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Jacob Read To John Kean, March 14, 1792, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read wrote from Charleston, SC, to John Kean in Philadelphia, PA. He wrote of depts, bills, and British accounts.

Names include: Mrs. Edward Rutledge, Cap. Geman, Shubrick, Col. Barnwell, Greenwood, Gen. Pinckney, Samuel Grove, Jane Grove, Grimké, Corvaisier, De Saussure, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Tubly.

Places include: Coosawhatchie Wharf and Georgia.

The handwriting is challenging.

M. Mcconnell To John Kean, February 17, 1792, M. Mcconnell

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

M. McConnell wrote, from Philadelphia, PA, to John Kean, no address, but likely in Philadelphia, PA, regarding financial business.

Names included: Mr. Livingston and Mr. Cochran.

Jonathan And William Simpson To John Kean, February 13, 1792, Jonathan Simpson, William Simpson

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jonathan and William Simpson are writing to John Kean, February 13, 1792, to confirm William Wilkie is a Factor (agent) for John Kean and unless payments are started, they will take John Kean to Chancery Court.

The letter begins with a copy of a letter sent by Jonathan and William Simpson on January 7, 1791, delivered by William Wilkie to John Kean concerning payment of Mrs. Grove's bond to Anthony Lechmere, deceased, was not paid in full. It was partially paid by the sale of indigo, but Mr. Sargent's receipt for the indigo was less than expected. Other names included: …

Samuel Wilcox To John Kean, February 11, 1792, Samuel Wilcox

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Samuel wrote to John, addressed as Cashier of the Bank of the U.S. No. 80 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Samuel found it impracticable to purchase stocks for John. When he first arrived in Charleston stocks fell. He did not realize the state debt would be so soon. It was impossible to purchase stocks unless you were paying with physical cash. The price of stocks are listed at the bottom of the letter. Names included: Grimké, Heyward, Joyner, and Mr. Watson.

John Faucheraud Grimké To John Kean, February 9, 1792, John Faucheraud Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

A list of Debt on Bonds, from April 1788, owed to John Kean. The money was received by Jacob Read in February 1792. The bottom of the page was signed JFG [John Faucheraud Grimké].

Names included: William Pike, William Jason Ferguson, Jason Ferguson, David Molet, and Robert Pocteous.

Peter Van Brugh Livingston To John Kean, February 2, 1792, Peter Van Brugh Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Peter Van Brugh Livingston wrote, from Elizabeth-Town, NJ, to his son-in-law John Kean, Cashier of the Bank, Philadelphia, PA, via Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts. Peter sent several letters that were unanswered. He rejoiced that John was appointed Cashier, but worried for his health. He enclosed Robert Eoff's last lease and a deed for his farm, which he hoped Susan would long enjoy [this paperwork is not present].

Peter Van Brugh Livingston With Philip Livingston, January 19, 1792, Peter Van Brugh Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Indenture between Peter Van Brugh Livingston and Philip Livingston, his son for the sale of a 179.5 acre tenement plantation in Bridgewater, County of Somerset, NJ, currently leased to Robert Eoff. The land was sold to Philip in trust for Susan Kean, Peter's daughter. The indenture was witnessed by James Ricketts and John Chetwood.

John Page To James Brown, January 14, 1792, John Page

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Page in Philadelphia, PA wrote to James Brown, addressed to New York, NY. This letter regarded paying bills to Mr. Nicholson before he returned to New York. People included: Mr. Nicholson. Places included: New York, Richmond.

The Loyalist, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Loyalty for King George III and Britain

Historical Collections Of The Indians In New England., Daniel Gookin

Special Collections (Miscellaneous)

An account of the Indians of New England by Daniel Gookin, a magistrate of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Published in 1792.

An Act For Making Perpetual An Act Made In The Twenty-Seventh Year Of The Reign Of His Present Majesty, Intituled, An Act For Allowing The Importation And Exportation Of Certain Goods, Wares, And Merchandize, In The Ports Of Kingston, Savannah La Mar...

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Bartholomew Corvaisier With John Kean, December 31, 1791, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This is a legal document. The verso is labeled "Warrantee, B. Corvaisier to John Kean." Bartholomew Corvaisier gave a payment of 27,000 Mexican Dollars to John Kean.

Other names included: Edward Barnwell, Robert Barnwell, Nathaniel Barnwell, Daniel Bourdeaux, Isaac Waight Jane Corvaisier.

Signed by Corvaisier in the presence of Thomas Tuder Tucker and Robert Barnwell.

This is very similar to two other legal documents of the same date.

Bartholomew Corvaisier With John Kean, December 31, 1791, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This is a legal document. The verso is labeled "General Discharge B. Corvaisier to John Kean." Bartholomew Corvaisier received a payment of 10,000 Mexican Dollars by John Kean, to eliminate any claims that Corvaisier had against John Kean, Edward Barnwell, and Robert Barnwell.

Other names included: Nathaniel Barnwell, Daniel Bourdeaux, Isaac Waight Jane Corvaisier.

Signed by Corvaisier in the presence of Thomas Tuder Tucker and Robert Barnwell.

This is very similar to two other legal documents of the same date.

Bartholomew Corvaisier With Nathaniel Barnwell, Isaac Waight, And Daniel Bourdeaux For Jane Corvaisier, December 31, 1791, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This is a legal document. The verso is labeled "Warrantee, B. Corvaisier to N. Barnwell, I. Waight, and D. Bourdeaux Trustees for Jane Corvaisier" Bartholomew Corvaisier gave a payment of 27,000 Mexican Dollars to Nathaniel Barnwell, Daniel Bourdeaux, and Isaac Waight.

Other names included: John Kean, Edward Barnwell, Robert Barnwell, and Jane Corvaisier.

Signed by Corvaisier in the presence of Thomas Tuder Tucker and Robert Barnwell.

This is very similar to two other legal documents of the same date.

Alexander Macomb To John Kean, December 27, 1791, Alexander Macomb

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Alexander Macomb wrote from New York, NY, to John Kean, Cashier of the Bank of the U.S., Philadelphia, PA, delivered by Rogers. He wrote that Mr. Fitzsimmons gave Mrs. Macomb hope that she would get shares. Mrs. Macomb asked Rogers to vote for a director on her behalf.

Name included: Mr. Constable

Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, December 17, 1791, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to his brother-in-law, John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The letter is in French. It concerns a mortgage that involves Mr. Barnwell and "biens, terre, and negres" [goods, land, and Enslaved People].

Timothy Pickering To John Kean, December 16, 1791, Timothy Pickering

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Timothy Pickering wrote from the General Post Office to John Kean, Cashier of the Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, PA. Timothy was the United States Postmaster General at the time. He acknowledged that John was still serving as commissioner of accounts and, therefore, allowed to frank letters (use a signature instead of postage). John must pay for letters sent to him.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, December 15, 1791, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, New York, to his brother-in-law John Kean, addressed Cashier of the Bank of the United States, Philadelphia. The letter included multiple drafts (not included), one regarding payment of debts by South Carolina, others to get sums discounted. Philip shared that Mr. Lawrence appreciated Susan's efforts to match dimity (cotton cloth fabric) and commissioned for her an "anti pertussis" and a box of Coltsfoot. At the end, he said the New York Directors have "taken Frederick Jay's House & the vault" and are now preparing.

Names included: Robert Barnwell, Nicholas Low, Mordecai Lewis, Mr. Lawrence, …

John Kean To William Seton, December 14, 1791, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote from Philadelphia, PA, addressed to William Seton, cashier of the Bank of New York. John gave instructions for an enclosed bill [no longer present]. Names included: Mr. Comfort Sands, Legare & Theus, the President [George Washington?].

Philip Livingston To John Kean, December 8, 1791, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston, addressed from New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He described managing money in New York and South Carolina, and the purchase of Indents. He was unable to locate a place for the "branch here," but expected to rent from Frederick Jay or John Dewlurst. The Directors planned to meet at Brunswick to select a location there. Philip was charged for John Kean's last letter.

Names included: Robert Barnwell, Low, Watson

Philip Livingston To John Kean, December 4, 1791, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, NY (based on context) to his brother-in-law John Kean, no address, but likely Philadelphia, PA. The letter missed the post by 10 minutes, because Harry was "too late."

Yesterday they [names not included] looked for a "House for the Department." They prefer to lease but everyone who answered said no. Locations included: Rivington's Corner, the Center, Wall Street to Smith Street, Queens Street to the Eastward, to the Fly Market, Westward, Hanover Square, Hunter, and Duryci.

Names included: Mr. Bayard, Frederick Jay, DewLursh, and Mr. Wilkinson.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, November 30, 1791, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, NY, to his brother-in-law, John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip returned from a trip to his farm. He attended a meeting of the New York Directors (all but Mr. Watts attended). They decided to enquire of properties of certain houses on Wall Street, Queen Street, and Hanover Square to know the terms of rent and possession. Philip mentioned a house and "unassumable" debt from South Carolina.

Names included: Watson (Department Plates) and Bayard.

Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, November 29, 1791, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA, in French. John dated on the letter verso.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, November 11, 1791, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, NY, to his brother-in-law, John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip consented to act as Justice to his sister, Susan, and nephew, Peter, and change a bond to his name. Philip returned from a trip to Philadelphia and arrived at Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts in Elizabeth Town, where they ate a saddle of venison.

During that visit, Mr. Ricketts was arranging a legal agreement with Mr. Johnston and Mr. Brissett of Jamaica, regarding an Estate in Jamaica. Jackson, James Rickets and Peter Van Brugh Livingston (Philip's father) believed it was a good bargain for …

Jacob Read To John Kean, November 14, 1791, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read wrote from Charleston, SC, to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA, Commissioner of the Accounts of the U.S. It included an additional page labeled Memorandum of Monies Received for John Kean, with names and amounts.

Read updated John on his accounts in South Carolina. Last Friday, Edward Rutledge filed a Bill in Equity against John Kean regarding Grove and Lavien. Read wanted instructions from John Kean about the matter. Rutlege thought John Kean might obtain a liberal compromise regarding Shubrick the Elder and Younger. Read returned from Beaufort Circuit Court where he obtained judgement on cases.

Names included: …

Henry Knox To John Kean, November 7, 1791, Henry Knox

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Henry Knox wrote from Philadelphia, PA, to John Kean, no address but presumably in Philadelphia, PA. Henry said John could "use his name freely" in a letter John was writing.

John Faucheraud Grimké To John Kean, November 4, 1791, John Faucheraud Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Grimké wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Grimké called on Richard Shubrick (of Shubrick and Clempson) and his attorney Mr. Ward. Shubrick was open to negotiate with John Kean about the debt that belonged to Grove and Company. Grimké requested John's thoughts on the matter. A letter from John was misplaced. Grimké began a circuit that will finish in early December.

Names included: Robert Barnwell, John Gibbes and his servant (who delivered a letter), T. Shubrick, Mrs. Ramadge, R. Smith.

Ralph Izard To John Kean, November 11, 1791, Ralph Izard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Ralph Izard wrote to John Kean, no address, but likely Philadelphia, PA. He planned to meet John the next morning, to discuss a topic not included.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, November 2, 1791, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This letter was written "by the pen of J. Jackson" on behalf of Sarah Rickets, no location, to her sister Susan Kean, addressed to John Kean, Commissioner of Public Accounts, Philadelphia. Sarah offered congratulations, but didn't give the reason. She mentions many acquaintances, but little information about them. Near the end Sarah wrote "the Creoles have worried me," but it's not clear why. The letter is difficult to read.

Mr. Jackson For Mrs. R To Susan Kean, Circa 1790s, Jackson

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document is an envelope addressed to Susan Kean at Walnut Street and the Corner of Fourth Street in Philadelphia from Mr. Jackson for Mrs. R.