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Sarah Sabina Morris To John Cox Morris, August 13, 1811, Sarah Sabina Morris

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Sarah Sabina Morris wrote from Edgerston to John Cox Morris, her brother, addressed to Butternuts, NY. Sarah had been traveling and updated her brother on where she had gone and who she saw.

People Included: Uncle, Louisa, Anna, Thomas, Judge Yates, Robert, Sabina, Mr and Mrs. Vanderveu, Mr. Evans, Miss May, Miss Garath, Mr. Thomhson (?), Cousin Mary, Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris

Place Included: Morristown, NJ, Easton, PA, Bethlehem, PA, Nazareth, PA, Rupia, Somerville, NJ, Cooperstown, NY, Brunswick, NJ, Amboy, NJ, Retersfield, Leigh River, Delaware River

John Hobbs, John Hobbs, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Details the troubled marriage of John and Jane Hobbs

Susan Niemcewicz With The Bank Of New York, Circa August 1811, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

The following document is a register between Susan Niemcewicz and the Bank of New York. Entries include shares, dividends, and receipts.

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, July 26, 1811, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. The first page of the letter is an account showing paid ground rent and dividends signed Biddle & Wharton. On the next page Christine write to Susan congratulating her and Peter and discussing their friends.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Mrs. Palmer, Belasise Beall, Biddle & Wharton, George Fox

David Craig With Aaron Pitney, July 24, 1811, David Craig

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Indenture between David Craig and Aaron Pitney for the sale of property in Freehold, NJ.

People Included: John F. Longstreet, Joseph Parker

James Lloyd With Aaron Pitney, July 24, 1811, James Lloyd

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Indenture between James Lloyd and Aaron Pitney for the sale of land.

People Included: John F. Longstreet, Rebecca Forman

Rev. William Debourg To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1811 July

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Elizabeth Ann Seton To George Weise, 1811 June 24

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter, Juan Norllogoh [?] To Robert Bostick, Montserrado, South Africa, May 20, 1811

Todd A. Herring Archival Collection

This handwritten letter, written in script and dated May 20, 1811, to Robert Bostick in Monserado from Juan Norllogoh [?] discusses the a third party, Mr. Homel, and his refusal to pay what is owed.

Thomas Grimke To Peter Kean, May 18, 1811, Thomas S. Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Thomas Grimke wrote from Charleston, SC to Peter Kean addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He writes regarding the property Peter inherited from John Kean in Beaufort. Since Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, was entitled to 1/3 of the property that means she can also claim 1/3 of the enslaved people there. He mentions that they also must take Julian Ursin Niemcewicz into account since they are married unless they had renounced his claim by a marriage settlement.

People Included: John Kean (JK1755), Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Robert Barnwell, Edward Barnwell, Mr. Robertson

Places Included: Beaufort, SC

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase and wife are sailing to New York; in case they get lost at sea he has his will written and a new agent appointed. He left the church in New Orleans with no bad feelings against him.

Henry Gahn To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 15, 1811, Henry Gahn

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Henry Gahn wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed at Elizabethtown, NJ. He discusses loans, deeds, and money.

Record Of Father Of Albertus C. Van Raalte Installed As Pastor In Wanneperveen, Cornelia B. Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1810-1819

A page from a [classical?] record which states that the father of Albertus C. Van Raalte was installed as pastor of the church at Wamieperveen, April 7, 1811.

Susan Niemcewicz To Peter Kean, March 26, 1811, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

The following document is a letter composed by Susan Niemcewicz where she appointed Peter Kean as her proxy to give as many votes at any election of Directors of the United Passaic and Hackensack Bridge Company.

Bonaparte, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Song concerning Napoleon Bonaparte and the British

Legal Indenture John Bergen To Peter Kean, March 18, 1811, John Bergen

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Legal Indenture from John Bergen of South Brunswick, NJ to Peter Kean for $391 for the sale of three enslaved people, Cirus, Peggy, and Peggy's infant Elias. Peter would hold Cirus for eight years. Writing on the back indicates that Elias is Cyrus's son and that Peter purchased them for Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother.

Enslaved People Included: Cirus or Cyrus, Peggy, Elias

People Included: Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, March 1, 1811, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Peter Kean wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. After writing to Susan the day before, Peter consulted Mr. Rutherford and he said the B. place was the most gentlemanly about Elizabeth Town. That it would command a purchaser when the place in the town would not and that as a place of residence it would be preferable to any he knew there about. The Jersey Bank obtained a charter from New York under the name of the Union Bank. Mr. R. said that in all probability the affairs of the U.S. Bank would …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, February 28, 1811, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Peter Kean wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Mr. Rutherford was not in town but when he arrived, Peter would speak with him respecting the affair Susan mentioned. Mr. Gahn was comfortably settled in Vesey Street. He showed Peter the Deed and Plat of the Lots belonging to Jane, he seemed to think that fifteen hundred dollars would be the utmost he would want. The pantaloons Peter wished were blue knit that Susan sent were not wearable as they were perforated by old father time.

People mentioned: Henry Gahn and Mr. Rutherford.

Henry Gahn To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 25, 1811, Henry Gahn

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Henry Gahn wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. Discussion of the John Adams ship and a $30 loan.

Places Included: New Port

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, February 22, 1811, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Peter Kean wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. By the carelessness of their boatman, they got around near the Point and did not get off till nearly half past 3 in the afternoon. Peter reached town with only enough time to eat something and dress pleasantly. Mrs. Jay, Mrs. Colden, and many other of Susan’s friends inquired after her. Peter spent all day with the Washington Society in which he was a member. There were about two thousand people in the procession and the circus, which was a large building, was full of …

Henry Gahn To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 12, 1811, Henry Gahn

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Henry Gahn wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ.

People Include: K A Ogden, Mrs Chetwood, Mrs Lawrence, Jane Gahn

Places Included: The John Adams

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, January 18, 1811, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Peter Kean wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mr. Barnwell received the dividend on the stock, which together with the $1400 made $1700. How Susan chose to dispose of the funds was a difficult question to answer as all the stock except the U.S.B. was high. Saw Palmer the other day and he said he was going to make arrangements for the boat to take them home. Peter was prevented from going to the Assembly by a severe headache. They had a pleasant party on Tuesday at Mrs. Romayne’s. Peter was afraid that …

John Tyler To James Barbour, January 15, 1811, John Tyler

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

John Tyler wrote to James Barbour, Speaker of the House of Delegates, address not included. Tyler wrote that he accepted an appointment from the President of the United States as a Judge of the District Court in Virginia and resigned from his position as Governor.

Elizabeth Ann Seton To George Weis, 1811 January 15

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

John Tyler To James Barbour, January 14, 1811, John Tyler

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

John Tyler wrote to James Barbour, Speaker of the House of Delegates, address not included, he enclosed a proposed Constitutional Amendment. The amendment is no longer with the letter. This is most likely referring to the Titles of Nobility Amendment which was rejected by Virginia on February 14, 1811 and never ratified.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, January 12, 1811, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Peter Kean wrote from New Yor, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter arrived in New York the previous evening after a passage of an hour and a half. Went up to Mr. Rutherford’s where he found Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jay and Robert and his wife. Mr. LeRoy had not yet received the dividends on the U. S. B. Shares, they were not payable till the 15^th the dividend on the N.Y. Shares was $67. There was no news in town. Peter was to spend Monday evening with Mrs. Jay and Tuesday with Mrs. Romayne. …

Report Of The Committee Appointed To Inquire Into The Propriety Of Admitting The Mississippi Territory Into The Union As A Separate And Independent State : January 9th 1811, United States. Congress. House, R.C. Weightman, Washington (D.C.)

Mississippi Territorial Documents

No abstract provided.

John Tyler To James Barbour, January 9, 1811, John Tyler

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

John Tyler wrote to James Barbour, Speaker of the House of Delegates, address not included. Tyler announced the resignation of General Mose from his command as Major General of the third division of the militia of this state because he accepted the office of Marshall.

Report Of The Committee On The Public Lands, On The Several Petitions Of Richard Tervin, Samuel Mims, Edwin Lewis, Joseph Wilson And The Baptist Church At Salem, All Of The Mississippi Territory. : January 7th, 1811. Ordered To Be Printed By The House Of Representatives, United States. Congress. House. Committee On Public Lands, R.C. Weightman, Washington (D.C.), United States. Congress (11th, 3rd Session : 1810-1811). House

Mississippi Territorial Documents

No abstract provided.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

The church in New Orleans is still unbuilt, and Chase will not become president of the new college there unless there is a church. Glad to hear that Mrs. Fay is doing well.