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G. Marolles To Peter Kean, November 24, 1815, G. Marolles

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

G. Moralles wrote from New York, NY to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He requested that Peter transfer 40 shares of the State Bank at Elizabethtown to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz. He also hoped Peter's sons, John Kean and Jacob Morris Kean, had recovered from whooping cough.

Schedule Of Peter Kean's Estate, November 9, 1815, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

A schedule of Peter Kean's estate which showing the value of bonds and property he holds. According to this schedule the combined value of his and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz's estates was $219,000.

People Included: Jacob Drake, Emos Woodwell, Robert Price, George Price, E. Sayres, S. Ward, Robert Barnwell, S. Elliot, William Pope, Palmer, Marolle

Places Included: Moira, NY, Georgia, South Carolina, Union, NJ, Salt Meadow

Letter To Intrepid Morse, George Chase

Philander Chase Letters

George feels incredible loneliness at College; he copies several passages from his diary for Intrepid, relating the stories of meeting old friends and family in Woodstock; he confesses he loves his aunt and uncle more than his parents

Beverley Robinson To Peter Kean, October 8, 1815, Beverley Robinson Jr.

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Receipt from Beverley Robinson that Peter Kean paid $4666.66 to own 1/6 of the town of Moira, NY.

Ellen Wiseman To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1815 October 7

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To Peter Kean And Sarah Kean, September 5, 1815, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ addressed to Peter Kean, her son, at Butternuts, Otsego County, NY. Although just addressed to Peter, the salutation on the letter reads "My dear children" implying the letter was for Sarah, Peter's wife as well. She sent her best to Sarah's family, who they were visiting and remarked on the activity in Elizabethtown as they prepared for a wedding.

People Included: Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris, Dr. Watts, Mr. Lawrence, Julia (presumably Julia Lawrence), Lucille, Mr. R, Philip Palmer, Mrs. Mayo, Miss Gibbons, John Kean (JK1814)

Letter To Intrepid Morse, George Chase

Philander Chase Letters

George expresses how much he misses his friend Intrepid; he relates a poem written recently by Philander in a letter to himself

Richard W. Habersham To Peter Kean, August 19, 1815, Richard W. Habersham

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Richard W. Habersham wrote from Savannah, GA to Peter Kean addressed to Elizabethtown NJ. He was concerned about paying the taxes for this year on the Georgia property since it has brought in very little money. He sent best wishes to Sarah Sabina Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz.

Sarah Sabina Kean To Peter Kean, August 9, 1815, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Butternuts, NY to Peter Kean, her husband, addressed to Ursino. She missed Peter greatly and spent a significant part of the letter describing their son John and how he has grown. She also gave updates on her and her family as well as when she expected to return.

People Included: General Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris, John Cox Morris, Jacob Morris, Jacob Morris Kean, John Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Catherine Watts, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Cornelia Livingston, Mr. Fennon, Thompson, Joe, Miss Dishking, Catherine Watts, Mr. and Mrs. Gouverneur Morris, Judge Benson

Places Included: Albany …

Vandervoort & Flandin To V.H. Flandin, August 4, 1815, N. Hempsted, Vandervoort & Flandin

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Receipt from Vandervoort & Flandin, a dry goods store, to V.H. Flandin for 5 1/2 yards of silk levantine. Acknowledgment of payment was made by N. Hempsted.

Peter Kean And Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To Sarah Sabina Kean, July 18, 1815, Peter Philip James Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Peter Kean wrote from Ursino to Sarah Sabina Kean, his wife, addressed to Butternuts, Otsego County, NY. Peter gave Sarah updates about what was going on at home and expressed concern for the children's health. At the end of the letter Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote about the children's health and her own brief updates.

People Included: John Kean, Jacob Morris Kean, R. Rutgers, Peggy, Mrs. Symmes (presumably Susan Livingston Symmes), Mrs. R, Kitty, Mr. Kearny, Dr Watts, Watts Family, Marrolles, H. Gillous, Maria, Charles Edwards, John (possibly John Cox Morris), Jacob Morris

Places Included: Bradishs, New York, NY, Newark, NJ

Letter To Intrepid Morse, George Chase

Philander Chase Letters

George expresses gratitude for Intrepid Morse's last letter and gives him some advice regarding a decision between Fairfield and Cheshire. He describes his experience of seeing a steamboat, as well as how beautiful his new school and New Haven are. He admits he has not made many friends, at least not friends as close as Intrepid Morse.

Letter To Intrepid Morse, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase is very pleased to hear that Intrepid is thinking of taking Holy Orders, and offers good judgment of his Patron. Affairs at his own church are very peaceful.

Richard Habersham To Peter Kean, June 2, 1815, Richard W. Habersham

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Richard Habersham wrote to Peter Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He sent a bill of exchange, not included, for interest on the sale of land in South Carolina.

People Included: Mr. Botton

Places Included: Thicket Tract, Europe, St. Simon

John V. Henry To Peter Kean, May 5, 1815, John V. Henry

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

John V. Henry wrote from Albany to Peter Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. Harmanus P. Schuyler and John C. Cuyler were working on improvements to Hermitage and requested they be able to make payments in the fall.

People Included: Mrs. Henry, Sarah Sabina Kean, Jacob Morris Kean

Letter From Buffalo, New York To Leonard Blake In Gambier, Ohio, Jemina (O’Connor) Peake (1785-1864)

Blake Family Letters

No abstract provided.

Peter Kean To John Rutherford, April 6, 1815, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Peter Kean wrote from Ursino to John Rutherford, addressed to Edgerston, NJ to inform him of the birth of his son, Jacob Morris Kean.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean, Mrs. Rutgers

Letter To Intrepid Morse, George Chase

Philander Chase Letters

George writes a long letter over four days in which he discusses his health, the weather, his writing, a dream he had while suffering from a fever, a disagreeable visit with his distant family in which a fight over inheritance occurred, when he will leave for Yale, and a fire at a nearby barn.

Letter To Intrepid Morse, George Chase

Philander Chase Letters

George speaks about how poorly his school is doing. He decides to go to Yale College to become a lawyer. George is just recovering from a near-fatal illness. He shares poetry written by Mr Huse. He voices things about college that will give him pain or pleasure.

John G. Barnwell To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 3, 1815, John G. Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

John G. Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. Susan had written to him previously to express sympathy for the loss of his uncle. He states that he would like to pay off his uncle's bond and asks how Susan would like to receive the funds.

People Included: Robert Barnwell

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz To Peter Kean, February 12, 1815, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote to Peter Kean, his step-son, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He congratulated Peter on his marriage, the birth of his son, and on the US securing peace with Great Britain. He wrote that now that the war is over they should be able to communicate more frequently.

People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, John Kean (1814), John Kean (1755), Sarah Sabina Kean, Mr. Gahn, Maria

Notable Quote: "[The British] have sullies the page of History by thier wanton and savage behavior in Washington"

A New Jersey Act To Authorize Peter Kean To Fulfill The Last Will And Testament Of Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Deceased, New Jersey State Legislature

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

An act of the Council and General Assembly of New Jersey authorizing Peter Kean to fulfill the Last Will and Testmanet of his grandfather, Peter Van Brugh Livingston. The act specifically was in regards to property in NJ that was not sold following his death. The act is signed by James Linn, Secretary of the State of NJ and James Parker, , who entered the act into the Records of the Proprietors of East New Jersey at Perth Amboy.

People Included: Philip Peter Livingston, Cornelia Livingston, Charles Ludlow, Wiliam Edgar

Cornelia Livingston To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 25, 1815, Cornelia Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Cornelia Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her sister-in-law, addressed to Ursino in Elizabethtown, NJ. She requests that Peter contact Mr. Palmer and enclosed a petition for Peter to sign.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Baby Kean (presumably John Kean JK1814), Mr. Palmer

Rev. John Cheverus To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1815 Jan 20

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Samuel Ogden To Peter Kean, January 20, 1815, Samuel Ogden

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Receipt from Samuel Ogden to Peter Kean for spooling and weaving 26 3/4 yard of broad woolen cloth. The original transaction was done on November 24, 1814 and is addressed Elizabethtown.

South Gates, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Calming fears about a bank failing

Letter To Intrepid Morse, George Chase

Philander Chase Letters

George Chase fell in love with one of the scholars in the school but decides to let it go. He talks about the Convention in Hartford and shares poetry about avoiding the women of East Windsor

Anna, The Tale Bearer, Elizabeth Sandham

Historical Quaker Books

Cover title.
Originally published in 1807, as number 4 in a series entitled The Magic Lantern (Welch 1153).

12 pages, [1] leave of plates: illustrations; 17 cm

The Wonder Of Wonders, Or, The Remarkable Discovery Of An American Hermit; : Who Lived Upwards Of 200 Years, James Buckland, John Fielding

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

Chapbook description:

The hermit was purportedly discovered by Capt. James Buckland and Mr. John Fielding, who in 1785 "agreed to travel into the western parts of this vast country, to explore the regions which belong to the United States which are yet unknown to us."

Printed in Kennebunk prior to Maine's statehood.

For more information, please refer to the library catalog.

Recueil Des Définitions Et Réponses Les Plus Remarquables De Massieu Et Clerc, Sourds-Muets, Aux Diverses Questions Quileur Ont Été Faites Dans Les Séances Publiques De M. L’Abbé Sicard, À Londres : Auquel On A Joint L’Alphabet Manuel Des Sourds-Muets, Le Discours D’Ouverture De M. L’Abbé Sicard, Et Une Lettre Explicative De Sa Méthode, M. Laffon De Ladébat, J. H. Sievrac

Deaf Rare Books

English title: A collection of the most remarkable definitions and answers of Massieu and Clerc, deaf and dumb, to the various questions put to them, at the public lectures of the Abbe Sicard, in London to which are joined the manual alphabet of the deaf and dumb, the Abbe's introductory discourse, and a letter explanatory of his system