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Thomas M. Randolph To James Brown, June 17, 1796, Thomas M. Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas M. Randolph in Monticello, Charlottesville, VA wrote to James Brown, unaddressed. This letter detailed a sale of wheat and clarified a previous letter. People included: Snelson, Nicholson.

John Faucheraud Grimké To Susan Kean, June 8, 1796, John Faucheraud Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Faucheraud Grimké, from Charleston, SC, wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimké wrote to Mrs. Kean about a statement from the South Carolina Treasurer on the interest and principal of bonds. He suggested Federal bonds were more profitable. Grimké advised disposing of it because of the low rates. The letter discussed Santee Canal and the Catawba Canal issues. He advised that they avoid further investment in the canals if they failed to receive a profit in the following year after the interest expired. People included: Peter Kean, State Treasurer, Mr. Barnwell, Mr. Kean. Places included: Catawba Canal, Santee Canal, South …

Gustav Risbert To Susan Kean, June 7, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustav Risberg, Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Risberg hoped that Mr. Cogniac returned the piece of satin in good order. Dr. Rush wanted to construct a building that was on property claimed by Mrs. Kean, but the deed for the property was not present in the records office. Gustav requested that Susan furnish a copy of the deed to him to prevent the construction on her property. People included: Dr. Rush, Mr. Cogniac, Mr. Meade. Places included: Record's Office, Kean house Philadelphia.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, June 4, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg, in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg discussed the rent for Mrs. Kean's property. There was a lottery that Susan and Sarah partook in. Mr. Livingston stated that he was satisfied in his dealings with Mr. Coxe. Mr. Cogniac promised to take charge of the satins from China. Mrs. Jane Corvaisier's memorandum went through Mr. Simpson to Mr. Risberg. On a separate scrap of paper (included) Jane Corvaisier asked about payment. People included: Mr. Livingston, Mr. Cogniac, Mr. Simpson, Jane Corvaisier, Peter Kean, Mr. Simons, Bonsall Places included: Germantown

Will And Affidavit: May 27, 1796

Historical Legal Documents

a&b: Two page will of Richard Hunt, witnessed by W.H. Hardy

c: Affidavit: granting rights of executors Philip Thomas Hunt, the sone of the said deceased, Mary Frances Hunt widow and John Satchell

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, May 22, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan (Livingston) Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg had a new renter. He settled the financial dispute with Mr. Coxe and established a plan for selling satins. People included: Bonsall, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Coxe. Places included: turnpike.

Robert Barnwell To Susan Kean, May 14, 1796, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Robert Barnwell in Charleston, SC wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Robert Barnwell wrote to Susan Kean to inform her of state bonds received from John Kean and wanted the difference between the nominal and real bond price. He expressed his desire to liquidate his debt with her and demanded a prompt reply. People Included: John Kean, Mr. Desaulpure, Mr. Elliot, Mr. Winthrop, Mrs. Ricketts, Edwards family, LeRoy family, Benson, King, Philip Livingston. Places included: Georgia, South Carolina.

David M. Randolph Wrote To James Brown, May 14, 1796, David M. Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David M. Randolph wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. This letter discussed a bill for which Randolph requested immediate remittance. Places included: Philadelphia.

Janet Montgomery To Susan Kean, May 5, 17xx, Janet Montgomery

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Janet Montgomery wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Janet informed Susan that she would be unable to visit her sister. She was visiting the Chancellor and fell ill with a cold that got progressively worse. If her health improved and her mother continued well, she planned to go with Edward. Asked to present her sister with love. This document is undated.

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers And Susan Kean, May 4, 1796, Leroy, Bayard & Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This receipt was from LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers and Susan Kean's transaction. This receipt was evidence that Hermann LeRoy had one share in Bank of New York stock.

Francis Walker To James Brown, April 30, 1796, Francis Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Francis Walker wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. This letter requested money be sent to Rev. Maury. People included: Mrs. Gelmer, Mr. Hopkins, Rev. Maury.

"Articles Of Agreement Of Partnership," A Contract That Forms A Business Partnership Between Jonathan Dayton, Francis Childs, And Jonathan Hampton Lawrence. Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, 1796. No Signatures, Possibly A Draft., Jonathan Dayton, Francis Childs, Jonathan Hampton Lawrence

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

A form containing tenets of an agreement to form a business partnership, in mercantile transactions, between Jonathan Dayton, Francis Childs, and Jonathan Hampton Lawrence in Elizabeth Town (now Elizabeth), New Jersey. 1796.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, April 25, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Risberg attempted to renegotiate rent with Mr. Willing who refused to pay more. A former servant took the textile with him. The Congress debated passing the treaty with England, if they accepted it, there would be greater confidence in the market. People included: Mr. Willing, Mr. Burrall, Peter Kean, unnamed ex-servant, Capt. McCray. Places included: England, Congress.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, April 14, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote to Susan Kean concerning a payment from Mr. Willing for rent. He also noted a former servant that had called concerning any letters for him. People included: Mr. Willing, Mr. Burrall, Peter Kean, unnamed ex-servant.

Polly Therny To Aaron Pitney, April 13, 1796, Polly Therny

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bill of sale from Polly Therny to Aaron Pitney for Toan (or Tean) a 9-year-old enslaved boy sold for 75 pound current lawful money.

Gustavus Risbert To Susan Kean, April 10, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to the care of Philip Livingston Esq. near the Battery, New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote to Susan Kean about business matters, including the sale of goods from China that yielded moderate profits and concerning the building leased for rent. Included are two invoices, with near-identical item level lists, and a receipt for items shipped from Philadelphia to New York, via the ship Winthrop.

People included: Bonsall.

Places included: India, China, New York.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, April 7, 1796, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Sarah complained of a headache that kept her up last night. Madame Tapray planned on going to New York to get scholars to teach music. Sarah offered general updates on various people and their goals. People Included: Miss Gordon, Captain [Brown], Mr. Jackson, Philip Livingston, Mrs. Livingston, Livingston child, Mr. Rickett, Madame Tapray, Mr. Bandyek, Mrs. Carredeaux, Brockholst, Mrs. Lewis, Nick, Mrs. A-g. Places included: New York, Scotland, Puerto Rico.

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.

Marianne Williams To Susan Kean, March 24, 1796, Marianne Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Marianne wrote from Mount Pleasant to Susan, care of Ricketts Esq, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Her boys recovered from measles, they visited friends “in the Delaware,” then became ill for an extended time. The roads are in poor condition, preventing her female friends from visiting. Marianne inquired about Jane Grove Corvaisier, who lived in Germantown when Mr. Bradford died [U.S. Attorney General William Bradford 1755-1795]. Corvaisier was melancholy and recently moved in with Mrs. Duponseau (?).

Names included: Mr. Williams, Christine Williams, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Ricketts, and Peter Kean.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 20, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote to Susan Kean about business matters, including the sale of goods from China that yielded moderate profits and concerning the building leased for rent. People included: Bonsall. Places included: India, China, New York.

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, March 19, 1796, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Major Brown wrote from Abyssinia, in New Jersey, to his Aunt Susan, addressed to New York. George was in Philadelphia longer than expected. He met Mr. Rutherford there and thanked Susan for the introduction. He enclosed a letter from Miss Bond, and another letter addressed to Mrs. Livingston. There are addition and subtraction problems on the verso of the letter.

Names included: Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts.

Peter Mccall To Susan Kean, March 13, 1796, Peter Mccall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Peter McCall in Philadelphia, PA, to Susan Kean, New York, NY. Peter McCall informed Susan Kean that he gave the goods to Mr. Risberg, who paid notes to him in compensation for the customs duties. People included: Gustav Risberg. Places included: customs house.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 11, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Mr. Risberg settled the dispute with Mr. McCall. The letter discussed the China trade and its inner workings, along with a rental issue. People included: Peter McCall, John Kean, Peter Kean, Mr. Wg.

Susan Kean Drafts To Peter Mccall, March 9, 1796, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean in New York, NY, wrote several draft letters to Peter McCall, unaddressed. Susan Kean wrote various drafts concerning her cargo in the possession of Mr. McCall. People Included: Gustavus Risberg, Mr. Kean, Richard Dale Places included: Custom House, China.

Susan Kean To John Rutherford, March 8, 1796, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean wrote from New York to her cousin, John Rutherford, addressed to the Senate of the United States, Philadelphia, PA. Susan’s nephew George Van Brugh Brown arrived in Philadelphia. George grew up in Scottland, where he attended school, then served in the Army, in Jamaica. He was a Captain in the 52nd Regiment. Susan asked John to show him kindness and “give him some directions in what manner he ought to conduct himself.” She was sorry Mr. Bond didn’t stay to meet the president [George Washington]. A postscript vaguely described a man cast away “cast away incoming from Jamaica …

Philip Livingston To John Rutherford, March 8, 1796, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, NY, to John Rutherfurd, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He had heard via his sisters Sarah Ricketts and Susan Kean, that George Van Brugh Brown, a Captain in the British Army had arrived in Philadelphia from Jamaica. He had left his regiment in North Carolina and traveled north alone and most likely did not know anyone in the city. Philip referred to George as his cousin, but he is in fact the son of Philip's sister Mary. He asked John if he could introduce him to the British Charge des affairs, Mr. Bond. Philip's wife, …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 7, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote in disbelief that the vessel Pigou was able to return so quickly from such a distant voyage [to Asia]. He anticipated a high profit despite the high shipping charges. People Included: Peter McCall, Mr. McCall, Edward Bonsall.

Peter Mccall To Susan Kean, March 5, 1796, Peter Mccall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Peter McCall in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. McCall informed Mrs. Kean that her products from Asia had arrived. People included: Mr. Kean.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 4, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Mr. Risberg wrote to Susan Kean to announce the arrival of her cargo from Asia. The letter also includes a draft of Susan's response. People included: McCall. Places included: Canton, China.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, February 7, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed via Philip Livingston in the Battery, New York, NY. Mr. Risberg updated Susan Kean on the status of her account such as the "Bills from France." Susan invested in the Turnpike and a canals, and he offered updates about both. The lot owned by Mrs. Kean had difficulties, such as a leaky roof. In order to "dispose of adventure to the East Indies," he needed to know the orders given to the supercargo. Mr. Risberg was to also take change of the Willing & Francis, a mercantile house. People included: Miss …