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Beaumanoir De Laforest To Susan Kean, July 4, 1795, Beaumanoir De Laforest

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Beaumanoir De Laforest in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at Elizabeth Town, NJ. Madame de la Forest wrote to Susan on others and their health. People included: Mrs. Taprey, Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Bayard, Peter Kean, Mrs. Corvaisier, Mrs. Japonceau, Mrs. Hamilton, Caroline. Places included: Paris.

E. Allen To Susan Kean, July 4, 179?, E. Allen

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

E. Allen wrote from Chestnut Street, Philadelphia to Susan Kean, address not included to decline an invitation for the next night.

John F. Grimké To Susan Kean, July 3, 1795, John Faucheraud Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John F. Grimké of Charleston, SC, wrote to Susan Kean, New York, NY. Grimké offered his condolences to Susan on the loss of her husband and informed her of John Kean's assets in South Carolina such as shares in the Santee Canal Company and the Catawba Company. People included: Mr. Risberg. Mrs. Grimké, Peter, the Grimké children.

Susannah Kean To Footman & Co., June, 30 1795, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Footman & Co. sold these items on behalf of Susan Kean, formerly of her Philadelphia, PA residence. They listed the possessions sold and their value.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Recounting how he was cleared of the hair-cutting crime.

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, June 29, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Philip responded to Susan about Mr. Read's notes that he sent to the residence. People included: Mr. Read, Mr. Bradford.

St. George Tucker To James Brown, June 21, 1795, St. George Tucker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

St. George Tucker in Williamsburg, VA wrote to James Brown, Richmond, VA. This was a cover letter Capt. Spiller's draft on William Brock & Co. of Fredericksburg, which Tucker wanted Brown to negotiate for him. People included: Mr. Coalter, Mr. Andrews, Dr. McClury, Capt. Spiller, William Brock. Places included: Fredericksburg, VA.

Lewis William Otto To John Kean, June 15, 1795, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Lewis William Otto in Paris, France wrote to John Kean, Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Otto wrote to Mr. Kean concerning capital and interest due. People included: Mr. Biddle, Mr. Leroy.

M. Cassinove To Susan Kean, July 6, 179?, M. Cassinove

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

M. Cassinove wrote from New York to Susan Kean addressed to Captain Ricketts, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Cassinove, Mr. LeRoy, and Mr. Berum were going to take Cassinove's wagon to Philadelphia. He wrote to tell Susan there was enough room for her and her son, Peter Philip James Kean, and asked if they wanted to travel with them.

Unknown Person To Susan Kean, June 3, 1795

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

An unknown person from Beaufort, SC wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. This letter detailed the assets and liabilities of John Kean's estate in South Carolina by one of his associates. People included: John Kean, Philip Livingston, Mr. [William] Stephens, Peter Kean, Thomas Shubric, Mr. Proctor. Places included: Charleston, Philadelphia, South Carolina, Georgia.

William Stephens To Susan Kean, June 2, 1795, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens in Savannah, GA wrote to Susan Kean, Philadelphia, PA. William offered his condolences to Susan for the loss of her husband. People included: John Kean, Mrs. Williams.

James Ricketts To Susan Kean, May 25, 1795, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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.

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, May 18, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This is a receipt from Philip Livingston presented to Susan Kean. He listed bank notes that he promised to deliver to the Bank of the US. People included: Robert Morris, John Nicholson, James Greenleaf, George Simpson.

Letter To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Recounting how Philander Chase was cleared of the haircutting crime.

Susan Kean's Blotter, 1795, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This blotter, or temporary record book, was made by Susan after the death of John Kean, her husband. There are 16 bound pages and one loose page of a different size. It included purchases, payments, items sold, lists of things, and where they were stored.

Headings: The Estate of John Kean in Stock and other Adventures as Estimate by himself in April 1795; A List Furniture & Horses Sold by Mrs. Susan Kean in the House No. 80 Wallnut Street and Money received for them; A list of Articles disposed of by Mrs. Susan Kean which were in the House …

Philip Livingston To Attorney General Of U.S. William Bradford, May 6, 1795, William Bradford

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston of New York, NY, wrote to Attorney General of U.S. William Bradford, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip wrote to Mr. Bradford on the state of Philip's sister, Susan Kean, after the recent death of her husband John Kean. People included: John Kean, Susan Kean. Place included: Philadelphia.

Sarah Ricketts To Susannah Kean, May 2, 1795, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susannah Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Sarah wrote to Susan of her response to John Kean's illness and the expectation that he will die though he was still conscious. People included: Mr. Ricketts, John Kean, Mrs. C.

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, May 2, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip Livingston wished John Kean a recovery from his illness while he, himself was ill. He asked Susan if there was no one else who could take over Kean's business matters. People included John Kean, Mr. Willing, Mr. Simpson.

John Kean & Jane Corvaisier With B. Corvaisier, April 29, 1795, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean & Jane Corvaisier with B. Corvaisier of Bensalem, PA. Bartholomew and Jane Corvaisier transferred the property listed to John Kean. People included: Bartholomew and Jane Corvaisier, William Bradford. Places included: Philadelphia, Bensalem.

Philip Livingston To Susannah Kean, April 27, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed business. He visited his niece, Mrs. Rutgers, on her marriage. He had to return to bed. People included: Morris, Mrs. Rutgers, [Mr. Thomas]. Places included: London, Philadelphia.

Philip Livingston To Susannah Kean, April 24, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The author discussed business with Susan and his illness. People included: Morris, Mr. [Thomas].

Philip Livingston To John Kean, April 20, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston of New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Livingston discussed business, including responding to a letter sent by Susan concerning Mr. Simpson's draft. He forwarded an insurance policy. The author was in poor health but too busy to rest. People included: Susan, Peter, Mr. Simpson, Morris. Places included: Philadelphia.

John Kean, Last Will And Testament, April 18, 1795, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The Last Will and Testament of John Kean. In his Will, John Kean leaves the majority of his personal property and real estate to his son, Peter Philip James Kean, with the exception of some land to Robert Barnwell, money to his sister Jane Corvasier, and land to his wife Susan. He also freed an enslaved woman Celia upon his death and granted her $50 a year for life in addition to a regular salary if she continued to work for Susan Kean for as long as Susan would hire her.

People Included: George Campbell, Susan Kean, Robert Barnwell, Peter …

Washington, George; Randolph Edmund, George Washington, Randolph Edmund

Ralph Webb Gardner Collection

Verification of Elijah Clarke's ship voyage by George Washington and Randolph Edmund. The notice is presented in French, English, and German.

Ann L. Bayard To Susan Kean, April 15, 1795, Ann Bayard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Ann L. Bayard in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Ann's father was extremely ill. She was getting married to the "Duke" and she wished it was over. Uncle Stephen was getting married. People included: Uncle Stephen, Nicholas Bayard, Mrs. Shippin, John Kean, Peter Kean, [Mrs. Soblestrom].

Philip Livingston To John Kean, April 15, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston of New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Smallpox strikes Livingston's farm, killing the overseer. Stock prices rose on news from Europe. He discussed business. The weather was cold. People included: Mr. Simpson, Mr. Ludlow, Foxe, Jackson, Susan Kean, [Ann "Nancy"] Bayard, Catharine Bayard, Robert Morris, Livingston's sisters.

Enclosure For Papers Susan Kean Lands, April 13, 1795, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This document lists the property of Mrs. Kean. People included: Robert Morris, John Nicholson, James Greenleaf, Thomas McEver, Philip Livingston, John Kean.

Financial Note By Susan Kean, April 12, 1795, Susan Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Transcription: R.B. [likely Robert Barnwell] entitled to a further Credit on account of a mistake in his bonds transmitted me, see statement in my letter of 23d December 1794 which if he accedes to will be a credit on his Bond for 12,,000 [sic] Dollars due in 1806 of 800 Dollars.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, April 8, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed business and acknowledged the receipt of notes. People included: Mrs. Kean, Foxe, Jackson, Mr. Otto, Mr. Ludlow.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, April 4, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed Bank of New York. The price of bills and stock were low. People included: Jackson, Nicholson, Mr. Ludlow, Mrs. Livingston.