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Phantastes Chapter 6: Der Zauberring (The Magical Ring), Friedrich Heinrich Karl

German Romantic and Other Influences

Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl de la Motte (1777-1843), is an important German writer who helped define German Romanticism. Fouqué’s Undine (1811) was the fairy tale that MacDonald cites in “The Fantastic Imagination” as the ideal fairy tale. Der Zauberring (The Magical Ring, 1813) follows Otto and his cousin Bertha as they go on a series of adventures to find the magic ring. This work, critics argue, influenced not only MacDonald but William Morris, Richard Wagner, and J. R. R. Tolkien.

Moore's Prophecies For The Year 1813, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Prophesies of the year 1813 in relation to Britians effort in the Napoleonic Wars.

History Of James Mitchell, A Boy Born Blind And Deaf : With An Account Of The Operation Performed For The Recovery Of His Sight, James Wardrop

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Inspection Return Of Captain Almer Dodd, 1813

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Inspection Return of Captain Almer Dodd's Company of Infantry, in the Second Battalion of the Fifth Regiment of the Essex Brigade. The report detailed the various supplies the battalion had, what was missing, and is signed by the captain and Nathaniel Dodd, the Clerk.

Inspection Return Of Captain Jerred Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Inspection Return of Captain Jerred Williams' Company of Infantry. The report detailed the various supplies the battalion had, what was missing, and is signed by the captain.

Inspection Return Of Captain Abraham N. Garrobam

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Inspection Return of Captain Abraham N. Garrobam's Company of Infantry, in the Second Battalion of the Fifth Regiment of the Essex Brigade. The report detailed the various supplies the battalion had, what was missing, and is signed by the captain.

Inspection Return Of Captain Samuel Durand, 1813

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Inspection Return of Captain Samuel Durand The report detailed the various supplies the battalion had, what was missing, and is signed by the captain and Doctor B. Brown, the Clerk.

John Rutherfurd To Jacob Morris And Sarah Sabina Morris, January, 1813, John Rutherfurd

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

John Rutherfurd wrote from Edgerston to Sarah Sabina Morris and Jacob Morris, addressed to Butternuts, Otsego County, NY. He wrote both letters in support of Peter Kean marrying Sarah.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz Kean.

Places Included: Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ.

Thoughts In Prison, William Dodd

Thompson Rare Book Collection

The following work, as the dates of the respective parts evince, was begun by its unhappy Author in his apartments at Newgate, on the evening of the day subsequent to his trial and conviction at Justice Hall; and was finished, amidst various necessary interruptions, in little more than the space of two months.

The few little pieces subjoined to the Thoughts, and the Author’s Last Prayer, were found amongst his papers. Their evident connection with the Poem was the inducement for adding them to the volume.

Written by the Rev. William Dodd, during his time in prison prior to …

Inspection Return Of Captain Isaac Matthews, 1813

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Inspection Return of Captain Isaac Matthews Company of Infantry, in the First Battalion of the Fifth Regiment of the Essex Brigade. The report detailed the various supplies the battalion had, what was missing, and is signed by the captain and Caleb Lundy, the Clerk.

Peter Kean’S Letterbook, November 14, 1812 – January 19, 1813, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Several letters written by Peter Kean from Ursino in Elizabethtown, New Jersey, and New York. Letters focus on financial matters, Philosophy, and news on marriage. In a letter to William Jay, Peter asked him to visit him in Elizabethtown, New Jersey because he wanted to return the civilities he received from William at Bedford, New York (John Jay Homestead in Katonah, New York.) Peter also outlined the reasons he was supporting James Madison in the Presidential Election of 1812 although Peter considered himself a “Northern Federalist).

Recipients include James Kane, Jacob Sutherland (1788-1845), William Jay (1789-1858), Dr. Watts, and Thomas …

Peter Kean To Sarah Sabina Morris, December 27, 1812, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Peter Kean wrote from Ursino to Sarah Sabina Morris, addressed to Butternuts, Ostego County, NY. Peter wrote a love letter to Sarah requesting to come to Butternuts so he may propose.

People Included: Jacob Morris.

An Act For Indemnifying Such Persons As Have Advised Or Acted Under An Order In Council For Allowing The Importation Of Certain Articles Into The West Indies, And For Permitting Such Importation Until The Thirtieth Day Of June One Thousand Eight Hundred And Thirteen.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

An Act To Amend An Act Of The Last Session Of Parliament, For Prohibiting The Intercourse Between The Islands Of Jamaica And Saint Domingo

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Allan Edwards With Peter Kean And Nathan Townley, September 12, 1812, Allen Edwards

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

The following document is a receipt between Allen Edwards, Peter Kean, and Nathan Townley. Peter Kean paid Nathan Townley for two days work in the meadow.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, October 30, 1812, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Peter Kean wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. The accounts were not developed yet although some progress was being made. Peter learned that there were some letters and papers that he had not seen that might shed some light on the subject. The business would not be through till Tuesday. Peter planned to come home on Wednesday and would bring Vanbrough with him. Mrs. Romaine was in the country. Peter went the day before to inquire about the basket and found that Captain Paul had taken it with him out of town. Wished Susan would find …

Verses Addressed To A Certain Duke, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

An opposition to the election of George Eden to the House of Commons.

Peter Kean And Allen Edwards Receipt, October 2, 1812, Peter Philip James Kean, Allen Edwards

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

The following document is a receipt in which Peter Kean owed Allen Edwards payment for work including six days of work in July, two days and a half work, one day of work in the meadow in August, and four days of work in the meadow in September.

Samuel Reynold With Aaron Pitney, September 25, 1812, Samuel Reynold

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Bill of sale between Samuel Reynold and Aaron Pitney for the sale of an enslaved man named Robert, who commonly went by Robbin, for $300.

D.B. Lum With Susan Niemcewicz And Meeker & Townley, August 29, 1812, D.B. Lum

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

The following document is a receipt between D. B. Lum, Susan Niemcewicz, and Meeker & Townley for items such as dishes, buttons, baskets, boats, white sugar, cloth, flour, needles, pins, and cotton.

An Act For Allowing Certain Articles To Be Imported Into The Bahama Islands, And Exported Therefrom In Foreign Vessels; And For Encouraging The Exportation Of Salt From The Said Islands.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

An Act To Permit The Exportation Of Wares, Goods, And Merchandize From Any Of His Majesty's Islands In The West Indies To Any Other Of The Said Islands, And To And From Any Of The British Colonies On The Continent Of America, And The Said Islands And Colonies

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

An Act For Increasing The Duty On Rum And Other Spirits Imported Into Newfoundland From The British Colonies And Plantations On The Continent Of America, And Charging A Duty On Spirits Imported Into Newfoundland From His Majesty's Colonies In The West Indies.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

An Oration Delivered In The Presbyterian Church At Elizabeth-Town, (N.J.) On Saturday, July 4, 1812 By Peter Kean, Esq., July 4, 1812, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

The following pamphlet is an Oration delivered in the Presbyterian Church at Elizabeth-Town, New Jersey on Saturday, July 4, 1812 by Peter Kean, Esq.

Printed by Henry P. Russell, Morristown, NJ.

Cornelius Hoagland, Peter Kean, And A.J. Woodruff, June 11, 1812

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

The following document is a receipt between A.J. Woodruff, Peter Kean, and Cornelius Hoagland for services done in selling a house as per agreement.

Alexander Mccalle With Peter Kean, May 30, 1812, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

The following document is a receipt between Peter Kean and Alexander McCalle acknowledging payment received for digging a ditch.

Peter Kean With Nehemiah Wade, May 23, 1812

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

The following document is a receipt between Peter Kean and Nehemiah Wade for repairing a cart wheel.

Peter Kean With Nathaniel Crane, April 3, 1812

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

The following document is a receipt between Peter Kean and Nathaniel Crane.

Letter From John Sibley To Amos Stoddard, April 2, 1812, John Sibley

John Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from John Sibley to Amos Stoddard, April 2, 1812. Sibley discusses Mexico; military matters; possible war.

Peter Augustus Jay To Peter Kean, March 26, 1812, Peter Augustus Jay

Liberty Hall Collection 1810s

Peter Augustus Jay wrote from New York, New York to Peter Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Jay informed Kean that he received a year’s interest on Isaac Pindy’s bond to Mrs. Niemcewicz and enclosed a check for the amount of $140.

People mentioned: Susan Niemcewicz