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Christine Biddle To Susan Niemcewicz, September 16, 1806, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Christine received Susan’s kind letter and elegant present Friday afternoon but her being indisposed prevented her from seeing Mr. Law[?]. Mrs. B was with her and they both admired the shawl. It was the most beautiful thing of its kind that reached Philadelphia. Christine would thank Susan for it if she knew how to do so sufficiently for both the shawl and Susan’s kindness. Christine inquired regarding her purple shawl in her last letter (dated August 26, 1806) because she had lost items from her bed chamber. …

Christine Biddle To Susan Niemcewicz, August 26, 1806, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Christine acknowledged the note on top of the letter that reads; received August 26, 1806, of Mr. Thomas Biddle a package said to contain sundry deeds from Mrs. Armstrong of Elizabethtown. Signed Jacob G. Wilks. Christine asked Susan to ask Eve to look in the room she stayed in the last time she was at Susan’s house to ascertain whether she left her lilac silk shawl behind. Christine feared it was stolen similar to other articles in her house. Mr. B was taking measures to discover the …

Christine Biddle To Susan Niemcewicz, August 26, 1806, Christine Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Christine Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Christine arrived in Philadelphia on Saturday last and immediately went to Mount Pleasant (Pennsylvania) where she found her family in perfect health. Extended her gratitude for all of the kindness that both Susan and Mr. Niemcewicz testified towards them while they stayed with her. Saw Peter Kean at Princeton and was pleased to observe the striking attraction in his appearance. Peter gave Christine a reason to hope that Susan would one day be a resident amongst them in Philadelphia. Received a letter from her dear mother who …

Thomas Biddle To Susan Niemcewicz, August 18, 1806, Thomas Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Thomas Biddle wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Thomas Biddle received the balance of the ground rent and hastened to remit it to Susan. Mr. Binney wrote a note respecting repairs to the house in Philadelphia. Thomas planned to deliver the note to Susan when she arrived with Christine (Biddle) in a few days and converse with her on the subject.

Susan Niemcewicz With James Thorpe, August 10, 1805, Susan U. Niemcewicz, James Thorpe

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt between Susan Niemcewicz and James Thorpe. The amount was paid in full for driving oxen.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, August 6, 1806, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Susan’s letter sent by Mr. Kollock reached him that morning and was sorry that he caused any uneasiness to Papa (Julian Niemcewicz) about his glass. Glad to find Susan still thought of visiting W.P. The change of air and the company of their charming friends would be very useful to her and a jaunt to the north river would doubtless bring to her mind pleasant scenes and lift her spirits. The only study Peter found that kept his attention was N. Phil. The weather had been …

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, August 1, 1806, Sarah Livingston Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Sarah had just left Lady B quite well. Kennedy came to town to see them and Roper was arriving soon. A number of the first and most respectable people had been to see them. Sarah went to visit the Duchess of Marlborough and Lady Bessborough the other day. The previous evening, the gentlemen dined with them. Kennedy said Mrs. K was quite well but still weak and the boy grew finely. Sarah described her cloak as being made of muslin without an arm hole and ties in front instead of the side. She …

James Ricketts To Julian Niemcewicz, July 27, 1806, James Ricketts

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James Ricketts wrote from Mr. Jackson’s in Hammersmith, West London, England to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Thanked Julian for his kind letters. Discussed visitors and events he and his family were planning on attending. He found the climate in England much more agreeable than the summers in America. His last account of Jamaica was very favorable however they were not as fortunate with their last crop. Mr. Jackson had just returned to Paris from Munich, and he would return to England soon. Wished he could give Julian some favorable news on Poland. They received so many reports that …

Thomas Biddle To Julian Niemcewicz, July 26, 1806, Thomas Biddle

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Thomas Biddle wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Yesterday and the day before, Thomas received Mr. Binney’s rent and Morris’ ground rent. The pipe that admitted the water into the house had burst and was repaired for the cost of about ten dollars. Mr. Binney had only paid five dollars, which was deducted from the rent. Mr. Morris went to town twice or thrice every year and assured Thomas that there would be no delay in its payment after his arrival. Hoped that Christine and Mrs. W would have the pleasure of Julian’s company at …

An Act For More Effectually Carrying Into Execution The Purposes Of An Act Made In The Thirty-Ninth And Fortieth Year Of His Present Majesty, To Give Further Time For The Payment, On The Conditions Therein Mentioned...

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An Act For More Effectually Carrying Into Execution The Purposes Of An Act Made In The Thirty-Ninth And Fortieth Year Of His Present Majesty, To Give Further Time For The Payment, On The Conditions Therein Mentioned...

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Isabella Bolingbroke To Susan Niemcewicz, July 22, 1806, Isabella Bolingbroke

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Isabella Bolingbroke wrote from London, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabella informed Susan that she was out of all danger and that the long-dreaded moment was over. She became ill suddenly a few days ago and within a matter of half an hour she gave birth to a dead child. The little boy was so small that the physicians suspected he passed away several weeks beforehand. Discussed the Ricketts Family and how they lived happily at Mr. Jackson’s. Suggested Susan come visit and then they could all go to France or Poland once there was peace. Discussed …

An Act For Authorizing His Majesty In Council To Allow, During The Present War, And For Six Months After The Ratification Of A Definitive Treaty Of Peace, The Importation And Exportation Of Certain Goods And Commodities In Neutral Ships...

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J.C. Barnett To Julian Niemcewicz, July 20, 1806, J.C. Barnett

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

J.C. Barnett wrote from Paris, France to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. It was only on the 27th Instant that J.C. Barnett received two of Julian’s letters dated either 1805 or 1803. It appeared someone from the Nantz Post Office opened them as the seal was broken. Thanked Julian for his attention to the affair with Mr. Woolsey. Described the Embargo as the first and wisest preliminary for such an emergency. Regarding their affairs in Paris, Barnett knew nothing, or rather nothing had yet been done. A few days ago, there was talk of peace with England. The issue …

John Jackson To Susan Niemcewicz, July 20, 1806, John Jackson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Jackson wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The departure of Mrs. Carmack gave John an opportunity to address Susan and Julian Niemcewicz and assure them of his affectionate regard. Happy that the Ricketts Family was much better reconciled to England. Maria was delighted with London and did not seem desirous to leave. John did not think James Ricketts planned to move his family back to America anytime soon, especially considering the arrival of Lord and Lady Bolingbroke. Suggested Susan come to London. Thought it probable that the Kingdom of Poland would be reestablished in which Russia appeared …

Maria E.P. Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, July 19, 1806, Maria E.P. Ricketts

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Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from Otto House, Hammersmith, West London, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Thanked Susan for her letter and the little gift. Maria's father, James Ricketts, was packing up a box of gifts to send to Susan and her friends. Lady Bolingbroke had been with Maria’s mother, Sarah Ricketts, for two days shopping and was surprised that there was nothing new in the shops. Mrs. Carmack planned to sail at the beginning of the following week. Mrs. Penn was so distressed at the idea of parting with her that it made her quite ill. They …

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.

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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.

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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

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

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 …