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Julian U. Niemcewicz To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 23, 1802, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz in Skoki, Poland wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, NJ. In this immensely long dispatch Julian detailed his journey through Europe to Susan step by step. The first stop on his trip was Berlin where he witnessed thousands of troops completing spectacular military drills, however, his stay was short and abrupt there as he was in a hurry to return to Warsaw to see his friends and family. To his disappointment, he found a shell of the city he once remembered as he wrote, "Warsaw the capital of a kingdom, the home of so many kings, the home …

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 14, 1802

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers informed Susan that they were unable to secure a good security for the Bridge Shares. Recommended that Susan look for a Borrower in her neighborhood. Apprehended that the predictions of Mr. Niemcewicz would be verified and that the two Great Nations would soon be at war again.

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 9, 1802

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers informed Susan that the person who was desirous of borrowing money on a security of Hackinsac [Hackensack] and Pasaic [Passaic] Bridge Shares did not reside in the city and therefore, they were unable to conclude with his broker until Monday of Tuesday.

Susan U. Niemcewicz To Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers, October 8, 1802, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan U. Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers in New York, New York. Susan Niemcewicz informed LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers that she would willingly loan $3250 on Hackinsac and Passaac Bridge Shares and requested that the interest be paid quarterly. Discussed her 9 Bank Shares. Enclosed a check for five hundred and fifteen dollars and twenty cents, which with the amount to her credit on their Books, made up three thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

Henry Gahn To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 8, 1802, Henry Gahn

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received a few lines from Mr. [Julian] Niemcewicz dated London August 10^th. Julian had only a few moments to hand the letter to Mr. Murray. However, Murray did not forward the letter to Gahn until October [1802], even though Gahn had called on him and left a card at his house the day he returned to New York. Presumed that Murray did not want to continue their former acquaintance. Forwarded Julian’s letter addressed to Gahn, even though it was in French, so …

Susan U. Niemcewicz To Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers, October 8, 1802, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey wrote to Le Roy, Bayard, and McEvers in New York, New York. Susan Niemcewicz informed Le Roy, Bayard, and McEvers that Mr. William Dayton wished to borrow the money that stood in her credit on their books.

James Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 7, 1802, James Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers informed Susan that he renewed his note for $1200 payable on the 1^st of January 1804 and endorsed Susan’s order as desired. This note, he delivered to Peter Kean and took up the old one. Warmly acknowledged Susan’s congratulations on the addition to his family.

Charles Tew To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 7, 1802, Charles Tew

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Charles Tew wrote from Charlestown, South Carolina to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Tew informed Susan that at a recent meeting of the members of the Catawba & Wateree Navigation Company, they resolved that all shares that were not paid in full by the 1^st of March would be forfeited. Asked Susan to inform him whether she intended to support them.

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 7, 1802

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers informed Susan her account was credited with the dividends from her shares of the Bank of the United States.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 4, 1802, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg enclosed a copy of a letter from Mr. Rinker to Mr. G. Simpson claiming the balance of the legacy granted to the late Mrs. Rinker and asked for Susan’s instructions on how to act in this “unpleasant business.”

Leroy, Bayard & Mcevers To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, September 21, 1802, Leroy, Bayard & Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Receipt sent by LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers in New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz for financial transactions done on her behalf.

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, September 16, 1802

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers informed Susan that they received her letter of the 7^th instant with the acceptance of Messrs. Saltus & Co for $2000 which was paid and applied to Susan’s credit along with the $50 for the installment paid on the Bread Company Shares. Further discussed Susan’s shares of the Bank of the United States.

Henry Gahn To Susan U. Niemcewicz, September 7, 1802, Henry Gahn

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Sorry that he missed the opportunity of paying his respects to the charming young lady Susan mentioned. Discussed his retirement in New York. Susan’s instructions would always be received and followed with cheerfulness and punctuality. Gahn was informed that a vessel was to set sail for Hamburg in about ten days from the date of his letter, but there were other opportunities for the transmission of Susan’s correspondence with her husband, Julian Niemcewicz.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, September 6, 1802

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers received Susan’s letter dated August 1802 in Elizabethtown. Discussed Susan’s various business dealings including stocks, interest, and dividends. Received Susan’s power regarding the New York Bread Company.

Henry Gahn To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 31, 1802, Henry Gahn

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Gahn informed Susan that he received a letter she addressed to Julian Niemcewicz, but was unsure how it came to his hand. Forwarded it to Amsterdam, along with a lengthy epistle from himself, undercover to a friend in that city who would send it to Hamburg.

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 25, 1802, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Hamburg, Germany to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. This letter followed shortly after Niemcewicz’s last dated August 16 from London as he arrived in Hamburg. He once again updated Susan on his current affairs in Europe. His passage through the North Sea was pleasant and short, but he was detained in the Elbe by Calms due to winds and tides. He noted the boats were not half as good as the ones in Elizabethtown. He arrived in Holstein the following day and traveled the last post by land. Dined with Mr. and Mrs. …

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 19, 1802

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers informed Susan that the Bread Company would not deliver her 5 shares unless Susan authorized them by power of attorney to receive them. Requested that Susan execute the enclosed power. Discussed further investments including Susan’s 9 Bank Shares.

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 16, 1802, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian U. Niemcewicz wrote from London, England to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Difficulties in acquiring his passport delayed Niemcewicz’s departure. Planned to set out for Harwich and from there proceed by sea to Cuxhaven, and from there take a boat down the Elbe for Hamburg. Niemcewicz spent his time in London seeing the most interesting curiosities of the immense capital. His acquaintances Lady Oxford, Lord Lichfield, and Wycomb Lady Livingston were all in the country and therefore only had Mr. Otto to see. They went together to dine with Mr. Jackson who gave them a farmers dinner …

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 16, 1802, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz

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Julian U. Niemcewicz wrote from London, England to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Niemewicz enclosed the bill from Wedgwood and wished Susan was satisfied with the purchase. He also sent a Tapper [taper] because he knew Susan liked the candle sticks “clean and nice.” Sent Peter a diamond pin and told Susan to give it to him as a reward for his good behavior. Glad to quit the “abyss of money” as he felt it was inconceivable how dear everything was. Mr. Otto informed him that he spends about £450 a month. Niemcewicz extended his well wishes to …

Herman Leroy To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 14, 1802, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that he had just returned from the Manhattan Bank where he planned to pay the installment for Susan’s Bread Company Shares. However, the Bank would not receive the installments unless the certificates or vouchers that were originally issued by the company accompany them. Asked Susan to send the certificates without delay.

Josiah Wedgwood & Byerley To Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, August 12, 1802

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a bill from Josiah Wedgwood & Byerley for Julian Ursin Niemcewicz’s dishware.

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 10, 1802

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers informed Susan that they received her favor of August 10^th and sent her by Miss Wilkinson the acceptance of Messrs. Saltus Sin &c. for two thousand dollars together with $23.50 in cash for the dividend received on Susan’s 12 shares of the New York Insurance Company. The certificates of the Bank of the United States were received too late to transfer them.

Julian U. Niemcewicz To Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 10, 1802, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian U. Niemcewicz wrote from London, England to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian recounted his voyage from New York to London and informed his wife, Susan that it took 32 days to travel from land to land. He wished Susan was with him as London was exactly her taste. In London the roads were as even as floorboards, hedges lined both sides of the roads, dotted with various shrubs, wildflowers, beautiful villas, flocks of sheep, and cattle. The quantity of post chaises, stages, and private carriages rendered the scene extremely lively. All of the citizens felt free …

Boston Customs Receipt For Importation Of One Hogheads Of Rum From Martinique, Signed By Benjamin Lincoln And Thomas Melvill, Boston,1802., Benjamin Lincoln Jr., Thomas Melvill, District Of Massachusetts, Port Of Boston And Charlestown

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This document is signed by Lincoln as Collector and Melvill as Inspector at the port of Boston and Charlestown, 1802. Lincoln was a general in the American Revolution, Melvill was an officer in the same conflict as well as a participant in the Boston Tea Party.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 26, 1802, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he enclosed a draft on New York for one hundred and thirty dollars.

Susan U. Niemcewicz To John Rutherford, July 18, 1802, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan U. Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to John Rutherford near Trenton, New Jersey. Susan informed her cousin, John, that the Suit in Chancery that her uncle thought John would like to hear was not yet decided. Judge Gibbons, a man of great wealth from Georgia, purchased Colonel Cranes’ land near the new Ferry and likely also purchased one-third of Ogden and Dayton’s part. Gibbons had several conversations with Stiles about the property and Stiles claimed he was cheated out of his part. Mr. Barnwell was in Elizabethtown and wished to settle as much of the business of the …

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, July 13, 1802

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The draft of $2000 of Messrs. Saltus and Yates was received along with Susan’s favor of the 10^th. As Susan would have likely been in town before the expiration of the term of payment (63 days from July 13), they did not return it to her for her endorsement. In the event that she would not visit the city within 50 days, they planned to send her the draft. Discussed the dividends of Susan’s New York Insurance Shares and National …

Receipt For One Chest Of Green Tea Signed By Benjamin Lincoln And Thomas Melvill At Boston, 1810., Benjamin Lincoln Jr., Thomas Melvill, District Of Massachusetts, Port Of Boston And Charlestown

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This import certificate for one chest, 63 pounds, of green tea is signed by Lincoln as Collector and Melvill as Inspector. Includes engraved portrait of Benjamin Lincoln.

Julian U. Niemcewicz To Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 4, 1802, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian U. Niemcewicz wrote while at sea to Susan U. Niemcewicz, unaddressed (likely Elizabethtown, New Jersey). Niemcewicz informed Susan that they had set sail and he would soon lose sight of the peaceable shores of America, but would never lose the memory of Susan and their friends. There were too many people on board but they were otherwise as comfortable as could be. The passengers all appeared to be decent people and the captain was very attentive. Requested that Susan take care of her health and hoped Peter would be attentive to her. Asked Susan to tell Betty and Tom …

Appointment Of Jacob Morton As Sheriff In Charlotte County, Virginia, Signed By James Monroe, 1802., James Monroe

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Jacob Morton is appointed sheriff of Charlotte County, Virginia in 1802. This appointment is signed by James Monroe, who was governor of Virginia at the time.