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John Charles Lucena To John Kean, April 24, 1782, John Charles Lucena

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Charles Lucena wrote to John Kean, address not included. Lucena was soon to leave South Carolina to move to London and wrote to explain his reasoning. He also summarized for John Kean various business and legal dealings he had been taking care of on Kean's behalf in both South Carolina and Georgia.

People Included: Moore, Panton, Laucens. Grove, Davis, Mr. Jones, Mr. Roberston, Stephens, Thomas Gibbons, and Farley.

Senate Act Signed By John Lewis Gervais, February 26, 1782, John Lewis Gervais

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Senate act for furnishing supplies for the army at the value of 373.590 Mexican Dollars, signed by John Lewis Gervais, President of the Senate and South Carolina Delegate to the Continental Congress. It was sent to Hugh Rutledge, Speaker of the House of Representative

John Brown To Susan Livingston, February 24, 1782, John Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Brown wrote from Greesbanks, near Kilmarnoch, North Britain, to Susan Livingston, his sister-in-law, addressed to Basking Ridge, NJ. He wrote that he hoped that soon the "unhappy disturbances", meaning the Revolutionary War, would soon be settled so he could more easily correspond with his family in America. He visited his daughter Mary Frances at school in Edinburgh, while he was there she came down with the measles. He said that she and his son, George Van Brugh Livingston, often talk about their family in New Jersey. He mentioned some silk and lace that his late wife, Mary Livingston, sent …

John Kean With Frances Ramadge, January 11, 1782, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Account list between Major John Kean and Frances Ramadge.

An Act For Allowing The Importation Of Goods Of The Growth, Produce, Or Manufacture, Of The Islands Of Saint Christopher, Nevis, And Montserrat, Into Any Ports Of His Majesty's Dominions In Europe Or America, Upon Payment Of The British Plantation Duties.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Eliza Livingston To Susan Livingston, December 4, 1781, Elizabeth Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to Philadelphia. Notable quotes "The mutiny of the Pennsylvania soldiers has made Susan uneasy and wonders if the unfortunate affair may deter the General." Eliza mentions a mutiny of Pennsylvania soldiers and that "this part of the country has been in great confusion, the soldiery have committed some acts most inhumanly horrid, but that is what happens when such a body is left to do what their unruly passions dictate." Names included: Col. Menges, Mr. Maylan, Peggy, Mrs. Ramsey, Mrs. Bland. Eliza was expecting gloves from Susan but didn't receive any.

Pierce Long To John Sparhawk, November 10, 1781, Pierre Long, Nathaniel Forsom

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Certification that John Sparhawk had approbation for retailing Spiritous Liquors, Portsmouth. Signed by Pierce Long, Nathaniel Forsom, and George Ge[?].

Arthur Campbell To Nathanael Green (2 August 1781), Arthur Campbell, Nathanael Greene

Skipwith Revolutionary War Letters

Campbell reports a pacific disposition among those forming the treaty, and expects that the Mountain Militia will soon be able to redeploy their resources toward Greene's position. He suggests that Continental Garrisons be erected in Indian territory along with land transfer as punishment for their aggression.

John Brown To Susan Livingston, April 26, 1781, John Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Brown wrote to Susan Livingston, his sister in law, addressed to Basking Ridge, NJ. James wrote telling Susan to send his best to the family including her father, Peter Van Brugh Livingston. He asked her to inquire after Peter Reid who was expecting a letter from, but had not heard from in some time. He also gave updates on some mutual friends.

People Included: George Van Brugh, Aunt Ricketts, Aunt Susan, Aunt Betsey, Cousin Bayard, Mr. Saterson, Lady Stirling, and Miss Brown.

Places Included: Philadelphia, PA, Carlise, London, and Ireland.

Henry Lee To Nathanael Greene (2 April 1781), Henry Lee, Nathanael Greene

Skipwith Revolutionary War Letters

Lee sympathizes with Greene for having less-than-motivated troops, and suggests some improvements that could be made to increase morale among the men. He also suggests appealing to the public's sense of patriotism.

John Brown To Susan Livingston, Circa 1781, John Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Brown wrote to Susan Livingston addressed to the care of Peter V.B. Livingston in New York, New York. Brown informed Susan that he went to Edinburgh to bring home Miss Mary, of which he engaged a governess who was recommended in the strongest terms by people he looked upon as Judges. Immediately after she arrived in the country, she was seized with the whooping cough. George V.B. was also affected. Hoped Mrs. Ricketts was well and had yet to hear of Philip’s arrival in England. This document is torn.

Gedichte (Poetry Collection, 1781), Karoline Christiane Louise Rudolphi

Poetry

No abstract provided.

John Brown To Susan Livingston, December 23, 1780, John Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Brown of Greesbank, near Kilmarnock, North Britain, wrote to his former sister-in-law Susan, addressed to Basking Ridge, NJ, c/o Peter Van Brugh Livingston, NY. He regrets receiving only one letter since the death of his wife, Mary (nickname Molly) Livingston, and hearing about the death of his former brother-in-law William [Alexander] Livingston. William died in a duel at a Continental Army camp in later summer 1780.

William Stephens To John Kean, September 22, 1789, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote that he would attend to Bryan's bond and Jacob Read could bring an action on the judgement against Bowman. Captain Godfrey had 500 shingles and 300 boards for John.

John Brown To Susan Livingston, August 5, 1780, John Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John, in Greesbank, near Kilmarnock, North Britain, wrote to his sister-in-law Susan, no address but likely in Basking Ridge, NJ. He acknowledged a letter addressed from Susan to her sister, his wife, Mary (nickname Molly) Livingston, recently deceased. Molly sent silk to Susan and her sisters before her death. Names included: Mr. Reed, Lady Mary Watts, [Peter Van] Brugh Livingston, Philip Livingston, Lord and Lady Dumfries, his children Mary, Frances, and George Van Brugh, and Susan's sister "Betsy." Notable quote: "...all hope that a reconstruction between Brittain and the Collonys [Colonies] may soon take place."

Anne Cox To Susan Livingston, Ann Coxe

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Anne, in Sudbury, PA, wrote to Susan, no address. The letter isn't addressed to Susan, but her name is written on the second page. Names included: Col. Livingston, Mr. Swift, Major Edwards, Cousin Tilghman, Mr. J. Smith, Mr. Smith, Betsy, and Mr. Rutherford. Anne regrets she can't attend an invitation to visit Basking Ridge, NJ. Notable quote: "You Jersey ladies really have the advantage over all the Americans and engross the Beaux entirely, while we poor creatures here hardly see the face of one a week."

John Brown To Peter Van Brugh Livingston, April 4, 1780, John Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John wrote from Greesbanks, near Kilmarnock, North Britain, to his father-in-law Peter Van Brugh Livingston, addressed to Baskinridge [Basking Ridge, NJ]. John is mourning the death of his wife (and Peter's daughter), Mary (nickname Molly) Livingston and the loss of a mother for their children: Margaret [possibly called Mary Frances], William, and George Van Brugh Brown. He enclosed a letter (not present) from people who knew Mary and wrote kind things about her.

The French Gazette, Norman Desmarais, Carl Becker

Primary Sources

The French Gazette is an English translation of the Gazette Françoise, the French newspaper published in Newport, RI by the French fleet that brought the Count de Rochambeau and 5800 French troops to America in July, 1780. The newspaper intended to translate various news items printed in American newspapers to keep the officers and men abreast of political events in this emerging nation. It is the first known service newspaper published by an expeditionary force. The French facsimile edition is also available elsewhere on this site.

Gazette Francoise

Primary Sources

The Gazette Françoise is a facsimile edition of the French newspaper published in Newport, RI by the French fleet. The newspaper intended to translate various news items printed in American newspapers to keep the officers and men abreast of political events in this emerging nation. It is the first known service newspaper published by an expeditionary force. The English translation is available elsewhere on this site.

Abraham Schenk To Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Circa 1780s, Abraham Schenk

Liberty Hall Collection Undated

This is an invoice written by Abraham Schenk addressed to Peter Van Brugh Livingston. Various prices for unspecificed goods were added up listed at the bottom of the page. This document is undated.

Canticle Et Choix De Prière : Manuscript., Unknown

Rare Books

A manuscript collection of Catholic hymns and prayers in French, including Cantique de la Ste. Vierge; Les sept psaumes de la pénitence; Cantique pour la fête du très saint sacrement; Les litanies de Sacré Coeur des Jésus; Les litanies de St. Francois de Sales; Cantique sur la vie et le vertu de Sant Nicolas; Joyeaux au temps du Pâques; and others. Plainsong notation on four of first five pages.

Salve Regina, Giovanni Pergolesi

Marian Sheet Music

Arrangement of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's "Salve Regina" for solo voice, accompanied by two violins, viola, and harpischord.

At A Convocation Of The Visitors Of The College Of William And Mary, On The 4th Day Of December 1779, A Statute Was Passed, Of Which The Following Is An Extract, College Of William & Mary

1779–1789: George Wythe

At a convocation of the visitors of the college of William and Mary, on the 4th day of December 1779, a statute was passed, of which the following is an extract.

The friends of the college being no longer competent to support so extensive an institution, as that which the charter recommends; and when science at large cannot be cultivated, that scheme of education being most proper, which is more immediately subordinate to the leading objects of society:

The scanty stipend lately paid by each scholar for commons, having occasioned a considerable expense,

It being just, that students inducted into …

Benjamin Wish To John Kean, December 4, 1779, Benjamin Wish

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Benjamin Wish and his father acknowledge a partial payment from John Kean for a house and lot on Queen and Mazych Street, Charleston, SC.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan And Eliza Livingston, June 1, 1779, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Sarah wrote to her sisters, Susan and Eliza [Elizabeth] Livingston. She was sad that they didn't write since "I have been in this Island" for five months. No one from the local parish visited either, "gratitude seems to be quite out of fashion on this part of the Island." Mr. R [Ricketts, her husband], is not obliged to join his Regiment at Antigua. Kitty is homesick for America. Names included: Mrs. Bosley, Kitty, and her father, Mr. Goodin, Miss Goodins, Mr. and Mrs. Woollery, Mrs. Tomlinson, Marie, Halton, Mrs. Brown, Mary Bayard, Mrs. Burke (mother to Mrs. Palmer), cousin Phil's …

Shubrick & Clempson To Mrs. Jane Grove, March 12, 1779, Shubrick & Clempson

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Balances beginning 31 December 1778 and current accounts, related to her late husband, Samuel Grove ( -1776). Names include: Samuel Grove, Thomas Shubrick, Richard Shubrick, Philip Box, Peter Lavien, John Kean, and John Pitts. Attorneys in South Carolina are Robert Williams and Rober Williams Powell, attorneys in Georgia are John Graham, Samuel Dougless, and James Robertson. There is also unsold indigo. Verso states Shubrick & Clempson to Mrs. Jane Grove.

Observations D'Un Sourd Et Muèt Sur Un Cours Élémentaire D'Éducation Des Sourds Et Muèts, Publié En 1779 Par M. 'Abbé Deschamps, Chapelain De ' Église D' Orléons., Pierre Desloges

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Laudationem Funebrem Platonis Et Periclis Thucydidei, Johann Christoph Gottleber

Hermann Sauppe Library

No abstract provided.

Receipt To Richard Proctor, October 15, 1778, William Unknown

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Receipt from William --nt stating that he received 639 pounds 11 pence from Richard Proctor for the principal due on his and Edward Davis's bond with Robert Bramston. William's signature is hard to read and ends with the letter "nt."

Jane Grove With John Kean, June 25, 1778, Jane Grove, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

This legal document for the sale of enslaved people from Jane Grove to her son John Kean. Names included: John, Cudjoe, Peter, Billy, Basan, October, Cloe, Fanny, May, Bella, and Paddy. This indenture was signed in the presence of William Frint.