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Der Neue Hoch-Deutsche Americanische Calender, Auf Das Jahr 1794, Samuel Saur

Primary Source Books

Early American German-language almanac donated to Bridgewater College Special Collections in 2017 by Donna Spitler Fields and Joyce Spitler Nicholson. It is an example of Pennsylvania-German printing with fraktur typeface set on the famous Christopher Sower Press. The almanac was passed down in the Spitler family of Page County, Virginia. A birth announcement for Isaac Spitler (1794- 1862) appears on the February calendar. Spitler was active in the Church of the Brethren in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The almanac was conserved and digitized in 2018 with funding by Fields and Nicholson and Bridgewater College Special Collections.

Young Casey Is The Lad, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Enlistment and tenure of a soldier under Corporal Casey

Remarks On The Prevailing Custom Of Attending Stage Entertainments: Also On The Present Taste For Reading Romances And Novels: And On Some Other Customs: Submitted, With A Heart Overflowing With Good Will, To The Notice And Consideration Of The Professors Of The Christian Name, In The Different Religious Societies, John Kendall

Historical Quaker Books

Inscription on t.p.: "Thomas Scattergood to Rebecca Scattergood, 1812."

31 pages, 15 cm.

Recipe For Apple Pudding, Circa 1700s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document is a recipe for Apple Pudding. This document is undated.

Recipes For Clam Soup, Mutton Cutlets, Robe Of Milk, And Hams, Circa 1700s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document contains recipes for Clam Soup, Mutton Cutlets, Robe of Milk, and Hams. This document is undated.

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.

A Discourse Delivered In The New Dutch Church, Nassau Street, On Tuesday, The 21st Of October 1794, Thomas Dunn

Irish Studies Publications

A speech given before the New York Society for the Information and Assistance of Persons Emigrating from Foreign Countries on October 21, 1794.

Unknown To Unknown, Circa 1700s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

An unknown person wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to an unknown correspondent. Received both Mr. Wilcox’s and Mr. Kean’s letters. Sorry that the indisposition of Mr. Kean and Peter prevented them from attending their convalescent state. Delivered Mr. Lucenas slaves to Mr. Lithgow, an agent in the business for Mr. Ancrum. Sam finished cutting down his land but still had ten bushels of indigo seed. He would have large claims upon the surplus of that at Hilton Head. Mentioned the sale of property and Major. Wigg’s purchase as well as additional business concerning the sale of property. Indigo appeared to …

Isaac Hall To Susan Kean, December 13, 1793, Isaac Hall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Isaac Hall to Susan Kean. A receipt for Susan Kean from a wholesale linen drapers merchant on Market Street in Philadelphia.

Susan Kean To Unknown, December 12, Circa 1700s, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean wrote to an Unknown Correspondent, unaddressed. The document appears to be a draft of a letter. A severe inflammation in Susan’s left eye prevented her from responding to an invitation. Her sister, Sarah appeared to be unwell. Susan was unable to travel without K [John Kean?] even if she were well, which as she was writing this letter, she was unwell. Knew her correspondent’s affectionate heart would contribute to her comfort.

William Stephens To John Kean, November 25, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephens expressed his delight that yellow fever was subsiding and hoped Kean and his family stayed safe during the outbreak. Stephens also discussed business and transcripts of a proceeding that will be sent to Kean in Philadelphia.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, November 17, 1793, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to her sister Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The shoe maker had yet to make an appearance since Kean’s departure to Philadelphia. Ricketts shared family news and well wished that Kean's husband recovered from his cold.

Jacob Read To John Kean, November 10, 1793, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He wrote to talk about the status of some accounts in the Bank of South Carolina. He also comments of John Kean's declining health.

John Randolph Of Roanoke To St. George Tucker, November 6, 1793, John Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Randolph in Philadelphia, PA wrote to St. George Tucker, addressed to Williamsburg, VA. In this letter, John Randolph complained of ill health and a lack of money to his step father. He discussed an incident that occurred while reading a letter. People included: J.P., Mr. Bryan, Freneau, Jonathan, Mr. Randolph, Mrs. [T], Randolph family.

Ralph Izard To John Kean, October 22, 1793, Ralph Izard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Ralph Izard wrote from Hartford to John Kean, addressed to Cashier of the Bank of the US in Philadelphia. He was glad to hear John Kean had escaped the Yellow Fever and is making use of Izard's kitchen and parlor. He hoped that the cold weather would help the epidemic slow down. After leaving Hartford he would stay in New York until it was known where Congress would meet.

People Included: Mrs. Cortright, Mrs. Izard, Benge the Upholsterer, Mr. Debbois, Mr. Vanhan, Mr. Willing

Places Included: Boston, MA, New York, NY

John Kean To Susan Kean, October 8, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. The Yellow Fever was still going on in Philadelphia. Franks, a watchman at the Bank, Mrs. Batts, and a priest Mr. Flemming all died and several others were sick.

People Included: Walker, Mr. Meade, Betsey

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, October 7, 1793, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote from Elizabeth Town, NJ to Susan Kean, her sister, addressed to John Kean, Cashier of the U.S. Bank, Philadelphia. Sarah was concerned about Susan after hearing about the narrow brush she and John Kean, her husband, had with the Yellow Fever. She wrote about the fever in New York and Elizabeth Town and how frightened people were.

People Included: Henry Knox and Family, Mr. Willing, John Kean, Franks. David Franks, Peggy Marshalls, Peter Philip James Kean

Places Included: New York, NY, Boston, MA

John Randolph To St. George Tucker, October 4, 1793, John Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Randolph in Philadelphia, PA wrote to St. George Tucker, addressed to Williamsburg, VA. This was a personal letter that discussed an illness that had stricken the two families. Randolph wrote about the effect of the illness on the community and how Mr. Randolph refused to let him into his house to avoid contracting the epidemic. People included: Richard, Theodorick, Mr. Randolph, Mr. Brown, Andrew Clow. Places included: Fredericksburg, Winchester.

John Kean To Susan Kean, October 2, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote from Philadelphia to Susan Kean, his wife, addressed to Mr. Corvaisier's near Dunks Ferry. Yellow Fever had been going around the city. John had been staying at the Bank because a servant at home was sick, but then Franks was sick and stayed at the Bank. John Kean eventually had he brought to the house as well.

People Included: Franks, Mr. Ball, Mr. McCall, Terence, Betsey, Celia

John Kean To Susan Kean, Circa 1790s, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Kean informed Susan that he had nothing to say of the consolatory kind. The people were more alarmed but told her not to fear because they were under the protection of an all merciful being. Influenza prevailed in New York, Susan’s brother was recovering and Cornelia was in her chamber. No board at the Bank of Pennsylvania.

Josiah Smith To John Kean, September 25, 1793, Josiah Smith

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Josiah Smith wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Josiah Smith, a cashier at the Charleston Office of Discount & Deposit, writes back to John Kean about a request he had made back in March. He further talks about different stockholders from different nations and lists their values.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, September 25, 1793, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to John Kean, Cashier of the U.S. Bank, Philadelphia. Sarah is optimistic that the medicine her brother-in-law uses will protect him from yellow fever. People leaving Philadelphia must quarantine before entering New York. She describes a visit with General Knox, Mrs. Knox, their children (Lucy, Julia, Washington, Caroline), two maids, and two hired servants. Genl. Knox arrived from Philadelphia, and Sarah was afraid to shake his hand. He's heading to B. Point with Mr. Huger. Mrs. Filch is mentioned. Sarah invites her nephew Peter to stay with her. She still has Susan's shoes …

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 23, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to Susan, addressed at Mr. Corvaisiers, near Dunks Ferry. He asked if she received medicinal bark from Ms. Cottringer. Warm weather appears to coincide with more cases of yellow fever. The number of people buried in Potters field is at it's highest. Merchant Mr. Lea died yesterday. John plans to visit Susan and his son Peter soon.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 19, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to Susan, addressed to her at Mr. Corvaisiers, near Dunks Ferry. Doctors disagree if the cooling weather will reduce the spread of yellow fever. John sent calomel, bark, and salts. Horseback riding is physically hard for John and he is unable to get a sulky (a light-weight cart with two wheels pulled by a horse). He looked at a house in Frankford, but it's not a good fit. Names included: Terence [Terrence] and Mrs. Robertson.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 16, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to Susan, addressed to Mr. Corvaisier's, near Dunk's Ferry. His horse took a rest and twisted the shafts when it tried to get up. It took him an hour to untangle and free the horse. Most of the people exposed to yellow fever by Enks have died or are sick. John considers getting a room in Frankford or somewhere within the vicinity of the city. The letter is dated "Monday." The letter was likely written September 16th, based on Enk's death the previous week.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 13, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, no address. Names included: Alexander Hamilton, Mr.Barclay, John Beaty, Simpson, Franks, Lawrence, Jonathan Smith, Price, Mr. Willing, Thomas Smith, Stowe and Mandeville, Cochran and Risberg, and Terence. The dead: Walker, the French Consul, Wigton the schoolmaster, and from the Bank of Pennsylvania, the chief bookkeeper and one Porter. John had to hire "four new hands." He will try and visit Susan the following day but doubts he can get a seat on the mail stage without going directly to New York. As soon as Terence gets confident in driving, he will send him up.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 12, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, address not included. He updated her on people sick or dead from yellow fever, holistic remedies, and recovery from saddle sore. Names included: Enk, Beaty, Mr. Willing, and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, Mr. C., and Terence. John enclosed Brown's paper, describing both Dr. Kuhn and Rush's different methods of treating the disorder (not present).

Beaumanoir De Laforest To Susan Kean, September 10, 1793, Beaumanoir De Laforest

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Beaumanoir wrote to Susan, address torn off. She's concerned about yellow fever in Philadelphia and tragic events in Paris. Beaumanoir, whose husband was the Vice-Consul General of the Kingdom of France to the United States, lived briefly in the United States. She had a daughter, Caroline.

William Stephens To Thomas Young, September 10, 1793, William Stephens, Thomas Young

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens wrote to Thomas Young, addressed to Savannah, Georgia. William Stephens wrote asking if he received a bond from Mr. Wereat because of litigation involving Mr. Wereat and Mr. Kean. Thomas Young responded saying that he never received such a bond. This was a copy sent to John Kean. People included: John Wereat, John Kean, Peter Lavien. Places included: Augusta.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 9, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to Susan, his wife, address not included, about yellow fever. Names include Mr. Enk (dead), John Beaty, and Alexander Hamilton. He took a bath in vinegar to prevent the illness.