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Elizabeth Ann Seton To Rt. Rev. John Carroll, 1808 Jan 3

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Elizabeth Ann Seton To Rt. Rev. John Carroll, 1807 Dec 16

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Rt. Rev. John Carroll To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1807 May 23

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase sends greetings to his brother and reminds him about his intention to purchase Peckum Farm.

Rev. Francis A. Matignon To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1806 Nov 10

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter From George Sibley To Samuel Sibley, October 25, 1806, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of letter from George Sibley to Samuel Sibley, October 25, 1806. Samuel was George's brother. Letter is incomplete. George describes life at Ft. Bellefontaine. Worries about owing money to a Mr. Winslow (for his apprenticeship in North Carolina?).

Christine Biddle To Susan Niemcewicz, October 20, 1806, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Christine was happy to hear that Mr. Niemcewicz’s health was reestablished. Mr. Law told her that he had heard so from himself a few days after Christine received Susan’s letter. Mr. Law dined with them and communicated some of his poetical effusions in manuscript, which Christine found very pretty. Saw from a distance Mrs. Carmack walking with her husband. Christine’s mother desired her to write to Elizabethtown on the 20^th, therefore Susan would likely see her shortly. Planned to write Miss Robert and give her …

Christine Biddle To Susan Niemcewicz, March 24, 1806, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Christine was very disappointed when she read Susan’s letter and discovered she would not favor her with a visit. Asked that Susan consider visiting anyway with Peter since such a jaunt would be agreeable to him. Christine sent for Elizabeth Humphreys and told her that Mrs. B wished her to go to Elizabethtown as soon as possible. However, Christine just discovered that Mrs. Fox anticipated being confined in about three weeks and would be distressed if Elizabeth were to leave her before it was over. Elizabeth asked …

Rev. John Cheverus To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1806 January 28

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Rev. John Cheverus To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1805 November 30

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase has arrived safe in New Orleans. He has met the his fellow Protestants and has been assigned to oversee a future College. He describes the surrounding plantations and New Orleans' itself.

John Faucheraud Grimké To Peter Kean, May 23, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Faucheraud Grimké wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Peter Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter’s favor of the 12th of April met John on his return to town from the Circuit. Sorry to hear that Peter’s amiable mother (Susan Niemcewicz) had not received any returns of literacy communication from her friends in Charleston that she expected. Discussed the Catawba Company installments and the Santee Canal dividends. Mentioned that installments would have been made had they not purchased 60 negroes on account of the Company last year. Mr. Barnwell made no payments nor did he expect any from him. Grimké’s …

The Nun, Or Memoirs Of Angelique; A Tale [Transcript], Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

The Nun, or Memoirs of Angelique; A Tale begins as the written memoirs of Angelique. A young noblewoman, Angelique loves her cousin Ferdinand. However, when Angelique’s family’s fortune seems to have been lost at sea, Angelique’s father rashly vows that his daughter will become a nun should his ships safely return. When the ships return, Angelique is sent to a convent, where she takes her vows. Soon thereafter, Ferdinand sneaks into the convent dressed as a novitiate, and he quickly persuades Angelique to elope with him. After a midnight wedding, Angelique and Ferdinand escape the convent through a secret passageway. …

The Mystery Of The Black Convent. An Interesting Spanish Tale Of The Eleventh Century., Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

In the year 1140, St. Alme entered the monastery of the Carthusians in the Spanish city of Castile, known St. Lawrence or the Black Convent. After three of outstanding example in virtue and holiness, Fr. Fernando, the abbot, noticed a significant change in the behavior of St. Alme. Since, he could not extract satisfactory explanation from St. Alme himself concerning his gloomy disposition, Fernando employed Fr. Martinez to look into the matter.

After a few days of intense spying, Fr. Martinez discovered that St. Alme was, actually, a woman disguised as a monk. The next night, Martinez saw Alme the …

Oakcliffe Hall Or The Fatal Effects Of Feudal Quarrels. A Tale Of The Fifteenth Century [Transcript], Sarah Scudgell Wilkinson

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

Oakcliffe Hall is the home of the Lord and Lady Bellonmore and their children, Walter and Ellinor. The family is happy and generous to all until the Lord and Lady spend six weeks at court to present their son Walter, now twenty years old, and acknowledge the new queen. Upon returning home, they find that Ellinor has not fared well in their absence. Her caregivers, chaplain Lemuel Percy and governess Allicia are unable to explain the cause of her paleness and sadness, but report it began two weeks after her parents had left for court. Eventually, Lady Bellonmore notices that …

Horatio And Camilla; Or, The Nuns Of St. Mary. A Tale Of The Fourteenth Century [Transcript], Sarah Scudgell Wilkinson

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

Horatio, a young nobleman, is engaged to Lavinia, a young noblewoman. For the three years before the marriage, Lavinia lives in the convent of St. Mary; Horatio falls in love with Camilla, one of Lavinia's companions. Soon afterwards Camilla disappears, apparently having run away with a nun from the convent. Camilla is recaptured, and it is said that she dies; Lavinia eventually leaves the convent and marries Camilla's brother Henry. Shortly after the marriage Lavinia is called to the convent of St. Bennet, where she is reunited with Camilla, who had eloped with a disguised Horatio, been recaptured and ill-treated …

John Jackson To Susan Niemcewicz, June 26, 1803, John Jackson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Jackson wrote from London, England to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Jackson received the favor of Susan’s kind letter dated the 4^th of May. Was happy to see Mr. Julian Niemcewicz and paid him every respect that was due, not only on his merits, but, to his close connection with Susan. Had not heard anything from Julian but kept the toke Susan enclosed for him in the event that Julian visited England on his return to America. Susan also enclosed a letter addressed to Mr. Otto, which Jackson forwarded to him. Feared that all communication with France had stopped and …

Susan Niemcewicz To Julian Niemcewicz, April 14, 1803, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Susan wrote her last favor to her husband, Julian in haste because she feared she would run out of time to send it. Susan was so elated to receive Julian’s long, detailed letters that she immediately went around to their friends to communicate her joy and to deliver Julian’s kind, obliging remembrances to them. Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts paid their respects to Julian and they constantly toasted to him. Little Sally recognized Julian’s picture and kissed it whenever she saw it. Discussed their mutual friends including the Dayton family. …

Elizabeth Ann Seton To Rev. John Cheverus, 1803 March 1

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Edwin Dudley, Philander's youngest son, has died. Philander informs Dudley of his job offer to Rachel.

The Distressed Nun [Transcript], Isaac Crookenden

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

Luvido di Brindoli, Florentine nobleman, had two children—a son, Vincentio and a daughter, Herselia. Vincentio bitterly envied Herselia believing that his father loved her more. One night Brindoli received two guests—Count Fovolli and his handsome young son, Henri Velasquez. Herselia instantly fell in love with Henry and confided the matter in his brother who contrived a plot to ruin her happiness forever. Accordingly, he encouraged Herselia to elope with Henry the next day, and, secretly informed Brindoli about it.

The next morning, Brindoli apprehended Herselia outside the palace, and condemned her to a life in a remote convent. After weeks …

Papers In Relation To The Official Conduct Of Governour Sargent / Published By Particular Desire Of His Friends, Winthrop Sargent, Thomas & Andrews, Boston (Mass.)

Mississippi Territorial Documents

No abstract provided.

Julian U. Niemcewicz To Susan U. Niemcewicz, January 20, 1801, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz in Warsaw, Poland wrote to Susan Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. Julian communicated his disappointment in not hearing from Susan since June 21st and told her about the hardships of war he had experienced. He asked if she could contact Chancellor Livingston on his behalf in order to secure a voyage home for him.

Julian mentioned the gifts he acquired for Susan along with a Polish sword he had gotten for Peter, however, due to the blockage of seaports and the stormy weather, trips across the Atlantic proved difficult during this time. Additionally, he informed Susan on an …

Tales Of Wonder. Containing The Castle Of Enchantment Or The Mysterious Deception. The Robbers Daughter Or The Phantom Of The Grotto. The Magic-Legacy & C., Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

Tales of Wonder contains four short gothic stories. Their titles are: The Castle of Enchantment or The Mysterious Deception, The Robber's Daughter or The Phantom of the Grotto, The Magic Legacy, and The Enchanted Knight; or Phebe. For a more detailed summary of each, please see the Gothic Archive's supplemental materials.

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

Deaf Rare Books

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.

Letter To Dudley And Alice Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander thanks his father for the money he sent.

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 …

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.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander writes Dudley, discusses Dudley's son, George, and the current political turmoil.