November 1831.

People Included: James Carnahan, Sarah Sabina Baker, Mr. Fisher, Adolphus Watson, Philemon Baker, Eliza Baker, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Mr. Pyne,

Places Included: New Orleans, LA

Letter To Philander Chase, Dudley Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Dudley suggests that Chase reduce the trust by paying direct taxes. He encloses a copy of a letter he received from James Heath of the Virginia Auditor's Office with information about the Moore lands.

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz And Sarah Sabina Baker To John Kean, February 15, 1831, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase planned to immediately set out for Pittsburgh, where he would quickly print his self-defense pamphlet against Mr. West, but he succeeded in obtaining a printer in Gambier. He wrote the pamphlet in haste to expose the improper conduct of West and his adherents, such as Mr. Taylor. He gives Dudley permission to show his letter to Mr. Taylor.

Letter To James Heath, Dudley Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Two copied letters. The first is to James Heath, the first auditor for the Moore tract. Dudley asks him whether any sales of land in Mason County, Virginia, have been returned to the auditor's office and which sales were made for tax purposes. The second letter is to Bishop Chase, in which he incloses a copy of the letter to James Heath. Dudley is unsure if he did the right thing by writing to Heath, but hopes the information will be useful to Chase.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase apologizes for neglecting part of Dudley's previous letter and is pleased to hear of his English visit. He is still struggling with what to write in defense of himself against Mr. West's slanders. He suggests that the confusion of the matter will be cleared by his account.

Letter To Philander Chase, Dudley Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Dudley sends Chase two copied letters. In the first, he summarizes to Chase the reply he received from Richard Jeffries regarding the Moore lands in Mason County, Virginia, noting several inconsistencies in Jeffries's response. He tells Chase that he should decide for himself whether or not to redeem the lands once he has received a response from the auditor, verifying Jeffries's claims. The second letter is a copy of the response letter Dudley received from Jeffries.

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean To John Kean, February 11, 1831, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Highland School, Putnam County, NY. She wrote about foreign news including the Polish Revolution and their step-grandfather Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, unrest in France, and growing problems between England and Ireland. She gave updates on the family and said that Looe Baker purchased a house on Bond Street.

People Included: Clopieki, Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, Looe Baker, Sarah Sabina Baker, Miss Proctor, Mrs. Palmer, Julia, Mr. Rutgers, Mary Baker, Dr. Watts, William Palmer, Christine Alexander William Kean, Eliza Baker, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, E. Rosa Armstrong, Mr. Lawrence, …

Letter To Philander Chase, Charles Galindo

Philander Chase Letters

In exchange for all of the newspapers Galindo has been forwarding Chase, Galindo requests more specific information about Gambier for people who might want to settle there, and inquires as to the whereabouts of many specific people who have sailed over from England. He also assures Chase that he has no association with West.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase feels conflicted about how to go about writing his pamphlet in self-defense against West. He is frustrated with the how slow the printing facilities operate.

Promissory Note, 7 February 1831, G. C. Treadwell, Samuel Julian

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

No abstract provided.

Letter From James Erwin To James B. Finley, James Erwin

Finley Letters

Finley had written to Mr. Erwin asking about a Dr. Earley. It seems that Earley was at the Conference but left with a certain Dr. Taylor the day the Conference broke up. It has been rumored that he went to Mississippi but no one is certain. Where is he? Erwin had thought Earley a pious and zealous man and was sorry to learn otherwise. Abstract Number - 106

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean To John Kean, February 5, 1831, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean wrote to John Kean, her brother, addressed to Mr. Watson's at Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She updated him on family and friends in Elizabeth Town. She also wrote about the Polish Revolution and how their step-grandfather, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, was being called the Lafayette of Poland. Susan Ursin Niemcewicz was worried for his safety and that he might be arrested and spend his final years in prison.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Baker, John Rutherfurd, Christine Alexander William Kean, Clermont Baker, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Lawrence Family, Palmer Family

Places Included: Wheat Sheaf, New York

Letter From Mary E. Bayard To James B. Finley, Mary E. Bayard

Finley Letters

Mary writes a friendly letter asking Rev. Finley's prayers "in public and private", for herself, husband, and parents. She informs Finley of the poor health of her mother who in the past has been "a violent opposer of the religion of Jesus" but now is "seeking the salvation of her soul in earnest." Abstract Number - 105

Church Advocate, Volume 2, Number 5 (1831), Daniel Parker

Church Advocate

PDF of volume 2, number 5 of Church Advocate published in Vincennes, Indiana, February 1831.

Letter To Richard Jeffries, Dudley Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Dudley sends Chase a copy of a letter he wrote to Mr. Jeffries. In the letters to Mr. Jeffries, Dudley asks him to verify the the history and the state of the Moore estate land, and also asks if he would be able to redeem the land and how he should make payment. In the letter to Chase, Dudley summarizes what he wrote to Jeffries.

Sarah Sabina Baker To John Kean, February 1, 1831, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Baker wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Sarah and he new husband, Looe Baker, had been looking for a new house on Bond Street, New York, NY but had not found anything yet. She said that Looe had gotten to requisites to attend Princeton and would send them along. She also mentioned William Palmer who had been confined to a hospital in Philadelphia, seemingly with some type of mental illness.

People Included: Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Looe Baker, Mr. Wilkinson, Dr. Stevens, Cousin Catherine, Mr. Stuyvesant, Dr. …

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase asks his brother to read the memorandum he encloses. He has received joint power of attorney with Mr. Wilks to the Moore estate, and Addison Smith wishes to come to Gambier.

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon is happy to hear that West has left Ohio. He writes Chase to ask if a reverend named J. Cradock might be able to settle with his family in Gambier.

James Burnet & Co. To John Kean, January 21, 1831, James Burnet & Co.

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

A receipt from James Burnet & Co. to John Kean for pantaloons totaling $7.25.

T & W Parsons To Sarah Baker, January 20, 1831, T & W Parsons

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

A receipt from T & W Parsons to Sarah Baker for shoes for her son John Kean.

Letter To Philander Chase, Rev. W. Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Ward reports that Chase has been given joint power of attorney to Philip Moore's estate. He provides Chase with advice on how to deal with the family and the lands. He also tells Chase that Marriott has taken West's side in the argument due to misinformation.

Sarah Sabina Baker To E. C. Reynolds, January 17, 1831, Sarah Sabina Baker

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote a check to E. C. Reynolds for $10.26 from the State Bank at Elizabeth Town.

Letter To Philander Chase, Rev. W. Ward

Philander Chase Letters

Rev. Ward takes a strong stance against West and in defense of Chase. He also discusses potential outcomes regarding Philip Moore's estate.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

At Dr. Wilson's urging, Chase may have to publicly defend himself against G.M. West. He implores his brother to write more and provides small updates on their friends.

Letter To Philander Chase, Thomas Biddulph

Philander Chase Letters

Biddulph apologizes in advance for a request that his friend Rogers is about to make, but assures him that Rogers' motives are good.

Letter To Philander Chase, Robert Vashon Rogers

Philander Chase Letters

Rogers is hoping to move to America and would like to join Chase's church in Ohio, but he will need money to do so.

Book For The Children Of Maine, For The Use Of Families And Schools, Samuel Coleman

Osher Map Library Collection Books

No abstract provided.

Letter From "T" To James B. Finley, "T"

Finley Letters

A poem written or dedicated to James B. Finley, inspired by a meeting with Finley. Abstract Number - 121