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Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, June 4, 1789, Sarah Ricketts Jun 1789

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, June 4, 1789, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to her sister, Susan Kean, address not included. The first 8 pages of the letter are no longer with pages 9-11. She wrote updating Susan on their family and friends. She mentioned that Mr. B was in bad debt and would have to do something or else he would go to jail, according to their father Peter Van Brugh Livingston. Robert Barnwell had been staying with them but left to go to J.R. Livingston's wedding to Eliza McEvers, then he would go to Mr. B's and then stay with them the Ricketts again until he left for …

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Margaret Livingston To John Kean, March 31, 1789, Margaret Livingston Mar 1789

Margaret Livingston To John Kean, March 31, 1789, Margaret Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Margaret Livingston wrote from Cleremont to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. she had received his letter and the oranges he sent and expressed her gratitude. she was also glad that he, Susan, and their son arrived safely as there was a big storm the day after they left New York which caused everyone to fear for their safety. Her daughter Alida Livingston married General Armstrong and all Margaret's children except Johnny were there.

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Daniel Huger To Susan Kean, February 10, 1789, Daniel Huger Feb 1789

Daniel Huger To Susan Kean, February 10, 1789, Daniel Huger

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Daniel Huger wrote from Charleston to Susan Kean, address not included. He wrote that he hoped to visit her and John Kean, her husband before deaprting for New York, but was not sure if that would be possible. He shared news of several weddings including, Alida Livingston and General Armstrong, Mrs. General Scott and Mr. Miers, and Mr. C. Apthorp's second daughter and Dr. Williamson. He also wrote that Mrs. Jarvis died and Charlotte White had consumption.

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Samuel Wilcox To John Kean, October 1, 1788, Samuel Wilcox Sep 1788

Samuel Wilcox To John Kean, October 1, 1788, Samuel Wilcox

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Samuel Wilcox wrote from Hartford to John Kean, addressed to New York. Wilcox recently married Miss Falcott and the two were heading down to Carolina in the fall. He said that they would be in New York in 12 days and try to sail down with John Kean.

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Lewis William Otto To John Kean, March 18, 1787, Lewis William Otto Mar 1787

Lewis William Otto To John Kean, March 18, 1787, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Lewis William Otto wrote from New York to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He shared his excitement over his recent marriage to Elizabeth Livingston, John's sister-in-law and said that his wife, Susan Kean, and Sarah Ricketts were all very excited to see John soon. He also briefly discussed politics and John's reelection as a delegate from South Carolina.

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John Kean To Susan Livingston, September 27, 1786, John Kean Sep 1786

John Kean To Susan Livingston, September 27, 1786, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote to Susan Livingston, address not included. He wrote the letter on the morning of their wedding and said that it was the happiest day of his life and he had had the ring altered and hoped she would like it.

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John Kean To Susan Livingston, C. 1786 (14), John Kean Dec 1785

John Kean To Susan Livingston, C. 1786 (14), John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from an unknown location to Susan Livingston in Hanover Square, NY. Relatives of Susan had recently gotten married and John explained what beautiful time of year it must be for such an event. John jokingly asked Susan if he could be her novice and learn from her polite and well mannered ways. This item is not dated.

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Poem, Sir Philip Sidney's Ourania, Nathaniel Baxter, Jay Looney Dec 1605

Poem, Sir Philip Sidney's Ourania, Nathaniel Baxter, Jay Looney

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"Nathaniel Baxter, born in Colchester, Essex, received his Master's degree from Magdalen College, Oxford, in 1577. Following his time at Oxford, Baxter held several posts in the church, including warden of St. Mary's College, Youghal, Ireland, where he probably knew Edmund Spenser. ... In 1606 Baxter published his most notable work, excerpted here, Sir Philip Sydneys Ourania, That Is, Endimions Song and Tragedie Containing All Philosophie (1606).

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