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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

No abstract provided.

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.

John Robertson To Julian Niemcewicz, December 25, 1804

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Robertson wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Robertson received Julian’s favor of the 3^rd Instant. Mr. Simpson informed him that Mrs. Cox paid the quarter’s rent and Mr. Risberg had given him the necessary information respecting Susan Niemcewicz’s concerns in Philadelphia. Robertson requested Julian to inform Susan that it would give him great pleasure to obey her instructions, as well as Julian’s, concerning business and financial affairs.

People mentioned: Susan Niemcewicz, Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Cox, Gustavus Risberg, Mr. Denman, and Mrs. E. Gilmore.

James Mcevers To Susan Niemcewicz, December 25, 1804

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers informed Susan that on the 23^rd Instant, he sent her by Major Armstrong a note for four thousand dollars in return for the one Susan sent him by Mr. Ghan. McEvers enclosed two notes of the Manhattan Bank D No 434 for $50 – 6 No 1148 for $20, which amounted to $70 for the interest due to Susan at the close of the month.

People mentioned: Major William Armstrong and Henry Ghan.

Julian Niemcewicz To James Wilson, December 18, 1804, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt with acknowledgment of seven pounds one shilling payment received in full for butter from Julian Niemcewicz to James Wilson.

Julian Niemcewicz To Aaron Bedford, December 15, 1804, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt with acknowledgment of four dollars payment received in full for four small cags from Julian Niemcewicz to Aaron Bedford.

Susan Niemcewicz To Mr. English, December 14, 1804, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a note from Susan Niemcewicz acknowledging that twenty-four dollars was to be remitted to Mr. English of Basking Ridge, New Jersey for Peter Kean’s education at the College of New Jersey (later Princeton University).

James Mcevers To Susan Niemcewicz, December 11, 1804, James Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers was sorry to learn from Mr. Niemcewicz that Susan was indisposed and hoped that she recovered. Inclosed his new note in return for the one sent to him by Julian Niemcewicz with funds for the quarter interest that was due on the 1^st of January. Added a postscript dated December 23^rd in which McEvers acknowledged that he wrote Susan the above note on the 11^th with the expectation that Mr. Ghan would have called for it. He did not have the …

James Mcevers To Julian Niemcewicz, December 11, 1804, James Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers was much obliged to Julian for his polite letter and the note for $4,000 delivered to him by Mr. Ghan. Asked Julian to hand the enclosed note for the same sum to Susan Niemcewicz. In McEvers’ opinion, the 6plt stock would be a good investment. On a future occasion, McEvers requested Julian to return the note under cover addressed to himself or “Mrs. Niemcewicz’s particular friend M LeRoy.” This was more agreeable to McEvers than to have the note come under the eye of …

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz To Nehemiah Tunis, December 6, 1804, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt with acknowledgment of payment received for plowing work at 20 shillings: a day three pounds 10 shillings from Julian Niemcewicz to Nemiah Tunis.

Julian Niemcewicz To Oliver Hatfield, December 5, 1804, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt for goods such as beef, lamb, veal, pork, and mutton. Oliver Hatfield received payment in full for his father, Aaron Hatfield, from Julian Niemcewicz.

James Mcevers To Susan Niemcewicz, December 5, 1804, James Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers called upon Susan twice when she was last in town but he was not fortunate to find her at home. Intended to ask Susan whether she would allow the four thousand dollars to remain with him the ensuing year upon the same terms as before

Peter Kean Farewell Address To Basking Ridge School, Circa 1804, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is Peter Kean’s Farewell Address to Basking Ridge School. Peter expressed his thanks to the gentlemen for their kind instructions and good advice and to his fellow companions in the pursuits of literature for their civility towards him. Peter also quoted a Latin phrase from Horace “Doctrina sed vim promovet insitam / Rectique cultus pectora roborant.” Peter translated that to “an observation made by a man as distinguished for a sound mind as he was for writing elegantly. These observation will be found very elegant yet as true as they are elegant for where is the man …