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Erinnerungen Aus Meiner Dritten Schweizerreise, Sophie Von La Roche Dec 1792

Erinnerungen Aus Meiner Dritten Schweizerreise, Sophie Von La Roche

Prose Nonfiction

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Philip Livingston To John Kean, December 31, 1792, Philip Livingston Dec 1792

Philip Livingston To John Kean, December 31, 1792, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The letter discussed the death of Peter van Brugh Livingston and subsequent burial. People included: Mr. Ricketts, Mrs. Ricketts, Peter Livingston, Lady Stirling, Lawrence, John Temple, John Alsop, Judge Hobart, Isaac [Roosevelt], Judge Morris, Gabriel Ludlow, James Bakman, John Broome, Dr. Rogers. Places included: Elizabeth.

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Lewis William Otto To John Kean, December 23, 1792, Lewis William Otto Dec 1792

Lewis William Otto To John Kean, December 23, 1792, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Lewis William Otto in Paris, France, wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. This letter discusses issues of the Bank of the United States along with an issue with a horse breaking through a fence and dying, among others. People included: Mrs. Kean, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Sibert, Fermant, Mr. Huger, Biddle, Fanny, Eliza, Mr. Genet.

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John Grimké To John Kean, December 14, 1792, John Faucherand Grimké Dec 1792

John Grimké To John Kean, December 14, 1792, John Faucherand Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John F. Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The maritime vessel Delaware arrived with John Kean's letter. Grimké wrote that to his surprise, the transaction with R. Shubrick had not closed and he requested Kean's help with this issue. The letter discussed court proceedings. The House representatives of South Carolina passed a bill to prohibit the importation of African-Americans from northern states & the West Indies, along with a ban from Africa for two more years. People included: Barnwell, J. E. Colhoun, James Ladton, Peter Kean, Sen. Pierce Butler, Mr. Adams, Aaron Burr, Laurens, William Smith, Jacob …

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William Stephens To John Kean, December 10, 1792, William Stephens Dec 1792

William Stephens To John Kean, December 10, 1792, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens in Savannah, GA wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter discussed a court trial that resulted in a verdict against Kean and an error that voided the outcome. Stephens reported the arrival of books to him and he paid off Mike's debt. People included: Mike, Channing, Bryan, Mr. Wercat. Places included: Barber's Island, Charleston.

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Elizabeth Gough To Susan Kean, C. 1791-1792, Elizabeth Gough Nov 1792

Elizabeth Gough To Susan Kean, C. 1791-1792, Elizabeth Gough

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Elizabeth Gough wrote to Susan Kean, address not included. Eliza visited with Mrs. Ramsey and they had tea together. Joseph Smith, Eliza's son-in-law, enquired about Susan's health frequently, he seemed to be fond of Eliza's daughter Polly. Eliza received a letter from her mother who was not doing well and Eliza feared she would never recover from her sickness. The measles was spreading fast in Beaufort and in Charleston. Eliza was worried Polly would fall ill from the disease. She had not heard from her brother, Robert Barnwell, in five months and was worried that she offended him.

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Anna Provoost With Estate Of James Provoost, November 15, 1792, William Ogilvie Nov 1792

Anna Provoost With Estate Of James Provoost, November 15, 1792, William Ogilvie

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Ogilvie wrote for Anna Provoost regarding the estate of James Provoost. This document granted Anna Provoost administration of James Provoost's estate after his death. People included: William Ogilvie, Anna Provoost, James Provoost. Places included: New York, Middlesex County, New Jersey.

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William H. Wigg To Unknown Person, November 1, 1792, William H. Wigg Oct 1792

William H. Wigg To Unknown Person, November 1, 1792, William H. Wigg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William H. Wigg wrote to Unknown Person, unaddressed. Wigg wrote to an unknown person, probably John Kean, about a payment made on his behalf to William and John Norton. People included: William Norton, John Norton.

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David Ramsay To John Kean, October 31, 1792, David Ramsay Oct 1792

David Ramsay To John Kean, October 31, 1792, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David M. Ramsay in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The letter discussed a particular monetary issue in regard to this profession as a physician. The issues discussed included the "renewal" of relocating African-Americans in advance of redistricting to increase representation. This appalled Ramsay. Northern states retaliated against southern transgressions by sending their African-Americans down there. Ramsay claimed his colleagues distrusted him greatly. People mentioned: Governor of South Carolina, Attorney General of South Carolina. Places mentioned: Columbia. Notable quote: "I abhor national reflection but had almost said all Jews are rascals with but very few exceptions."

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Jacob Read To John Kean, October 31, 1792, Jacob Read Oct 1792

Jacob Read To John Kean, October 31, 1792, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read in Charleston, SC, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The letter discussed the Bank of the United States. People included: G. Willing, Mr. Barnwell, Mrs. Kean, Mr. Bale.

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Jonathan Burrall To John Kean, October 20, 1792, Jonathan Burrall Oct 1792

Jonathan Burrall To John Kean, October 20, 1792, Jonathan Burrall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jonathan Burrall in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Burrall argued that the discounts must not be increased and that requests for discounts on stock deposits ought to be rejected. They had already sent $50,000 out. He reported that the Bank of the United States New York Branch had $210,000 on hand and a demand of $90,000 from the Bank of New York. The Bank of New York, Burrall estimated, had no more than $200,000 on hand after giving the Bank of the US $90,000. He further discussed issues of trade and debt. People …

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John Stevens To John Kean, October 15, 1792, John Stevens Oct 1792

John Stevens To John Kean, October 15, 1792, John Stevens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Stevens in Hoboken, NJ, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Stevens wrote that he paid forward an installment of a loan. People included: Mr. Burrall.

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Lewis William Otto And John Kean, October 13, 1792, Lewis William Otto Oct 1792

Lewis William Otto And John Kean, October 13, 1792, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This is a contract between Lewis William Otto and John Kean from Philadelphia, PA. Lewis William Otto appointed John Kean his attorney in regard to a contract with Clement Biddle. People included: John Kean, Thomas Biddle, Kenneth MacKenzie.

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Thomas Gibbons To John Kean, October 12, 1792, Thomas Gibbons Oct 1792

Thomas Gibbons To John Kean, October 12, 1792, Thomas Gibbons

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas Gibbons wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He offered to commence proceedings against the debtors. People included: Lavien and Davis, John Moreat. Places included: British government [in this state].

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Unknown Person To John Kean, October 10, 1792, Unknown Oct 1792

Unknown Person To John Kean, October 10, 1792, Unknown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

An unknown Person in Baldhead Island, NC, wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The letter discussed business affairs and national politics. The author complained of the incomplete lighthouse there. He complained about the war with Indians in the south of the state. He argued that the civilized portion of humanity was the most violent and unforgiving. People included: Thomas Shubrick, J. Grimké, Mr. Grover, Barnwell, Mrs. G., Mrs. Kean. Places, Mr. Smith. Places included: North Carolina, Virginia, New York.

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Lewis William Otto With Clement Biddle, 1792-1793, Lewis William Otto Sep 1792

Lewis William Otto With Clement Biddle, 1792-1793, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This is a contract between Lewis William Otto in Philadelphia, PA and Clement Biddle, unaddressed. Lewis Otto wrote this promissory note to Clement Biddle for a loan. People included: John Kean. Places included: Bank of the United States.

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Susannah Kean To Lootmans Auction, September 4, 1792, Susan Livingston Kean Sep 1792

Susannah Kean To Lootmans Auction, September 4, 1792, Susan Livingston Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susannah Kean wrote to Lootmans Aunction, unaddressed. List of goods for auction.

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Robert Barnwell To John Kean, September 3, 1792, Robert Barnwell Sep 1792

Robert Barnwell To John Kean, September 3, 1792, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Robert Barnwell in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Barnwell gave Kean permission to vote in his place for any election of the director for Bank of the United States. People included: Benjamin Villepontoux, Benjamin Simons, Stephen Elliot Planter.

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Charles Coteswait Pinckney To John Kean, August 31, 1792, Charles Coteswait Pinckney Aug 1792

Charles Coteswait Pinckney To John Kean, August 31, 1792, Charles Coteswait Pinckney

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Charles Coteswait Pinckney wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. People included: Mrs. John Middleton, Col. Grimké, David Millings, Hugh Millings.

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Jane Corvaisier To John Kean, August 18, 1792, Jane Corvaisier Aug 1792

Jane Corvaisier To John Kean, August 18, 1792, Jane Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jane wrote from Nantes, France, to her half-brother John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Jane was sad to hear John is in poor health. The letter was delivered by Thomas Harris of London, who is moved to Philadelphia with his family. She included a letter to Mr. Bendist [not present] and asked John to deliver it to Mr. Bendist himself because it was of grave consequence.

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Jane Corvaisier To John Kean, August 18, 1792, Jane Corvaisier Aug 1792

Jane Corvaisier To John Kean, August 18, 1792, Jane Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jane Corvaisier in Nantes, [France], wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Jane wrote an affectionate letter to John asking him to help the family of the man delivering the letter. People included: Mr. Corvasier, Peter, Thomas Harris, Benoist Places included: London.

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Leroy & Bayard To John Kean, August 5, 1792, Leroy & Bayard Aug 1792

Leroy & Bayard To John Kean, August 5, 1792, Leroy & Bayard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

LeRoy & Bayard in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The letter noted the stocks rose in price, which the writer attributed to increased interest in London. People included: [Dolby], King, Mr. Willing, James McEvers, Burrall, Mrs. Kean. Places included: [Bachamay], London.

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John Kean To Jonathan Burrall, July 31, 1792, John Kean Jul 1792

John Kean To Jonathan Burrall, July 31, 1792, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Jonathan Burrall, addressed to New York. Kean stated that cargo was delivered. People included: Mr. Franks, Mr. Lynch.

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John F. Grimké To John Kean, July 28, 1792, John Faucheraud Grimké Jul 1792

John F. Grimké To John Kean, July 28, 1792, John Faucheraud Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John F. Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The letter discussed financial issues such as bonds. People included: McWord, R. Shubrick, William Greenwood. Places included: Wilmington [NC], Georgia.

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Leroy & Bayard To John Kean, July 27, 1792, Leroy & Bayard Jul 1792

Leroy & Bayard To John Kean, July 27, 1792, Leroy & Bayard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

LeRoy & Bayard in New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter discussed bank notes and shares. People included: Major Franks, Burrall, E. Croese.

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Leroy & Bayard To John Kean, July 19, 1792, Leroy & Bayard Jul 1792

Leroy & Bayard To John Kean, July 19, 1792, Leroy & Bayard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

LeRoy & Bayard in New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter concerns bank shares. People Included: Mrs. Edwards, L. McEvers, George Eddy, Mr. Willing. Places Included: Bank of the United States.

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Herman Leroy To John Kean, July 8, 1792, Herman Leroy Jul 1792

Herman Leroy To John Kean, July 8, 1792, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Herman LeRoy in New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Herman wrote about bank stock value and other business with the bank. People included: Major [David] Franks, Clement Biddle, Susan Kean, Mr. van Berkel, [George] Eddy. Places included: Courtland Street.

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Susan Kean To George Meade, July 3, 1792, Susan Livingston Kean Jul 1792

Susan Kean To George Meade, July 3, 1792, Susan Livingston Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean in Abyssinia, New Jersey wrote to George Meade, unaddressed. Susan Kean wrote to George Meade concerning her delay in responses. She wanted to avoid a disputed with Mr. Meade concerning the water course issue in Philadelphia. People included: Mr. Risberg, Peter Kean, Mr. Ketland, Mrs. Ketland, Henrietta, Benjamin Rush Places included: New York, Philadelphia.

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Eliza Bayard To Susan Kean, June 28, 1792, Eliza Bayard Jun 1792

Eliza Bayard To Susan Kean, June 28, 1792, Eliza Bayard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Eliza Bayard in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter entailed an invitation to Susan to come visit them in Elizabeth, NJ. The letter discussed a variety of family issues such as health and sickness. People included: Mr. de la Forest, John Kean, Peter Kean, Mrs. LeRoy, Houstown, Catharine, Aunt Ricketts, Grandpapa [Major James Ricketts], Macomb, Lady Kitty, Lady Stirling, Mrs. Patterson, Phil Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. Otto. Places included: Elizabeth Town, New York, Philadelphia.

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John Kean To Herman Leroy, June 22, 1792, John Kean Jun 1792

John Kean To Herman Leroy, June 22, 1792, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Herman LeRoy, addressed to New York, NY. This letter concerned both personal and financial issues. John offered to send his books to Herman to compare them. People included: Mr. Rivington, Gerard Walton, Messrs. Craigs, Mr. Bayard, Mrs. Kean, Mrs. LeRoy, Peter, Cornelia [Bayard], Kitty [Bayard], Herman Bayard, Kitty Bayard. Places included: Cortland Street, Broadway, [Columbia University] College. Notable quote: "Peter says he must not be forgotten but that you must kiss both Cornelia + Kitty for him shake hands with Herman + tell Kitty Bayard that if he was big enough he would …

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