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James Mcevers To Susan Niemcewicz, October 31, 1805, James Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. McEvers received Susan’s favor of the 17^th. Agreeable to Mr. LeRoy’s promise to Mr. Neimcewicz, he wrote to Mr. Josiah Smith desiring him to pay up Installments due on the Catawba Company Shares that belonged to the late Mr. John Kean’s Estate. McEvers had yet to receive an answer to their letter but had no doubt that Susan’s rights in the Catawba Company would be fully established. On the verso, McEvers noted that he refrained from sending his letter to Susan as he …

Judge William Stephens To Susan Niemcewicz, October 30, 1805, Judge William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Judge William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. On the 24th instant, Judge Stephens enclosed a bill on New York for $250. For fear of delay, or accident, he also sent the 2nd exchange, on William Howard and Company of New York. The amount of the 2nd bill was to go in part of rent, due for the previous year, a Tract called the Thicket. Judge Stephens offered it for sale for $4,000 and declined an offer for $3,000. Supposed that Peter Kean would want to have that land in his possession when he …

Maria E.P. Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, October 29, 1805, Maria E.P. Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from Otto House, London, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Maria’s father, James, inquired about a vessel going to New York. He found out one sailed the following day, and Maria hoped her letter would arrive on time. She and her family were all perfectly well and she was anxious to hear good accounts of Susan and all their friends in America, including Ms. Pierpont and Polly Dayton. They wrote to Susan at every opportunity from London and twice by way of Liverpool. They spent the last week at Binfield House in Berkshire, the …

Peter Kean To John Faucheraud Grimké, October 25, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to John Faucheraud Grimké unaddressed (likely Charleston, South Carolina.) Nothing could have given Peter greater pleasure than the receipt of Grimké’s letter dated the 23^rd of May. Peter received a letter from Mr. Barnwell at the beginning of the summer in which he informed Peter that the Southern property was diminishing in value because of the ravages of the caterpillar. The prospect Mr. B gave them lest the Catawba Canal Shares were forfeited, made Susan apprehensive concerning affairs in Carolina. Mr. LeRoy of New York wrote some time since to Mr. Smith …

Judge William Stephens To Susan Niemcewicz, October 24, 1805, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Judge William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Judge Stephens enclosed a bill for $250, drawn for the house of McGee and Howard of Savannah, in favor of Mr. Pelot, on the house of William Howard and Company of New York. On the verso, Susan added a note asking if Williams would direct her on how to proceed with the information Judge Stephens referred to in his letter. Beneath Susan’s note, Williams informed her that he would take charge of the bill and return it to her, if accepted, either with cash or a …

William Dawes With Peter Kean, October 22, 1805, William Dawes

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following item is a receipt reflecting payment received for mending a lock from Peter Kean to William Dawes.

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Niemcewicz, October 18, 1805, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Geneva, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Susan would be surprised when she received Julian’s letter and noticed that they did not proceed any further than Geneva. The roads were worse than they expected and the Turnpike was nothing but heavy compound of clay. They planned to set out the following day with horses and wagons. It would be the most difficult part of the road but the coachman promised to bring them to the falls in four or five days. Asked if Susan was prepared for the winter and told her to …

James Mcevers To Susan Niemcewicz, October 14, 1805, James Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. When James wrote to Susan in July, he informed her that as he did not have access to his papers in New York at the time, it was impossible for him to state the exact interest he owed her on the two notes. As he obtained access to his papers, he gave Susan the information on the interest regarding the two notes.

Isabelle Bell To Susan Niemcewicz, October 12, 1805, Isabelle Bell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Isabelle Bell wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabelle saw Julian and he was in perfect health. He was with his friends Mr. and Mrs. Bellasis. M. went to the Tontine with him to visit. Mrs. B. left them in raptures with her charming voice and delicate touch of the piano. Mrs. Banyer was to be confined sometime later in the month. Isabelle feared that Mrs. Banyer’s situation was extremely critical. She had been the prey of sorrow and disappointment ever since her marriage from the circumstances of her mother’s death, her brother’s illness, and the loss of …

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Niemcewicz, October 10, 1805, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Upon his arrival in Albany, Julian enquired about letters at the Tontine Coffee House and at the Post Office and was extremely mortified in not finding any. Supposed Susan did not have anything in particular to say, but he would have liked to hear she was well. They had good accommodation and weather. Julian saw Mrs. Bell and she had been to the Springs. Because of her health, she had been obliged to reduce the number of her scholars, which lessened her profits. Margaret improved, she …

James Ricketts To Julian Niemcewicz, October 6, 1805, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts wrote from London, England to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. James thanked Julian for his kind letter of the 6^th of August. He wrote to Julian soon after his arrival and sent a journal documenting their surroundings. Bonaparte left Paris the 25^th of the previous month to heed his army, and they would soon hear of a bloody battle. Opinions were various concerning the part the King of Prussia would take, but the general opinion was that he could not maintain a strict neutrality that he would have to take part. The news from the …

Julian Niemcewicz With J. Chapman, September 27, 1805, Julian U. Niemcewicz, J. Chapman

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt reflecting the account between Julian Niemcewicz and J. Chapman.

Maria E.P. Ricketts To M. Dayton, September 15, 1805, Maria E.P. Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Maria Ricketts wrote from Otto House in Hammersmith, London to M. Dayton (Polly) at General J. Dayton’s in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The following correspondence contains several entries dated September 15th, September 29th, and October 6th. Maria was disappointed that she had not heard from any of her friends in New Jersey, aside from receiving one letter from America. Maria and her family were well. They saw the Cottage Ladies, Ms. Perkins, and Ms. Barnett, almost every day. They also spent time with the Penn family. Maria was pleased with the daughters, the eldest especially was a charming girl. Maria made …

Julian Niemcewicz With Behr Taylors, September 15, 1805, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following item is a receipt reflecting payment received for drab cloth and suit tailoring from Julian Niemcewicz to Behr Taylors.

Receipt, Julian Niemcewicz With John Marsh, Julian U. Niemcewicz, John Marsh

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt reflecting the payment of seven dollars received from Julian Niemcewicz to John Marsh.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, September 11, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Peter proclaimed that to receive praise from those they esteemed was one of the most pleasing things to mankind. Whether they thought themselves deserving of it or not, the superior judgement of their friends was sufficient. Peter informed his mother, Susan, that he received her letter a few moments ago and was unable to answer her questions about the Kollocks. He did not plan on attending the commencement ball and would set out for home immediately after the speaking was over.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz

Susan Niemcewicz With Lane And Leary, September 2, 1805, Susan Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment made in full for a pair of stockings from Susan Niemcewicz to Lane and Leary.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, September 1, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Peter was sure his mother, Susan, would excuse his negligence in not answering her last favor as he was preparing for exams. Peter was grateful Susan was kind enough to enquire about his wants and asked for new shirts since his were ragged. Planned to return home in three and a half weeks.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz and the Williams family.

Receipt Julian Niemcewicz With James Wilson, September 1, 1805, James Wilson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received for 14 ½ yards of blue muslin, 2 pairs of cotton hose, 2 lbs of butter from Julian Niemcewicz to James Wilson.

Beaumanoir De La Forest To Susan Niemcewicz, Beaumanoir De La Forest

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Berlin to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Beaumanoir was glad to hear of Mr. Niemcewicz’s arrival and wished that Susan was with him. Encouraged Susan to learn French so they could easily converse. Discussed the death of Alexander Hamilton. He was Beaumanoir’s choice in all of Susan’s country. Hamilton had so many good and bright qualities. Asked about the Knox family, the Malcolms, and Mrs. Williams. Discussed Peter and his situation with a female companion.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz, Alexander Hamilton, Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, Aaron Burr (referred to), the Knox Family, the Malcolms, Mrs. Williams, and …

Unknown Person To Julian Niemcewicz, September 1, 1805

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document appears to have been written in French and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.

Beaumanoir De La Forest To Julian U. Niemcewicz, August 30, 1805, Beaumanoir De La Forest

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document appears to have been written in French and needs to be translated before a proper description can be composed.

Julian U. Niemcewicz With Willian Sweet, Tinman's Account

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt for mending sundries of old tin and mending canisters and cups. The amount was paid in full by Julian Niemcewicz to William Sweet to Tinman’s account.

Receipt, Julian Niemcewicz To R.L. Patterson, August 28, 1805, R.L. Patterson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt reflecting payment received for 1 keg of white lead and 1 gallon of paint oil from Julian Niemcewicz to R.L. Patterson.

James Ricketts To Julian Niemcewicz, August 27, 1805, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts wrote to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. James and his family passed through the finest fields of grain of every kind in England. They dined with their friends the Penns at Richmond and later that evening they took a boat out on the shore and returned at sunset. They also dined with General Reed and other acquaintances.

Oath Of Office For Assistant Agent [For Fort Bellefontaine], August 26, 1805, George Champlin Sibley

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Oath of Office for Assistant Agent [for Fort Bellefontaine], August 26, 1805

James Ricketts To Julian Niemcewicz, August 24, 1805, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts wrote from his friend Jacksons to Julian Niemcewicz, unaddressed. James transcribed notes from his personal diary documenting his voyage from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to England. In one entry James recalled their encounter with a French Privateer ship. They sent an officer on board their ship who after examining their ship’s papers, wanted their Captain to go with him. The Captain refused to leave the ship but sent the first mate with the ship’s register. In another entry James describes the King’s Yacht.

Maria E.P. Ricketts To Susan Niemcewicz, August 24, 1805, Maria E.P. Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Maria E.P. Ricketts wrote from Hammersmith, England to Susan Niemcewitz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Maria’s mother, Sarah, and her brother, James, had already written to Susan and she feared her letter would only be a repetition of what they had said. However, Maria wanted to obey her aunt’s wishes and tell her how she liked her and her family’s situation. They were staying at a very beautiful house with two very good-sized rooms painted and furnished with pretty taste. The furniture was handsome, and the windows opened from floor to ceiling. Maria was delighted with all she had seen of …

Julian Niemcewicz With Oliver Hatfield, August 24, 1805

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a receipt for all kinds of meat till 22 Aug. 1805. The amount was paid in full by Julian Niemcewicz to Oliver Hatfield.

James Ricketts, Jr. To Susan Niemcewicz, August 23, 1805, James Ricketts, Jr.

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts Jr. wrote from Hammersmith, England to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. James had penned six letters to his aunt, Susan but surmised that she had not received any of them. James recounted his and his family’s 28-day voyage to Weymouth, England where they had an opportunity to see the King’s yacht, which was painted in an elegant style, and all of the hull was gilt with gold. James described their encounter with French Privateers. At first daylight after arriving at Weymouth, they were roused by a gunshot. After making his way upon deck, he saw a sloop. …