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Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, November 5, 1808, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Baltimore, Maryland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter arrived in Baltimore after a ride of two days. As soon as he arrived, he ordered a hack [hackney] to proceed to Belvedere. Just as he and Mr. Dallas were about to step into the carriage, Mr. Harpor’s nephew invited them to a dance at his uncle’s for the following evening. Mrs. H was rejoiced to see Peter and offered him a bed immediately. The Colonel and John were out, but returned within the hour. The Colonel observed that they had better send their hack back …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, October 31, 1808, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter received Susan’s letter also enclosing one from Mr. Colden. Peter planned to leave Philadelphia the following day and travel by land to Baltimore. Peter dined at Mr. Dallas’s and during dinner he suggested to his son George, a friend of Peter’s, accompany him to Baltimore. His father overheard and encouraged him to go to Washington so Peter had an agreeable companion all the way. Met Mr. J. Smith and was met with the greatest kindness and attention from the Biddle family. The evening Peter arrived in …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, October 27, 1808, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter arrived in Philadelphia after a ride of twelve hours; a little tossed and jostled. At the moment, he was sitting comfortably in Mrs. Biddle’s parlor. Mrs. B was perfectly well and in good spirits. Peter expected to stay with her until Monday.

People mentioned: Mrs. Biddle, Dr. Smith, and Mary.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, October 27, 1808, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Richmond, Virginia to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter left Elizabethtown on the mail stage on his way to Beaufort in South Carolina and the night was stormy and cold. One of his fellow travelers, whom Peter took to be an Irishman, had recently visited Canada and informed him that Sir James Henry Craig, the Commander in Chief of his British Majesties Forces in that Country, was expending £1000 on the works of Quebec, which were so strong that they would battle all attempts to take or destroy them. From the same person, Peter learned …

Robert Barnwell To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, September 29, 1808, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabeth Town, NJ. Peter Philip James Kean will visit Beaufort shortly and stay with Barnwell to see the property he has inherited.

Places Included: New York, Northwardly

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, September 27, 1808, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter informed Susan that he was doing well and that there was no inflammation on his face. Mrs. B.z. arrived along with the dear girl Peter loved. Sorry to find Susan out in the storm and hoped she got over her fatigue. Miss Jay spoke of traveling by boat the following week and Peter thought he would accompany her. Mrs. Bell and Margaret would not be able to visit Susan as they had business in the Western Country to attend to.

People mentioned: Mrs. B.z., Sarah …

John Wilkes To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1808 August 29

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

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Joanna Barry To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1808 August 21

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

J. Moore Of G. Port To William Christie Near Natchez. August 15, 1808., J. Moore, William Christie

Evans Collection

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Rev. Pierre Badade To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1808 Aug 9

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

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Robert Barnwell To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 5, 1808, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. He states that in accordance with John Kean's will the conveyances to Peter are in Barnwell's name and will go to Peter when he turns 21.

People included: John Kean (JK 1755), Peter Philip James Kean

Herald Of Gospel Liberty, Elias Smith

Books and Other Holy Spirit Artifacts

Touted as the "first religious newspaper" in North America, the Herald of Gospel Liberty was published by Elias Smith on September 1, 1808 in Massachusetts for the purpose of promoting the restoration of primitive Christianity to the church and for promoting religious liberty from government and ecclesiastical control. Smith was among a growing number of New England clergy who were promoting a return to primitive Christianity as a result of the Second Great Awakening in America. This first issue is one of the items held in Holy Spirit Research Center and is now available online. While this scan is not …

Thos. Barnes To William Lindsey Esqr. July 30, 1808., Thomas Barnes, William Lindsey

Evans Collection

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Letter To Olivea Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

More information on George Scott's trip Northward, both Chase's wife and mother are ill, and he may see his mother no more.

Robert Barnwell To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 21, 1808, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. The letter was delivered to Susan by his nephew James Cuthbert. Barnwell is awaiting her reply to his previous letter.

Places included: Northwardly

Rev. William Debourg To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1808 June 8

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

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Rev. John Cheverus To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1808 May 12

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

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Elizabeth Ann Seton To Rt. Rev. John Carroll, 1808 Apr 19

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

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Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

New Orleans is now Chase's permanent residence. He wants to receive his two boys from his brother so he may advance their education there. George Scott may accompany them on the journey.

Joanna Barry To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1808 April 8

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Rt. Rev. John Carroll To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1808 Mar 28

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, March 7, 1808, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter claimed that with the exception of being very love sick he was otherwise in good health. S. [Sally Jay] accused Peter that he paid her compliments that the innocent and amiable girl detested. He tried to convince her of his sincerity but such was her diffidence that she would not believe the truth. Peter took a walk with Sally and Miss Lansing the following day. Peter received Susan’s letter of the twenty seventh enclosing a check for one hundred and six dollars. Discussed mutual friends …

Robert Barnwell To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March, 1808, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz. His discussed his health and how he had been unable to use his hands and thus unable to write for several months. Susan had transmitted him some deeds for property in Georgia and he said that M. Stephens would be a better fit to manage it. He also discusses John Kean's will and rent due on Parris Island.

People Included: M. Stephens, Jane Grove, John Kean (JK1755), John Barnwell, Peter Philip James Kean

Places Included: Georgia, Barbers Island, Parris Island

Robert Barnwell To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 29, 1808, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz. He talks about sending her money for his bonds and discusses different lands in South Carolina.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Ricketts family

Places Included: Parris Island

Elizabeth Ann Seton To Rt. Rev. John Carroll, 1808 Feb 28

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, January 22, 1808, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter had just returned from Waterford, a village situated on the East side of the Mohawk. His party included Mr. and Mrs. Rodman, Messrs. Gold, Bleecker, Clarke, one of the Miss Caldwell’s, and Miss Bridgin. They traveled on a road for some distance along the Hudson whose majestic banks covered with snow and pendant icicles here and there interspersed with towns gave rise to sensations by no means unpleasing. They crossed the river over an ill built bridge about two hundred yards below the Coho’s. Peter …

Peter Kean To Henry Gahn, February 22, 1808, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Henry Gahn, unaddressed. Peter took the liberty of enclosing a letter to Mr. Niemcewicz and asked that he forward it to him by the first opportunity. The letter would be presented to him by Theodore Sedgewick, one of the gentlemen in whose office Peter was pursuing his legal studies in.

People mentioned: Julian Ursin (Ursyn) Niemcewicz (1758-1841) and Theodore Sedgwick (1780-1839)

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, February 12, 1808, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Sally Jay had a violent cold and developed a violent sore throat but was feeling much better as Peter penned his letter to Susan. From Mrs. B’s, Peter went to an auction of law books. On the advice of Mr. Bleecker, Peter purchased $80 worth of books, which normally would have cost $150. The books belonged to a young lawyer named Mr. Jones who had passed away. Mr. B was one of the executors and told Peter he would wait until he could procure the money …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, February 16, 1808, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. In Peter’s last letter he mentioned he was planning to dine with the patroon. The dinner was handsome and the company agreeable. Judge Benson stayed there and made many enquiries after Susan. Mrs. Van R. was a beautiful woman but did not know how to keep up a conversation in such a manner to make her guests at home. Peter called on Mr. Henry when he returned from the patroon and they had a conversation on law subjects. Mr. Henry shared a course of reading to …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, February 4, 1808, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter thought that it was time something definite was determined regarding Susan visiting Peter in Albany. The society of his parent and one or two of his friends was all that Peter needed to make him completely happy during his residence. On the 5^th of February, Peter was in court all day listening to a case of some importance and spent that evening at Mrs. Bz’s. Peter and Sally conversed on many common subjects and in everything she said, Sally displayed great goodness and an …