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

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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 …

Aaron A. Gardner And Thomas Gardner With Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 15, 1803, Aaron Gardner, Thomas Gardner, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is an indenture between Aaron Gardner, Thomas Gardner, and Susan Niemcewicz. One thousand dollars was to be paid to Susan Niemcewicz or her attorney. This document also includes notes in Susan Niemcewicz and Peter Kean’s hand where they recorded payments received between September 5, 1803, through January 1820.

Thomas Gardner With Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, June 15, 1803, Thomas Gardner, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is an indenture between Susan Niemcewicz and Thomas Gardner regarding property leading from Springfield, New Jersey to Orange, New Jersey.

Henry Knox To Susan Niemcewicz, June 14, 1803, Henry Knox

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Henry Knox wrote from Boston, Massachusetts to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Knox shared news on his family and that his son was married to a charming girl. Hoped to see Susan and Mrs. Ricketts with her excellent James, and their fine daughter whom he heard so much about.

People mentioned: Sarah and James Ricketts, and Maria Ricketts.

Herman Leroy To Susan Niemcewicz, June 13, 1803, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that her concerns with Charleston have been punctually attended to by Mr. Smith. Discussed Smith’s draft he drew upon Susan for the Santee and Catawba Canal Shares.

Susan Niemcewicz To Julian Niemcewicz, June 1, 1803, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Niemcewicz wrote to Julian Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Susan was in a state of despair over not receiving a line from her husband, Julian since October. Her spirits significantly lifted, however, upon receiving two of his letters. Julian’s gift of describing his surroundings so vividly allowed Susan to picture everything he experienced in great detail with her imagination. Susan shared news on their mutual friends including Belle and Polly Ramsay’s upcoming nuptials. Susan was gifted a number of valuable items including a Justicia plant and a Hydrangea Hortensias. Hoped Julian made time to meet with Mr. Otto and Mr. and Mrs. …

Josiah Smith To Susan Niemcewicz, May 30, 1803, Josiah Smith

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Josiah Smith wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Smith received Susan’s favor of the 30^th of April which included directions regarding payment to her account. Discussed business pertaining to Susan’s Santee Canal and Catawba Company Shares and mentioned that Judge Grimke left the city with his family for a summer residence in the country.

People mentioned: John Faucheraud Grimké

An Act For Enlarging The Period For The Payment Of Part Of Certain Sums Of Money Advanced By Way Of Loan To Several Persons Connected With And Trading To The Islands Of Grenada And Saint Vincent.

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Susan Niemcewicz To Julian Niemcewicz, May 10, 1803, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz in Warsaw, Poland. Susan was at a loss as to where to address her husband, Julian’s letters as it was in all likelihood that he would leave Warsaw before receiving any. Mr. Barnwell wrote that the crops in South Carolina had been so bad that last year it was not possible to obtain anything and send it to New Jersey. Judge Grimke wrote Peter a very kind letter and encouraged both of them to continue as stockholders for the Santee and Catawba Companies. Susan was considering purchasing a second-hand chariot …

Susan Niemcewicz To Julian Niemcewicz, May 10, 1803, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz in Warsaw, Poland. This letter is a copy of the one she sent on the same date [May 10, 1803]. Susan listed items she wished for Julian to procure for her before he returned home to Elizabethtown. The lots that belonged to her father’s estate were being offered for sale at auction in June. Susan thought it would be good property for them to retain but decided to leave it to her brother’s direction. Peter had not yet acquired a fondness for the “dead language” and she feared Julian would …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, May 4, 1803, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg enclosed a draft for one hundred and sixty dollars after having paid last years’ taxes. Mrs. Coxe agreed to rent Susan’s house in Philadelphia for another year at the former rent and deferred painting of the two parlors and entry until next August. The sink required immediate repair.

Julian Niemcewicz To Peter Kean, April 25, 1803, Julian U. Niemcewicz

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 Niemcewicz To Susan Niemcewicz, April 24, 1803, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Warsaw, Poland to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian was favored with Susan’s letter dated the 20^th of October and noted that her letters came to hand in a very irregular way. Julian already mentioned in a previous letter that he lost his youngest sister, a very affectionate and sensible women. She left him a lock of her hair, which he wore. Her death cast a melancholy gloom on his brother’s house as the church and the family vault she was interred at stood opposite the mansion. Julian received notice from Dresden that …

Jonathan Williams To Susan Niemcewicz, April 22, 1803, Jonathan Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Jonathan Williams wrote from Washington, D.C. to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The application of W. Mason to be a professor of the French Language at the Military Academy came to his hand in the most pleasing manner as it procured him with the honor of Susan’s remembrance. Could not give an immediate positive response as he was on a journey that would divert his attention for a few weeks however, he did not see any obstacle in W. Mason’s appointment.

People mentioned: W. Mason.

Susan Niemcewicz To Julian Niemcewicz, April 14, 1803, Susan U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Susan wrote her last favor to her husband, Julian in haste because she feared she would run out of time to send it. Susan was so elated to receive Julian’s long, detailed letters that she immediately went around to their friends to communicate her joy and to deliver Julian’s kind, obliging remembrances to them. Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts paid their respects to Julian and they constantly toasted to him. Little Sally recognized Julian’s picture and kissed it whenever she saw it. Discussed their mutual friends including the Dayton family. …

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Niemcewicz, April 8, 1803, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Warsaw, Poland to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian informed Susan that he had written her a few days prior and included a note of articles he planned to send her in a trunk. He provided further details of the contents of the trunk as this letter was sent with it. The trunk contained a cypress writing desk along with one lace handkerchief, two Turkish handkerchiefs, one smaller handkerchief, six stings of coral, five strings of amber, one dozen tea spoons for custards, a little fan, two packs of Polish cards, a small neat marble …

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Niemcewicz wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Julian Niemcewicz in Warsaw, Poland. Susan was thankful that Julian arrived in Warsaw and acknowledged that nine months had lapsed since they had parted. Feared her letters would not reach Julian in Poland. If she was sure Julian would return to America by way of England, she would send him many commissions for books that would be instructive for Peter and some that were useful for her (she required large print). She would purchase many things for a table and house including a set of decanters, tumblers, wine glasses, and jelly and …

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan U. Niemcewicz, April 2, 1803, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Warsaw, Poland to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. After being deprived of his wife’s letters for three months, he had the pleasure of receiving five of them. Happy to hear Susan, Peter, and their mutual friends and acquaintances were all well. Questioned Susan’s patience with Betty. Claimed that her entire year of work was not sufficient to repay Susan for the trouble and vexation she caused and wished Susan would part with her. Thanked Peter Kean for convincing Susan to not sell Philip and begged her not to part with him. Glad that Susan purchased timber for an …

Isabelle Bell To Susan Niemcewicz, March 20, 1803, Isabelle Bell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Isabelle Bell wrote from Hudson, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Bell’s family was all dispersed, which left her with little leisure. Hoped Susan would visit her in Hudson over the summer. All winter she had seven boarders along with Margaret and three domestics. Discussed mutual acquaintances and friends including Susan Ridley. Asked Susan to extend her congratulations to Mrs. Ricketts on the birth of her daughter.

Susan Ridley, Brockholst Livingston, Miss Duane, Mrs. North, Mrs. Ricketts, Mrs. Richardson, and Mrs. Dayton.

John Grimke To Peter Kean, March 18, 1803, John Faucheraud Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Grimke wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Peter Kean, unaddressed. Grimke was much gratified to receive Peter’s letter. Reflected on how he had an affectionate love for Peter’s father, John Kean. They served during the Revolution War together and surmised that they formed a reciprocal attachment to one another that formed during the boisterous hours of warfare and bloodshed when their minds looked for support. Grimke extended those sentiments to his friend’s son, Peter. Discussed his children’s education and the possibility of Peter paying them a visit in South Carolina. Mentioned he penned a letter to Peter’s mother, Susan …