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John Kean To Susan Kean, September 5, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, address not included. He talked about "this fever," as the yellow fever was called at the time. Names included: Mr. and Mrs. Meade, the Miller's, Mrs. McCall, Mrs. Bat, Barnwell, Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey, Mr. Enk, D. Hutchinson, Dr. Rush, and domestic servant Betsey. John enclosed a letter from Jackson to Susan (not included here).

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 3, 17xx, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean in New York (at Mr. Philip Livingston’s). This was the first morning that John Kean was able to bear the sheet and coverlet over him as he slept since his return. The temperature was cool and of the “gently bracing kind that bestows pleasant feelings.” This document is undated.

The Primrose Girl, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

No abstract provided.

Desponding Negro, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Narrative of a slave

David Ramsay To John Kean, August 13, 1793, David M. Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David M. Ramsay wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed financial and commercial endeavors he is involved with. Contents are very difficult to decipher.

Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, August 8, 1793, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter, with exception of the address, is entirely in French. This short letter talks about two hats Bartholomew sold to John. He sends his compliments to John and mentions their good friendship.

William Armstrong To Unknown Person, August 1793, William Armstrong

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Armstrong wrote to an unknown person, unaddressed. Armstrong discussed New York bank shares and what they were priced at.

R. Footman To Susannah Livingston Kean, July 30, 1793, R. Footman

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

A receipt from R. Footman to Susannah Livingston Kean. This receipt is for the purchase of an andiron shovel.

Jacob Read To John Kean, July 26,1793, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed the current situation relating to his personal finances and the current state of affairs relating to local politics.

Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, July 23, 1793, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter is entirely in French. Bartholomew wrote this letter to acknowledge John's deteriorating health and wished him the best.

John Kean To John Faucheraud Grimké, July 23, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to John Daucheraud Grimké. The letter was marked as a dead letter for an unknown reason and sent to the General Post Office. When its contents was read it was returned to the post office in Philadelphia. Mrs. Kean was mentioned as being the widow of John on the back, showing the letter was returned after John Kean had died.

John M. Tennery To Thomas Williams, July 18, 1793, John M. Tennery

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John M. Tennery wrote to Thomas Williams, unaddressed. This was a receipt for the payment for a table bought from Mr. Williams.

Nancy L. Bayard To Susan Kean, July 14, 1793, Nancy L. Bayard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Nancy Bayard wrote from New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. She shared her experience traveling by passage. Upon her return to New York, “the girls” were disappointed Susan did not accompany Nancy as she was supposed to make a trip with her before returning to Philadelphia. Nancy also extended well wishes to the family.

John Kean To Susan Livingston Kean, July 10, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to his wife Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He explained his feelings of despair after she had left New York for New Jersey and had hoped to hear from her and their son Peter sometime soon. Additionally, he also informed Susan that he had collected money from John Rutherfurd and that her brother, Philip Livingston, was having trouble crossing the river to make it to Elizabethtown. Interestingly, the letter ends on a humorous note as he wrote, "Give my love to your mama Sally, James, and kiss all the little ones- among whom there is a …

William Stephens To John Kean, July 10, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. It was a personal correspondence letter to John Kean. It mentions John Mills and Doctor Leo Jones.

David Ramsay To John Kean, July 10, 1793, David M. Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David Ramsay wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. David Ramsay talks about a previous transaction he had mentioned in a letter from a few day earlier. Contents are very difficult to decipher.

David Ramsay To John Kean, July 8, 1793, David M. Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David Ramsay wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to John Kean addressed to the Bank of the United States (in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Ramsay discussed surplus certificates and indents that he was willing to sell for an order on the collector or on the cashier of the branch bank in Charleston. Left the price in some measure to John Kean.

John Kean To Susan Kean, July 7, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, addressed to Mr. Ricketts, near Elizabeth Town. Yellow fever is spreading in Philadelphia and he's grateful that Susan and their son Peter are out of town, Peter's improving health, using medicinal bark, and preparation for their house in Philadelphia. He describes horseback riding on Province Island. Names included: Meade, Violet, Peggy Marshall, Ramsay family. Events included: Battle of Cap-Francais, French Saint-Domingue (now Haiti).

David Ramsay To John Kean, July 6, 1793, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David Ramsay in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Ramsay mentioned "the South Carolina frigate" and regiments of cavalry. The letter discussed South Carolina's sovereign debt. People included: Mrs. Kean. Places mentioned: South Carolina, Pennsylvania.

John Jackson To Susan Kean, July 5, 1793, John Jackson

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Jackson wrote from London, England to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Jackson discussed news pertaining to family and friends and offered well wishes to many mutual acquaintances.

John Kean To Susan Kean, July 4, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John writes to his wife, Susan, address not included. He describes local celebrations of the fourth of July, business at the First Bank of the United States, and hiring a domestic servant. Names included: Mr. Ricketts, Brentford, Mr. Varinot and fireworks, Mrs. Horry visits New York, Mr. Read and Kate of Charleston, Richard Shubrick John Shultz, Ternant, General Irvine at Carlisle, Mr. Anthony, Peter Kean, and domestic workers Jacob and an unnamed Irishman.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 30, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote from Philadelphia to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. He wrote about inheritance and what would be left after his death to his son Peter. He also wrote about an enslaved woman named Violet. He instructed Susan to give her away if she could not be sold or have her indent herself to him for 5 or 7 years and bring her to Philadelphia.

People Included: Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Peter Philip James Kean, Miss Meade, Peggy Bayard, G. McEvers, Betsy Bayard, Franks, Violet

Places Included: Elizabeth Town, NJ

J. Bullock To John Kean, June 29, 1793, J. Bullock

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

J. Bullock in Philadelphia, PA wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. This letter addressed the dock ward and its tax issues.

John Rutherfurd To John Kean, June 27, 1793, John Rutherfurd

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Rutherfurd in Tranquility, NJ to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia. This was a cover letter for money sent to Kean.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 27, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. The letter discussed the family's health. John postponed building a new structure for the family until the next season. People included: Meade, Phil [Livingston], Peter, Mr. Livingston. Places included: Philadelphia, New York.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 23, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. John reported that he was working on the dividend from the bank and that he had a minor cough. People included: Sophia Chew, Peter.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 21, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. This letter discusses the Livingston estate in Georgia. People included: George Meade, Franks, General Knox, Burrall, Mr. Livingston, Peter, Lady Russell, Lord Russell, Philip Livingston. Places included: Georgia.

Franks Footman's Auction, June 21, 1793, Richard Footman

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Richard Footman received content from Footman's Auction involving C. Franks.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 19, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. He discussed making possible improvements to the house. This letter detailed the arrival of the Chew family from Maryland. It also discussed sickness and medical treatment. People included: Peter, Mr. Macomb, Col. Franks, Mrs. Izard, Mr. King, Mr. Lawrence, Leroy, Bayard, Daniel Ludlow, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. B. Chew, son of Phil [Livingston], Phil Livingston. Places included: Maryland.

Fanny Otto To Susan Kean, June 16, 1793, Fanny Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Fanny Otto wrote from Paris, France to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fanny expressed her condolences to Susan on the death of her father, Peter Van Brugh Livingston. She also discussed family news and shared a great deal on her daughter.