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Maria E.P. Ricketts To Peter Kean, July 19, 1806, Maria E.P. Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from Otto House, Hammersmith, West London, England to Peter Kean at Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey. Maria received Peter’s letter of the 10th of May. She was unsure who told Peter she wrote to Alexander Macomb as the only one Maria wrote to was Anna of Belville. She heard nothing from her friends but did not blame them as she did not write to them either. Maria seldom heard of an opportunity until just before the vessel was set to sail. Her letters would not be entertaining as there was little going on. They kept such …

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, July 11, 1806, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Sarah Ricketts wrote from Otto House to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Sarah was on board the Otis with Mrs. Carmack who had taken her passage and would sail in a day or two. Mr. Ricketts planned to go with her to Gravesend where Mrs. Carmack would embark. She wrote to Mr. C to meet her at New York and then she planned to go immediately to Philadelphia and perhaps stay one night at Elizabethtown. If she stayed half an hour at Elizabethtown, she would make a point of seeing Susan and give her an account of Sarah and her family. Sarah …

Marianne Williams To Susan Niemcewicz, July 8, 1806, Marianne Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Marianne Williams wrote to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. The following letter is incomplete as the top of the manuscript was torn. Marianne mentioned how delighted she was to see Julian Niemcewicz and asked Susan to visit the following week with Christine.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz, Mrs. Arnold, Jane, and the Hylton Family.

James Otto Ricketts To Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 17, 1806, James Otto Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Otto Ricketts wrote from London, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. James was surprised at not receiving a letter from her by Lord Bollingbroke. He expected to receive a long one from both her and Peter. James wrote Peter four letters and did not receive any in return, it seemed like Peter did not want to know him at all. Planned to write one more letter and if Peter still did not respond, James concluded that he did all that was in his power to induce him to write. His mother, Sarah, had gone into town to …

An Act For Enabling His Majesty To Permit The Importation And Exportation Of Certain Goods And Commodities Into, And From, The Port Of Road Harbour, In The Island Of Tortola.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

An Act To Provide For The More Effectual Examination Of Accounts Of The Expenditure Of The Publick Money In The West Indies, And For The Better Discovery Of Frauds And Abuses Therein.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, July,3, 1806, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from an unknown location to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey.She apologizes for not writing sooner and discusses problems she has been having with servants (possibly enslaved). She also says that she plans to head up to West Point and would like to visit Peter in Princeton and stay Susan and Julian in Elizabeth Town either on her way there or back.

People Included: Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Peter Philip James Kean, Thomas Biddle, Nelly

Places Included: Princeton, West Point

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Niemcewicz, July 2, 1806, Julian U. Niemcewicz

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Julian Niemcewicz wrote from New York enroute to West Point to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian arrived safely and lodged Susan’s book at the bank. He went to Mr. Woolcock who promised to find out some advantageous and safe way of placing her money and planned to write Susan about it. Julian planned to sail that afternoon. Susan would see in the newspapers the names of the prisoners from Miranda’s Schooner, their friend was not amongst them. Julian was told that Miranda was in Bermuda. John Church was going to England in about three weeks.

People mentioned: Francisco …

Susan U. Niemcewicz With Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers, June 27, 1806, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is an account between Susan U. Niemcewicz and LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers.

Jonathan Williams To Julian Niemcewicz, June 27, 1806, Jonathan Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Jonathan Williams wrote from Fort Jay, New York to Julian U. Niemcewicz, unaddressed. When Jonathan wrote to Julian by Capt. Whiley, he little expected to drink tea that evening with Mrs. Williams; but he was tempted by wind and weather and was wafter to her in 7 hours time. It would have been charming had Julian and Susan joined the party. Planned to return again the following Monday unless Christine wanted to join him, in which case he would stay till Tuesday. As he must carry up with him some goodies for the 4^th of July where the whole …

Elias Boudinot To Susan Niemcewicz, June 25, 1806, Elias Boudinot

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Elias Boudinot wrote from Burlington, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Elias had orders last fall from Col. John Ricketts of Jamaica to pay Miss Lawrence, his niece, one hundred dollars. Difficulties arose, which were removed, and Elias had the money to pay her if he knew who her guardian was. Asked Susan to let Miss Lawrence know this and that he will pay her guardian.

James Otto Ricketts To James Ricketts, June 24, 1806, James Otto Ricketts

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James Otto Ricketts wrote from Bromley, London to James Ricketts, his father, addressed to John Jackson, Esq. near Hammersmith, London. He wrote that the end of the term was coming up and outlined what he had studied. He said that after the term he planned to travel to Hammersmith and wanted to meet his friends and father there. He mentioned Mr. and Mrs. Dean sent their best wishes to their family and the Jacksons.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, June 23, 1806, Sarah Ricketts

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Sarah Ricketts wrote from London, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Maria sent Sarah’s letter to Susan last week before she could finish it. In a letter Mr. B[olingbroke] mentioned that they planned to sail in a fortnight if they could get a good ship however, his postscript made them all feel uneasy as he did not know Mrs. B’s situation. Mrs. B did not think her baby was alive and did not think she would ever see them again. Sarah described her experience attending the Marchioness of Lansdowne’s Masquerade after she struggled getting tickets. Sarah wished she …

James Ricketts To Julian Niemcewicz, June 22, 1806, James Ricketts

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James Ricketts wrote from Otto House near Hammersmith, London to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Thanked Julian for his kind letters of the 28^th and 30^th of April and the 2^nd of May. James wrote Julian repeatedly and hoped he received his letters as he gave an account of Bath. They had just returned from a six-week siege in the great world where night turned into day and passed the most interesting season of the year from the Country amidst the noise and brattle of that immense city. Observed that Mrs. R and Maria had written …

Jonathan Williams To Julian Niemcewicz, June 22, 1806, Jonathan Williams

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Jonathan Williams wrote from Fort Jay, Governors Island in New York Harbor to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Jonathan left Mrs. W with her young friend last Thursday and was hard at work at Fort Jay ever since. Their passage up was as disagreeable as the hottest day in the world with a crowded vessel. The first night was spent at anchor at the state prison. The second evening when they cast anchor, Jonathan put the ladies, the baggage, young Macomb and his four dogs into the boat and rowed up to Mr. Lucets, when without ceremony, they stormed …

Maria E.P. Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, June 18, 1806, Maria E.P. Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from London, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The last letter Maria received from her aunt Susan was dated sometime in April and she thanked her for it. Maria never found Susan’s letters dull and asked her to continue writing to her. Maria attended two great Masquerades and gave a long account of them in a letter to Polly Dayton. She asked Polly to tell Susan about them since she could not bear to tell the same tale as it was impossible for her to tell how delightful it was. They were the most …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, June 9, 1806, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter did not receive his mother’s letter otherwise he would have written to the gentleman she mentioned. Before he wrote to him, Peter wanted to know what important papers were in General Reed’s hands. Discussed a lawsuit and did not think it was necessary for his mother to be inconvenienced to pay his father’s debts.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, June 7, 1806, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Shortly after Susan left Princeton, Col. and Mrs. Williams sent for Peter at the tavern. He did not know how to return proper thanks to that amiable family for all their kindness. Mrs. Williams made Peter a present that was the anchor of hope set with pearl. Spent a pleasant evening at Mr. Stockton’s where they danced till ½ past 11 o’clock. Mrs. Brisford was there till 10. They were alarmed last week by the cry of fire, it proved to be an uninhabited hovel but …

Nancy Ogden And Joel Conger To Susan U. Niemcewicz, June 10, 1806

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a deed between Nancy Ogden, Joel Conger, and Polly his wife with Susan Niemcewicz for land in Elizabethtown, New Jersey.

An Act For Indemnifying All Persons Who Have Been Concerned In Advising, Issuing, Or Carrying Into Execution Any Order Or Orders For Permitting The Importation And Exportation Of Certain Goods And Commodities In Foreign Bottoms...

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

James Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, May 18, 1806, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts wrote from likely London, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. England and America were in a fair way to be amicably settled. Everyone that James convened with on the subject regretted the idea of any serious dispute between the two countries. Sally kissed the letter for her dear Aunt and Uncle N. This letter appears to be incomplete.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz; Sarah Eliza Julia Ann Kennedy Ricketts 1801-1886

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. …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, May 9, 1806, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Nassau Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter found it impracticable to write to his mother, Susan, by mail until he got himself settled. Planned to send a message by Ralph Hylton that he learned nothing of Col. W’s box. The ride from Elizabethtown to Princeton is beautiful, nature arrayed in her most lovely colors.

People mentioned: Ralph Hylton, Col. W, Dr. Smith, Mrs. Pintard, Mr. Armstrong, and Julian Niemcewicz.

Robert Barnwell To Susan Niemcewicz, May 4, 1806, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. A few days prior, Barnwell received a letter from Mr. H. Shubric regarding Mr. Richard Shubric’s Estate. Susan’s late husband John Kean (d. 1795) was involved with this business and Barnwell informed H. Shubric that he would contact Susan regarding this business. From his understanding, the business was placed in the hands of the present General Jacob River and Barnwell presumed all the necessary papers and instructions were transferred over as well. Mentioned a dividend he transmitted to Susan for $1200.

People mentioned: John Kean (1756-1795); …

Susan Niemcewicz Bought Mr. Bellasis Vendue, May 2, 1806

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a list of items Susan Niemcewicz purchased at Mrs. Bellasis’s public auction. Items include a French cup and saucer, a cane and mahogany chair, an armed chair with cushion, a large blanket, 1 pair of horses, 1 vol. of Life of Swift by Sheridan, 1 vol. of Franklin’s Works, and 4 vols of Dictionnaire de Bayle.

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 …

Maria E.P. Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, April 26, 1806, Maria E.P. Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from Otto House near Hammersmith, West London to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Maria’s parents, Sarah and James Ricketts, went to town to look for lodgings in town. Maria’s mother would not have time to write by the vessel but desired her to tell Susan everything for her. Seeing as how Maria was expected to detail the grand fête they had the Tuesday night, she was certain it would not be as well told. Maria had written a letter to Polly Dayton where she detailed the ball but wanted to repeat it to Susan. It …

Christine Biddle To Susan Niemcewicz, March 24, 1806, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Christine was very disappointed when she read Susan’s letter and discovered she would not favor her with a visit. Asked that Susan consider visiting anyway with Peter since such a jaunt would be agreeable to him. Christine sent for Elizabeth Humphreys and told her that Mrs. B wished her to go to Elizabethtown as soon as possible. However, Christine just discovered that Mrs. Fox anticipated being confined in about three weeks and would be distressed if Elizabeth were to leave her before it was over. Elizabeth asked …

John A. Morton To Julian Niemcewicz, April 16, 1805, John A. Morton

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John A. Morton wrote from Paris, France to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. John enclosed a bill of exchange and informed Julian that he received a letter under a blank cover and another from Julian addressed to John’s care that was in the post office. The Post Office would not deliver the letter addressed to John’s care but after some trouble, they suspended the law and delivered it. John supposed they would not do that again and in the future Julian was to put his letters undercover to someone at Paris without changing them or he would have to …

Christine Biddle To Susan Niemcewicz, April 8, 1806, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Christine’s mother informed her in a letter recently that she was to provide Mrs. Balasize with further information on a maid Christine had proposed to her. Mrs. Fox, with whom Mrs. Belasize lived, was displeased at Christine’s interference. Christine feared that this would deprive Mrs. Belasize of a valuable servant. Christine did not want to send any of her servants there until everything was settled. If Mrs. Belasize would let Christine know when she intended to depart, she would send for the woman and let her know …