James Ricketts to Susan Kean, December 31, 1795

James Ricketts in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts wrote to Susan on New Year\u27s Eve. Mr. Ricketts wrote about letters left for her. Mr. Cogniac left two letters with them and there was a letter likely from Mrs. Corvaisier. Sarah Ricketts planned to have a grand ball. People included: Mr. Cogniac, Philip Livingston, Mrs. Corvaisier, [Mr. Cornice], Mr. Reillyburgh, Cato [enslaved], Ogden, Mrs. Armstrong, Mr. Armstrong, the Bayards, Peggy. Place included: New York.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1297/thumbnail.jp

The Geology of the Blockhouse Quadrangle, Blount County, Tennessee

Preface: It is the purpose of this report to describe the major geologic and geographic conditions of the Blockhouse Quadrangle, Blount County, Tennessee, based upon field studies of the writer. This area, a relatively small portion of the Tennessee Section of the Valley and Ridge Provence, is typical of the East Tennessee Valley and the adjacent Blue Ridge Province. Since field study constituted a large part of the work, much of the written information was taken from field notes. Maps, charts, and photographs are interspersed throughout the text thus aiding in a better understanding of the subject at hand. Since the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1933 there has been careful mapping of much of the territory included in the development program. The maps, by quadrangles, have been masterpieces of workmanship and represent the first intensive program of remapping done in the area since the turn of the century. The Blockhouse Quadrangle, chosen as a research project, was contoured and the map brought up to date by the Authority in 1941

James Ricketts to Susan Kean, July 25, 1800

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 tell Susan that honorable mention had been made of “him” in the Gazette, which he planned to send Susan at the next available opportunity. “PL” was well a few days ago but his Regiment would not be employed on the next expedition to Spain and Portugal. The “little one” was well and went to her studies every day from one to five where she learned English, French, writing, musical dancing, etc. Ricketts wrote in the Post Script that they received great and interesting news from Spain, which Susan must collect from the newspapers. People Mentioned: Sarah Ricketts and Maria.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1800s/1126/thumbnail.jp

James Ricketts to Susan Kean, May 25, 1795

James Ricketts in Abyssinia, New Jersey wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. James begged Susan to come visit once she finished her business. People included: Madame Gaudette, Mrs. William Dayton, Mrs. Livingston, Mrs. B., Maria, James, Miss Gordon, Mrs. Corvaisier, Peter, Houstown.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1258/thumbnail.jp

James Ricketts to John Kean, March 20, 1794

James Ricketts wrote from Abyssinia, New Jersey to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ricketts informed Kean he executed the power and enclosed it, and asked Kean if he would send on his dividend to Mr. Barrell. Ricketts requests Kean’s advice on the best way to dispose of a few hundred dollars. Enclosed a letter from Mrs. Ricketts addressed to her sister, Susan Livingston Kean.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1536/thumbnail.jp

James Ricketts to Susan Kean, December 25, 1795

James Ricketts in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Both James and Sarah Ricketts wrote Susan a Christmas Letter about the recent goings on and Susan\u27s decision to leave for New York without Peter. There was a measles outbreak at the time. People included: Mr. Biddle, Mrs. A., Peter Kean, Phil, Hannah, Mrs. L., Cato, Mr. K., Mr. L, Mrs. L. Places Included Camelo at William Street [in NYC].https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1294/thumbnail.jp

James Ricketts to Unknown, circa 1700s

James Ricketts wrote to an unknown person (possibly Susan Kean), unaddressed. Ricketts informed his correspondent that he had just finished their sister’s letter of the 19th and had the pleasure of receiving a long letter from his boy, James. James gave an account of his proceedings abroad a Frigate. James was delighted with the new captain, who offered him free use of his library. James was so taken with the city of Cadiz that he drew a sketch of it. He planned on leaving Cadiz as soon as another Frigate joined them then they were going to sail up the Mediterranean. Ricketts informed his correspondent that two years to the day, they had arrived home. This document is undated.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1673/thumbnail.jp

Reconciling the signal and noise of atmospheric warming on decadal timescales

Interactions between externally forced and internally generated climate variations on decadal timescales is a major determinant of changing climate risk. Severe testing is applied to observed global and regional surface and satellite temperatures and modelled surface temperatures to determine whether these interactions are independent, as in the traditional signal-to-noise model, or whether they interact, resulting in step-like warming. The multistep bivariate test is used to detect step changes in temperature data. The resulting data are then subject to six tests designed to distinguish between the two statistical hypotheses, hstep and htrend. Test 1: since the mid-20th century, most observed warming has taken place in four events: in 1979/80 and 1997/98 at the global scale, 1988/89 in the Northern Hemisphere and 1968–70 in the Southern Hemisphere. Temperature is more step-like than trend-like on a regional basis. Satellite temperature is more step-like than surface temperature. Warming from internal trends is less than 40 % of the total for four of five global records tested (1880–2013/14). Test 2: correlations between step-change frequency in observations and models (1880–2005) are 0.32 (CMIP3) and 0.34 (CMIP5). For the period 1950–2005, grouping selected events (1963/64, 1968–70, 1976/77, 1979/80, 1987/88 and 1996–98), the correlation increases to 0.78. Test 3: steps and shifts (steps minus internal trends) from a 107-member climate model ensemble (2006–2095) explain total warming and equilibrium climate sensitivity better than internal trends. Test 4: in three regions tested, the change between stationary and non-stationary temperatures is step-like and attributable to external forcing. Test 5: step-like changes are also present in tide gauge observations, rainfall, ocean heat content and related variables. Test 6: across a selection of tests, a simple stepladder model better represents the internal structures of warming than a simple trend, providing strong evidence that the climate system is exhibiting complex system behaviour on decadal timescales. This model indicates that in situ warming of the atmosphere does not occur; instead, a store-and-release mechanism from the ocean to the atmosphere is proposed. It is physically plausible and theoretically sound. The presence of step-like – rather than gradual – warming is important information for characterising and managing future climate risk

James Otto Ricketts to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, December 6, 1819

James Ottis Ricketts wrote from outside London to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, his aunt, addressed to Ursino, Elizabethtown, NJ. The first page of the letter contains overlapping text and the bottom is missing a piece. The second page of the letter has a painting of the cottage James and his wife are staying in. People Included: Maria (presumably Maria Ricketts) Places Included: Londonhttps://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1810s/1020/thumbnail.jp

James Otto Ricketts to James Ricketts, June 24, 1806

James Otto Ricketts wrote from Bromley, London to James Ricketts, his father, addressed to John Jackson, Esq. near Hammersmith, London. He wrote that the end of the term was coming up and outlined what he had studied. He said that after the term he planned to travel to Hammersmith and wanted to meet his friends and father there. He mentioned Mr. and Mrs. Dean sent their best wishes to their family and the Jacksons.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1800s/1063/thumbnail.jp