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Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, August 17, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Balltown to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter surmised that Susan would be surprised as to where he was writing from. His physician advised he go to Balltown and to drink their waters hoping they may relieve Peter of his ailment. However, this was not the only inducement as Tom Grimké had written Peter that it would be impossible for him to leave the Springs to pay Albany a visit. The letter Susan wrote Peter last week included one from J.B. who informed Peter that Mrs. Talbot, the lady to whom the main lands were …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz August 9, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. After a most charming ride with Mrs. Banyer, Mr. Ridley, Sally Jay, and Susan Livingston, Susan’s letter together with Papa’s arrived as if to crown the happiness of the day. Thanked Susan for the assurances and good advice. It was important to Peter to know Susan’s reasons for him not reposing confidence in Mrs. Bz. As the confidence originated on the part of Sally Jay and she said she would consult her on the subject. Mrs. B. had in a measure become the only organ by …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, August 5, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter received Susan’s kind and affectionate letter a few days ago. Apologized that she had trouble procuring the articles Peter requested. He was somewhat better than he had been although his complaint had not healed. Peter treated it with magnesia with great effect. He had not been able to carry his plans into execution to their full extent. Peter rose early and employed his time before breakfast in reading the bible and another book. At twelve, he and William Jay commenced their lectures. Peter spent his …

Estate Of Peter V.B. Livingston To Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 2, 1809

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is the account between the Executors of Peter Van Brugh Livingston Esqr. and Susan Niemcewicz.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, August 1, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. A few days ago, Mrs. Beazly called upon Peter and requested to see him at his leisure. Mrs. B. shared that on the evening Peter left Albany, Sally Jay had come to visit her and commented that she was glad Peter left in such good spirits. The thing that Sally alluded to could never take place and that she felt the warmest sentiments of friendship towards Peter, but felt she was too young to think of marriage. When Mrs. B. saw Peter when he returned to …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, July 25, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Peter arrived in Albany after a passage of 39 hours. Wished it were in his power to give Susan news that would cheer her lonely hours but, the news around Peter was dull and his spirits were not the kind that enabled writers to share a cheerful flow of ideas. Peter saw Miss J. and was able to shake hands with her without betraying any violent emotions. Peter went to Pearl St. and enquired after Mrs. B. Southerland forced Peter to accompany him to Sedgwick’s that …

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, July, 1809, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. There is talk of the Yellow Fever returning.

People Include: Maria, Peter Philip James Kean, Harry

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 29, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Albany, NY to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. he has arrived at Albany and met with many of his friends.

People Included: William Jay, General Clarkson, Sally, W. Edgar and family, A. Ogden, Miss. Cath, Mrs. and Miss Rush, Mrs. Beagley

Places Included: Baltimore

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 19, 1809, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ.

People Included: Thomas Biddle, Mr. Bennig, Peter Philip James Kean, Regis, George Fox

Places: Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

Peter Kean's Letterbook, July 29, 1809- June 11, 1810, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Various letters written by Peter Kean from Albany and Elizabeth Town to business partners and friends. Some of the letters deal with the management and sales of his property in South Carolina and Georgia while some are personal correspondence. The majority of the letters are written from Elizabeth Town, NJ with some on the earlier ones being written from Albany, NY.

Recipients Include: William Palmer, Robert Barnwell, William Jay, William Stephens, Richard W. Habersham, J. V. Henry, James M. Wayne, John Barnwell, Jacob Southerland, Maria, John Faucheraud Grimke, Bleeker & Biqurik

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 5, 1809, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ.

People Included: Thomas Biddle, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, George Fox, Mr. Stone, Peter Philip James Kean, Mr. Bennig

Places Included: Walnut Street, Philadelphia

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, May 31, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Charleston, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Account statements will be prepared and left with Habersham. Peter was sick while in Savannah and detained there, but will proceed home soon.

People Included: John Habersham, Judge Stevens

Places Included: Savannah

Robert Barnwell To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, May, 1809, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Discusses Peter's visit to South Carolina.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, John Kean (JK1755)

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 28, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Savannah, GA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He had transferred power of attorney to Mr. Habersham's son, who is a college friend, along with instructions on selling the land. Mentions the possibility of the French taking control of Florida.

People Included: Judge Stevens, Richard W. Habersham, John Kean (JK1755)

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 17, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Beaufort, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed in Elizabeth Town, NJ. He discusses the difficulties he is having doing business, the prospect of returning to South Carolina in the fall to become a planter, and the route he will take home.

People Included: John Barnwell, Judge Grimke, Shubricks

Places Included: Savannah, Parris Island, Charleston, Fayetville, NC, Philadelphia, New York

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, April 14, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Beaufort, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Francis Stewart, a member of the Barnwell family will be passing through Elizabeth Town and Peter asks his mother to let him stay with her.

People Included: Mrs. Bull, Francis Stewart, Barnwell Family

Places Included: Litchfield, Connecticut

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 27, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Beaufort, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, in Elizabeth Town, NJ. Peter is glad Susan returned safely from New York. He expresses how he misses everyone back home but did enjoy his time in Beaufort where people treat him like family. He sold some of the South Carolina land.

People Included: Rutherford, Watts, Rutgers, William Jay, Sally (presumably Sarah Sabina Morris), John Kean (JK 1755), Robert Barnwell, Elliot, General Pickney, Maria Palmer

Places Included: Parris Island, North Carolina, Virginia, New York

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 19, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Charleston, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He discusses how business seems to move slower in Charleston and he cannot wait for the peace and quiet of Beaufort and eventually, home.

People Included: Judege Grimke, Colonel S.,

Places Included: Beaufort, Savannah

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 5, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Charleston, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Peter met with Judge Grimke regarding accounts at the Santee Canal and sought advice on property sales. Peter expresses that he wished he had the mean to keep the house in Beaufort as a winter residence as it would benefit his mother's health. He also wrote about how he misses his Sally (Jay).

People mentioned: Judge Grimke, Colonel L.S., General Pickney, Sally Jay, Major Lattton (?)

Places Included: Wharf property, Santee Canal, Beaufort

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March 3, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Charleston, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Susan's original estimate of the value of the land in Georgia was too low, but the land has to be surveyed.

People Included: Stevens, Robert Barnwell

Places Included: Georgia

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 19, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Charleston, SC to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Talks about rent and selling land in Georgia, as well as finding a new attorney to help with business affairs.

People Included: Robert Barnwell, Judge L., John Habersham, Judge G., Colonel W., Stevens, Jockey family, Wilkinson

Places Included: Beaufort, SC, Georgia, New Orleans

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, February 8, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Savannah, GA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Peter discusses selling the land in South Carolina and Georgia and a dispute over who owns part of it.

People Included: Robert Barnwell, Shubrick, S. Miller, Stryton,John Habersham

Places Included: St. Phillips Parrish, Chattam County, Ogeechee River, Midway River

Indenture From Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To Peter Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Henry Brockholst Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Indenture drawn up by Henry Brockholst Livingston on Behalf of Susan Ursin Niemcewicz to give Peter Kean power of attorney to sell or lease her property in South Carolina and Georgia.

People Included: Catherine Livingston

Places Included: Charleston, SC

The Ghost Of A Scrag Of Mutton, C. Dibdin

Broadside Ballads: England

Moral related to the Napoleonic Wars and British might.

Christine Biddle To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 19, 1809, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, PA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. She asks about ground rent due by the Morris estate and give updates on friends and family.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Thomas Biddle, Christine's mother, George, Becky, Mrs. Ernhine, Mr. Chew, the Daytons

Places Included: Washington D.C.

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 18, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Savannah, GA to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ.Peter writes about the land is Georgia and South Carolina, the steps they need to take to sell it, and the current problems.

People Included: Robert Barnwell, Mr. Stephens, Mrs. Kollock

Letter From George Sibley To Samuel Sibley, January 18, 1809, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from George Sibley to brother, Samuel Sibley, January 18, 1809. George discusses

Joseph Bayley To Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1809 January 16

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton Family Papers

No abstract provided.

Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, January 2, 1809, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his mother, in Elizabeth Town. The letter is actually written over the course of the 2nd, 4th, and 8th of January. Peter requests his mother give him power of attorney over land in Georgia so he can sell or lease it. He also discusses selling 1/3 of the land in South Carolina, possibly to Robert Barnwell.

People Included: Robert Barnwell, Mary Barnwell, John Barnwell, Mrs. Barnwell, Mrs. G Barnwell, Mrs. Gough, Mrs. Bull, Mr. Means, Judge Stevens

Places Included: Georgia, New York

Declaration And Address Of The Christian Association Of Washington, Thomas Campbell

Stone-Campbell Books

No abstract provided.