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Thomas Law To Julian Niemcewicz, April 7, 1800, Thomas Law

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Thomas Law wrote from Washington, D.C. to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Law congratulated Julian on his marriage to Susan. Mrs. Niemcewicz’s amiable qualities were well known to all of Mrs. Laws’ friends. Invited Julian and Susan to Washington. Mr. Thornton’s the Secrets of Lesatron[?] was with him and he anticipated Liston within a few days.

Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, April 7, 1800, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy had been confined to his room for a while because he was ill but was recovering. Happy to hear Susan suited herself in a house. If Susan wanted to send him her green sattins, LeRoy would do his best to dispose of some. To enable him to do it, Susan had to give him the cost of it in India, with the lowest price she would let it go at. Discussed dividends and transfers.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, April 5, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg outlined Mr. Morris’s proposals for Susan’s lot at Walnut Street in Philadelphia.

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan Kean, April 2, 1800

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mr. LeRoy was unwell and asked LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers to respond to Susan’s last letter. Susan was mistaken when she claimed that $3400 of her stocks would produce the £1100 wanted for the purchase of the house and lot. Susan calculated the value of the stock without first deducting the several reimbursements already made on it by the United States. Included the calculations for the stocks and reimbursements.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 28, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that Benjamin M. Morris made an offer of eighty pounds per annum to be paid half-yearly and the taxes, for the lot on Walnut Street.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 27, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. There was no answer respecting Mrs. Cox’s purchasing Susan’s home in Philadelphia, presumed she declined. Asked Susan for instructions on what terms she wanted to have the house rented, as he had to notify Mrs. Cox. Discussed rent prices. Spoke with General Dayton and hoped he would take charge of the stocks. Risberg planned to have a box prepared for the silks and forwarded to either Mr. Livingston or Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts according to Susan’s preference. Congratulated Peter on the progress he was making in his …

John Grimke To Susan Kean, March 22, 1800, John Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Grimke wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimke thanked Susan for the recipe she shared with him however, he no longer needed to take medicine for his asthma but kept it in case of a relapse. Enclosed a statement on the Santee Canal. The Directors called for another payment in July, as they incurred a large debt by borrowing money from the Bank in Charleston and engaged to repay as soon as the Canal was finished. Grimke and Mr. Barnwell discussed Susan’s affairs in the Southward and Grimke was pleased to inform her that the rise …

William Stephens To Susan Kean, March 20, 1800, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to Susan Kean at Cranes Farm in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Stephens informed Susan that the Wharf Lot that was conveyed in trust to her and Peter, was in demand and an offer was made to improve it, on a building lease with a ground rent for no less than 8 or 10 years. Was of the opinion that it would be advisable to have it done. Stephens sketched a short authority for the purpose that he included at the end of the letter.

People mentioned: Peter Kean

Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, March 18, 1800, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy received Susan’s last letter where she enclosed a check endorsed to the Branch in New York for $192.86, which was remitted to Mr. Grimke to pay the installments on the Santee Canal Shares.

Abraham Clark To Susan Kean, March 17, 1800, Abraham Clark

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a legal manuscript composed by Abraham Clark in reference to Susan Kean purchasing property in Elizabethtown, New Jersey.

Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, February 16, 1800, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that if she informed him of the precise sum she wanted to be placed in Judge Grimke’s hands, his house would take charge of its immediate remittance. Whenever she decided to purchase the farm she had in mind, the money she required for its payment would be ready. Discussed whether a peace in France would have an effect on the property. Was informed a few days prior that Susan’s brother, Philip could not use his legs but his general health was improving. …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, February 9, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg acknowledged Susan’s last two favors and apologized that it was not yet in his power to communicate agreeable information. Susan’s house in Philadelphia was valued between £2250 and £2400, which was considerably less than what it cost. Mrs. Cox was the current resident of the house and Risberg commissioned Bonsall, who transacted Mrs. Cox’s land affairs, to inform her of Susan’s plan to part with the house provided she obtained £2800 for it. Bonsall made the offer and Mrs. Cox was considering it. Risberg was not …

Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, February 7, 1800, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that in reply to her previous letter, he had her a/c current to be revised and no material errors were discovered in the calculations, except for 44 cents, which was passed to her credit. The dividends upon Susan’s insurance shares were omitted, but two dividends have since been received and passed to her credit with $60. Sorry to hear that Susan was in low spirits. Everyone wished for a general peace and indulged to think favorably of every change that took place …

Jacob Read To Susan Kean, February 2, 1800, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Jacob Read wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Read informed Susan that the port of the previous day brought him a letter addressed to her from Judge Grimke. Apologized for his delay in answering Susan’s two letters, but a very early day shall bring Susan the select information.

John Grimke To Susan Kean, January 14, 1800, John Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Grimke wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimke informed Susan that he had recently returned to Charleston and his attorney received from Mr. Reed the amount of the two payments that Susan’s brother (Philip) made on account of the monies paid by Grimke on Susan’s Santee Canal Shares. His attorney also informed him that he advanced another payment on Susan’s scrip of $64.29. Expressed his disappointment that Colo. Senf (John Christian Senf) deceived them. They were now in the month of January and were called on for a further subscription of $128.57. All of the proprietors …

Petition Of Cato West, And Others, On Behalf Of Themselves And The Other Inhabitants Of The Mississippi Territory. : With The Documents Accompanying The Same. 13th January, 1800. Referred To Mr. Claiborne, Mr. Griswold, Mr. Henderson, Mr. Nott, And Mr. Bartlett. : (Published By Order Of The House Of Representatives), Cato West, William Ross, Philadelphia (Pa.), United States. Congress (6th, 1st Session : 1799-1800). House

Mississippi Territorial Documents

No abstract provided.

Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, January 13, 1800, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan he observed that she made the necessary arrangements for the reception of her dividends. Discussed Susan purchasing a “house garden” and the scarcity of vessels preventing a voyage. Enclosed a note on his house balance that was applied to Susan’s credit in new accounts.

Jonathan Burrall To Susan Kean, January 3, 1800, Jonathan Burrall

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Jonathan Burrall wrote from New York to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Burrall informed Susan that her power of attorney applied to her eight stocks and he applied the interest to her credit. Discussed interest rates of stocks and was of the opinion that the government would be obliged to borrow four or five million more in 1800 but was unsure if that would affect the price. Also discussed the purchase amount of Bank Stocks.

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Kean, January 2, 1800, Julian Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, NJ. In the letter Julian explained his surprise in seeing Susan's son, Peter, while in the city and informed her of how he spent his time visiting various individuals to celebrate the new year. He ended the letter by giving Susan an update on the health of her brother, Philip.

People mentioned: Peter Kean, General Gates, General Hamilton, The Duke of Orleans, Mrs. Caradeux, Mr. Edgar, Brockholst Livingston, John Livingston.

Disputatio Critica De Loco Symposii Platonis Cap. Vii, V. 5. 6.: Examini In Lyceo Gubenensi D. Xxx. Octbr. Cddccc, Heinrich Ludwig Hartmann

Hermann Sauppe Library

No abstract provided.

Justina, Or, The Filial Daughter, Elizabeth Sandham

Historical Quaker Books

12 pages, [1] leaf of plates: 1 illustration; 17 cm. Published in the 1800s.

The Story Of Charles Maitland, Or, The Dangers Of A Meddling Disposition, Unknown

Historical Quaker Books

Imprint from label on front wrapper; manufacturing information from p. 12. 12 pages, [1] leaf of plates: 1 color illustrations; 17 cm. Published in the 1800s.

Harrington, Or, The Artful Boy Discovered, Unknown

Historical Quaker Books

Imprint from label on front wrapper; manufacturing information from p. 12. Published in the 1800s.

12 pages, [1] leaf of plates: 1 color illustrations; 17 cm

Veduta Dell Insigne Basilica Vaticana Coll' Ampio Portico E Piazza Adjecente, Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Piranesi's "Views of Rome"

1. Palazzo Apostolico nel Vaticano. 2. Logge con pitture di Rafaele. 3. Mura che circondano la Citta di Roma. 4. Corridojo che serve di passaggio dal Vaticano a Castel S. Angelo [1. Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. 2. Lodges with Raphael paintings . 3. walls surrounding the City of Rome . 4. corridor that serves the transition from the Vatican to Castel Sant'Angelo]

Veduta Della Basilica, E Piazza Di S. Pietro In Vaticano, Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Piranesi's "Views of Rome"

1. Palazzo Pontificio fabricato da Sifto V. 2. Loggie die Giulio II architecttura di Bramante Lazzari, e dipinte da Rafaelle d'Urbino. 3. Guglia cretta da Sifto V. 4. Vasca tutta di un pezzo di granito Orientale [1. Papal palace constructed by Sifto V. 2. Lodge(?) of Julius II, architecture done by Bramante Lazzari, and painted by Rafaelle d'Urbino. 3. Spire created by Sifto V. 4. An entire basin made of Asian Granite]

Veduta Interna Della Basilica Di S. Pietro In Vaticano Vicino Alla Tribuna, Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Piranesi's "Views of Rome"

No abstract provided.

Veduta Dell'esterno Della Gran Basilica Di S. Pietro In Vaticano, Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Piranesi's "Views of Rome"

Architettura di Michelagnolo Buonarota. Questa fu eretta in parte sopra i fondamenti del Circo neroniano. 1. Luogo ove si lavorano i Mosaici di S. Pietro. 2. Sagristia: vicino a questa usciva dal terrenoin piede l'Obelisco, che ora si vede nella Piazza di S. Pietro, e faceva centro sulla Spina del Circo Sudd.to. 3. La gran Cupola, nella cima della quale enni la Palla di metallo, dentro cui ci capiscono circa venti persone. 4. Monte Vaticano. 5. Avanzi di Colonne di Granito e marmo Pario le quali reggevano il Settizonio, demolito da Sisto V. [Architeture of Michelangelo Buonarroti. This was erected …

Pianta Di Roma E Del Campo Marzo, Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Piranesi's "Views of Rome"

No abstract provided.

Spaccato Interno Della Basilica Di S. Paolo Fuori Delle Mura, Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Piranesi's "Views of Rome"

eretta da Constantino Magno, divisa in cinque Navate co'sua Crociata. Ottanta Colonne di marmo greco venato di vario colore quivi transportate dal Sepolcro di Adriano Imperatore, sostentano le Navate variando di grandezza, e lavoro le laterali da quelle della Navata di mezzo. Altre Colonne dieci di Granito sono sparse per la Crociata; intorno alla quale come ancora intorno la Navata di mezzo cronologicamente disposi si keggono li Ritratti di tutti i Sommi Pontefici Romani con altre Pitture antiche gia quasi consumate del tempo. Il pavimento delle Navate e formato di rotti pezzi di marmo, levati dalle Rovine di altri Edificii …

Veduta Della Basilica Di S. Giovanni Laterano. Architettura Di Alessandro Gallilei, Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Piranesi's "Views of Rome"

1. Cappella fabricata da Clemente XII Corfini 2. Palazzo fabricato da Sisto V. ora Confer di Zitelle 3. Scala Santa 4. Guglia Egiziaca giacente 5. Mura della Citta [1. Chapel built by Pope Clement XII of Corsini 2. Palace built by Pope Sixtus V. now cf. Zitelle 3. Scala Santa 4. Egyptian spire lying [on the ground] 5. Town wall