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Public Land Sale, West Of Pearl River To Thomas Maxwell, October 1, 1825

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This document declares the approval of the sale of certain public land in the district of Washington, Mississippi, west of Pearl River to Thomas Maxwell of Franklin County, Mississippi on October 1, 1854. The certificate of sale is signed by United States President, John Quincy Adams.

John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, And Sarah Louisa Jay Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, September 24, 1825, John Kean Ii, Julia Ursin Niemcweicz Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

John Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, and Sarah Louisa Jay Kean wrote from Butternuts, NY to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, their grandmother, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ.They all gave general updates about their time in Butternuts.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, General Jacob Morris, Mary Cox Morris, Lewis Lee Morris, John Cox Morris, Jacob Morris, Heywards, Miss Packard, Cousin Morris Cooper, Miss Merrill, Uncle Ricketts, Cousin James, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah, Betsey Bedient, Angeline, Mrs. Armstrong, Dr. Buchanan

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 24, 1825, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Christine wrote to thank Susan for her letter and sympathy, she felt bad that Susan was alone at Ursino and wished she could visit. She also gave some updates on mutual acquaintances.

People Included: Catherine, Clement Biddle, Thomas Biddle, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Peter Philip James Kean, Mr and Mrs Brinton, Mrs. Roberts, Regis, John

James Earl & Co. With Susan Niemcewicz, August 16, 1825, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and James Earl & Co. for Tallow.

Missouri Intelligencer Article On The Road To Mexico, July 29, 1825, Missouri Intelligencer

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Missouri Intelligencer Article on the Road to Mexico, July 29, 1825

Letter From George Sibley To Josiah Johnston, July 25, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Josiah Johnston, July 25, 1825.

Missouri Intelligencer Article On The Road To Mexico, July 9, 1825, Missouri Intelligencer

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Missouri Intelligencer Article on the Road to Mexico, July 9, 1825

Lord Kenyon To George W. Marriott, Lord Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon copies letters from Bishops White and Chase regarding the Seminary and its reception.

Reeves And Mather Account To The United States, July 1825, Benjamin Reeves, Thomas Mather

Mexican Road Commission (1825-1827)

Receipt of expenses from Mexican Road commissioners, Benjamin Reeves and Thomas Mather to the United States.

An Act For Further Regulating The Trade Of His Majesty's Possessions In America And The West Indies, And For The Warehousing Of Goods Therein.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Letter From George Sibley To Benjamin Reeves, May 29, 1825, George Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

The letter, written by George C. Sibley in St. Louis on May 29, 1825, addresses several matters related to his upcoming expedition to Santa Fe. Sibley informs the recipient that a man named James Logan wants to join as a volunteer hunter without pay, but Sibley declines to encourage such offers, arguing that volunteers could complicate logistics and fairness among applicants. He’s willing to allow traders to accompany the expedition at their own expense if they follow camp rules and are adequately prepared.

Sibley lists six carefully chosen recruits, all skilled and reputable men, emphasizing the great public excitement about …

Letter From Benjamin Reeves To George Sibley, May 25, 1825, Benjamin H. Reeves

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Benjamin Reeves to George Sibley, May 25, 1825. Reeves discusses delays in having the wagons ready for the survey.

Ninth Report Of The Directors Of The American Asylum, At Hartford For The Education And Instruction Of The Deaf And Dumb (1825), American School For The Deaf, D. P. Hopkins, Nathaniel Terry

American School for the Deaf

No abstract provided.

Letter From George Sibley To James Barbour, May 4, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to Secretary of War, James Barbour, May 4, 1825. Sibley discusses preparations for surveying the Santa Fe Trail.

Philander Chase To Leonard Kip, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase discusses a student he hopes to take on, the "wicked conduct" of a man named James Kilbourne, and the project of the Ohio Canal.

Philander Chase To James Parker, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase discusses possible lands to be purchased near Alum Creek for the Seminary.

Philander Chase To Messrs. Smith And Jenkins, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase writes to Messrs. Smith and Jenkins about moving the Seminary from Worthington to Mrs. Reed's land on Alum Creek. He expresses to them his frustration that they will not give him any land, despite the fact that he claims it will double the value.

George W. Marriott To Philander Chase, George W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott tells Chase his brother left many sermons behind that he intends many to read. He updates Chase on the progress of others' work in seminaries and informs Chase that Mrs. Newbury has sent him a book from Mr. Raikes of Gloucester.

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 17, 1825, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed near Elizabeth Town, NJ. She wrote that she hoped the Keans were feeling better after they had whooping cough and that she hoped Susan and them could visit Philadelphia soon.

People Included: Mrs. Rush, Harry, Julian, Catherine, Mrs. Palmer, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean

Margaret Kenyon To Philander Chase, Margaret Kenyon

Philander Chase Letters

Kenyon informs Chase that subscriptions now exceed 6000 pounds and that new subscriptions are continually flowing in.

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 28, 1825, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Christine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Susan and Christine had both been sick with an influenza that had been raging from West from East.

People Included: Mrs. Rush, James, Julia,Catherine, Harry, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean

South Carolina Conference Journal 1825, Methodist Episcopal Church. South Carolina Conference

South Carolina Conference 1785 Journal

No abstract provided.

Susan Niemcewicz List Of Deeds, February 16, 1825, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

The following document is a list of deeds belonging to Susan Livingston Niemcewicz. On the bottom of the manuscript is a notation referring to R. Thomas Bill of Sale for Susan’s negro woman, Betty, and her child Philip. See the following manuscript titled “Bill of Sale: Robinson Thomas with Susan Kean, November 4, 1799.”

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 9, 1825, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Catherine Biddle wrote to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. She wrote to express sympathy for a recent loss Susan had and to express her concern for Susan's well being. It is not specified what the loss was.

People Included: Thomas Biddle, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Catherine

George W. Marriott To Philander Chase, George W. Marriott

Philander Chase Letters

Marriott discusses the acquisition and reactions to the Journal sent by Chase. Marriott updates Chase on various individuals and discussions of a potential new theological university in Yorkshire.

Philander Chase To B. M. Atherton, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Letter fragment in which Chase recounts opposition to his trip to England on the part of Bishop Hobart and others.

Letter From Thomas Mckenney To George Sibley, January 12, 1825, Thomas Mckenney

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Thomas McKenney to George Sibley, January 12, 1825. McKenney asks Sibley to share Native American language with a Mr. Samuel Conant. Sibley said he didn't have time to do it.

Letter From George Sibley To Josiah Johnston, January 8, 1825, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to brother-in-law Josiah Johnston, January 8, 1825. Johnston was U.S. Senator for Louisiana. Sibley discusses his means for paying off his debt; the US trade with the Mexicans in Santa Fe.

Pamphlet On Progress, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Chase discusses his project as well as Bishop Hobart's influence

Farmer's Almanack 1825, Robert B. Thomas

Rare Books

The Farmer's Almanack contains astronomical calculations, a farmer's calendar, military fines, college vacations, table of simple interest, court calendar, agricultural information, Episcopalian holidays, poetry, anecdotes, weather observations, roads and innkeepers and other useful information.