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Life Of Louise De Marillac - Mademoiselle Le Gras, Nicolas Gobillon

Vincentian Digital Books

Elizabeth rendered the first English translation of the biography by Nicolas Gobillon, The Life of Mademoiselle Le Gras (Paris, 1676). Readers gain insight into the mind and heart of Elizabeth from her selective translation dated 17 September 1818.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase's plans to go to the East depends on testimonials from all of the state Dioceses. He laments about his money troubles.

Cornelia Livingston To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 21, 1818, Cornelia Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Cornelia Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her sister-in-law, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. She thanks Susan for inviting her and her son Charles to visit. They are going down to Greenburgh hoping the North River air will be good for Charles's health, but they will visit on their way back. The last she heard from Peter Van Brugh Livingston he was going to England in May.

People Included: Charles L. Livingston, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Peter Philip James Kean, Mrs. Lawrence, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Palmer, Julia, Sarah Sabina Morris Kean

Places Included: England, Greenbrugh, NY, Quebec

Second Report Of The Directors Of The Connecticut Asylum For The Education And Instruction Of Deaf And Dumb Persons (1818), American School For The Deaf, John Russ

American School for the Deaf

No abstract provided.

Sermon Tenth: Messina Aboard The "Guerriere", Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

"Sermon Tenth" (Messina, on board "Guerriere") Convincing Sailors to follow the way of God for the reward of the afterlife. His main analogy argues that just as one would do their duty on a ship, so they should do their duty to God.

Letter To Philander Chase Jr, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Philander Chase tells Philander Jr about how well baby Dudley is. He tells Philander Jr to bring back any of his father's books when he returns. The family is making sugar. Mr. Sigourney has named Bp. Chase as the guardian of his children if he dies prematurely and Philander is honored. Philander wants Philander Jr. to find a copy of his 2nd Christmas sermon which he lost.

Letter To Philander Chase, Jr., Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

The petition for the college is pending. Their house is quite small and the property needs lots of work. The people in the West are not like the people in New England.

The Philosophical Monitor, Friend To Mankind

1810-1829

An investigation of the causes, which the moral and physical perfection of human society; in which many hereditary popular customs, generally supposed innocent, are shown to be productive of indigence, disease, and premature termination of life. Full text digitized and available from the McKee Library collections.

The Dumb Philosopher : Or Great Britain’S Wonder: Containing A Faithful And Very Surprising Account How Dickory Cronke, A Tinner's Son In The County Of Cornwall, Was Born Dumb…, Daniel Defoe

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 7, 1818 - February 10, 1819, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.

Excerpt, Affecting Narrative Of The Captivity And The Sufferings Of Mrs. Mary Smith, Mary Smith, Petronella Van Doorn

Early Visions Bucket

"An Affecting Narrative of the Captivity and Sufferings of Mrs. Mary Smith tells the story of a white settler who, along with her husband and daughters, was forcefully taken from her frontier home by Kickapoo Indians in the vicinity of New Orleans. An unknown 'gentleman' tells the outrageous story filled with extreme violence, including torture, scalping, massacre, sexual submission, white racism, bravery, and chivalry to 'his friend in Rhode Island.' During this sixty day ordeal, Smith witnesses the horrific torture and killing of her husband and her children, marries an older chief, gets recaptured by the Kickapoos, and is …

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 7, 1818 - February 10, 1819, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

No abstract provided.

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Cox Morris, November 24, 1817, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino to John Cox Morris, her brother, addressed to Butternuts, Otsego, NY. Sarah was worried about the health of her son Jacob Morris Kean and she and her husband, Peter Kean, bought an "electrical machine that was strongly recommended for him." She gave other news of family including her other children and remarked that she and Peter were going to set him up with Sarah Louisa Jay so he would not be an old bachelor.

People Included: John Cox, Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris, Dr. watts, Miss Shipman, Governor Dickenson, Richard, Miss F. Upton, Ann …

Mary Ann Cooper And Isaac Cooper To Sarah Sabina Kean And Peter Kean, November 17, 1817, Mary Ann Cooper, Isaac Cooper

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Mary Anne Cooper wrote from Cooperstown, NY, to Sarah Sabina Kean, her sister, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. Mary gave updates on their family including an upcoming wedding and children. She mentioned in the beginning of the letter she is concerned for the health of Jacob Morris Kean. At the end of the letter Isaac Cooper, Mary's husband, wrote a short note to Peter Kean, Sarah's husband, about payment for the wine he purchased.

People Included:Richard, Miss Johnson, Miss Upton, miss Francis, Mary Cox Morris, Jacob Morris, Lee Morris, Mrs. Lee Morris, Hannah Morris, Nancy Pomeroy, Elizabeth Renimore, John F. Cox, …

Letter To George Chase, Mary Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Mary updates George on their safe travels in America. She describes baby Dudley as being a healthy and good baby. She is struggling with her health and is saddened by her children's distance from her.

First Session Of The First General Assembly, Mississippi. Legislature. Senate

Journal of the Senate of the State of Mississippi

No abstract provided.

Cornelia Livingston To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 5, 1817, Cornelia Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Cornelia Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, her sister-in-law, address not included. She writes that Jacob Morris Kean's health was not better. She tells Susan of a friend who suffered a similar ailment and was cured after taking a a willow bath. She writes on the back of the letter "I forgot to say it must be the upright willow, I beg you will try it."

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Edgar, Judge Lawrence, Mrs. Lawrence, Jacob Morris Kean

Places Included: Albany, New York

Letter From George Sibley To Samuel Sibley, July 10, 1817, George Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Samuel Sibley, July 10, 1817.

Letter To George Chase, Dudley Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Dudley is concerned about George's health and promises to send him as much money as he needs.

Letter To George Chase, Dudley Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Dudley updates George on the family's well being. All are health and happy, except of Asenath Flint, who's baby son is having fits. Dudley and George's mother share a concern for George in the city, and asks him to check if his cousin George is doing alright with this guardian.

Letter To George Chase, Dudley Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Dudley reports that he and Olivia visited the Bethel farm and he is worried about food supplies for them in the coming winter. Dudley talks about Polly Bludget being stranded away from her family in Ohio after traveling there with her husband Jacob Hunter who died. Dudley has paid off the debt of a man named Smith which amounted $1000. Dudley reports on Ithamal Chase's reply declining health and imminent death in Keene New Hampshire.

Catherine Marie Le Cuillier De Beaumanoir, Comtesse De La Forest To Susan Niemcewicz, March 25, 1817

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Beaumanoir De Laforest wrote from Paris, France to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mrs. De Laforest received Susan’s letter by Mr. Livingston and his acquaintance was an agreeable one. Concerned over Mrs. P. Livingston’s anxiousness for her younger son. Mr. De Laforest was always embellishing his estate and happy in his county life. Mrs. De Laforest’s daughter (Marie Caroline de La Forest) had three beautiful little girls and was pregnant with another baby. Her health suffered greatly during her pregnancies. Discussed further about mutual acquaintances and friends.

People mentioned Marie Caroline de La Forest, Peter Kean, and Mr. De …

Letter To George Chase, Dudley Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Dudley has arrived in Hartford, Philander is away from home. Dudley spoke to George's mother about the "french-new-york plan".

Letter To Philander Chase, Jr., Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase has left the parish and will be traveling to the western parts of the country. He has left behind his wife and young son but will meet a friend in Columbus, Ohio.

Letter To George Chase, Dudley Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Dudley expects his visit to see George to be delayed, either by weather or the Senate failing to adjourn.

Letter From John Sibley To George Sibley, January 29, 1817, John Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from John Sibley to his son, George Sibley, January 29, 1817. John Sibley discusses war preparations in Louisiana [against Mexico?].

A Sermon Delivered At The Opening Of The Connecticut Asylum For The Education And Instruction Of Deaf And Dumb Persons : At The Request Of The Directors, On Sunday Evening, April 20th, 1817, In The Brick Church In Hartford, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Letter To George Chase, Dudley Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Dudley Chase (Washington) to George Chase (1 page).

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Updates on the Bissel family. Philander just came home from school and George will soon.

Minutes Taken At The Annual Conferences 1817, Methodist Episcopal Church. South Carolina Conference

South Carolina Conference 1785 Journal

No abstract provided.