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Robert Barnwell To John Kean, Circa December 1789, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert Barnwell wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Barnwell informed Kean that they were busy in their melancholy preparations for the “Columbia penance” and believed he would set out for Columbia in a fortnight. Most inconvenient will be the tax bill and an Act respecting their paper medium. Did not doubt that the general want of accommodation will cause the investigation of private businesses. The Act would be an installment of the debt and make one-third payable while the remainder would be payable for the ensuing years. Mr. Geurard took his disposition to the “land of shades.” He was on his …

Margaret Livingston To John Kean, November 22, 1789, Margaret Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Margaret Livingston wrote from Clermont Estate to John Kean, addressed to New York. She wrote she was glad to hear of John's improved health and his and his family's return to New York. She wrote about the Tillolson (?) family that had been experiencing a lot of health problems. She wrote that only Mrs. Tillolson and one enslaved man were healthy at one point. Her husband and children, Robert and Mary, were all sick and three enslaved women were giving birth at once.

People Mentioned: Mrs. Lewis, Joanna, T, Peggy, General Armstrong, Mrs. Armstrong, and Mrs. De LaForest.

Robert Barnwell To John Kean, November 20, 1789, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort to John Kean, addressed to New York. In the opening of the letter he mentioned a favor he had requested in a previous letter. In the rest, he largely wrote about plantation life and crops, specifically indigo, corn, and potatoes. He wrote that she sold several enslaved people, Prim, Wally, Limshour (?), Amelie, and Nago (?), as John instructed and lists their names and the sale price. He also mentioned having to get shoes for enslaved people. In the second half of the letter he wrote about politics and a matter involving his brother, John …

William Wilkie To John Kean, November 19, 1789, William Wilkie

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Wilkie wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to New York, NY. He had not heard from John since he wrote by Captain Elliott. He was enclosing a second copy of the Bill of Exchange from William Crafts and Murray, Mumford, & Bowen, Merchants to make sure John had it. He received a shipment for John containing ravens, ducks, thread, and osanbrigs (a type of cheap, course linen usually used to make clothing for enslaved people). He wrote he would follow John's instructions for this shipment and that he sent the rest of it to him in New York. …

Receipt, November 17, 1789

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Recipient unknown, but possibly belonged to John Kean. Included the following, with values: William Norton receipt, William H. Wigg for two enslaved women: May and Cloe, Richard Ellis Ser [Service] Bond, Verdict, Difference, and Interest.

W. Norton To John Kean, November 17, 1789, W. Norton

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Receipt from W. Norton to John Kean. The receipt stated that John Kean paid 188.22 pounds towards his bond with W. Norton.

William Wilkie To John Kean, October 27, 1789, William Wilkie

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Wilkie wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to New York, NY. He received John's letter along with a check sent from William Stephens that was previously sold by John Grive. He enclosed a bill for $150 from Mr. Crafts, Murray, Mumford, and Bowen as well as a current statement of account. Captain Blake would like a bill of sale for the enslaved man he bought from John. This is most likely a man named Sancho that had been mentioned in previous letters. He received several items from the Britannia and sent them to Beaufort.

William Stephens To John Kean, October 26, 1789, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to New York, NY. He was traveling to Augusta, GA to take his seat in the senate. He wrote that the attempt at a treaty with local Native Americans had failed and they can soon expect the situation to worsen.

Petter Thomson To John Kean, October 16, 1789, Petter Thomson

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Petter Thomson wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to New York. He asked if he could send him a branch in the pilotage of Tiby and in the pilotage of Port Royal Barr.

Robert Morris To James Brown, October 4, 1789, Robert Morris

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert Morris wrote from Philadelphia to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. Robert had recently returned from New York and thanked Brown for his letter and the honor shown to Mr. Cathringon. The rest of the letter is about business and he mentioned he will consult with Alexander Donald and Mr. Richard.

William Wilkie To John Kean, September 30, 1789, William Wilkie

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Wilkie wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He hoped John received his previous letters and described how they were sent. James, an enslaved man, brought over the 10 horses and mares John wanted to sell. William said he enclosed the receipts for all except two that he would try again to sell Wednesday. He also enclosed a certificate for the Bank of New York that said Abram and Wilcox had deposited $300 for John Grives. John Grives endorsed it and when presented at the bank the money should be paid immediately.

People Included: Michael Silk, …

Richard Keating To John Kean, September 28, 1789, Richard Keating

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Richard Keating wrote to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. John had previously written asking him to pay his bond by the 20th. Keating wrote that he tried to collect debts owed to him to pay but was unsuccessful. He offered instead 15 or 20 barrels of rice when the harvest came in.

Daniel Desaussure To John Kean, September 25, 1789, Daniel Desaussure

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Daniel wrote to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. Daniel expects payment for the debt of John's half-sister, Jane Grove Corvaisier. Daniel says it's impossible to purchase land and enslaved people on Corvaisier's account, as both are undervalued. Names included: Mr. Verdier.

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William Norton To John Kean, September 24, 1789, William Norton

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Norton wrote from St. Helena to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC regarding money John owed him on a bond. He wrote that he enclosed a statement and receipts, however these were no housed with the original letter.

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Wilkie wrote from Charleston to John Kean addressed to Beaufort, SC. He had written to John by Dr. Campbell and received his letter from Captain Saltus, but Saltus left before he finished his reply so he sent it by Mr. D. Adams of St. Helena instead. He was working on selling the rice and had received 2o pounds for him from Mr. Elliott. He had not yet found a purchaser for Sancho, an enslaved man, and planned to sell him and the horses at auction with John's approval.

Jacob Read To John Kean, September 22, 1789, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Jacob Read wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He forwarded John's letter b Ralph Elliott. He wrote about Mr. Rupele's Estate, the judgements regarding Mr. Bowman and William Bryan as well as various bonds.

People Included: J. Hally, Daivd Seill, Clarkson, Alexander Chisolm, and J. Richard.

William Wilkie To John Kean, September 21, 1789, William Wilkie

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Wilkie wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. Captain Keen had gotten back to him and if John agreed to his terms would transport the Kean Family and their furniture to New York. He was to be paid in good rice and would arrive October 1 or 2. He requested that the pilot at Beaufort look out for him as he had never been there and that the family be ready to depart when he arrived.

John Kean To Jacob Read, September 19, 1789, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Beaufort to Jacob Read, addressed to Charleston, SC.He wrote saying he was sending by Alexander Chisolm an assignment of judgement from Jonathan Bryan to him recovered against Mr. Bowman and a protested bill of Colonel Serf's. He said if there was a problem recovering the judgment it could be sent to William Stephens in Savannah. He also sent a note of A. McQueen's.

William Wilkie To John Kean, September 18, 1789, William Wilkie

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Wilkie wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. Since his last letter sent via Dr. Campbell, he heard back from Captain Tucker who declined to take the Keans to New York. He asked Captain Keen, but would not have an answer until Monday. He suspected he would decline as he was involved with trade between charleston and Georgetown. He received the order addressed to Mr. Chisolm, however, the man who it was from's rice had not sold and the order could not be paid until it was. He would write again by Mr. Elliott after he …

John Faucheraud Grimke To John Kean, September 18, 1789, John Faucheraud Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote to John Kean, address not included. The letter is a statement of money Grimke received from Jacob Read towards John Kean's account. The payments are related to two court cases Kean was involved with, John Kean v. John Lears Bourguin and John Kean for Peter Lavine v. David Tubly.

John Faucheraud Grimke To John Kean, September 17, 1789, John Faucherand Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He congratulated John on his appointment. He wrote that he was concerned for John's health and hoped that he would return to South Carolina for the winter as it was better for him. He had moved to a different house that had more room and invited the Kean's to come to stay with him and his family for a while.

John Randolph To St. George Tucker, September 15, 1789, John Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Randolph wrote from New York, NY to St. George Tucker, his father, addressed to Williamsburg, VA. He was disappointed that his father did not want him to return to Virginia for his school break. He wrote that he did not understand the purpose of being sent to New York to study when Virginia had produced some of the finest men in the country. He asked that his father show his letters to no one except Richard, his brother. He also said that Captain Crozier had not yet arrived.

William Stephens To John Kean, September 14, 1789, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. Captain Thomson delivered to him John's letters for Mr. Johnston. Cland Thomson, the surveyor finished the warrants of the surplus land which must be perfected into grants for Jos. Gibbons. He wrote about various bonds and asked John what he did with the assignment of the judgment of Bryan v. Bowman. General Lincoln, Colonel Humphrey, Mr. Cyras Griffin had arrived as the Commission to negotiate with the Creeks and Mr. Franks and the Cherokee Cheifs accompanied the Commissioners. Stephens was pleased with the government's response. Captain Godfrey asked …

John B. Grive To John Kean, September 13, 1789, John B. Grive

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John B. Grive wrote from Indian Land to John Kean, address to Beaufort, SC. He had recently returned from Charleston and said he would call on John Kean soon regarding money Grive owes him. He thanked Kean for delivering a letter to Mr. Wilcox for him.

Jacob Read To John Kean, September 11, 1789, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Jacob Read wrote from Charleston to John Kean addressed to Beaufort, SC. He had arrived back, but left Mrs. Read behind and will return to get her in two months. He saw Philip Livingston, John's brother-in-law and he said that Sarah Ricketts had a son. He congratulated him on his new appointment. He received a letter sent via William Elliott, and wrote about money due on David Tubly's bond and the Sayre Estate.

William Stephens To John Kean, September 9, 1789, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, Beaufort, SC. He was searching for a vessel to bring the Kean's to New York but had not yet found one. He said they would have to wait for Barnham's vessel to return. He was expecting payment on a bond from Bryan's estate. John had made an offer on Hutchinson's land, but Stephens said it would not suit.

People Included: Miss Jackson, Betts, and Deveaux

Henry William Desaussure To John Kean, August 31, 1789, Henry William Desaussure

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Henry wrote to John, addressed to Beaufort, SC. Henry received General Bull's note. Henry agrees to "willing take part with you" in an action not stated. He congratulates John's appointment to an "Office of Consequence under the Federal Government."

Arnoldus Vanderhorst To John Kean, August 28,1789, Arnoldus Vanderhorst

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Arnoldus Vanderhorst wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He was writing on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, and Miss A. Grove. Mrs. Williams and Miss Grove were sisters of John's late step-father, Samuel Grove. He had left them each 1,000 pounds in his will. Arnoldus wrote asking John to send that money and enclosed the relevant documents.

George Abbott Hall To John Kean, August 26, 1789, George Abbott Hall

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

George Abbott Hall wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He sent an enclosure that he had received previously with directions to forward it with all possible dispatch. The enclosed document is no longer with the letter. The subject written on the outside of the letter was "On Public Service".