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Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan U. Niemcewicz, August 12, 1800

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers confirmed that they subscribed $8,000 for her towards the new loan.

George Brown To Susan Niemcewicz, August 10, 1800, George Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

George Brown wrote from Fort George to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Although he feared his letter would be late reaching Greenock to catch the ship en route to New York, he could not resist writing to his aunt. Concerned over the account Susan gave of his uncle’s health. Heard from Maria R that Mrs. L had a baby boy and asked Susan to extend his congratulations to her. Discussed The Quasi-War with France and possible peace negotiations. His brigade had no less than twenty Irish Prisoners of whom the two O’Connors were the most remarkable. Brown mentioned his …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 28, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that Mr. Morris’s deed had been sent. Discussed the contents of the deed respecting the lot on Walnut Street in Philadelphia and what was to be left out according to Morris. The Turnpike Company made a small dividend of six dollars a share. The Insurance Company did not make any dividend.

James Ricketts To Susan Kean, July 25, 1800, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Ricketts wrote from Portland Place, London to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Ricketts informed Susan that her sister, Sarah and Maria wrote to her by the packet, and will likely write again by the next one. Sorry to find that that was the only conveyance between them. He recognized Susan was anxious to hear from the family and wanted to write a few lines to tell her that they all continued in good health. Had no news on returning to the United States. Mentioned that Maria gave an extract in her letter and Ricketts had the satisfaction to …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, July 17, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan U. Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Risberg offered his congratulations to Susan on her marriage to Julian Niemcewicz and extended his best wishes on their mutual happiness and uninterrupted felicity. Risberg also congratulated Peter Kean who acquired a friend and protector in Julian. Risberg discussed the deed with Morris and the signature needed to complete the bargain. He enclosed a Bank Note for one hundred dollars and hoped to make another remittance in the coming weeks. Riseberg had not yet paid the ground rent to Samual Fox, which he felt should be liquidated. Also enclosed …

Beaumanoir De La Forest To Susan Kean, July 15, 1800, Beaumanoir De La Forest

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Paris, France to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Forest informed Susan that Mr. Pichon, who was formerly War Secretary to the Embassy, would return to the United States and planned to deliver Susan’s letter, which included a drawing from Eliza. Mr. De La Forest had gone to Lunévilleand Beaumanoir de la Forest planned to join him in a fortnight and planned on taking her daughter Caroline with her. Although she would lose a little on account of her education, she would get to see more of the world. Beaumanoir added more to her …

Jonathan Burrall To Susan Niemcewicz, July 14, 1800, Jonathan Burrall

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Jonathan Burrall wrote from New York, New York to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Burrall informed Susan that he had received her Bank Book from Mr. Ghan and all entries up to the present date were made. Mr. Ghan would return the Bank Book to her. Observed that a Power of Attorney was not necessary to transfer stocks from the Books of the Treasury to those of the Commissioner of Loans in the State of New York, but the Certificates needed to be sent to the Register of the Treasury, with Susan’s request that they be transferred to …

Beaumanoir De La Forest To Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 13, 1800, Beaumanoir De La Forest

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Paris, France to an unknown correspondent (likely Susan Niemcewicz) Forest extended her condolences on the death of Susan’s mother. Claimed that America was a terrible country for sudden changes of luck, one day you were sick and the next the reverse. Though she did not have a great love for America since it was not her country, she would always remember how pleasant it was and would return to pay a visit. Her children Eliza, Caroline, and Angelica would soon be young ladies. The first two were tall for their ages and Angelica was …

Herman Leroy To Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 11, 1800, 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 favor of the 5th of July was reviewed and in conformity with her wishes the House subscribed $800 for her to the new loan at 8 percent. Congratulated Susan on her marriage with Julian Niemcewicz and wished her every possible blessing that the world could afford.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Niemcewicz, July 9, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. As the excessively warm weather set in in Philadelphia, Risberg requested that Susan forward the date of Robert Woods’ deed, as it was important to complete the business with Morris before the appearance of the sickness. It was also necessary to send a person “from hence” with the deed to witness Susan’s signature. Transmitted the certificates of the eight percent stock to enable Susan to have them transferred from the books of the Treasury to those in New York. Post Script mentioned Mrs. Cox continuing to rent …

An Act For Indemnifying Governors, Lieutenant Governors, And Persons Acting As Such, In The West India Islands, Who Have Permitted The Importation And Exportation Of Goods And Commodities In Foreign Bottoms.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Catherine Church To Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 5, 1800, Catherine Church

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Catherine Church wrote to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Church expressed her and her friends’ sincere interest in Susan’s partnership with Julian Niemcewicz. Hoped for Susan’s felicity and that of her esteemed partner. Noted that Susan did not fix her residence closer to Church and their mutual friends, but supposed Susan would visit soon. Expressed well wishes and friendship to both Susan and Julian.

Ledoux Caradeuse To Susan Kean, July 3, 1800, Ledoux Caradeuse

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeDoux Caradeuse wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Caradeuse asked Susan to confirm her marriage to Julian Niemcewicz. This letter is written in French.

Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, July 3, 1800, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that a new loan was about to open and was to be sold to the highest bidder. Made a tender on Susan’s a/c for $800. Since a suitable vessel could not be procured for a voyage, it would not take place that season.

Copy Of Julian And Susan U. Niemcewicz Marriage Certificate, July 2, 1800

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a copy of a marriage certificate between Julian Niemcewicz and Susan Kean. Witnesses present include C.B. Dayton, W. Dayton, Jane Chandler, E. C. Dayton, Mary G. Hobart, Jane T. Dayton, and Peter J. Kean.

Susan Kean Niemcewicz And Julian Niemcewicz Indenture, July 2, 1800

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is an indenture that outlines the marriage contract between Susan Kean and Julian Niemcewicz.

Draft Of Susan Kean Marriage Contract, Circa 1800

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a draft of Susan Kean Niemcewicz’s marriage contract with Julian Niemcewicz.

A Bond-Street Lounger, George Saville Carey (1743-1807)

Broadside Ballads: England

Details a man who lives all his days at another's expense

Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, June 21, 1800, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that the House, by the first conveyance, will remit to Judge Grimke the monetary value for her shares upon her 3 Santee Canal shares. Discussed dividends and Power of Attorney with Mr. Burrell.

Susan Symmes To Susan Kean, June 21, 1800, Susan Symmes

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Susan Symmes wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Susan Symmes executed the few commissions Susan Kean honored her with and hoped the articles suited her; felt the muslin was cheap for the quality. There were no Cincinnati Eagles to be purchased, her brother had two, one of which he would send Susan if it could be found. Symmes and Miss Ludlow sallied forth the day prior in quest of the things and she enclosed the accounts. In the bundle were two handkerchiefs for Betty and Mary. Thought she saw Susan’s brother next door but was mistaken.

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Kean, June 20, 1800, Julian Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, NJ. Julian explained to Susan various symptoms he was feeling from an illness and hoped to feel better soon. Next, he informed her that he had delivered her letter to Mr. Le Roy and told her about an invitation he had received from Mr. Armstrong for tea. Additionally, a note written upside down at the top of the page reads, "If you have forgotten anything you want here write a word, remember me most affectionately to Mrs. Dayton & all our friends."

People mentioned: Mr. Le Roy, Mr. …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, June 16, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he had not heard from her since he let Robert Morris rent the lot on Walnut Street in Philadelphia at eighty pounds per annum. Asked Susan to send him the date of the deed from Robert Wood to Mr. Kean as it must be inserted in the deed between her and Morris. Robert Smith’s young man called upon Risberg for Susan’s silks on behalf of Reverend Mr. Hubbard. Risberg sent the silks to Mr. Smith’s store with a receipt to be signed by …

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz's Letterbook, 1799-1800, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz's letter book containing copies of letters to various people between July 11, 1799, to June 16, 1800. Some the letters are in French. Note that this is a large file and may take some time to download.

Julian U. Niemcewicz To Susan Kean, June 4, 1800, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, NJ. He was extremely discomforted upon hearing Susan was unwell as he believed he was to blame after an incident occurred between them on Monday night. Rumors and "unpleasant whispers" about them plagued the town, and according to Julian, the power was in Susan's hands to put an end to it. Additionally, he confided in a friend of Susan's who claimed he was in the right and Susan was wrong for her actions. Toward the end of the letter a sentence reads, "My heart breaks when I think …

Jessey Perovany To Susan Kean, May 16, 1800, Jessey Perovany

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Jessey Perovany wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Jessey Perovany hoped Peter was making progress with his studies. Rejoiced that Mr. Barbeto returned to Elizabethtown. Discussed education and Latin and suggested that if Susan found that Peter’s studies injured his delicate frame for humanity’s sake, to let him run around. The brave Koseiusko[?] left and his plans were a secret. She and her family planned to move to Germantown soon where they will stay during the summer.

Jane Dayton To Susan Kean, May 7, 1800, Jane Dayton

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Jane Dayton wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Susan Kean at Mrs. Caradoux’s corner of Moore and Pearl Streets, New York. Jane Dayton informed Susan that Mr. Dayton had just heard that Mr. Paul was going off immediately and thought it the best mode of sending Peter to her. Hoped he reached her safely. Sorry to hear Susan was unwell and confined with gout. Mentioned a wedding that took place the night prior and that they had a party of twenty. Jane wrote her letter in haste as she had three or four people around her. Mentioned that they were …

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Kean, May 7, 1800, Julian Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. The letter discussed the activities from the perspective of Julian as he maintained Susan's garden back home. He was primarily worried about the security of the plants and tried to take care of this situation by purchasing a lock for the gate surrounding them. Interestingly, he even talked about building a wall to protect them if necessary and compared it to The Great Wall of China. Toward the bottom of the first page he wrote, "The large gate must also be mended, & if I get …

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Kean, May 6, 1800, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York City, NY. He explained to Susan that he was preparing to send her son, Peter, to her location. He wrote how he would not be able to accompany Peter on his travels as he had to look over the garden. Additionally, he updated Susan on the status of various plants and his activities pertaining to the garden. The location of Julian is not specified in the letter, but it is safe to assume that he resided in Elizabethtown, NJ at this point in time.

People Included: Peter Kean, Mr. Dayton, …

Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, Circa May 1800, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote to Susan Kean in New York, New York. LeRoy informed Susan that he had just returned from her lodgings and was sorry that she was confined to her bed. As soon as the Bank opened, the amount she wished would be sent by one of the young gentlemen. Glad to hear Susan’s brother, Philip was better.

Abraham Clark To Susan Kean, April 26, 1800, Abraham Clark, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a reminder noting that Susan Kean promised to pay Abraham Clark $225 sixty days after April 26, 1800.