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Notes From A Lecture On Midwifery By Dr. William Shippen, Jr. April 7, 1798; And Clinical Notes From The Pennsylvania Hospital, December 1799-February 1800, Uriah Derickson

Medical Student and Faculty Lecture Notes

This notebook was written by student Uriah Derickson at Pennsylvania Hospital. The notebook includes notes from a lecture on Midwifery by Dr. William Shippen, Jr. that were taken on April 7, 1798. Shippen was a professor of Anatomy and Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital from 1774-1806. He pioneered courses in midwifery despite opposition, and warned against the use of instruments in childbirth (Penn University Archives & Records Center). The notebook also contains clinical notes written at the Pennsylvania Hospital under the direction of Dr. Benjamin Rush and Dr. Philip Syng Physick. The notebook mentions that on February 26, …

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, August, 1799, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Kean, his sister, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He wrote that he was glad Peter Kean's health had improved. Susan had previously asked about real property values in Philadelphia and her brother said that they had gone down because of the Yellow Fever and to sell in the winter was the best idea. Mr. Shipman said that John Kean's Estate was indebted to Philip, but he said that was wrong.

People Included: Mr. Burrall and Jus. Rutherfurd

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Kean, July 17, 1799, Julian Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He was extremely concerned about her health and explained how if he could not find a companinon to take the trip with him up to Niagra he would come to back to see her in New Jersey.

Letter To Dudley And Alice Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Letter from Philander Chase to his father regarding a possible appointment as clergyman.

Susan Kean To John Rutherfurd, September 25, 1797, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to John Rutherfurd, addressed to Tranquility, NJ. Letter discussed Peter's studies and poor health. People included: Mr. R., Robert, Mary, Mr. & Mrs. Ricketts. Places included: New York.

Thomas M. Randolph To James Brown, June 21, 1797, Thomas M. Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas M. Randolph wrote to James Brown. The letter is a short personal correspondence talking about various topics such as his health and the latest harvest. Contents are very difficult to decipher.

Maria S. P. & James Ricketts To Susan Kean, April 29, 1797, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Maria S. P. & James Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Maria informed Susan of the improved health of grandma. James wrote to Susan about business matters such as a deed execution and other issues. People included: Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, Capt. Ogden, Peter Kean. Places included: Parson Augustine House.

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, April 2, 1797, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. The letter discussed the health of various family members and business advice concerning the impending conflict with France. People included: Cato, Greenleaf, Van Brugh Livingston, Mrs. Livingston. Places included: France, Court of Chancery.

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, February 28, 1797, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Van Brugh Brown wrote to Susan Kean, his aunt, address not included. He wrote that he was happy to have heard from Betsy Bayard that that Susan had recovered from her illness and that Peter was doing well. He hoped that she had received his letter that was enclosed with Mrs. R. Box about his recent change of life. This possibly refers to a marriage as he then wrote that "Mrs. B begs you will accept her kindest love". He asked that when she saw his Indies family (presumably the Ricketts) that she give them his love and mentioned …

Letter From Samuel Hopkins To George And Samuel Sibley, February 9, 1797, Samuel Hopkins

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Samuel Hopkins to grandsons, George and Samuel Sibley, February 9, 1797. Hopkins gives advice to his grandsons on how they should live.

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, August 8, 1796, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from New York to Susan Kean, his aunt, addressed to James Ricketts, Elizabeth Town. He did not know that his uncle, James Ricketts, was sick. Since Susan was staying with him George asked her to update him on his health. He also mentioned he finally had an opportunity to travel to his lands later in the month.

People Included: Mr. Johnson, Mrs. A, James Ricketts, Sarah Ricketts, Mr. and Mrs. L (Lawrence?)

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, July 22, 1796, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from New York to Susan Kean, his aunt, addressed to James Ricketts, Elizabeth Town. He inquired about Susan's health and how their friends in Elizabeth Town were. He mentioned that he saw Susan's brother who was soon heading out to the country, he was most likely referring to Philip Peter Livingston.

People Included: Miss James, Mrs. A, Peter Philip James Kean

Places Included: Monty Bay

Janet Montgomery To Susan Kean, May 5, 17xx, Janet Montgomery

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Janet Montgomery wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Janet informed Susan that she would be unable to visit her sister. She was visiting the Chancellor and fell ill with a cold that got progressively worse. If her health improved and her mother continued well, she planned to go with Edward. Asked to present her sister with love. This document is undated.

Susan Kean To John Rutherford, March 8, 1796, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean wrote from New York to her cousin, John Rutherford, addressed to the Senate of the United States, Philadelphia, PA. Susan’s nephew George Van Brugh Brown arrived in Philadelphia. George grew up in Scottland, where he attended school, then served in the Army, in Jamaica. He was a Captain in the 52nd Regiment. Susan asked John to show him kindness and “give him some directions in what manner he ought to conduct himself.” She was sorry Mr. Bond didn’t stay to meet the president [George Washington]. A postscript vaguely described a man cast away “cast away incoming from Jamaica …

Philip Livingston To John Rutherford, March 8, 1796, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, NY, to John Rutherfurd, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He had heard via his sisters Sarah Ricketts and Susan Kean, that George Van Brugh Brown, a Captain in the British Army had arrived in Philadelphia from Jamaica. He had left his regiment in North Carolina and traveled north alone and most likely did not know anyone in the city. Philip referred to George as his cousin, but he is in fact the son of Philip's sister Mary. He asked John if he could introduce him to the British Charge des affairs, Mr. Bond. Philip's wife, …

1769, June 25 - Ann Mcdowall, Ann Mcdowell

Martin Family Papers

Letter from Ann McDowall [Antigua] to Mary King Martin on the Kilquhanity Estate in Dumfries, Scotland. McDowall seems to be a cousin to Martin. Letter refers to family news, health, and welfare. Letter seems to have been sent care of Mr. McNish.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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, 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,

John Kean And Philip Livingston's Letterbook 1794-1795, John Kean, Philip Peter Livingston, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Copies of the letters which passed between John Kean and Philip Peter Livingston, his brother-in-law, during the joint transaction between them. the majority of the letters are written from New York or Philadelphia and mentioned other family members such as Susan Kean and Sarah Ricketts. The last several letters are actually between Philip and his sister Susan Kean, John's wife. This was presumably because of John's failing health and death on May 4, 1795. The letters start on December 4, 1794, and end on July 1, 1795.

Benjamin Harrison To James Brown, April 3, 1794, Benjamin Harris

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Benjamin Harrison in Brandon, VA wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. Mr. Harrison sent in Mr. Randolph's bond in payment for him. He noted his poor health and discussed small pox. It discussed international politics in Europe. People included: Mr. Randolph, Mr. Burton, Mr. Spooner. Places included: mountains. Notable quote: "The gloomy state of our affairs fill my soul with horror_ much do I feel for my Friends on the other side of the Atlantick_ & much also for my country, which must inevitably suffer under the hands of bungling, violent men..."

Ann "Nany" L. Bayard To Susan Kean, January 8, 1794, Ann L. Bayard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Ann “Nany” L. Bayard wrote from New York to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ann informed her aunt Susan about family news, expressed her relief that Susan and John Kean’s health appeared to be improving, and requested a pattern for a gown.

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.

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.