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Robert Barnwell To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, December 1, 1802, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. He and his nephew had arrived in Beaufort and reports to Susan that they had a bad season for crops due to caterpillars and early severe frost.

Placed included: North Carolina

Herman Leroy To Susan Niemcewicz, November 25, 1802, Herman Leroy

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Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that Mr. James McEvers had delivered his note to the order of the House payable on the 1^st day of January 1804. Discussed more of Susan’s shares and credit on her Books. Happy to perceive that Susan had such decent accounts from Mr. Niemcewitz and that he enjoyed good health.

Henry Gahn To Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 24, 1802, Henry Gahn

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Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Gahn informed Susan that his friend and her distant relation, Mr. Ischel[?] intended to go to Elizabethtown and planned to have him deliver this letter to Susan directly. He proceeded in going through all the formalities of the Custom House and of the Public Store regarding the Wedgwood Ware. Believed she would receive it in good order and asked Susan to enquire about the arrival of the boat.

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 22, 1802, Julian U. Niemcewicz

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Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Lublin, Poland to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Niemcewicz arrived in Lublin to see one of his sisters in the Convent of the Holy Sacrament. When he entered the “awful gothic building,” he rang a bell and a nun came out and ushered him into a parlor where he was separated from the interior of the Convent by an iron grate. A few moments later his sister appeared and upon seeing him, she threw herself on the floor and pronounced a fervent prayer that brought both of them to tears. After composing themselves, they …

James Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 20, 1802, James Mcevers

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James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mrs. McEvers’ health had declined since the last time James McEvers saw Susan that her physician ordered her to take a long voyage to a milder climate. He planned to sale with her to Naples. McEvers renewed his note to Susan for $1200 payable the 1^st of July 1804. Asked if she wanted to make the same arrangement with the other two notes.

People mentioned: Mrs. McEvers

Henry Gahn To Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 18, 1802, Henry Gahn

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Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Susan’s letter addressed to Captain Paul was only handed to him yesterday on account of Gahn changing his lodgings from N^o 13 Broad Street to N^o 35 Wall Street. The entry was made at the Custom House, but due to an omission of the invoice for the Wedgwood Ware, it was impossible to dispense with the formality of having the box opened and examined at the Public Store. It was at that point in the charge of the storekeeper who promised to …

Susan U. Niemcewicz To Julian Niemcewicz, November 18, 1802, Susan U. Niemcewicz

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Susan U. Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Relieved to receive Julian’s long letter and that he arrived safely over the perils of sea voyages. Thanked him for the pins, taper candlestick, the Wedgwood Ware, and the Old English Baron. The taste displayed in choosing each article was great and the transportation was attended with very good fortune, only a cream ladle was broken. If Julian returned by way of England, Susan asked him to purchase 4 dishes of handsome shapes and 2 cream and sugar bowls, but only if it was perfectly convenient to …

Isabelle Bell To Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 16, 1802, Isabelle Bell

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Isabelle Bell wrote from Albany, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Since receiving Susan’s letter of a very old date, Bell had sat down half a dozen times to respond to her but was prevented by some untoward circumstances. When she heard Julian Niemcewicz had gone to Europe, she hoped Susan would leave her favorite Elizabethtown and oblige her northern friends with a visit. Bell spent time at Cayuga Lake to visit with her sister Richardson who moved from Harrisburg to the country a year ago. She had left her young family in February and traveled …

Susan U. Niemcewicz To Julian U. Niemcewicz, November 14, 1802, Susan U. Niemcewicz

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Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, NJ wrote to her husband Julian U. Niemcewicz in Warsaw, Poland. In the dispatch Susan mainly expressed her love and desire to see him. Additionally, she talked of how Peter spent much of his time writing and, toward the end of the letter, thanked Julian for sending a dessert dish set from overseas.

People Mentioned: Mr. Gahn, Mr. and Mrs. Rutgers, and the Dayton Family.

Henry Gahn To Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 11, 1802, Henry Gahn

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Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Gahn informed Susan that Captain Brown had on board a box addressed to her that contained Wedgwood Ware. As he did not send him an invoice, the box would first go to the Public Store and be valued before Gahn could make an entry at the Custom House. In a few days, he would follow Susan’s directions and forward it to Elizabethtown.

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 10, 1802, Julian U. Niemcewicz

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Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Puławy, Poland to Susan U. Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Received Susan’s affectionate letter of July 19^th. Asked Susan to take care of her health and hoped Peter studied well. Suggested that Peter not be in a rush to go to college and prepare for it through his studies. Happy to hear Susan met with Mr. Barnwell and that he gave a satisfactory account of the Carolina business. Agreed with Susan that an addition to their house, or the purchase of a better one, was necessary. Susan did not mention anything about the servants in her last …

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 29, 1802, Julian U. Niemcewicz

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Julian Niemcewicz wrote to Susan U. Niemcewicz, unaddressed. The following letter is a copy of the original he sent by mail a few days prior. In this letter, Niemcewicz recounted his travels from Goubergh to Poland, his reunion with his family and friends, and the state of his personal affairs. Continuing from his last missive, Niemcewicz arrived in Berlin and described it as an “immense beautiful city” and was surprised that such a large and populous city existed in such a barren country. The city was filled with troops from dawn until dusk. Niemcewicz was present at a small training …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 28, 1802, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, NJ. The letter opened with Gustavus explaining some financial activities he planned to make on Susan's behalf. Additionally, he informed her Julian Niemcewicz, her husband, had arrived safely in Europe.

People Mentioned: Mr. Simpson, Mr. Coxe, Julian Niemcewicz, Peter Kean

Julian U. Niemcewicz To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 23, 1802, Julian U. Niemcewicz

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Julian Niemcewicz in Skoki, Poland wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, NJ. In this immensely long dispatch Julian detailed his journey through Europe to Susan step by step. The first stop on his trip was Berlin where he witnessed thousands of troops completing spectacular military drills, however, his stay was short and abrupt there as he was in a hurry to return to Warsaw to see his friends and family. To his disappointment, he found a shell of the city he once remembered as he wrote, "Warsaw the capital of a kingdom, the home of so many kings, the home …

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 14, 1802

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LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers informed Susan that they were unable to secure a good security for the Bridge Shares. Recommended that Susan look for a Borrower in her neighborhood. Apprehended that the predictions of Mr. Niemcewicz would be verified and that the two Great Nations would soon be at war again.

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 9, 1802

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LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers informed Susan that the person who was desirous of borrowing money on a security of Hackinsac [Hackensack] and Pasaic [Passaic] Bridge Shares did not reside in the city and therefore, they were unable to conclude with his broker until Monday of Tuesday.

Susan U. Niemcewicz To Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers, October 8, 1802, Susan U. Niemcewicz

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Susan U. Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers in New York, New York. Susan Niemcewicz informed LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers that she would willingly loan $3250 on Hackinsac and Passaac Bridge Shares and requested that the interest be paid quarterly. Discussed her 9 Bank Shares. Enclosed a check for five hundred and fifteen dollars and twenty cents, which with the amount to her credit on their Books, made up three thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

Henry Gahn To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 8, 1802, Henry Gahn

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Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received a few lines from Mr. [Julian] Niemcewicz dated London August 10^th. Julian had only a few moments to hand the letter to Mr. Murray. However, Murray did not forward the letter to Gahn until October [1802], even though Gahn had called on him and left a card at his house the day he returned to New York. Presumed that Murray did not want to continue their former acquaintance. Forwarded Julian’s letter addressed to Gahn, even though it was in French, so …

Susan U. Niemcewicz To Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers, October 8, 1802, Susan U. Niemcewicz

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Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey wrote to Le Roy, Bayard, and McEvers in New York, New York. Susan Niemcewicz informed Le Roy, Bayard, and McEvers that Mr. William Dayton wished to borrow the money that stood in her credit on their books.

James Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 7, 1802, James Mcevers

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James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers informed Susan that he renewed his note for $1200 payable on the 1^st of January 1804 and endorsed Susan’s order as desired. This note, he delivered to Peter Kean and took up the old one. Warmly acknowledged Susan’s congratulations on the addition to his family.

Charles Tew To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 7, 1802, Charles Tew

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Charles Tew wrote from Charlestown, South Carolina to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Tew informed Susan that at a recent meeting of the members of the Catawba & Wateree Navigation Company, they resolved that all shares that were not paid in full by the 1^st of March would be forfeited. Asked Susan to inform him whether she intended to support them.

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 7, 1802

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LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers informed Susan her account was credited with the dividends from her shares of the Bank of the United States.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan U. Niemcewicz, October 4, 1802, Gustavus Risberg

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Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg enclosed a copy of a letter from Mr. Rinker to Mr. G. Simpson claiming the balance of the legacy granted to the late Mrs. Rinker and asked for Susan’s instructions on how to act in this “unpleasant business.”

Leroy, Bayard & Mcevers To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, September 21, 1802, Leroy, Bayard & Mcevers

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Receipt sent by LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers in New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz for financial transactions done on her behalf.

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, September 16, 1802

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LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers informed Susan that they received her letter of the 7^th instant with the acceptance of Messrs. Saltus & Co for $2000 which was paid and applied to Susan’s credit along with the $50 for the installment paid on the Bread Company Shares. Further discussed Susan’s shares of the Bank of the United States.

Henry Gahn To Susan U. Niemcewicz, September 7, 1802, Henry Gahn

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Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Sorry that he missed the opportunity of paying his respects to the charming young lady Susan mentioned. Discussed his retirement in New York. Susan’s instructions would always be received and followed with cheerfulness and punctuality. Gahn was informed that a vessel was to set sail for Hamburg in about ten days from the date of his letter, but there were other opportunities for the transmission of Susan’s correspondence with her husband, Julian Niemcewicz.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, September 6, 1802

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LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers received Susan’s letter dated August 1802 in Elizabethtown. Discussed Susan’s various business dealings including stocks, interest, and dividends. Received Susan’s power regarding the New York Bread Company.

Henry Gahn To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 31, 1802, Henry Gahn

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Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Gahn informed Susan that he received a letter she addressed to Julian Niemcewicz, but was unsure how it came to his hand. Forwarded it to Amsterdam, along with a lengthy epistle from himself, undercover to a friend in that city who would send it to Hamburg.

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 25, 1802, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz

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Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Hamburg, Germany to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. This letter followed shortly after Niemcewicz’s last dated August 16 from London as he arrived in Hamburg. He once again updated Susan on his current affairs in Europe. His passage through the North Sea was pleasant and short, but he was detained in the Elbe by Calms due to winds and tides. He noted the boats were not half as good as the ones in Elizabethtown. He arrived in Holstein the following day and traveled the last post by land. Dined with Mr. and Mrs. …

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 19, 1802

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LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers informed Susan that the Bread Company would not deliver her 5 shares unless Susan authorized them by power of attorney to receive them. Requested that Susan execute the enclosed power. Discussed further investments including Susan’s 9 Bank Shares.