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William Stephens To John Kean, August 24, 1789, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote to congratulate Kean on his new appointment. He said he thought he would do well and that he and Susan Kean would benefit from being closer to their family up north. He also updated him on other political matters, Mr. Agnew was collector for Beaufort, Handley for Brunswick, and Seagrove for St. Mary's. A vote for $40,000 to assist Georgia with Native Americans was passed and a letter to Mr. McGillowing from George Washington was forwarded to Augusta on the same subject.

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, address not included. He wrote regarding various friends and acquaintances that were given political appointments including, Mr. Hall, Isacc Mott, Wegman, Mr. Cagdell, Caston, John Habersham, Gela McIntosh, Berreir, and Cornelious Collins. He also mentioned that the wages for Senators and Representatives had been decided as well as the compensation for the President and Vice President. Congress was going to take up measures for peace with the Native Americans, for which Stephens was greatful. Philip Delegal wrote to Stephens regarding Islands John Kean had for sale. He believed Delegal could purchase them …

Alexander Chisolm To John Kean, August 19, 1789, Alexander Chisolm

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote he knew nothing about Mr. Simons having given John's note to Mr. D. He said he would have paid the money but MR. D received it himself from S.B. Vanderhouh. He was sorry John did not receive his newspapers more regularly, but nothing could be done about it. Alexander would make out their account soon. His son, George, took a man name Sancho into the country and put him in a work house. Alexander retrieved him and paid his fee. He sent him home and had …

Philip Delegal To William Stephens, August 18, 1789, Philip Delegal

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Philip Delegal wrote to William Stephens, addressed to Savannah, GA. He wrote regarding three islands in Liberty County John Kean had for sale. He wanted to know how payment would be made, the condition of the land, and the price.

John B. Holmes To John Kean, August 7, 1789, John B. Holmes

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John B. Holmes wrote to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote regarding property and debt, he mentioned having heard of a situation from Alexander Chisolm and said John should have Mr. Rose the clerk sign and seal the attached document.

Isaac Dopson To John Kean, August 2, 1789, Isaac Dopson

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Isaac Dopson wrote to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote to ask if John would lease him his plantation. The letter is addressed from "Indian Land", possibly in Georgia and is in reference to John's plantation there.

Daniel John Greene To John Kean, July 22, 1789, Daniel John Greene

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Daniel John Greene wrote to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He had not been to Beaufort since he wrote him last which is why he did not get Major Wigg's note. He said any issues with the account will be rectified when he is in town.

John Rhodes To John Kean, July 20, 1789, John Rhodes

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Rhodes wrote to John Kean, address not included. He inquired on how much John would want for rent for the whole range of his stores.

Robert C. Livingston To John Kean, July 20, 1789, Robert Cambridge Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert C. Livingston wrote from Manor of Livingston to John Kean, Beaufort, SC. He thanked John for his advice on purchasing land in Georgia. He said that next winter he hoped to travel down to Savannah. He thought to the warmer weather would be good for his health and asked John how his was.

Alexander Chisolm To John Kean, July 14, 1789, Alexander Chisolm

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote regarding an inquiry John made. He was told by Mr. Bowman that the buying and selling of enslaved people was covered under the Installment Law. He also mentioned he could do nothing with the audited Georgia Certificate.

People Included: Mr. Holmes, Mr. S, J.B. Barnwell, Mr. Simons

Philip A. N. Delegal To John Kean, Philip A.N. Delegal

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Philip A. N. Delegal wrote from Sanlon Neck, Liberty County, GA to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote regarding some islands in Liberty County, GA that John was selling. He mentioned Mr. Way having cattle on them and said that he would raise horses. He asked him to write back via Mr. James Johnston in Savannah.

John Teser To John Kean, June 29, 1789, John Teser

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Teser wrote from Baber Island, Liberty County to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort. He was on Barber Island and was informed by William Way that the land was owned by John Kean and he should contact him. He mentioned that on the islands he had some fine horses and a crop of corn. The letter spelled Kean and Cain and has many other word that are spelled phonetically.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, June 24, 1789, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York to John Kean, his brother-in-law, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He thanked John for his letter sent by Robert Barnwell and for confirming that Alexander Chisolm could be trusted with his affairs regarding Mr. Bay. He would have sent the letter of attorney with Barnwell, but his accounts were in the country. He wrote that the family at Elizabethtown were all well and sent his love to Susan Kean, his sister, and Peter Kean, his God son.

Lewis William Otto To Susan Kean, June 23, 1789, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Lewis William Otto wrote from New York to Susan Kean,his sister-in-law, address not included. Mr. Houston had told him about in room in the house in Beaufort which Susan and her husband John called "Mr. Otto's room". He regretted that he was unable to visit them, but his stay in America is still uncertain. Robert Barnwell was leaving for South Carolina, the two became better antiquated while in Elizabethtown. Eliza Otto is growing, but according to Mr. Houston, Peter Kean is bigger. Mrs. Bell's sister died, Lewis said she died of a broken heart caused by the "infamous conduct of …

Peter Van Brugh Livingston To John Kean, June 22, 1789, Peter Van Brugh Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Peter Van Brugh Livingston wrote from Elizabethtown to John Kean, his son-in-law, address not included. He recieved several letters, most recently being from delivered by Mr. Houston. He wrote that he did not have much to say but as he had the opportunity to send a letter with Robert Barnwell, would write to let them know the family was all well. Peter applied to President George Washington for a position for John, the one that Mr. Baldwin resigned from. Sarah Ricketts was sending a letter to Susan Kean that would tell them more about the family.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, June 19, 1789, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Ricketts informed Susan that she sent her a long letter and sent it with Franks to go with Elliot. Mr. Barnwell will make sure of it; he had been staying with the Ricketts for 12 days and planned to sail in a few days. Barnwell sent his servant to town to find out when Saltus was going to sail. She shared news on family and mutual acquaintances. Cornelia was in a carriage (Phaeton) accident and was recovering. Ricketts added a note dated June 22nd where she informed Susan she had just called to …

Beaumanoir De Laforest To Susan Kean, June 29, 1789, Beaumanoir De Laforest

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Beaumanoir De Laforest wrote from New York to Susan Kean, her friend, address not included. She was concerned for John Kean's health and hoped that all was well in Beaufort. She gave updates about all their friends and associates in New York. She wrote how she still felt like a stranger in America and could not adjust to some of the customs. She was planning a trip to the country to see one of her relations there, going to Bethlehem, the Falls, Newark, and then Elizabethtown to see Lady Christine. There were rumors that General Clarkson was to marry Susan …

Samuel Wilcox To John Kean, June 17, 1789, Samuel Wilcox

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Samuel Wilcox wrote from Hartford, CT to John Kean addressed to Beaufort, SC. He said that Mr. Livingston had applied on John's behalf to George Washington's office for the position that Mr. Baldwin turned down previously. He also said that should John take the position he would most likely have to live in New York and said that he would gladly look over John's lands in Beaufort for him.

Alexander Chisolm To John Kean, June 16, 1789, Alexander Chisolm

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort. He had been sick for sometime and is just now able to get out of bed. He heard from Mr. Simon that Robert Barnwell will be able to pay some money he owes soon. He wrote about the W. Maxwell Estate and land purchased from Mr. Keating. Some indigo was sold to pay off Titimon as well as a boat.

Lewis William Otto To Susan Kean, June 12, 1789, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Lewis William Otto wrote from New York to Susan Kean, his sister-in-law, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He is still unsure of when he will return to Europe. Sarah Ricketts was not happy with his decision to take his daughter, Eliza Otto, with him. Despite rumors, he wrote he is not looking for another wife and is mortified people think he could so easily forget his first wife. He wrote that Abyssinia, the Rickett's house in Elizabethtown, seemed to be the country seat of Congress as they have so many guests. Sarah Ricketts was expected in give birth in a few …

Richard Ellis To John Kean, June 6, 1789, Richard Ellis

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Richard Ellis wrote to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He received John's letter from Mr. Cross and will be in Beaufort in a few days to make his first payment.

William Stephens To John Kean, June 5, 1789, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He received John's letter from Mr. Thomson the pilot. He wrote that he needed permission from John to pay Mr. Thomson the surveyor for the work he did. Mr. Werecat had not begun legal proceedings yet, but when he did Stephens would have to go to the Federal Court. A new State System was being implemented in October and so their Court date had been brought forward to July. Johah attested to John's instructions regarding Mr. Tubly.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, June 4, 1789, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to her sister, Susan Kean, address not included. The first 8 pages of the letter are no longer with pages 9-11. She wrote updating Susan on their family and friends. She mentioned that Mr. B was in bad debt and would have to do something or else he would go to jail, according to their father Peter Van Brugh Livingston. Robert Barnwell had been staying with them but left to go to J.R. Livingston's wedding to Eliza McEvers, then he would go to Mr. B's and then stay with them the Ricketts again until he left for …

Robert C. Livingston To John Kean, June 3, 1789, Robert Cambridge Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert C. Livingston wrote from New York to John Kean, address not included.He had so far been unable to sell John's indigo. He gave some to Mr. Nixen at Burking Slip to try and sell. It was hard to sell because there was so much at market. Mr. Jay, Mr. Moses had been having a similar problem. He sent more Mr. Sebring and Mr. Van Wyck on the Albany dock to try and barter for NY Rum, tow cloth or Bohea Tea. He said that cotton sells well for exportation to England. He thanks John for consulting with him on …

Peter Van Brugh Livingston To Susan Kean, May 20, 1789, Peter Van Brugh Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Peter Van Brugh Livingston wrote from New York to Susan Kean, his daughter, address not included. He and his wife, Elizabeth Livingston, are in New York visiting friends. He updated her on friends and family including the death of Aunt Provost and that Eliza Otto had begun to speak. There had been a poor harvest and many fruit trees were affected by the harsh winter. Elizabeth Livingston would try still to send peach and rose water. He wrote about political news including the formation of different government departments such as the Treasury. He sent a beaver hat and silver band …

William Buckle To Susan Kean, May 19, 1789, William Buckle

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Receipt from William Buckle, New York, to Susan Kean, address not included. The receipt is for a tea cady and a pan totaling 1"8"0. Kean is misspelled as Cain.

Aaron Pitney Apprenticeship Certification. May 18, 1789, Joseph Farnworth, William Jepson, Josiah Hart, George Olcott

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Document certifying that Aaron Pitney completed his apprenticeship of four years under Dr. George Olcott in Wethersfield, Hartford County, CT. He had been recommended to be a public practitioner of surgery. The certification was signed by Joseph Farnworth, William Jepson, Josiah Hart, and George Olcott.

Samuel Wilcox To John Kean, May 16, 1789, Samuel Wilcox

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Samuel Wilcox wrote from New York to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He had seen Mr. Livingston in town and he told him that Mr. Baldwin had turned down an appointment from Congress. Livingston thought this would be favorable to John Kean if he wanted the position. Wilcox planned to return to Hartford, CT, and said he would update John if he heard anything favorable about cotton. He also wrote that he hoped John recovered from his illness.

Lewis William Otto To Susan Kean, May 15, 1789, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Lewis William Otto wrote from New York to Susan Kean, his sister-in-law, +address not included. He wrote about the relationship between the Count de M and Congress and between the Count and George Washington. He mentioned Robert Barnwell and said that his observations on Barnwell's conduct were not a complaint. He described for her a party held by the Count that the President attended. He said that he would soon have to return to Europe and hoped to return to America in a higher position. He planned on taking his daughter, Eliza Otto with him.

People Included: Madame de Brechan, …

David Ramsay To John Kean, May 15, 1789, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

David Ramsay wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He wrote about indentures and debt. He also wrote about Congress and his objections to the eligibility of Mr. Smith.