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Sarah Sabina Kean Account With Charles Beck And Aldophous Watson, Charles Beck, Adolphous Eugene Watson

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

An account between Sarah Sabina Kean and Charles Beck and Adolphus Watson from the Highland School concerning expenses incurred on behalf on John Kean.

Letter To Philander Chase, Mark Robinson

Philander Chase Letters

Robinson claims that all of the statements he has made against Mr. West are true, while West's published statements contain falsehoods. He asks Chase to review the three pamphlets that he sends, so that he can respond with answers to any questions Chase may have. Robinson also provides a list of subscribers that he has called upon.

Advertisement Land For Sale, Rutherford County, Nc, 5 November 1830, Author Unknown

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

No abstract provided.

Adolphus Eugene Watson To Sarah Sabina Kean, November 5, 1830, Adolphus Eugene Watson

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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.

Sarah Sabina Kean And Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To John Kean, November 4, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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

Church Advocate, Volume 2, Number 2 (1830), Daniel Parker

Church Advocate

PDF of volume 2, number 2 of Church Advocate published in Vincennes, Indiana, November 1830.

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Kean, October 26, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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

Letter From Marquis De Lafayette, In French. 1830., Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

LaFayette was a French general in the American Revolution. Letter in French.

Letter To Unknown, Lord Gambier

Philander Chase Letters

Lord Gambier is pleased after receiving a note with a letter from Mrs. H. More and list of new subscribers to a fund for helping a young girl, M.A. Watt.

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Kean, October 19, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean To John Kean, October 13, 1830, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To John Kean, October 12, 1830, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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 …

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Kean, October 9, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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.

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To John Kean, October 8, 1830, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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."

Letter To Mr. Heman Dyer, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase thanks Mr. Dyer for his letter and expresses his gratitude towards Judge Ruggles for helping him passing the bill in the Senate. He also provides updates on timber and the College buildings.

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Kean, October 1, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To John Kean, September 29, 1830, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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.

Letter To Philander Chase, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon updates Chase on his family and discusses Mr. West, with whom he is disappointed for leaving Chase but wishes the best for.

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Kean, September 25, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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, …

Charles Beck To Sarah Sabina Kean, September 23, 1830, Charles Beck

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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.

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean To John Kean, September 21, 1830, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To John Kean, September 18, 1830, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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.

Letter, From His Wife, Pleasant Hill, Mississippi To Rev. Benjamen Michael Drake In Louisville, Kentucky, September 17, 1830, S. T. H. Drake

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

This handwritten letter, written in script and dated September 17, 1830, to Rev. Benjamen Michael Drake in Louisville, Kentucky from his wife in Pleasant Hill, Mississippi, discusses the health of her brother, managing their business/property, recent visitors, and sicknesses in the area.

Letter To Rev. W. Ward, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon updates Ward on his daughter Marianne's condition and tells him that G.W. Marriott will be coming to stay with him soon.

Letter To Philander Chase, Josiah Pratt

Philander Chase Letters

Pratt has been sick and unable to meet with many others in England for a long time, but has met with Chase's friend Bishop McIlvaine. He is glad to hear of the progress at Kenyon College and updates Chase on British public affairs.

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz And Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean To John Kean, September 10, 1830, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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

Letter To Philander Chase, G.W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott writes in defense of Mr. West and is disappointed that he has not heard from him, Bp. Chase, or Mr. Robinson. He has given additional money to Mr. West and asks Chase to give some of the money from Mr. Bates to West. He also updates Chase on religious tensions in Europe, the progress of new schools on the Isle of Man, and Lord Kenyon's wellbeing.

Commencement 1830

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Charles Beck To Sarah Sabina Kean, September 4, 1830, Charles Beck

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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.

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To John Kean, September 2, 1830, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

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