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John Rutherfurd To Susan Kean, Circa April 1795, John Rutherfurd

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Rutherfurd wrote to Susan Kean (likely in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Rutherford informed Susan that he had just returned from New York and found her letter with Mr. Kean’s request that he should receive an assignment of Robert Barnwell’s bonds and pay them the money as he received it. It was with great pain to hear that John Kean’s health prevented him from continuing to work at the First Bank of the United States. Hoped the fine weather of May and June helped him make a full recovery. This document is undated but appears to have been written in April 1795.

Ann Bayard To Susan Kean, April 1, 1795, Ann Bayard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Ann Bayard, Princetown[, NJ] wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. She discussed a near drowning incident. People included: Mr. Bayard, Mr. Livingston.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, March 27, 1795, Philip Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip Livingston received news of John Kean's resignation. The president's letter caused him to cry on reading it at the dinner table. People included: Mrs. Ricketts, Lady Stirling, Mr. Willing, Susan Kean.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, March 25, 1795, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean (likely in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Sarah was glad that Peter and Susan were doing so well and pleased to hear that Mr. Ricketts thought John Kean looked better than he did before. Sarah recalled that the last she visited Susan, John Kean had been bled by Dr. T, and Susan’s spirits were low. Suggested that may have made John Kean appear worse than he was. Hoped Miss M. arrived safely. Sarah had not been anywhere but to church on Sunday. Nicholls, Hampton’s brother-in-law claimed that the sooner he got a wife to take care of …

Philip Livingston To John Kean, March 24, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The health of the two writers and Susan were poor. The bank did not take Morris's notes for stock. He discussed their joint business. People: Susan Kean, Mr. C., Morris, Phillip, Crammond.

Thomas Willing To John Kean, March 24, 1795, Thomas Willing

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas Willing in Philadelphia, PA wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Thomas Willing, President of the Bank of the U.S. accepts the letter of resignation by John Kean because of ill health. People included: Mr. Simpson.

William Stephens To John Kean, March 22, 1795, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens in Savannah, GA wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed the transfer of bank stock valuing 450 Pounds. He preferred the Bank of the Union. People: Deveaux.

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed bank notes. People included: Jackson, Robert Morris, Mr. Ludlow.

William Stephens To John Kean, March 19, 1795, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens of Savannah, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This is the bill for William Deveaux's debt. People included: William Deveaux, Mr. Morell, Mr. Schermerhorn, Mr. Macredie, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Kean.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, March 17, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed weather and stock prices. People included: Susan Kean.

John Kean To Peter Mccall, March 14, 1795, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Peter McCall, unaddressed. He acknowledged his invoice for four boxes of silver totaled charges of $6410.25, including insurance but excluding freight charges. People included: Mrs. Kean, Capt. Dale, Mr. Risberg. Places included: Canton, China.

John Morel To Peter Schermerhorn, March 14, 1795, John Morel

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Morel in Savannah, GA wrote to Peter Schermerhorn, addressed to New York, NY. This was an agreement for exchange. People included: William Stephens.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, March 9, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed the broker, William W. Ludlow, who filled up a policy for which the underwriter who refused to charge less than 10% on 10,000 for the America going to Canton. He asked whether the Pigon will go to Bombay or any other port. He did a great deal of business and knows a number of underwriters. People included: William W. Ludlow. Places included: Amsterdam, Canton, London, Philadelphia, Bombay.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, March 6, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He enclosed bank notes. He discussed the business of the Bank of New York with their press for money and stocks falling. People included: Greenleaf. Places included: Maine.

New York Insurance Office To Philip Livingston For John Kean, March 5, 1795, New York Insurance Office

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Insurance policy purchased by Philip Livingston for John Kean, his brother-in-law from New York Insurance Office for goods being shipped by boat from Philadelphia.

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Livingston resigned his presidency and the board directed Cornelius Ray to succeed him. Stocks were quite flat. People included: Cornelius Ray, Greenleaf, Col. Smith. Place included: New York Bank, Broadway.

Isabelle Bell To Susan Kean, March 1, 1795, Isabelle Bell

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Isabelle Bell wrote from North Town, a remote area, to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia via Doctor Young. She inquired after Susan and her family; John Kean is unwell. Her daughter Margaret recovered from an illness (pleurisy), and Mr. Barnwell was elected to Congress again. Isabelle acknowledged that Susan doesn't like to shop, but she needs help purchasing a backboard and Dunstable hat.

Names included: General Wilson, Maclay, Richardson, Maria Jay, Mrs. Symmes, Mrs. Ricketts, E. Dayton.

Places included: Bethlehem, Pittsburg.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, March 2, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He enclosed notes. Livingston planned on going to Maine to examine land for purchase. He discussed the election and an expected birth. People: William Bingham, Robert Morris, Mrs. Livingston, Susan Kean, Jackson, Knox. Places: Maine.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, February 28, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston of New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Livingston attempted to send specie or coin to the Bank of the US but ice prevented its departure. He discussed personal business with John Kean. The dinner with Hamilton was at the Coffee House. People: Mr. Willing, Mr. Cattine, Hamilton. Places: England, the Coffee House, Albany.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, February 25, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Alexander Hamilton was to arrive for a public dinner. He discussed the elections and the formation of a new land company. People: Hamilton, Monroe, Morris, Nicholson, Greenleaf. Places Albany.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, February 23, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He enclosed bank notes.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, February 21, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip discussed the weather and that the [Jay] Treaty had arrived, though there were questions about its ratification. Livingston discussed share prices for the US Bank and NY Bank. People included: General Schyler, Mr. Jay, Judge Yates, Burr, Susan Kean, Peter Kean.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, February 16, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He offered specie from the Bank of New York to Bank of the US if needed. He enclosed a copy of the King of Great Britain's Speech concerning the treaty. People: King George III, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Peter Kean, Susan Kean.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, February 14, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed business. Livingston spoke with G. Bancker about becoming the President of the Bank of New York, who was cautious because he was also the Treasurer of New York. He enclosed a statement. People included: Bancker, Thomas Buchanan, Nicholas Low, George Scriba, Mr. Burrall, Yates, Burr. Places included: Bank of the US.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, February 13, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Livingston bought all the bank stock with his remaining cash. The day before, Livingston transferred a majority of 6% stocks John Kean sent to him. The two agreed on a new business strategy. Most of what they sold went to England. People: John Penn, Mr. & Mrs. Ricketts. Places: England.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, February 11, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter discussed John and Philip's joint account and the enclosure of bank notes. Most of the stock sold went to England and Livingston was hoping to sell more. He discussed the officers of various American banks. Philip Livingston decided that he will resign his position and let someone else take over because there was no chance of a salary. He also had a political meeting with John Jay and Stephen van Rensselaer, among others. People included: Mr. Ann, Morris, Nicholson, Mr. Ver Planck, Thomas Russell, …

Indenture (Deed) Jonas Wade To John Meeker, February 7, 1795, Jonas Wade

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jonas Wade in Elizabeth, NJ wrote to John Meeker, addressed in Springfield, NJ for this indenture. This was an indenture for property in Springfield, New Jersey. People included: David Whitehead, George Ross, John Potter. Places included: Rahway River.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, January 7, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, address not included. Philip launched an investigation into their bank stock and determined that foreigners would probably obtain a greater part of the shares in a year or two. Americans could use land and other speculations for investment. He complained of the scarcity of money. People included: Ms. Ricketts, Susan Kean, Bayard, Hoffman, [Scriba], [Hendenor]. Places included: Insurance Company of North America, Philadelphia.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, February 6, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip wrote that he wanted John to prioritize his health. He discussed bank shares beings sold and his plan to buy bank stock. He discussed joint account with John, who used credit on the account. People included: Edward Livingston, Mrs. Livingston, Mr. Burrall,

Philip Livingston To John Kean, February 2, 1795, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The English newspapers arrived from Liverpool to 18 December. An acquaintance asked the captain if the British public believed that the King of Prussia had made a separate peace with France to which he responded that there was a mixed reaction with some believing it and others not because there was no official report yet. There were no actions between the various armies and the moderates had restrained the Jacobins in the Convention in France. There was a rumor that Mr. Jay sent a letter to …