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Letter From The United States Department Of Agriculture

Florence Dwyer Letters

A high-ranking executive within the United States Department of Agriculture corresponds with Florence P. Dwyer, congresswoman of New Jersey, stating information about farm and conservation programs.

Partial Recipes For Currant Shrub, Honey Mead, And Crab Apples, Circa 1700s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document contains partial recipes for Currant Shrub, Honey Mead, and Crab Apples. This document is undated.

Recipe For Eau De Coing, Circa 1700s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document is a recipe for Eau de Coing. This document is undated.

List Of Bonds Due To John Kean, January 1793

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This document is a list of bonds due to John Kean within the states of South Carolina and Georgia. Nearly thrity individuals are named in the document with payments accumulating up to thousands of pounds. Names include John B. Barnwell, John Parmenter, J Lewis Bourquin, Robert Porteus, John Talbird, J Pritchard, B Reynolds, John Grayson, Thomas Grayson, Rich Porter, Rich Keating, Stephen Bull, Edward Barnwall, John Rose, Richard Fairchild, Joseph Sealy, Sarah Miller, Ralph Elliott, W.H. Wigg, and Stephen Lewis.

Undergraduate Catalog 2003-2005, Kean University

Course Catalogs, 1997 -

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate Catalog 2001-2003, Kean University

Course Catalogs, 1997 -

No abstract provided.

Graduate Catalog 1998-1999, Kean University

Course Catalogs, 1997 -

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate Catalog 1999-2001, Kean University

Course Catalogs, 1997 -

No abstract provided.

Graduate Catalog 2006-2008, Kean University

Course Catalogs, 1997 -

No abstract provided.

Graduate 2003-2005, Kean University

Course Catalogs, 1997 -

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate 1996-1998, Kean University

Course Catalogs, 1997 -

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate Catalog 1998-1999, Kean University

Course Catalogs, 1997 -

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate 2006-2008, Kean University

Course Catalogs, 1997 -

No abstract provided.

Poetry Event Including S. Livingston, C1780

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

A list of Poems and the names of people presenting them, including the poem presented by S. Livingston (likely Susan or Sarah). There are two, loose pieces of paper, with writing on both sides. The pages are not numbered and may be in the wrong order.

Names included: Mrs. Greene, Col. & Mrs. Moylan, Mr. Duer, Lady Kitty, Miss Pronone, Col. Seammel, Miss A.D.H., Doctor Bond, Miss Ricketts, Doctor Draper, Miss S. Livingston, Doctor McHenry, Miss Winslow, Col. William, Miss Elizabeth, Major Steward, Miss P.H., Major Forman, Miss C. W. H., Major Gibbs, Miss Banker, Miss Vanzandt, and Miss Lott.

Invoice Of China Ware To Susan Kean, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

An invoice of one case of China Ware received by the Ship Pigou Captain Richard Dale from Canton and forwarded by Gustavus Risbert to New York on board the Schooner Winthrop Ja[unclear] McCorea by order of Mrs. Susan Kean. Includes an item level list and charges.

Notes On Divorce To John Kean, Circa 1794

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Incomplete notes addressed to John Kean. One paragraph states the grounds for divorce, the other describes the process. John's half-sister, Jane Grove Corvaisier, confided to John that she wanted to move to Philadelphia and divorce her husband.

Susan Kean Receipt Of Interest And Stock, October 1795 - February 1796

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Account of Susan Kean. Interest and purchase of stock between October 1795 and February 1796.

Bill Of Lumber And Notes On Enslaved People, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Recto: the top is labeled A Bill of Lumber, presumably in John Kean's handwriting. There are products and measurements, including palmetto logs, window frames, doors, joists, rafters, shingles, and more.

Verso: notes on Enslaved People, tallies of people remaining, sold, born, left, or dead. The following names and numbers are included: 1. Scipio, 2. Clarinda, 3. Flora (2 born), 4. Phillis, 5. Dinah (2 born), 6. Sam, 7. Abram, 8. Phebe, 9. Cloe (1 born), 10. Tisse, 11. Grace (4 born), 12. Ph…. (1 born), 13. Patty, 14. Cretia, 15. Will, 16. Dye.

Calculations are on the recto and verso.

Philip Livingston To James Ricketts, Circa 1790s, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote to James Ricketts, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. It included an open letter to Philip's sister, Susan Livingston Kean (later Niemcewicz), so he could read, seal, and deliver it to Susan. Philip invites James to join him in [presumably] New York to watch the Stock Market, which is fluctuating. He also comments on the wind and speed of transport between New Jersey and New York.

Will, Inquisition, And Certification Of John, Gertrude, And Oliver Barberie, John Barberie, Gertrude Barberie, William Livingston, Bower Reed

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

There are 4 documents, all related to John, Gertrude, or Oliver Barberie. First is a document certifying facts about John and Gertrude Barberie, signed by New Jersey Governor William Livingston and Secretary of State Bowes Reed on April 8, 1786.

Second, a copy of Gertrude's will, dated November 26, 1770, included the names of her and John's children: Peter, John, Andrew, Oliver, Lambert, Susanna (wife of John Johnston), Francis, and Catharine Culyer (deceased, former wife of Henry Cuyler and mother to children Henry and Catharine), signed by Bowers Reed.

Third, a copy of John's will, dated April 21, 1770, included …

Peter Van Brugh Livingston To John Kean, January 3, 1789 And January 6, 1789, Peter Van Brugh Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Peter Van Brugh Livingston wrote from Abysinia to John Kean, his son-in-law, addressed to Beaufort, to the care of Mr. Alexander Chisholm, Merchant in Charles Town. He wrote in answer to several letters sent by John. He wrote that he passed the money he sent to Mr. De LaForest and said he was grateful to Dr. Ramsay for taking care of John and his wife Susan when they were sick. Robert Barnwell was on his way to New York from Philadelphia and stayed with the family for a couple days. He would return to New York with Major Franks and …

John Kean To Susan Kean, April 23-26 , 1788, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Beaufort to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included.He wrote that they are having unusually cold weather which will not be good for the indigo crop. In the part written on April 23, John said he was going to Hilton Head to check the orchard. He returned on April 26 and resumed the letter. He said that many of his trees had been damaged and his peach trees would suffer from the drought. Many new babies had been born recently Mrs. Cuthherb, Mrs. General Barnwell, Mrs. Stuart, and Mrs. William Elliot all recently had children.

John Kean To Susan Kean, April 29- May 1, 1788, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Beaufort to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. He wrote that he was sending Susan some money via Alexander Chisolm and that Wilcox would owe him more when he arrived in New York. He had sold much of his useless livestock and said what was left should be good. He decided not to sell any of his land until after the new constitution was put into place. He believed that a few years of peace under the new government would raise the value of land. There is still a drought going on and he wanted …

John Kean To Susan Kean, May 14-15, 1788, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Charleston to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. He wrote he was traveling north. The Constitutional Convention would meet from 9 am -4 pm. He wrote he was very concerned about the debt of South Carolina and that there were many different opinions between the states. He thanked her for sending his letter to Lewis William Otto and said he was sending jonquil and birds, similar to those he sent to Madame De La Forest.

John Kean To Susan Kean, April 14-18, 1788, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Berkshire to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. Silk had settled on John's lands in Berkshire, where John was attempting to sell his stocks. He wrote out a list of all the crops and animals Silk was raising at the plantation. He also wrote about his different fruit trees and lamented that the cold killed the orange trees. John planned to sell all of his land in Berkshire, except what Silk was settled on to pay off his English debt. He wrote that he wasted 10 years of 60 enslaved person's labor in indigo that …

John Kean To Susan Kean, March 13-16, 1788, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. the letter is written over two days March 13 and March 16. He had been participating in sporting events with Mr. Sol and others. When looking at old letters he found one from Lewis William Otto where he shared his excitement over being married (Lewis William Otto to John Kean, March 18, 1787). John hoped he would never have to experience losing his wife. Mrs. Gough had gotten some orange, shaddock, and citrons trees, as well as flowers for John's garden. He remarked that since his arrival …

John Kean To Susan Kean, March 25-27, 1788, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. He wrote bout how he missed her and had not received any letters from her. He then mentioned having purchased land in South Carolina for her under John Rutherfurd's name. He wanted to sell some land to pay his debts, the most pressing being the estate debt owed to his sister, Jane Corvaisier. He inquired about Mr. Parker and said that he would be heading to Georgia.

John Kean To Susan Kean, March 30- April 1, 1788, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Savannah to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. His friend Schermerhorn was traveling up to New York and agreed to take this letter. John visited his nieces Mary and Eliza Houstoun. He is staying in Savannah with his friend John Habersham and his wife. His other friend Stephens is ill and John would have to visit him again before returning to New York. He planned on returning to Beaufort on April 5, as April 11 was when delegates to the Constitutional Convention were to be elected.

John Kean To Susan Kean, January 27-February 7, 1788, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. The letter has four dates January 27, January 30, February 3, and February 7. John was anxious to hear from Susan and when her letters did arrive he was relieved. He would write to Peter Van Brugh Livingston and Lewis William Otto, but he did not know what to say. His health had not been very good due to the cold. On the 7th he wrote that today should be the day Susan gives birth and expressed his hopes and fears.

Margaret Armstrong To Susan Kean, C. 1790, Margaret Armstrong

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Margaret Armstrong wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to William Dayton's, Elizabeth Town, NJ. She was happy to hear Susan had a safe journey home and returned to find her son, Peter Kean, well. She remarked that he probably had a lot of questions for her. She mentioned smallpox and that her daughter, Eliza Armstrong, was doing fine.

People Included: Mrs. Crugar Bell, Polly, Mrs. Macomb, and Mrs. LaGan