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Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, September 11, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Peter proclaimed that to receive praise from those they esteemed was one of the most pleasing things to mankind. Whether they thought themselves deserving of it or not, the superior judgement of their friends was sufficient. Peter informed his mother, Susan, that he received her letter a few moments ago and was unable to answer her questions about the Kollocks. He did not plan on attending the commencement ball and would set out for home immediately after the speaking was over.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz

Susan Niemcewicz With Lane And Leary, September 2, 1805, Susan Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment made in full for a pair of stockings from Susan Niemcewicz to Lane and Leary.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, September 1, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Peter was sure his mother, Susan, would excuse his negligence in not answering her last favor as he was preparing for exams. Peter was grateful Susan was kind enough to enquire about his wants and asked for new shirts since his were ragged. Planned to return home in three and a half weeks.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz and the Williams family.

Receipt Julian Niemcewicz With James Wilson, September 1, 1805, James Wilson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received for 14 ½ yards of blue muslin, 2 pairs of cotton hose, 2 lbs of butter from Julian Niemcewicz to James Wilson.

Beaumanoir De La Forest To Susan Niemcewicz, Beaumanoir De La Forest

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Berlin to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Beaumanoir was glad to hear of Mr. Niemcewicz’s arrival and wished that Susan was with him. Encouraged Susan to learn French so they could easily converse. Discussed the death of Alexander Hamilton. He was Beaumanoir’s choice in all of Susan’s country. Hamilton had so many good and bright qualities. Asked about the Knox family, the Malcolms, and Mrs. Williams. Discussed Peter and his situation with a female companion.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz, Alexander Hamilton, Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, Aaron Burr (referred to), the Knox Family, the Malcolms, Mrs. Williams, and …

Unknown Person To Julian Niemcewicz, September 1, 1805

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.

Beaumanoir De La Forest To Julian U. Niemcewicz, August 30, 1805, Beaumanoir De La Forest

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.

Julian U. Niemcewicz With Willian Sweet, Tinman's Account

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt for mending sundries of old tin and mending canisters and cups. The amount was paid in full by Julian Niemcewicz to William Sweet to Tinman’s account.

Receipt, Julian Niemcewicz To R.L. Patterson, August 28, 1805, R.L. Patterson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received for 1 keg of white lead and 1 gallon of paint oil from Julian Niemcewicz to R.L. Patterson.

James Ricketts To Julian Niemcewicz, August 27, 1805, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts wrote to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. James and his family passed through the finest fields of grain of every kind in England. They dined with their friends the Penns at Richmond and later that evening they took a boat out on the shore and returned at sunset. They also dined with General Reed and other acquaintances.

Oath Of Office For Assistant Agent [For Fort Bellefontaine], August 26, 1805, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Oath of Office for Assistant Agent [for Fort Bellefontaine], August 26, 1805

James Ricketts To Julian Niemcewicz, August 24, 1805, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts wrote from his friend Jacksons to Julian Niemcewicz, unaddressed. James transcribed notes from his personal diary documenting his voyage from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to England. In one entry James recalled their encounter with a French Privateer ship. They sent an officer on board their ship who after examining their ship’s papers, wanted their Captain to go with him. The Captain refused to leave the ship but sent the first mate with the ship’s register. In another entry James describes the King’s Yacht.

Maria E.P. Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, August 24, 1805, Maria E.P. Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from Hammersmith, England to Susan Niemcewitz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Maria’s mother, Sarah, and her brother, James, had already written to Susan and she feared her letter would only be a repetition of what they had said. However, Maria wanted to obey her aunt’s wishes and tell her how she liked her and her family’s situation. They were staying at a very beautiful house with two very good-sized rooms painted and furnished with pretty taste. The furniture was handsome, and the windows opened from floor to ceiling. Maria was delighted with all she had seen of …

Julian Niemcewicz With Oliver Hatfield, August 24, 1805

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt for all kinds of meat till 22 Aug. 1805. The amount was paid in full by Julian Niemcewicz to Oliver Hatfield.

James Ricketts, Jr. To Susan Niemcewicz, August 23, 1805, James Ricketts, Jr.

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts Jr. wrote from Hammersmith, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. James had penned six letters to his aunt, Susan but surmised that she had not received any of them. James recounted his and his family’s 28-day voyage to Weymouth, England where they had an opportunity to see the King’s yacht, which was painted in an elegant style, and all of the hull was gilt with gold. James described their encounter with French Privateers. At first daylight after arriving at Weymouth, they were roused by a gunshot. After making his way upon deck, he saw a sloop. …

Julian Niemcewicz To John Hendricks, August 21, 1805, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt between Julian Niemcewicz and John Hendricks for 1 load of salt hay, to half weighing, and to unloading.

Julian Niemcewicz To Z. Lewis, August 20, 1805, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt for The Spectator, a newspaper based in New York. Julian Niemcewicz paid a total of four dollars to Z. Lewis.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, August 15, 1804, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. This was the fifth letter that Sarah penned to her sister, Susan, and she hoped one of them would reach her. Sarah described her and her family’s long voyage to England. They were scheduled to arrive in Brighton that morning but they had so many visitors, frigates, and privateers demanding their papers and were detained till officers came on board. They were in company with a British Fleet for two days, whom they believed to be Lord Nelson, but the officers feigned ignorance and said they did not know what …

Machne And Robertson To Julian Niemcewicz, August 5, 1805, Machne, Robertson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Machne and Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Machne and Robertson sent Julian G. Simson’s check on the U.S. Branch Bank at New York in Julian’s favor for $98.88, which he failed to acknowledge. They enclosed another check of G. Simson’s for $586.67.

Receipt, Julian Niemcewicz For G.W. Life Subscription, J Orrnwood

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received for a “G. Wash Life” subscription. Likely The Life of George Washington by John Marshall.

Peter P.J. Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, August 1, 1805, Peter P.J. Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter discussed how commencing a correspondence with a person for whom he possessed a sincere affection, however agreeable it may have been, was in some respects embarrassing. While you strive to please, your mind is constantly on the rack lest some sentence was misworded or a single word misspelled. It might cause a smile on the countenance of a friend, which to Peter would be infinitely more painful than a sneer. Those reasons prevented Peter from commencing a correspondence with Christine until he had the opportunity …

Julian Niemcewicz With Andrew Woodruff, July 25, 1805

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document represents Julian Niemcewicz’s account with Andrew Woodruff for a variety of tasks including painting and mending windows as well as the cost of various items including nails, boards, and glass.

Peter P.J. Kean To Julian Niemcewicz, July 22, 1805, Peter P.J. Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The want of writing something more important than himself kept Peter from writing to Julian. His college life presented such a sameness that it would be impossible to write two letters without having something old in one of them. Since Peter wrote Julian last, he began reading Hume’s England (History of England by David Hume), particularly the part that treats the House of Stuart. The fanaticism that was displayed by the English during that period, their blind love of liberty, and their persecution of the …

Peter P.J. Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, July 18, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Peter seized upon the opportunity offered by Mrs. Pentard’s departure to enquire after his mother. Supposed that Uncle R’s family must have left Susan. Peter hoped her spirits did not suffer. Although she was deprived of her sister’s society, Susan was blessed with an affectionate husband and sincere friends.

People mentioned: Sarah Ricketts, formerly Sarah Alexander Livingston (1755–1825) and James Ricketts (1754-1824).

Comp: Maclure And Robertson To Julian U. Niemcewicz, July 17, 1805

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Maclure and Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received the last quarter’s rent on the house occupied by Mr. Binney. Amounts for the Carpenter’s bill and postage were deducted leaving $98.88. Enclosed George Simpson’s check in Julian’s favor on the U.S. Branch Bank in New York.

Julian Niemcewicz With E. Dayton & Son, July 16, 1805, Julian U. Niemcewicz, E. Dayton & Sons

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt representing the account between Julian Niemcewicz and E. Dayton & Son from December 1804 to July 1805. Payment was received in full for items such as one gallon of wine, flour, Indian meal, beans, pepper, starch, coffee, sugar, eggs, linen, tea, muslin, nutmeg, gingham, a pitcher, a wash bowl, a gallon of molasses, and ginger.

An Act For Increasing The Drawback On Linens Exported From Great Britain To The West Indies.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Susan Niemcewicz With Nathaniel Mitchell, July 8, 1805

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received from Susan Niemcewicz to Nathaniel Mitchell for three fourths of a day's work.

James Mcevers To Susan Niemcewicz, July 7, 1805, James Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James McEvers wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers repaired an oversight on his part and issued the sum of $82.50 to Susan’s credit at the Bank of United States in New York. It was not the exact amount that he owed Susan, but in October, when another Quarters Rent was due, he would be more exact.

John Robertson To Julian Niemcewicz, July 6, 1805, John Robertson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. John received Julian’s favor of the 2^nd instant covering William Maclur’s draft on the house for $586 2/3, which when due, planned to pay to Julian’s order in New York. Also had Julian’s favor of the 4^th instant and observed that Mr. Sabagnac placed $179.97 with Mr. Simpson, which was to be passed to Mrs. Niemcewicz’s credit in New York. When Mr. Binney’s rent was due, John would hand it over to Mr. Simpson, which was to be passed to Mrs. Niemcewicz’s credit in New …