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John Robertson To Julian Niemcewicz, February 2, 1805, John Robertson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received Julian’s favor of the 1^st Instant and would have answered it in course but Mr. Binney promised to furnish Robertson with a note of the expenses of papering and painting, which delayed his letter to Julian. Included a copy of the account as furnished by Mr. Binney, which was exclusive to papering, and would cost about £15 more. Could not inform Julian of the expense of the Carpenter’s bill as the roof could not be examined at present. Mr. Binney did not agree to have …

Peter Kean To Julian Niemcewicz, February 4, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian’s letter of the 30^th of January did not reach Peter until the day prior. Sorry to hear that his mother, Susan had been indisposed and asked Julian to inform her that he will write a letter to her by Mrs. Hylton and enclose a letter from Judge Grimke respecting the Catawba Shares. Briefly discussed the situation in Carolina but Peter claimed he was ignorant of the loss they were met with there. The little knowledge he had of mankind induced him to believe that …

Susan U. Niemcewicz With Mary Vonausdol, February 2, 1805, Susan Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt acknowledging payment received from Susan Niemcewicz to Mary Vonausdol at nine shillings for all of her work.

William Ross To Julian Niemcewicz, Circa February 1805, William Ross

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

William Ross wrote from Jamaica, Lucea, Hanover to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Ross received Julian’s polite letter by William Hylton which contained interesting information with respect to the state of liberation in Europe. Ross wished Julian would give him an account in person of all of his peregrinations throughout different parts of the Continent of Europe. Should things eventuate agreeably to his wishes, Ross suggested that he may return to America after a few years lapsed. Discussed how there were so few birds of beautiful plumage or otherwise interesting that an ornithologist would grow weary in hunting for …

U.S. Bank Stock Belonging To Susannah Niemcewicz, January 25, 1805

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt noting the 6 months dividend for Susan Niemcewicz’s United States Bank Shares, the dividend on her 6 New York Insurance Shares, and the dividend on 6 additional New York Insurance Shares in the name of Susan Kean.

Unknown Person To Julian Niemcewicz, January 24, 1805

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document appears to have been written in Polish and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.

Jean St. Bernbeux To Julian Niemcewicz, January 18, 1805, Jean St. Bernbeux

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document appears to have been written in French and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.

John Robertson To Julian Niemcewicz, January 16, 1805, John Robertson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Robertson acknowledged Julian’s favor of the 3^rd instant and noticed the postscript dated the 11^th inclosing Susan Niemcewicz’s power of attorney to collect the rent of her house on Walnut Street in Philadelphia, as well as ground rent from Robert Morris. Robertson saw Horace Binney who wanted many repairs done to the house including papering, painting, and a few additional repairs. An estimate for a new sink had to wait on account of the snow. Did not receive the rent from Mrs. Cox the day …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, January 14, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter penned a kind letter to his mother, Susan where he acknowledged her advice and recognized that it came from a parent who loved him more than any parent loved a child. He went on to give her an account of his affairs which included his paying Marford the bookseller, Mr. Makin the apothecary, confectioner and fruitier for the ball, and small debts in college. Claimed his extravagance was not from the polluted source of mental depravity but from a vain pride and foolish fondness of …

Receipt, Julian Niemcewicz To Lewis Mulford, January 11, 1805, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt for a barrel of Cider amounting to three dollars and fifty cents from Julian Niemcewicz to Lewis Mulford.

Horace Binney To Julian Niemcewicz, January 8, 1805, Horace Binney

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Horace Binney wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Binney was referred to Julian by Mrs. Cox of Philadelphia for information related to the house on Walnut Street that she had occupied under a lease from Susan Niemcewicz. Enquired if it would be agreeable with Julian if Binney were to hold the house from year to year after the expiration of Mrs. Cox’s time and whether repairs, such as the construction of a new sink, would be made. The former agent, Gustavus Risberg, no longer acted in that capacity. Asked if someone else with that power, …

Statement, Julian Niemcewicz To Polly Brown, January 7, 1805, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a statement of money given to Polly Brown from Julian Niemcewicz.

Julian Niemcewicz To James Vail, January 7, 1805, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt for 8 bushels of shorts amounting to three dollars from Julian Niemcewicz to James Vail.

Isabelle Bell To Susan Niemcewicz, January 2, 1805, Isabelle Bell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Isabelle Bell wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabelle rejoiced at the return of Julian Niemcewicz. Isabelle's music master, or rather the one who taught all the city, took umbrage at S. Duane who had employed him for two years. S. Duane along with her sisters derived him considerable employment. He appeared dissatisfied with everything and everyone in Albany, although it was said he made between eight and twelve hundred dollars a year. Isabelle’s dancing master, who was recommended by Miss Fairlee, was foolish to take a leave while he had twenty-eight students in …

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. …

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 …

The Ruins Of The Abbey Of Fitz-Martin [Transcript], Thomas Isaac Horsley Curties

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

A corrupt Baron exploits the monks of St. Catherine's monastery by publicizing the acts of one Sr. St. Anna, a nun from the monastery that broke her vow of chastity. Under pressure from the scandal, the monks hand over the monastery to the Baron, who converts it into a secular property that swiftly falls into ruins. Many years later, Thomas Fitz-Martin and his daughter Rosaline, the last descendants of this Baron, move into these ruins and discover that the Baron himself seduced Sr. St. Anna under the name of Vortimer, leading her to her ruin and eventual death. The ghost …

Father Innocent, Abbot Of The Capuchins; Or, The Crimes Of Cloisters, Unknown

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Father Innocent draws large crowds to his sermons due to his famous purity. Among them are Drusilla and her fifteen-year-old niece Ambrosia and two cavaliers, Olmas and Antonio. The four meet in the congregation and form friendships as Antonio seeks to woo Ambrosia. Among Innocent’s followers inside the monastery is his favorite novice, Philario, who turns out to be a woman named Sabrina in disguise; she is a seductress in league with Lucifer, and has come to bring about Innocent’s downfall. She successfully seduces Innocent and traps him with the need for secrecy. Meanwhile, Antonio’s sister, Bertha, is a nun …

Herbsttage, Sophie Von La Roche

Prose Nonfiction

No abstract provided.

"I Only Look'd For Pain And Grief", William Wordsworth, Richard Matlak

Texts relating to the Earl of Abergavenny (ship)

Poem written by William Wordsworth as a private lament on the death of his brother, left unpublished in manuscript. Captain John Wordsworth died when his ship, the Earl of Abergavenny, sank off the coast of England during a storm in February, 1805.

Annotated by Richard Matlak.

Robert Barnwell To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 1, 1805, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Robert Barnwell, address unknown, wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz regarding late payments on his bonds and that he was unable to pay what he owed her for the previous and current year.

People included: Richetts Family

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

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Compte Rendu - 1805, Banque De France/Central Bank Of France

Documents

No abstract provided.

Compte Rendu, Banque De France/Central Bank Of France

Documents

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Susan Niemcewicz With Chapman Co., December 31, 1804, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt reflecting Chapman Co.’s account with Susan Niemcewicz for services such as letters and newspapers.