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The Constitutions Of The Ancient And Honorable Fraternity Of The Free And Accepted Masons In The State Of New York; Collected And Digested By The Order Of Grand Lodge., The Grand Lodge Of New York

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

A multipage volume loosely bound with thread: The Constitutions of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of the Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York; Collected and Digested by the Order of Grand Lodge. Published by Brother D. Longworth at the Shakespeare Gallery, New York. Anno Lucis 5801 (i.e., 1801). The hand-penned notation on the blank front cover of the manuscript declares ownership, stating "Caleb Bishop his book January 1805."

The Method Of Educating The Deaf And Dumb : Confirmed By Long Experience, Charles-Michel De L’Épée

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Commentatio Philologico-Aesthetica Qua Ciceronis De Fine Eloquentiae Sententia Examinatur & Cum Aristotelis, Quinctiliani & Recentiorum Quorundam Scriptorum Decretis Comparatur, Heinrich August Schott

Hermann Sauppe Library

No abstract provided.

Echinoderms, In System Of Animals Without Vertebrae: A Translation Of Radiaires Échinodermes, En Systéme Des Animaux Sans Vertèbres, J. B. Lamarck, John M. Lawrence

Integrative Biology Books

No abstract provided.

Isabelle Bell To Susan Niemcewicz, December 23, 1800, Isabelle Bell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Isabelle Bell wrote to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Bell expressed her disappointment in not receiving a line from Susan. She sent Bell Lucretia Rephans subscription epistle, but Susan refrained from writing a letter to her. Bell did not execute any of Susan’s commissions in New York because her time there was short. Miss Resham heard that Mr. B Livingston told his sister, Mrs. J. Livingston that he would offer Bell a salary to live in his house and take charge of his children’s education. Asked if Susan what she thought of her being an author and if …

Julian U. Niemcewicz To Susan U. Niemcewicz, December 22, 1800, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian U. Niemcewicz in New York wrote to his wife Susan U. Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. Julian updated Susan on the various financial activities he was dealing with on her behalf and informed that her brother, Philip Livingston, had fallen ill. Due to circumstances out of Julian's control, such as rainy weather and Philip's sickness, he was not able to execute all that Susan asked of him. Additionally, he also spent time with friends of Susan who sent her their love and inquired a great deal about her.

People Included: Philip Livingston, Mr. LeRoy, Mr. Edgar, Mrs. Lewis, Mr. …

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan U. Niemcewicz, December 21,1800, 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 informed Susan that it had been a while since he heard from her and asked if she would have Peter write to him. Discussed his family’s health. His young son, John was inoculated against the Cowpox. His regiment was in charge of 20 Irish state prisoners who had been confined since the rebellion broke out. The prisoners anticipated being liberated soon in consequence of the Union. Two of the prisoners were brothers from the O’Conner family. They were the most conspicuous among the …

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, December 12, 1800

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 had not heard from her since their receipts of August 16, 1800, where a balance remained on their hands in her favor of approximately $1300. Enclosed their account with her balanced up to the 16^th of September [1800].

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers With Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is an account between LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers and Susan U. Niemcewicz. See “LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers and Susan U. Niemcewicz, December 12, 1800” for mention of the enclosure of this account.

Error In Susan U. Niemcewicz To Account, December 10, 1800

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document notes a mistake on Susan Niemcewicz’s account.

Marianne William To Susan Niemcewicz, December 4, 1800, Marianne Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Marianne Williams wrote from West Point to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Williams informed Susan she received her letter from her sister Christine, who planned to spend the winter in France. Williams’s uncle passed away and her sister, Jane was so affected by his death that although it had been two years, she feared Jane would never recover. Christine had been so much an “invalid” ever since their uncle’s death that it was necessary to keep her and Jane away from each other. It was advised that Christine spend the winter in France. Asked Susan to mention Christine in …

Letter To Rachel Denison, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander invites his sister to stay for the winter.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, November 27, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he received from Mr. Dayton, Robert Woods's deed, which he returned duly recorded by Mr. Dayton. Also enclosed his account since the last settlement and asked that Susan examine it for errors. Discussed additional accounts, the Quasi-War with France, and an impending peace. Mentioned in the postscript that Mr. George Willing married Miss Blackwell, daughter of Reverend Dr. Blackwell.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, November 11, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg reminded Susan he waited on her the week prior respecting the mistake of sending the wrong Deed of Robert Woods for recording. Hoped the true one was found amongst her papers. Enclosed Mr. Simpson’s draft on New York for one hundred and twenty dollars.

Thomas Law On Washington Theatre, November 26, 1800, Thomas Law

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is an excerpt of Thomas Law’s on the opening of Washington Theatre. The excerpt was published in the National Intelligencer dated November 26, 1800 “On Opening the Theatre at the City of Washington, in the Great Hotel.” The document was transcribed and sent to Susan Kean from an unknown correspondent.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, November 4, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he was surprised at the state in which he found the Deed she sent him. It was not signed by Robert Wood or his wife, the acknowledgment of the Deed before proper authority was missing, as well as the receipt for the purchase money. Asked Bonsall for an explanation and he claimed Mrs. Wood declined to sign the Deed and the late Mr. Kean directed another Deed to be drawn which was executed by Robert Wood only. Hoped the Deed was in …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 20, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he received the Deed to R. W. Morris which was duly exchanged for his Deed to her. Requested Susan send him Robert Woods Deed to Mr. Kean for the purpose of having it recorded and the Two Policies of Insurance on her house that expired in August of the previous year. Risberg paid four dollars for the renewal but was required to return the expired policies before the new ones could be issued. Discussed Ground Rent and additional payments.

French Pension, Signed By Napoleon Bonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte

Harold Wave Whicker Collection of Literary Manuscripts

French pension, signed by Napoleon Bonaparte, Lazare Carnot, and Secretary of State Maret and dated 'quinze Vendemiaire de l'an neuf de la Republique francaise' (7 October 1800). The pension provides 100 francs annually to Marie Gaignard, widow of Rene Moulin, a volunteer in the 4th battalion of the Dordogne who died in the hospital at Bayonne.

Jonathan Burrall To Susan Niemcewicz, September 19, 1800, Jonathan Burrall

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Jonathan Burrall wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Burrall informed Susan that he purchased 1800 Dollars deferred debt at 16/10, which with the Brokers Commission amounts to 1522.57 Dollars arguably to the amount enclosed. Asked Susan to direct him as to which name he should have it placed in the Books.

Eliza Otto To Susan Kean, September 12, 1800, Elizabeth (Eliza) Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Eliza Otto wrote from Paris, France to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Eliza composed a letter as requested by her Aunt Susan. She wrote in French in the hopes that her cousin Peter (Peter Kean) would translate the letter. Eliza mentioned Mrs. De Laforest’s hospitality and asked Susan to pay respects to her Uncle Livingston. Received word that her cousin Bayard was married and shared news of family and mutual acquaintances. This document is written in French. It was dated according to the Revolutionary Calendar 25 Fructidor An 8, which translates to September 12, 1800.

Elias Budinot To James Morris, September 9, 1800, Elias Budinot

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Elias Budinot wrote from Philadelphia to James Morris, address not included. The letter originally included two deeds for Lord Perth to execute.

People Included: Mr. Chalpmess, Lord Perth, Mr. Shimicy

Places Included: Burlington, NJ

George Brown To Susan Niemcewicz, September 8, 1800, George Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

George Brown wrote from Fort George to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Brown hoped that one day Peter and his little boy could be acquainted and develop a friendship. His baby boy was learning to walk, speaking a few words, and clapping his hands when desired. His daughter was quite randy but very smart. They were uncertain regarding peace and war. The foreign journals reported a separate peace, which Brown did not believe. Observed in the newspapers that the French sent over Mr. Otto as charge “des” affairs and asked if this was Eliza’s father.

William Marbury Letter Regarding Business And Financial Matters, 1800., William Marbury

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

William Marbury writes to Israel Whelan of Philadelphia regarding receipt of $200, the handling of certain freight and other business/financial matters. Georgetown, 1800.

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 16, 1800

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 transferred in her name $8,000. They were also in possession of funds in Susan’s name and requested her instructions for their disposal.

Estate Of John Kean Insurance, August 16, 1800

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is an insurance policy that John Kean purchased for his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located on the corner of Walnut and Fourth Streets. The insurance commenced on the 16^th of August 1800.

Finances Of Susan Kean, August 13, 1800, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

A book of Susan Kean's various financial activities primarily from October of 1795 up to 1800. An entry dated as late as 1816 can be found as well. The writings contain information on money received and paid out, various stocks, dividends, and bonds held by Susan, and the value of certain possessions.

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 12, 1800

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 confirmed that they subscribed $8,000 for her towards the new loan.

George Brown To Susan Niemcewicz, August 10, 1800, George Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

George Brown wrote from Fort George to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Although he feared his letter would be late reaching Greenock to catch the ship en route to New York, he could not resist writing to his aunt. Concerned over the account Susan gave of his uncle’s health. Heard from Maria R that Mrs. L had a baby boy and asked Susan to extend his congratulations to her. Discussed The Quasi-War with France and possible peace negotiations. His brigade had no less than twenty Irish Prisoners of whom the two O’Connors were the most remarkable. Brown mentioned his …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 28, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that Mr. Morris’s deed had been sent. Discussed the contents of the deed respecting the lot on Walnut Street in Philadelphia and what was to be left out according to Morris. The Turnpike Company made a small dividend of six dollars a share. The Insurance Company did not make any dividend.

James Ricketts To Susan Kean, July 25, 1800, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts wrote from Portland Place, London to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Ricketts informed Susan that her sister, Sarah and Maria wrote to her by the packet, and will likely write again by the next one. Sorry to find that that was the only conveyance between them. He recognized Susan was anxious to hear from the family and wanted to write a few lines to tell her that they all continued in good health. Had no news on returning to the United States. Mentioned that Maria gave an extract in her letter and Ricketts had the satisfaction to …