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Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, December 14, 1803, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received Susan’s last two letters and regretted to learn that Mr. Niemcewicz had not yet returned. Received the rent and dividends. Risberg was aware that an Agent needed to attend to repairs and payment of taxes as Mr. Simpson would not be able to attend to those objects.

Julian Niemcewicz, Mrs. Cox, Mr. Simpson, and Dr. Benjamin Rush.

Henry Gahn To Susan Niemcewicz, December 13, 1803, Henry Gahn

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Henry Gahn wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Assumed Susan received letters from their “absent friend,” Julian Niemcewicz. Gahn received a letter from Julian from the Springs of Barfeld in Hungary and complained he heard no news from Susan since the 1^st of January and that the English had blown up the Elbe. Julian did not know which way to take to return to America until he received an answer from Paris. Gahn was convinced Julian would not return until the following Spring. Hoped that Mrs. Ricketts received the cards and a …

Anton Radziwill To Unknown Person, December 12, 1803, Anton Radziwill

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.

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers With Susan Niemcewicz, December 6, 1803, James Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The application had just been made to them by their correspondent in Charleston for one year interest due on the Bonds given on the Santee Canal Shares. Proposed to remit it immediately. In the postscript, LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers noted that they had a search made in the Loan Office where they found certificates in Philip Livingston’s name, which they forwarded to him as Susan’s property. On the verso, James McEvers penned a letter to Susan where he informed her that received her …

Philip Livingston And Peter Kean To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, November 19, 1803, Philip Peter Livingston, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his sister, in Elizabeth Town. He says his health has no improved and he has not been able to get any exercise as he has been confined to his house. He sends her dividends from her stocks. Also enclosed was a short note from Peter Kean promising he will try to set up in society and "be discreet in [his] words and actions"

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 18, 1803

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Received Susan’s favor addressed to Mr. LeRoy dated the 17^th of November 1803. In consequence, they enclosed Susan’s current account with a balance of $448.15. Examined the Loan Office Books and found that Mr. Philip Livingston had transferred a considerable part of his funds but credit remained. Wrote to Philip Livingston to inform him that the money set aside for Susan’s use was never transferred to their names. Discussed further business expenditures including additional shares and dividends of the New York …

James Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, November 18, 1803, James Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz, unaddressed. By Susan’s letter to Mr. LeRoy dated the 17^thof November 1803, McEvers found that she had not been paid the interest in his notes to the 1^st of October last. To make good on the neglect as much as was in his power, McEvers noted the amounts paid to LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, November 17, 1803, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg congratulated Susan on the safe return of Julian Niemcewicz. Enclosed a draft of two hundred dollars and hoped it would be agreeable to nominate his successor to her agency in Philadelphia.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers With Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, November 16, 1803

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is Susan Niemcewicz’s account with LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers.

John Robertson To W. Wiston, November 11, 1803, John Robertson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Shipping receipt for book sent John Robertson to W. Wiston, addressed to Philadelphia.

Kitty Nielson To Susan Niemcewicz, November 3, 1803

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Kitty Nielson wrote from Sandyhill, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Based on Mrs. Robinson’s account of the situation with Harriet’s arm, Kitty Nielson apprehended that she should be put under the care of a skillful surgeon. Her sister had spoken of Harriet in so light a manner that Kitty had no idea it was so serious an injury. Advised John to bring her by water as she feared the motion of a carriage would be too severe for her.

People mentioned: Harriet, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Armstrong, and Mrs. Ricketts.

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, November 1, 1803, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabeth Town, New Jersey to Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, her husband. Due to the ongoing Napoleonic Wars she has been unable to receive any of his letters or packages since July and at this point Julian has been gone for 16 months and she worried the war would delay his return. She updates him on what has been happening at home and talks about the Yellow Fever epidemic.

People Included: Captain Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong, Mr. Ghan, Marquis Family, Mrs. Rivers, Mrs. Bellasize, Henrietta on the Hill, Mrs. Rutgers

Notable Quote: "Capt. & Mrs Armstrong have …

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Niemcewicz, September 20, 1803, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Łańcut, Poland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian received several of Susan’s letters, a few dated November and December of the year prior. By now, Julian suspected that Susan was acquainted with the war that broke out between two contending powers who fought for destruction or dominion. Unfortunately, the neutral countries and sea ports were involved in all the mischief of a cruel war. While Julian was on the wing to go to Hamburg, he found it had been blocked by land by the French and from sea by the British. Planned to leave …

Marianne Williams To Susan Niemcewicz, September 8, 1803, Marianne Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Marianne Williams wrote from Amboy, New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Christine lost no time in executing Susan’s commission. Marianne told Susan that she could have the young girl she mentioned. Her mother agreed to bind her for four years on the condition that Susan give her a trade at the expiration of that time. Thought that they would get over this obstacle so that Susan benefitted from her services immediately by promising to give her a quarter schooling at Elizabethtown when Susan could spare her. Issued her respects to Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong who she …

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, August 14, 1803, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Bardfeld, Hungaria to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his wife, in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. He had been sending and receiving correspondence through Hamburg, however due to the Napoleonic Wars the port was being blockaded. As a result he had not heard from Susan since January. He is visiting Hungaria on advice from his physician and anticipates being home by Christmas. The letter was sent to Samuel Williams in London and he forwarded it to Susan.

Places included: Hamburg, Paris, Hungaria

D. Masson To Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 12, 1803, D. Masson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

D. Masson wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Masson informed Susan that he was sending her Bank Book as requested by Mr. Perriev. Received Susan’s letter addressed to Mr. Cagareme[?], as Masson would not see him, he forwarded it to Mr. Gahn who promised to deliver it.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, August 1, 1803, Gustaus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. A severe indisposition prevented Risberg from waiting on Susan with the enclosed remittance of one hundred and twenty dollars from one-quarter rent from Mrs. Cox and the dividend on Bank and Turnpike Shares. Risberg’s ill health obliged him to request that Susan appoint another agent for her affairs in Philadelphia.

Susan Niemcewicz To Julian Niemcewicz, July 31, 1803, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Julian Ursin Niemcewicz in Hamburg, Germany. Julian claimed that Susan deprived him of a vast deal of pleasure by not sending all the letters she wrote to him. Therefore, she decided to send this one lest the war detained him longer in Hamburg. Encouraged Julian to get passports from the Ministers or Consuls of every nation. Susan had not heard anything about the shawl and amethyst buckle. She sent several letters to Mr. Ghan who had not seen Captain Rollin and Susan did not know if the package arrived, nor had she …

The Loyal Briton's Song, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Verse concerning British nationalism circa the Napoleonic Wars

An Act To Rectify A Mistake In An Act Made In The Present Session Of Parliament...

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Account Of Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, July 21, 1803, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a record of Julian U. Niemcewicz’s financial expenditures dated between July 1, 1803, and July 21, 1803.

Jacob Read To Susan Niemcewicz, July 11, 1806, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Jacob Read wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Jacob received Susan’s letter of the 7th of June regarding the estate of Richard Shubrick. On the 3rd Instant, Jacob met with Col. Nicholas Shubrick and had a conversation with him about the estate in question and Mr. Kean’s Will (John Kean d.1795).

People mentioned: John Kean (d.1795), Richard Shubrick, Col. Nicholas Shubrick, John Faucheraud Grimké, Robert Barnwell, and Peter Kean.

Beaumanoir De La Forest To Unknown, July 8, 1803, Beaumanoir De La Forest

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Berlin, Germany to an unknown correspondent (likely Susan Niemcewicz), unaddressed. De la Forest wrote her dear friend from Ratisbon to acquaint them with her new peregrination. She thought that when the great affairs were finished, she would return quietly to Munich. That was not meant to be so as her husband was sent to Berlin. Everyone arrived safely but they had trouble finding a house. Discussed Mr. and Mrs. Otto and their plans to head to Munich within a month. Very sad to see the war was not over and that it was impossible …

Susan Niemcewicz To Julian Niemcewicz, July 4, 1803, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz, unaddressed. While everyone in town went to hear the Oration and view the troops parading on the anniversary of American Independence, Susan was considering the holiday from a different point of view. This day marked a year since she and Julian were separated. Did not think Mr. Otto would come to America as last Susan heard he was named Minister to Berlin. Feared that the war would impede Julian from coming home. Discussed goods that Julian sent to her and items she hoped he would procure for her. Susan tried …

Philip Livingston To Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, July, 1803, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his sister, in Elizabeth Town. In the letter he discusses her dividend from last quarter as well as some Bank Shares that were held in trust for her. He also discusses his health and how he has been sick for the past month.

People Included: Charles Ludlow, Herman LeRoy

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Niemcewicz, June 28, 1803, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Skoki, Poland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian was deprived of the pleasure of Susan’s letters, the last one received was dated the 1^st of January. Discussed family affairs and business ventures. Julian wrote to the Chancellor in Paris and Mr. Otto seeking advice on the safest and most convenient way to sail to America. They had yet to answer him. Not receiving a line from Susan coupled with the delayed response from the Chancellor and Mr. Otto left Julian at a loss as to what to do. Planned to travel to Paris …

John Jackson To Susan Niemcewicz, June 26, 1803, John Jackson

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Jackson wrote from London, England to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Jackson received the favor of Susan’s kind letter dated the 4^th of May. Was happy to see Mr. Julian Niemcewicz and paid him every respect that was due, not only on his merits, but, to his close connection with Susan. Had not heard anything from Julian but kept the toke Susan enclosed for him in the event that Julian visited England on his return to America. Susan also enclosed a letter addressed to Mr. Otto, which Jackson forwarded to him. Feared that all communication with France had stopped and …

Isabelle Bell To Susan Niemcewicz, June 26, 1803, Isabelle Bell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Isabelle Bell wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabelle questioned when she would be gratified with a line from Susan’s fair hand as she had written to her three or four months prior. When their Albany friends returned from New York City, Isabelle always asked if they had seen Susan and the answer was always “no.” Heard that Mrs. Ricketts’s little daughter was a fine child and Maria was one of the first-rate belles of the city. Saw Mr. Frederic Beasley and asked fifty things about Susan. Isabelle listened to him preach the previous …

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Niemcewicz, June 21, 1803, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Ayr, Scotland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Brown had yet to receive a response since his last favor to his aunt, Susan dated the 10^th of March. Hoped that she and Peter were well. Found it unusual that his friends in America had an aversion to writing. In the last four weeks war had been declared and carried with it fury and animosity. Planned to join his Regiment the Galloway Militia soon. Provided updates on his family’s health and asked about his uncle, Julian Niemcewicz.

People mentioned: Peter Kean, Julian Niemcewicz, …

Susan Niemcewicz To Julian Niemcewicz, June 20, 1803, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Susan concluded her last letter to her husband before she had the chance to tell him something she knew his kind heart would grieve for. The House of Law in New York failed for a considerable amount. The only title she had for their lot was a small piece of paper with a promise that the minors would make a proper deed when they attained full age. Susan referred to additional business concerning her and Julian and shared news amongst their mutual friends. Asked if the servant Julian intended …