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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)

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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.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, April 20, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that the remittance of $200 came safe to hand. Mr. G. Willing had yet to pay the quarter rent, once Risberg received it, he would pay last year’s City Taxes. Mrs. Cox altogether declined to purchase Susan’s house in Philadelphia. However, after much persuasion from her young family, decided to rent the house for £190 per annum, to commence the 10^th of July 1801, and to be paid quarterly, on condition of making the necessary repairs. The repairs included cleaning the sink where …

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan Kean, April 9, 1800

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. This document is an acknowledgment that they received Susan’s eight certificates totaling 4900 dollars.

Vanderhorst & Miller To Susan Kean [Duplicate], April 8, 1800

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

The following document is a duplicate of Vanderhorst & Miller to Susan Kean, April 8, 1800.

Vanderhorst & Miller To Philip Livingston, April 8, 1800, Vanderhorst & Miller

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Vanderhorst & Miller wrote from Charleston to Philip Livingston, addressed to New York, NY. They wrote that they were sending, on behalf of Robert Barnwell, Mr. William S. Robinson's bill, favor of Jonathan Coit to be deposited in Susan Kean's account.

Vanderhorst & Miller To Susan Kean, April 8, 1800

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Vanderhorst & Miller wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Vanderhorst & Miller informed Susan that by the direction of Robert Barnwell, they remitted on her account under cover to Philip Livingston, Mr. L. Robinson’s bill for fifteen hundred dollars. Included with the receipt is the exchange slip.

Thomas Law To Julian Niemcewicz, April 7, 1800, Thomas Law

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Thomas Law wrote from Washington, D.C. to Julian Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Law congratulated Julian on his marriage to Susan. Mrs. Niemcewicz’s amiable qualities were well known to all of Mrs. Laws’ friends. Invited Julian and Susan to Washington. Mr. Thornton’s the Secrets of Lesatron[?] was with him and he anticipated Liston within a few days.

Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, April 7, 1800, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy had been confined to his room for a while because he was ill but was recovering. Happy to hear Susan suited herself in a house. If Susan wanted to send him her green sattins, LeRoy would do his best to dispose of some. To enable him to do it, Susan had to give him the cost of it in India, with the lowest price she would let it go at. Discussed dividends and transfers.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, April 5, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg outlined Mr. Morris’s proposals for Susan’s lot at Walnut Street in Philadelphia.

Leroy, Bayard, And Mcevers To Susan Kean, April 2, 1800

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Mr. LeRoy was unwell and asked LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers to respond to Susan’s last letter. Susan was mistaken when she claimed that $3400 of her stocks would produce the £1100 wanted for the purchase of the house and lot. Susan calculated the value of the stock without first deducting the several reimbursements already made on it by the United States. Included the calculations for the stocks and reimbursements.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 28, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that Benjamin M. Morris made an offer of eighty pounds per annum to be paid half-yearly and the taxes, for the lot on Walnut Street.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 27, 1800, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. There was no answer respecting Mrs. Cox’s purchasing Susan’s home in Philadelphia, presumed she declined. Asked Susan for instructions on what terms she wanted to have the house rented, as he had to notify Mrs. Cox. Discussed rent prices. Spoke with General Dayton and hoped he would take charge of the stocks. Risberg planned to have a box prepared for the silks and forwarded to either Mr. Livingston or Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts according to Susan’s preference. Congratulated Peter on the progress he was making in his …

John Grimke To Susan Kean, March 22, 1800, John Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

John Grimke wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimke thanked Susan for the recipe she shared with him however, he no longer needed to take medicine for his asthma but kept it in case of a relapse. Enclosed a statement on the Santee Canal. The Directors called for another payment in July, as they incurred a large debt by borrowing money from the Bank in Charleston and engaged to repay as soon as the Canal was finished. Grimke and Mr. Barnwell discussed Susan’s affairs in the Southward and Grimke was pleased to inform her that the rise …

William Stephens To Susan Kean, March 20, 1800, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to Susan Kean at Cranes Farm in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Stephens informed Susan that the Wharf Lot that was conveyed in trust to her and Peter, was in demand and an offer was made to improve it, on a building lease with a ground rent for no less than 8 or 10 years. Was of the opinion that it would be advisable to have it done. Stephens sketched a short authority for the purpose that he included at the end of the letter.

People mentioned: Peter Kean