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Philip Livingston To John Kean, May 31, 1793, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip discussed how a man broke his leg and how he doubts if he will be able to get a discount from him. A vessel from London arrived with information from London about the war in Europe. There was a universal shortage of money and he hoped specie would arrive safely. People included: JD, Mr. Fish, Mrs. Kean, Mr. Ct, Dumourice. Places included: Austria, Charleston, New York Bank, London, Paris, Cambray, Mons, Bank of the US.

John Kean To Susan Kean, May 29, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, addressed at Mr. Ricketts near Elizabeth Town, NJ. John writes about enslaved people Jacob (sick) and Celia (factotum: do everything person). John wants Celia to be his cook for the rest of his life. The temperature changes drastically. Construction continues on a new property, but he's interested in a place on Chestnut Street next to Oeller's Hotel and opposite the playhouse. He puts limits on Susan spending money on furniture. Names included: Eoff, Susan's brother, her father's estate, Mr. Bancker, Mrs. Glymer, Dickenson, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Pinckney (dead), Mrs. Horry, Franks, Mr. Thomas Willing, …

John Kean To Susan Kean, May 28, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote from Philadelphia, PA to his wife, Susan Kean, unaddressed. John discussed his hopes for his son Peter to grow up to be a good man. He compared Peter to a fruit/vegetable yet to ripen. Philip Livingston expected Susan to visit him in New York. John discussed Mr. Otto's French currency exchange rates. He goes on about the importance of good health. John requested Susan return to Philadelphia with a good "man servant."

People included: Peter Kean, Mr. Genet, Mr. Otto, Ternant, Mrs. Pinckney (burial).
Places Included: Elizabeth Town, New York.

William Stephens To John Kean, May 27, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens in Savannah, GA, wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. William Stephens discussed the sale of lands. He delayed Wercat's lawsuit against Kean. Stephens enclosed bank bills to him. He also discussed the conflict with Native Americans. People included: Mr. Livingston, Godon Guerard, Major Barnwell, H. Bowen, Mr. Montaignt, MacKay, Mr. Wercat, Major John Habershorn, Rich Wylly, Thomas Young, Thomas Gibbons, John Lucena, Mr. Davies, Mrs. Stephen, Mrs. Kean. Places included: Europe, Philadelphia, New York.

John Kean To Susan Kean, May 25, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, addressed at Mr. Ricketts, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. John is concerned about Susan's health. Enslaved boys Jacob and Billy have "swelled throats" and their mother believes they have the mumps. John ordered all of Susan's household requests and had her front room papered. She can pick out furniture in New York, but he can't pay until October. The French ship Hannibal is selling its cargo and John prefers Susan select her chest of tea. Names included: Mrs. Otto, La Forest, [Laforest], Mr. [Edmond-Charles] Genet, Dupont, Mr. Ternant, and the Scioto people.

John Kean To Susan Kean, May 22, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. John wrote of the extreme heat of 91 degrees. People included: Frank, Stowe, Peter Kean. Places included: Boston.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, May 18, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed how the prices of shares depended on the continuation or not. He stated that there was to be no more specie or coins to be shipped from there. He doubted that either the Bank of NY or Bank of US would be able to offer a discount on the JD note. People included: Harrison and Ansley, Mr. Bancker. Places included: Bank of the United States, Bank of New York.

James Buchanan To John Kean, May 18, 1793, James Buchanan

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

James Buchanan in Baltimore, MD wrote to John Kean, Philadelphia, PA. James Buchanan discussed banking issues in this letter. People included: Wilson, Valck, Swan, and Pleasants, Mr. Dall, John Campbell, Bladensburgh, William Potts, Thomas Buchanan places included: Branch Bank of Maryland, Thomas Buchanan, Mr. Thomborough, Governor Johnston, Mr. Willing, Mrs. Bingham, LeGay Polgreens. Place included: England, Barbados.

John Kean To Susan Kean, May 21, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. John wrote to Susan about letters they had received, especially those from Europe. People included: Mr. de la Forest, Mr. Genet, Ketland, Peter Kean, Peggy Bayard. Places included: French Republic, Paris, London.

Margaret Marshall To Susan Kean, May 15, 1793, Margaret Marshall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Margaret Marshall wrote from New York to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In her dispatch, Marshall complained that New York was dull and she had nothing to amuse herself with aside from plays and the occasional wedding. She informed Susan of family news and gossiped about friends and acquaintances.

John Faucheraud Grimké To Messrs. Lydig Or Barnes, May 13, 1793, John Faucherand Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Faucheraud Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to Messrs. Lydig or Barnes, addressed to New York, NY. This contract was an agreement to pay John Kean $70. People included: Lydig, Barnes, John Kean, Mary Harnett, John Wilkes, Jonathan Burrall, Whitehead Fisk, David Baker. Places included: Charleston, South Carolina, New York.

Eliza Gough To Susan Kean, May 10, 1793, Elizabeth Gough

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Eliza Gough wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. The writer announced the birth of a granddaughter, who died after being afflicted with spasms and an unidentified disease. The mother of the child has yet to recover from the loss. The letter discussed the children of various people and their health. The writer is likely in South Carolina. People included: John Kean, Peter Kean, Dr. Stuart, Mrs. Farthez, Mr. E. Barnwell, Mrs. J. Barnwell, Mrs. Cathben. Places included: Charleston, Beaufort, Gain Island.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, May 10, 1793, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip informed John that he will instruct Harrison and Ansley to return John's shares, save those that can be sold at a limited price. People included: Harrison & Ansley, Dan Ludlow, Mrs. Kean. Places included: New York Bank.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, April 18, 1793, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip wrote of the issue of stocks and selling property on Broad Street. People included: the Simpsons, Capt. Stevenson, Mr. Livingston, Daniel Ludlow, Dumouriez places, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts. Places included: Broad Street, Hannover Square, Amsterdam.

Josiah Smith To John Kean, April 13, 1793, Josiah Smith

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Josiah Smith in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Josiah Smith announced his retirement from the Charleston Cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit at age 62. He hoped to have his son replace him at that position, who the board of directors unanimously elected. People mentioned: Capt. Cross, Capt. Art, Capt. Matthew Strong, Mr. Smith.

David Ramsay To John Kean, April 8, 1793, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David Ramsay wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ramsay discussed debts incurred during the American Revolution and Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton’s, plan. Ramsay praised Kean’s letter to Congress regarding Revolutionary War debt and mentioned an excerpt was published anonymously in a newspaper. Ramsay also mentioned that a French Frigate brought official dispatches of a formal declaration of war against England.

Francis Walker To J. W. Brown, April 2, 1793, Francis Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Francis Walker in Milton, Virginia wrote to J. W. Brown, unaddressed. This letter discussed the delivery of flowers. People included: Henderson. Places included: Richmond.

Susan Kean Account Statement, April 1793

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This document is an account statement for Susan Kean. It lists various expenses including a transfer to mercantile firm LeRoy & Bayard and unspecified sundries.

John Blanchard To John Kean, March 29, 1793, John Blanchard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Blanchard wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. This letter sent to John Kean concerned John Blanchard's draft on his bank account as he was unsure if he had enough because he had not seen his book lately. One of his children fell ill and he needed to go to town. Places included: Virginia.

Margaret Marshall To Mrs. Armstrong, March 28, 1793, Margaret Marshall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Margaret Marshall wrote to Mrs. Armstrong, unaddressed. The letter discussed how Betsey had severe headaches that kept her in bed and the sudden death of a woman likely of scarlet fever. The letter spoke of a gentleman who drowned in grief over the loss and that two of his children were also ill. People included: Peggy Bayard, Mrs. Ricketts, Betsey, Mrs. Van Heauval, Mrs Macomb, Mrs. Houston, Miss Mead, Mrs. Cazenhove, Mrs. Clarkson, John Kean, Peter Kean. Places included: New York, Philadelphia, Rahway.

Richard Shubrick Debts Settled, March 28, 1793, Richard Shubrick

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

There are four legal documents written by attorneys Joshua Ward and William Greenwood the younger on behalf of Richard Shubrick, a merchant of London. All four were written at the same time, with the same language. All concerned a payment of 8,075 pounds sterling. Shubrick now quits the claims owed to him by Samuel Grove, deceased, Shubrick & Clempson, Gove & Davies, Box, Peter Lavien & Co, and Peter Lavien & Co., John Kean, John Kean & Co., John Pitt & Co., John Lucena, Joanna Lucena, Peter Lavien, deceased, and John Pitt, deceased. All

Another name included: Edward Davies.

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sarah informed Susan that she was disappointed she would not pay them a visit as she heard from Peggy M. that Susan planned on visiting in April or May. Sarah visiting Susan was out of the question because John Kean had a lot of work to do. She refused to spend another week at Mrs. L’s and it would not look good to visit Susan in Philadelphia. Sarah had a full social calendar and mentioned that she attended a party where Mrs. Leroy was fully dressed, her hair powdered and curled, …

John Kean To Bayard & Leroy, March 13, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia of PA wrote to Bayard & LeRoy, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter discussed business and financial matters. People included: Mr. Biddle.

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter contained information concerning an account and the statute of limitations. People included: Mr. Buchanan. Places included: South Carolina.

1793 License For Elizabeth Prinner(?) To Keep And Inn Or Tavern That Sells Liquor, New York City, 1793. Signed By Richard Varick, Mayor., Richard Varick, Elizabeth Prinner

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Elizabeth Prinner(?), a grocer, is granted a license to keep an "Inn or Tavern for retailing strong or spiritous liquors" until March 1, 1794. She is forbidden from keeping a "disorderly" establishment or one that permits "any Cock-fighting, Gaming, or Playing with Cards or Dice, or Keep any Billiard-Table, or other Gaming-Table, or Shuffle-Board, within the Inn" or "any Out-House, Yard or Garden belonging thereunto." Signed by Richard Varick, 45th mayor of New York City.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, March 1, 1793, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip was in poor health. He wrote about temporary relief for merchants by the Custom House. Stocks are doing poorly and he anticipates French money to improve banking in the U.S. Names included: Mr. Milledge, Mr. Bancker, Mr. Barnwell, and Westhall.

William Stephens To John Kean, March 1, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. William congratulated John and his family for surviving yellow fever in the fall, updates that Mr. Wareat continues to give him and John trouble about a deed (related to Mrs. Kean and Mr. Livingston's property), and local produce and grain sales are down. The mail is delayed and more likely to come from Boston and the Bahama Islands than Philadelphia. Names included: Smith, John, W. Des[illegible].

James A. Buchanan To John Kean, February 28, 1793, James A. Buchanan

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

James wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. James state the Bank Directors imposed an indirect censure on the Branch Bank at Baltimore. He defends himself. Names included: J.B., W. Robb, Lou. Chesterfield, Tench Coxe, James Carey, John Holmes, J. Anthony, Thomas Willing, W. Patterson, Samuel Smith, General Williams, Ro. Gilman, Theophile Casenove, W. Bingham, Mr. Carey, Wilson, Swan, Dall, Governor Johnston, LeRay, Judge Iredell, Frank, and Gale.

William Stephens To John Kean, February 27, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA via Cap. Art. William updates John about Deeds of Conveyance to Mr. Barnwell, regarding land in a different county. Wereat demands the full amount for John's house. Names included: Dr. Channing, deceased, Tom Mills (must return home), and Mrs. Stephen.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, February 22, 1793, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. J missed a visit while he waited for an arbitrator. Sarah sent two pairs of shoes to Susan and if they don't fit she can send an old shoe for size. Sarah was sick with a pain in her chest and head. Names included: Mr. Otto, Mr. J, Mr. Yates, Mr. R., Mr. Kean, Peter. Places included: Bath.