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George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, June 8, 1797, George Vabrush Brown Jun 1797

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, June 8, 1797, George Vabrush Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Vanbrugh Brown wrote from Kilmarnock, Virginia to Peter Kean and Susan Kean, unaddressed. In his letter to Peter Kean, Brown was happy to hear how much progress he made since he saw him last. Informed Peter that his cousin desired her love to him and the other boys. Misfortune happened upon Aunt Livingston’s family, hoped Vanbrugh recovered. In a letter addressed to Susan Kean, Brown complimented Peter and believed he would meet his mother’s most sanguine expectations. Brown’s wife was well and hoped she would derive great advantage from the Narrowgate Watters.

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Meade, Ingersoll, & Tilghman To Susan Kean, June 7, 1797, Jared Ingersoll, William Tilghman Jun 1797

Meade, Ingersoll, & Tilghman To Susan Kean, June 7, 1797, Jared Ingersoll, William Tilghman

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Meade, Ingersoll, & Tilghman wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. The three discussed the problems with the house on Walnut Street in Philadelphia and its deed. People included: George Meade, Thomas Willing, Mr. Ketland. Places included: Walnut Street, Philadelphia.

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An Act For Preventing The Desertion Of Seamen From British Merchant Ships Trading To His Majesty's Colonies And Plantations In The West Indies. Jun 1797

An Act For Preventing The Desertion Of Seamen From British Merchant Ships Trading To His Majesty's Colonies And Plantations In The West Indies.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

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An Act For Making The Port Of San Tosef, In The Island Of Trinidad, A Free Port. Jun 1797

An Act For Making The Port Of San Tosef, In The Island Of Trinidad, A Free Port.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

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Sarah Livingston Ricketts To Susan Kean, June 2, 1797, Sarah Ricketts Jun 1797

Sarah Livingston Ricketts To Susan Kean, June 2, 1797, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Livingston Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. She discussed dining with the newlyweds and requested lobster and a box of spermaceti. People included: Bob, Mr. A. Odgen, Bibby, Miss Ricketts, Miss Ramsey, Peter Kean, Mr. Bize, Mrs. A., William Ricketts, Molly. Places included: New York.

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Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, May 31, 1797, Philip Livingston May 1797

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, May 31, 1797, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Philip listed the balance of Susan's account.

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Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, May 1797, Sarah Ricketts May 1797

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, May 1797, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean in New York. Ricketts informed Susan that her mother and Molly had set out for New York for a visit. Mr. A’s business in St. Domingue detained him. Mr. Cogniac sent her a lump of sugar as a specimen of the sugar produced in St. Domingue. Asked for new patterns for a chair and shared family news.

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An Act For Indemnifying Governors, Lieutenant Governors, And Persons Acting As Such, In The West India Islands, Who Have Permitted The Importation And Exportation Of Goods And Commodities In Foreign Bottoms. May 1797

An Act For Indemnifying Governors, Lieutenant Governors, And Persons Acting As Such, In The West India Islands, Who Have Permitted The Importation And Exportation Of Goods And Commodities In Foreign Bottoms.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

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J. Gordon To Susan Kean, April 30, 1797, J. Gordon Apr 1797

J. Gordon To Susan Kean, April 30, 1797, J. Gordon

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

J. Gordon wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Susan Kean in Abyssinia, New Jersey. Gordon informed Susan that she was staying in Philadelphia because she found herself a faithful friend, an Irish painter.

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Maria S. P. & James Ricketts To Susan Kean, April 29, 1797, James Ricketts Apr 1797

Maria S. P. & James Ricketts To Susan Kean, April 29, 1797, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Maria S. P. & James Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Maria informed Susan of the improved health of grandma. James wrote to Susan about business matters such as a deed execution and other issues. People included: Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, Capt. Ogden, Peter Kean. Places included: Parson Augustine House.

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Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, April 20, 1797, Gustavus Risberg Apr 1797

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, April 20, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Gustav informed Susan of rent income and that George Willing was unwilling to pay more in rent but was willing to pay taxes. There was a delay in resolving the issue with Dr. Rush. Leaders planned on assembling in May to discuss the establishment of a navy. People included: Dr. Rush, Mr. Ricketts, Mrs. Grove, Peter Kean, George Meade, George Willing, Mr. Simpson. Places included: Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA.

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Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, April 2, 1797, Philip Livingston Apr 1797

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, April 2, 1797, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. The letter discussed the health of various family members and business advice concerning the impending conflict with France. People included: Cato, Greenleaf, Van Brugh Livingston, Mrs. Livingston. Places included: France, Court of Chancery.

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Brockholst Livingston With Asa Rosetter Customs Form, October 20, 1797, Henry Brockholst Livingston Mar 1797

Brockholst Livingston With Asa Rosetter Customs Form, October 20, 1797, Henry Brockholst Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Customs from signed by Brockholst Livingston claiming a shipment at the Port of New York from Asa Rosetter from the Port of London.

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Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 9, 1797, Gustavus Risberg Mar 1797

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 9, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed Elizabeth Town, NJ. He discussed business matters including the issue of selling satins, resolving the dispute with Dr. Rush, and the issue of Mr. Willing's rent. People included: Dr. Benjamin Rush, Mrs. Grove, Peter Kean, Livingston Family. Places included: New York, Virginia.

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George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, February 28, 1797, George Van Brugh Brown Feb 1797

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, February 28, 1797, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Van Brugh Brown wrote to Susan Kean, his aunt, address not included. He wrote that he was happy to have heard from Betsy Bayard that that Susan had recovered from her illness and that Peter was doing well. He hoped that she had received his letter that was enclosed with Mrs. R. Box about his recent change of life. This possibly refers to a marriage as he then wrote that "Mrs. B begs you will accept her kindest love". He asked that when she saw his Indies family (presumably the Ricketts) that she give them his love and mentioned …

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John Rutherfurd To Susan Kean, February 12, 1797, John Rutherfurd Feb 1797

John Rutherfurd To Susan Kean, February 12, 1797, John Rutherfurd

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Rutherfurd in Tranquility, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. There was a question over a particular bond and he directed Susan to ask the bank for help. People included: W. Smith, Peter, Mrs. Ricketts, Mary Ricketts, Cath. Ricketts. Places included: Philadelphia, PA, South Carolina.

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Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, January 20, 1797, Gustavus Risberg Jan 1797

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, January 20, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg discussed the remittances, dividends, and sales of estate goods. He advised that the financial situation would be strong as long as there was no war. Simons wanted to void the contract and Gustav wanted instructions as to what to do. He discussed bank stocks from the Bank of Pennsylvania and the Bank of the United States. People included: Simons, B. W. Morris, President & Cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania, Blair McClenachan, Morris, Nicholson, B. W. Morris, Mr. Francis, Wilson, G. Willing, Mr. Ricketts. Places included: …

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Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, January 14, 1797, Gustavus Risberg Jan 1797

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, January 14, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Gustav informed Susan of the payments made to individuals. People included: Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Corvaisier, Dr. Rush, E. Tilghman, Mr. Meade, Peter Kean. Places included: Walnut Street, Mr. Meade's estate, N. American Land Company, Turnpike.

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Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, January 12, 1797, Herman Leroy Jan 1797

Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, January 12, 1797, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Mr. LeRoy wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. LeRoy enclosed his bill to Mrs. Kean for review. People mentioned: Philip Livingston.

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Financial List Of Susan Kean, Circa 1796, Susan Kean Dec 1796

Financial List Of Susan Kean, Circa 1796, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This document is a financial list belonging to and in the hand of Susan Kean.

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An Act For Allowing Further Time For The Payment Of Instalments To Become Due On Certain Sums Advanced By Way Of Loan, Pursuant To An Act Of The Thirty-Fifth Year Of The Reign Of His Present Majesty... Dec 1796

An Act For Allowing Further Time For The Payment Of Instalments To Become Due On Certain Sums Advanced By Way Of Loan, Pursuant To An Act Of The Thirty-Fifth Year Of The Reign Of His Present Majesty...

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

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Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, December 26, 1796, Gustavus Risberg Dec 1796

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, December 26, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Gustavus sent Susan a list of the sales of goods from China and advised that if there was another expedition to India, he would be able to advise on what to purchase. People included: Philip Livingston, Mr. Simpson, George Spooner, William Brown, John Negus, John Shields, Joseph Mussi, Bailey, John Myers, Jon Wolff, Sam Howell, George Wilson, Richard Jolliff, Mrs. Lockyer, Joseph Shoemaker, Edward Bartlett, Henry Lawrence, John Folwell, Ferdinand Gourdon, John Genther, John Guest, John Kean, Peter McCall. Places included: India (Asia), Canton, China.

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Philip Livingston And Susan Kean, December 15, 1796, Philip Livingston Dec 1796

Philip Livingston And Susan Kean, December 15, 1796, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston and Susan Kean wrote this unaddressed document. Susan wrote down information concerning US Bank and NY Bank stock. People included: William Dayton. Places included: Bank of the United States, Bank of New York.

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Sir Peyton Skipwith To James Brown, December 15, 1796, Peyton Skipwith Dec 1796

Sir Peyton Skipwith To James Brown, December 15, 1796, Peyton Skipwith

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sir Peyton Skipwith in [Prestwould] wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. This letter detailed the commercial dealings in the late 18th century. Goods discussed included pork and tobacco. People included: Mr. Burton, Mr. Hill.

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Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, December 6, 1796, Gustavus Risberg Dec 1796

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, December 6, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg informed Susan of the net revenue from sales and responded to Susan's concerns about the N. A. Company that losses at sea where high by replying that the shares were scarce. He discussed dividends for turnpike, canal, and land companies. People Included: Mr. Meade, Mr. Willings, Peter. Places Included: N. A. Company, Turnpike, Canal.

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Susan Kean To Unknown Person, November 30, 1796, Susan Kean Nov 1796

Susan Kean To Unknown Person, November 30, 1796, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean wrote to an unknown person, unaddressed. Susan requested advice from the recipient on her late husband, John Kean’s, estate, namely the state of the debts. She also discussed Peter’s welfare. Susan sent a request to a notary to make herself power of attorney of Mr. Kean’s estate but he did not know the proper form to fill out. Asks her correspondent for assistance.

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George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, November 27, 1796, George Van Brugh Brown Nov 1796

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, November 27, 1796, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Van Brugh Livingston wrote from London, England, to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Livingston expressed interest in hearing about Peter’s well-being since he last visited Susan. Considered going to Scotland as he was attached to a young lady there. Asks Susan to pass along regards to herself, his uncle, his grandmother, and other friends.

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John Walker To James Brown, November 20, 1796, John Walker Nov 1796

John Walker To James Brown, November 20, 1796, John Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Walker in Belvoir, VA wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. Walker wrote to Brown about the millworks they held as Moodey did not send the proper bolting cloths the miller selected. They required superfine cloth instead. He sent Mr. Miller with a memo to obtain the correct cloth type. He also gave Mr. Miller a memo for leather for the elevators. Walker's wife was quite ill at the time. People included: Moodey, [Dr. Merrier], Mr. Miller, Mr. Snelson, Francis Walker, Mrs. Walker. Places included: millworks.

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Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, November 14, 1796, Gustavus Risberg Nov 1796

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, November 14, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Simmons took control of the lot. Dr. Rush said he would address the problem but did not yet hand over instructions to Bonsal. He had a prospect to sell the satin fabric. People included: Dr. Rush, Bonsal, Mrs. Corvaisier, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Livingston, Simmons. Place included: N. A. Insurance Company.

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Thomas M. Randolph To James Brown, November 12, 1796, Thomas M. Randolph Nov 1796

Thomas M. Randolph To James Brown, November 12, 1796, Thomas M. Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas M. Randolph in Milton, VA wrote to James Brown, unaddressed. Randolph drew on Brown for $46.72 for the Sherriff of Albemarle County. He looked to make another draft on Mr. Brown for payments to John Watson and Dr. [Currie]. People included: Mr. [Inliafino], John Watson, Dr. Currie, Snelson. Places: Albemarle.

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