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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.

Philander Chase 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.

Philander Chase 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.

The Lost Heir; Or, The Abbe De L’Epee. : An Historical Drama In Three Acts, Jean Nicolas Bouilly

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

The Recognition, Or, The Deaf And Dumb Girl : A True Narrative, Unknown Unknown

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Philander Chase To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

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

Jessey Perovany To Susan Kean, June 27, 1799, Jessey Perovany

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jessey Perovany wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Jessey apologized for her last request as it would grieve her exceedingly to have offended Susan. Planned to set sail in a few days. Her spirits were low and it was hard for her to write. Jessey learned Spanish so she could communicate with Havana locals.

An Act For Allowing Further Time For The Payment Of Instalments To Become Due On Certain Sums Advanced By Way Of Loan, Pursuant To An Act Of The Thirty-Fifth Year Of The Reign Of His Present Majesty...

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Washington's Farewell Address: The President’S Address To The People Of The United States, Announcing His Intention Of Retiring From Public Life At The Expiration Of The Present Constitutional Term Of Presidency, George Washington

Electronic Texts in American Studies

This is a digital “facsimile” edition of a contemporary pamphlet version of President George Washington’s “Farewell Address,” first issued in the Philadelphia Daily Advertiser newspaper on September 19, 1796. Co-authored with James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, it expresses Washington’s decision to decline a third term of the presidency and offers his parting advice to his “friends and fellow-citizens.”

Washington’s “farewell address” emphasizes the importance of Union, the danger of partisanship, the threat of parties allied to foreign countries or interests, the accomplishment of a national government, the precedence of national over sectional interests, the maintenance of the public credit, the …

'Farewell' Address To The People Of The United States, Announcing His Intention Of Retiring From Public Life At The Expiration Of The Present Constitutional Term Of Presidency, George Washington

Zea E-Books in American Studies

President George Washington’s farewell address “To the People of the United States” was delivered to the public through the medium of the Philadelphia Daily Advertiser newspaper and was immediately reprinted in other newspapers and in pamphlet form throughout the country, and in England, Ireland, and Scotland as well. All contemporary editions derived directly or indirectly from the Daily Advertiser newspaper source.

The composition of the address was a collaborative effort, with James Madison co-authoring with Washington an early draft that was reviewed and revised at least twice to incorporate suggestions by Alexander Hamilton. The final draft, in Washington’s handwriting, was …

Philander Chase To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Recounting how he was cleared of the hair-cutting crime.

Philip Livingston To Attorney General Of U.S. William Bradford, May 6, 1795, William Bradford

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston of New York, NY, wrote to Attorney General of U.S. William Bradford, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip wrote to Mr. Bradford on the state of Philip's sister, Susan Kean, after the recent death of her husband John Kean. People included: John Kean, Susan Kean. Place included: Philadelphia.

David Ramsay To John Kean, January 17, 1789, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

David Ramsay wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He wrote about the election and his opinions on certain candidates, including Mr. Binker, Mt. Drayton, Mr. Wathes, Charles Pinckney, Ralph Izard, and John Bull.

Federalist No. 51 (1788), James Madison

Readings in American Civic Literacy

No abstract provided.

The Case, Trevett Against Weeden

Library Archive

Wherein the Rights of the People to Trial by Jury, &c. are dated and maintained, and the Legislative, Judiciary and Executive Powers of Government examined and denned.