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James Ricketts To Julian Niemcewicz, May 9, 1806, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts wrote from London, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. James was writing from the Secretary of States’ Office. He left Mrs. Ricketts, Maria, and their little darling at Mr. Jackson’s in perfect health. Mrs. R enjoyed better health since they arrived in London. Mentioned the capture of Alexandre Léon Durand Linois and Belle Poule, on their return from the East Indies near the Western Islands by the London of 90 guns and the Amazon Frigate. Happy to inform Susan that the dispute between America and England appeared to be on the eve of being amicably settled. …

Marianne Williams To Susan Niemcewicz, April 30, 1806, Marianne Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Marianne Williams wrote from West Point, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Notwithstanding the disagreeable rainy weather that they had, they managed to get through all their troubles and difficulties and neither Marianne now Mr. W. had suffered in health or spirit. Hoped Susan would not defer her trip to Philadelphia. They planted all of the trees and the gooseberries and strawberries from Mr. Roberts’ Garden flourished. Marianne feared the Jasmine perished. On May 1, Marianne added a few lines regarding Mr. Williams being ordered to Washington to consult about the necessary fortifications in New York. Planned …

Philip And Agnes, Or, The Benevolent Children, Unknown

Historical Quaker Books

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

Discourses, Delivered At Several Meetings Of The People Called Quakers, And Others, William Savery

Historical Quaker Books

Lettsom, John Coakley, 1744-1815. Willaim Savery, a sketch.

"Taken in short-hand by Job Sibley."

Contains introductory material called "William Savery, a sketch," by Dr. Lettsom.

xii, 131 pages; 13 cm, English

The Story Of Peevish William, Unknown

Historical Quaker Books

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

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, November 28, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote to Susan Niemcewicz unaddressed. Peter took up his pen to relieve any anxieties his absence may have caused by informing his mother, Susan, that he arrived safely at his destination. Their Treasurer’s bill had been raised 5 dollars that session. Hoped Susan’s indisposition left her entirely and that Peter would soon hear that she was enjoying health and spirits.

Maria E.P. Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, October 29, 1805, Maria E.P. Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from Otto House, London, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Maria’s father, James, inquired about a vessel going to New York. He found out one sailed the following day, and Maria hoped her letter would arrive on time. She and her family were all perfectly well and she was anxious to hear good accounts of Susan and all their friends in America, including Ms. Pierpont and Polly Dayton. They wrote to Susan at every opportunity from London and twice by way of Liverpool. They spent the last week at Binfield House in Berkshire, the …

Isabelle Bell To Susan Niemcewicz, October 12, 1805, Isabelle Bell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Isabelle Bell wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabelle saw Julian and he was in perfect health. He was with his friends Mr. and Mrs. Bellasis. M. went to the Tontine with him to visit. Mrs. B. left them in raptures with her charming voice and delicate touch of the piano. Mrs. Banyer was to be confined sometime later in the month. Isabelle feared that Mrs. Banyer’s situation was extremely critical. She had been the prey of sorrow and disappointment ever since her marriage from the circumstances of her mother’s death, her brother’s illness, and the loss of …

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Niemcewicz, October 10, 1805, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Upon his arrival in Albany, Julian enquired about letters at the Tontine Coffee House and at the Post Office and was extremely mortified in not finding any. Supposed Susan did not have anything in particular to say, but he would have liked to hear she was well. They had good accommodation and weather. Julian saw Mrs. Bell and she had been to the Springs. Because of her health, she had been obliged to reduce the number of her scholars, which lessened her profits. Margaret improved, she …

James Ricketts To Julian Niemcewicz, October 6, 1805, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts wrote from London, England to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. James thanked Julian for his kind letter of the 6^th of August. He wrote to Julian soon after his arrival and sent a journal documenting their surroundings. Bonaparte left Paris the 25^th of the previous month to heed his army, and they would soon hear of a bloody battle. Opinions were various concerning the part the King of Prussia would take, but the general opinion was that he could not maintain a strict neutrality that he would have to take part. The news from the …

Guy Carleton Bayley To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1805 September 12

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

No abstract provided.

Joseph Pitcairn To Julian U. Niemcewicz, June 6, 1805, Joseph Pitcairn

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Joseph Pitcairn wrote from Hamburg, Germany to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The positive accounts of Julian’s good health and arrival gave Joseph sincere pleasure, in addition to the proof of remembrance and regard Julian’s letter contained. Received from Julian 20 parcels of suds that were immediately committed to the ground. The final parcel Julian sent for the Countess Potacka at Warsaw was properly packed up by the driving wagon on the 29^thof May. Discussed additional parcels Julian sent to friends and acquaintances. Enquired for the “4 Ages of Man” without success but forwarded Julian’s request in …

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Niemcewicz, April 20, 1805, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Greenan, Scotland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. George had not heard from Susan in a considerably long time. He was familiar with her dislike of writing and did not want to pass along an opportunity to enquire about her and Peter. George’s children were all well and in good health. His last letter was dated March 10th, which he supposed would reach Susan about this time. At the time, George was heading to Edinburgh but only stayed for a week and ever since then, he was constantly at home. Mrs. B has …

Christine Biddle To Susan Niemcewicz, April 8, 1805, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Niemcewicz at No. 19 Bond Street, New York. When Christine received Susan’s kind and affectionate letter she was confined to her bed as a result of a severe indisposition. It was, therefore, a few days before she could go and see Mrs. Palmer and give Susan an opinion of her own about her. Mrs. Palmer was evidently free from disease and required only care to set her up again. Fanny suffered from chills and a fever. Mr. Ricketts’s household had been particularly afflicted. His determination to sail for England on the 20^th appeared to …

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 White Pilgrim; Or, Castle Of Olival: An Interesting And Affecting Tale, Founded On Singular Facts. Translated From That Highly-Popular French Novel, Le Pelerin Blanc, Sarah Scudgell Wilkinson

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

While Count Horatio Castelli is away from home, he receives a letter informing him that his wife, Amabel, has gone missing. Castelli and his friend, Count Vassali, return to Castelli’s hamlet, Olival, only to find out from Aambel’s servant, Theresa, that Amabel had been in a secret correspondence and that she seems to have left voluntarily. Castelli and his three children go to live on Vassali’s villa for two years before returning to Olival. Shortly after returning to Olival, Castelli receives a letter to meet Vassali in London and goes. Vassali brings Castelli to see Theresa, the old servant of …

Almagro & Claude, Or The Monastic Murder [Transcript], Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

Almagro and Claude is a direct extraction from Matthew Lewis’ The Monk, retelling the banditti inset tale and incorporating the bleeding nun narrative.

The Marquis d’Axala changes his name to Don Almagro to conceal his rank, and begins his travels. On his way to Stasbourg, he is stranded in the woods at night, and ends up staying along with the Baroness Wildenheim in a woodcutter’s hut. Tipped off by the housemistress, Antonia, Don Almagro concludes that he and the Baroness have fallen into the hands of some banditti in disguise. Using the element of surprise, he attacks in conjunction …

The Rival Knights; Or, The Fortunate Woodlander: A French Romance, Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

Having won France peace, Pharamond returns home to his wife, Rosamond, and his oldest son, Clodio, lover of women, and his daughter, Felicia, server of the distressed. However, the cruel King Boort of Gandes did not want peace. He killed his daughter who had been seduced by Palamedes and gave birth to Bliomberis. King Boort wanted more power and urged his son Lionel to destroy the French, but Pharamond sent Clodio on his campaign and he could not defend France by himself and deserted his army. Lionel and Bliomberis claimed victory. The French returned; Pharamond quickly claimed victory, sent troops …

The Knight Of The Broom Flower; Or, The Horrors Of The Priory [Transcript], Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

Henrique, a rich young French noble, overcomes the tragic death of his parents, proves his worth in battle, and is inducted into the order of the Knights of the Broom Flower, whose humility is only matched by their bravery. Henrique undertakes a journey to his uncle's estate, where he grew up, with his squire Lorenzo. They travel through the night; a storm arises, and they seek shelter in a nearby building. It proves difficult to gain admission; the “tall, robust” porter, Almagro, only lets them in when a female voice, roused by their knocks, allows it. They are well-treated and …

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 …

The Secret Tribunal Or, The Court Of Winceslaus A Mysterious Tale [Transcript], Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

Set in Bavaria, The Secret Tribunal, follows the young maiden Mira, who is being raised by her two parents, Old Lindhom and Ms. Lindholm and is pursued by the young Lipstolf. Lipstolf, a member of the Court of Wenceslaus, is told to leave as he and Mira can never be together due to a family secret. He leaves and becomes a knight. Mira gains entry to the Court of Wenceslaus as an attendant to Wenceslaus’ wife Sophia. Mira ingratiates herself to Sophia, much to the chagrin of the Countess Ormsberg who wishes for her daughter to be a favorite …

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 …

Minutes Taken At The Annual Conferences, 1805, Methodist Episcopal Church.

South Carolina Conference 1785 Journal

No abstract provided.

The History Of The Asylum For The Deaf And Dumb : To Which Is Added A Sermon, Robert Hawker

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Niemcewicz, November 16, 1804, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Haddington, Scotland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. George received a letter from his aunt, Susan that was undated. Presumed based on the contents of the letter that it was not composed too long ago. George was in Susan’s debt as he knew she was not overly fond of taking up the pen. Hoped that Julian Niemcewicz returned from Europe and that all of his affairs were in order. George’s wife and their children were well however, they were concerned about Elizabeth’s health. In the middle of the summer, she was seized with …

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

No abstract provided.

Isabelle Bell To Susan Niemcewicz, May 10, 1804, Isabelle Bell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Isabelle Bell wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Removing into a new house and low spirits due to a bad cold prevented Isabelle from writing to Susan sooner. After receiving Susan’s friendly epistle informing her of Mrs. Wilkinson’s terms, poor Margaret fell ill with a cold and developed a rash on her face and neck. Isabelle desired to write Susan and inform her of the circumstances but Margaret recovered. Catherine and Angelica Van Rensselaer took her with them to Mrs. Wilkinson’s. The party Margaret sailed with stopped at Mr. Gilbert Livingston’s when they arrived …

Philip Livingston And Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, November 19, 1803, Philip Peter Livingston, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his sister, in Elizabeth Town. He says his health has no improved and he has not been able to get any exercise as he has been confined to his house. He sends her dividends from her stocks. Also enclosed was a short note from Peter Kean promising he will try to set up in society and "be discreet in [his] words and actions"