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Five Shares, July 25, 1801

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt for five shares signed by S^e. Watkins.

Niemcewicz Finances, July 25, 1801, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document are notes written in Susan Niemcewicz’s hand regarding her finances.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, July 24, 1801, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Enclosed a remittance for one hundred and thirty dollars. The small surplus in his hands was allotted to defray the expense of papering the drawing room for Mrs. Coxe. Thanked Susan for her invitation to visit her in Elizabethtown but had to decline. There were no material alterations that took place in the System of the present Government except the change of men in the public stations.

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 20, 1801, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

George van Brugh Brown wrote from Fort George to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Brown hoped his last favor reached Susan. Discussed his family and how well his children were doing. If he could introduce his wife and children to Susan, it would make him one of the happiest people. Hoped to hear that Peter changed his prospects for a more peaceful occupation than that of a soldier. Susan will be glad to hear that poor Mrs. O’Connor and her family were removed from their confinement.

People mentioned: Peter Kean

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander scorns Rachel for not writing after her travels. He updates her on his wife's health.

An Oration; Delivered In Trinity Church, In Newport, On The Fourth Of July, 1801, William Hunter

Newport Ephemera

No abstract provided.

Unknown Person To Julian Niemcewicz, July 2, 1801

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document appears to have been written in French and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.

Susan Kean Account Book, 1793- 1801, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean's book of accounts details property held and money owed primarily from July 1793- April 1799 with the exception of one crossed-out entry from 1801.

William Stephens To Susan Niemcewicz, June 29, 1801, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

William Stephens wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Stephens informed Susan that he received the Deed of the Georgia Lands and planned to send it to his attorney at the first conveyance. Will write to Barnwell regarding Susan’s questions respecting the Titles of Barber’s Islands. Stephens and his wife postponed their tour where they planned to visit Susan and her family in Elizabethtown.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander shares an excerpt of a poem by Robert Bloomsfield. He is grateful to hear from Dudley after Dudley's perilous journey. He misses his son, George, and New York.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, May 11, 1801, 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 for one hundred dollars for half a year’s Ground Rent received from R.W. Morris. Mrs. Coxe agreed to rent Susan’s Philadelphia house for £175 on condition of having the drawing room new papered and the pump in the yard repaired. Risberg acceded to those terms, as they would have been required by another person in case Mrs. Coxe left the house.

John Faucheraud Grimké To Susan Niemcewicz, May 1, 1801, John Faucheraud Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Faucheraud Grimké wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Grimké informed Susan that he received her last letter while he was traveling to his country seat 200 miles away from Charleston. When he returned last winter, he was struck with a fit of asthma. He had scarcely been well enough to do business but his professional engagements called him on a circuit of nine weeks, which had just ended as he was writing his letter to Susan. Upon his return, he found that his attorney had been called on for a further payment of one hundred and …

Oliver Ellsworth Letter Written In Bath, England Regarding U.S Relations With France, 1801., Oliver Ellsworth

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

In England when he wrote this letter, Ellsworth had been appointed by President John Adams to serve on a diplomatic delegation with Patrick Henry and William R. Davie to negotiate a treaty with Napoleon. In this letter he appears to refer to said treaty.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, April 15, 1801, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Enclosed a Note of the Branch Bank in New York for one hundred dollars. Afforded Mrs. Coxe Susan’s house in Philadelphia for another year at £170, however, she did not seem inclined to exceed £150. Risberg was expecting Mrs. Coxe’s response in a few days.

S. Sartre To Susan Niemcewicz, April 9, 1801, S. Sartre

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

S. Sartre wrote to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The kind and motherly affection Susan had always shown Mary Livingston made it Sartre’s duty to be the first to acquaint Susan with their marriage. Had he not been overruled by the most urgent reasons to keep it a secret, he would have asked for Susan’s consent first. Wished Susan continued her affection towards his wife, Mary.

People mentioned: Mary Livingston

Beaumanoir De La Forest To Susan Niemcewicz, April 3, 1801, Beaumanoir De La Forest

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Paris, France to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Heard from their mutual correspondents that Susan had changed her name and was united to an amiable man. Extended her congratulations to both Susan and Julian on their marriage. Happy to hear that their nation returned to principle and goodness. Sorry to hear about the situation of Susan’s brother. Mentioned Eliza and how she was putting her interests under Susan’s protection. Visited Lunéville with Caroline. Sorry to hear of Mrs. Corvaisier’s death as she never seemed very happy. Mentioned items that were left in Mrs. Corvaisier’s care that …

Bushrod Washington, A Justice Of The Supreme Court Of United States, Requests $875 Be Paid To Charles Simms, Collector At The Port Of Alexandria, April 1, 1801., Bushrod Washington

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Bushrod Washington, a justice of the Supreme Court of United States, requests $875, one quarter of his salary, to be paid to Charles Simms, collector at the port of Alexandria. April 1, 1801.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, April 1, 1801, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg received a note from Mrs. Cox asking for an abatement in her rent if she were to stay another year. He also noted that it appeared Mrs. Cox changed her mind about purchasing Susan’s house and did not seem inclined to continue renting at the present price of rent. Risberg asked Susan to instruct him how to act. Mrs. Cox also complained of a nuisance in the yard, which was believed to be originally from the vault. Although a skillful Mason repaired it, there was still …

Philip Livingston To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 1801, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, to his sister, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, in Elizabeth Town, NJ. He sent her a check for money she was owed.

People included: Mr. Edgar

Gustavus Risberg To Susan U. Niemcewicz, March 29, 1801, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The gentleman who claimed he saw Susan’s house advertised for sale in the newspapers was mistaken. If a good offer was made for it, Risberg thought Susan should accept it because keeping the house in order and good repairs was expensive. Mrs. Cox had again made overtures for Susan’s house in Philadelphia and discussed Susan selling her estate. Susan’s ticket in the Washington Lottery and its highest price were still in the Wheel of Fortune and were likely to remain so for years to come.

Executors Of Peter Van Brugh Livingston With Margaret S. Rutgers

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is an account between the Executors of Peter V.B. Livingston Esq. and Margaret Sarah Rutgers.

Thomas Grayson To Susan Niemcewicz, March 7, 1801, Thomas Grayson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Thomas Grayson wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Niemcewicz in New York, New York. Grayson informed Susan that he wrote her sometime in December respecting a Tract of Land that belonged to John Kean’s Estate on Paris Island. Grayson was interested in purchasing the property and asked if it was for sale.

Philip Livingston To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 6, 1801, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York to his sister, Susan Niemcewwicz, address not included. She had sent him a letter through her husband and Mr. LeRoy presumably about gain access to some bank shares. He assures her he will get it done and mentions that while his health is not great his "attacks" are not as bad as they once were. Names included: Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Herman LeRoy, Peter Kean, John Kean (1755), General Clarkson, Mr. Shipman, Mr. and Mrs Richetts

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz To Susan Niemcewicz, March 3, 1801, Julian Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian informed Susan that his first visit to town was to the bank and Mr. Burrel [Burall] acknowledged a mistake in his account, but they were able to correct it. Discussed the details of Susan’s account with Burall and business with LeRoy. Julian was introduced to Susan’s brother, Philip, and his wife. Found Philip infinitely better than he anticipated. His face did not show signs of a sick person. Planned to meet with LeRoy the following morning to fulfill business. Dined at Mr. Ricketts’s and …

Manuscript Slave Deed, Dated December 1, 1800, From William & Nicholas Mills To Charles Thompson Jr. Contemporary Copy, Recorded March 1801., William Mills, Nicholas Mills

Documents Related to Slavery

This deed ? made and entered in the first day of December in the year one thousand and eight hundred between William and Nicholas Mills administrators of the Nicholas Mills desc'd who was executor of Ann Mills deceased on the one part and Charles Thompson Jr of the other part Witneseth that the said William Mills and Nicholas Mills as Admintrs aforesaid for and in consideration fo the sum of One dollar to us in hand paid by the said Charles Thompson Fr the receipt where of we do hereby acknowledge. But more especially for the uses and trust hereafter …

William Stephens To Susan Niemcewicz, February 26, 1801, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Stephens informed Susan that he set about leasing the Wharf Lot. Sorry to hear that Susan did not have the deed of her lands executed before a gentleman who could have attested the fact, or verified under the seal of New York. Stephens planned to return the deed by the first safe opportunity. It was to be hoped that the lands and property would be leased and be productive and not embarrass Susan. Stephens and his wife were seriously considering visiting New York in May and wanted …

Herman Leroy To Susan Niemcewicz, February 23, 1801, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that another New York Bank Share was purchased for her. Susan was indebted to LeRoy for a balance of $196.03, which she could remit at her convenience. The two New York Shares were in LeRoy’s name, asked if a power should be affixed to them and forwarded to Susan.

Report Of The Committee On The Representation Of The House Of Representatives Of The Mississippi Territory, Mississippi. General Assembly. House Of Representatives. Committee On The Representation Of The House Of Representatives, Mississippi. Legislature. House Of Representatives

Mississippi Territorial Documents

No abstract provided.

Julian U. Niemcewicz And Susan Kean Niemcewicz With Robert Eoff, February 17, 1801

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is an indenture between Julian Niemcewicz and Susan Kean Niemcewicz with Robert Eoff regarding leasing a farm and tract of land in the county of Somerset.

Witnesses included R. Dayton and Peter P. J. Kean

Herman Leroy To Susan Niemcewicz, February 15, 1801, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan of the balance of her account. The Broker purchased one New York Share. Mentioned in the postscript that Mrs. Rutherford was very ill.