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David M. Randolph Wrote To James Brown, May 14, 1796, David M. Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David M. Randolph wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. This letter discussed a bill for which Randolph requested immediate remittance. Places included: Philadelphia.

Janet Montgomery To Susan Kean, May 5, 17xx, Janet Montgomery

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Janet Montgomery wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Janet informed Susan that she would be unable to visit her sister. She was visiting the Chancellor and fell ill with a cold that got progressively worse. If her health improved and her mother continued well, she planned to go with Edward. Asked to present her sister with love. This document is undated.

Leroy, Bayard, & Mcevers And Susan Kean, May 4, 1796, Leroy, Bayard & Mcevers

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This receipt was from LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers and Susan Kean's transaction. This receipt was evidence that Hermann LeRoy had one share in Bank of New York stock.

Francis Walker To James Brown, April 30, 1796, Francis Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Francis Walker wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. This letter requested money be sent to Rev. Maury. People included: Mrs. Gelmer, Mr. Hopkins, Rev. Maury.

An Act For Making The Port Of Scarborough, In The Island Of Tobago, A Free Port, Under Certain Regulations And Restrictions

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, April 25, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Risberg attempted to renegotiate rent with Mr. Willing who refused to pay more. A former servant took the textile with him. The Congress debated passing the treaty with England, if they accepted it, there would be greater confidence in the market. People included: Mr. Willing, Mr. Burrall, Peter Kean, unnamed ex-servant, Capt. McCray. Places included: England, Congress.

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote to Susan Kean concerning a payment from Mr. Willing for rent. He also noted a former servant that had called concerning any letters for him. People included: Mr. Willing, Mr. Burrall, Peter Kean, unnamed ex-servant.

Polly Therny To Aaron Pitney, April 13, 1796, Polly Therny

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bill of sale from Polly Therny to Aaron Pitney for Toan (or Tean) a 9-year-old enslaved boy sold for 75 pound current lawful money.

Gustavus Risbert To Susan Kean, April 10, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to the care of Philip Livingston Esq. near the Battery, New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote to Susan Kean about business matters, including the sale of goods from China that yielded moderate profits and concerning the building leased for rent. Included are two invoices, with near-identical item level lists, and a receipt for items shipped from Philadelphia to New York, via the ship Winthrop.

People included: Bonsall.

Places included: India, China, New York.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, April 7, 1796, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Sarah complained of a headache that kept her up last night. Madame Tapray planned on going to New York to get scholars to teach music. Sarah offered general updates on various people and their goals. People Included: Miss Gordon, Captain [Brown], Mr. Jackson, Philip Livingston, Mrs. Livingston, Livingston child, Mr. Rickett, Madame Tapray, Mr. Bandyek, Mrs. Carredeaux, Brockholst, Mrs. Lewis, Nick, Mrs. A-g. Places included: New York, Scotland, Puerto Rico.

Invoice Of China Ware To Susan Kean, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

An invoice of one case of China Ware received by the Ship Pigou Captain Richard Dale from Canton and forwarded by Gustavus Risbert to New York on board the Schooner Winthrop Ja[unclear] McCorea by order of Mrs. Susan Kean. Includes an item level list and charges.

Marianne Williams To Susan Kean, March 24, 1796, Marianne Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Marianne wrote from Mount Pleasant to Susan, care of Ricketts Esq, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Her boys recovered from measles, they visited friends “in the Delaware,” then became ill for an extended time. The roads are in poor condition, preventing her female friends from visiting. Marianne inquired about Jane Grove Corvaisier, who lived in Germantown when Mr. Bradford died [U.S. Attorney General William Bradford 1755-1795]. Corvaisier was melancholy and recently moved in with Mrs. Duponseau (?).

Names included: Mr. Williams, Christine Williams, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Ricketts, and Peter Kean.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 20, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote to Susan Kean about business matters, including the sale of goods from China that yielded moderate profits and concerning the building leased for rent. People included: Bonsall. Places included: India, China, New York.

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, March 19, 1796, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Major Brown wrote from Abyssinia, in New Jersey, to his Aunt Susan, addressed to New York. George was in Philadelphia longer than expected. He met Mr. Rutherford there and thanked Susan for the introduction. He enclosed a letter from Miss Bond, and another letter addressed to Mrs. Livingston. There are addition and subtraction problems on the verso of the letter.

Names included: Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts.

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.

Peter Mccall To Susan Kean, March 13, 1796, Peter Mccall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Peter McCall in Philadelphia, PA, to Susan Kean, New York, NY. Peter McCall informed Susan Kean that he gave the goods to Mr. Risberg, who paid notes to him in compensation for the customs duties. People included: Gustav Risberg. Places included: customs house.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 11, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Mr. Risberg settled the dispute with Mr. McCall. The letter discussed the China trade and its inner workings, along with a rental issue. People included: Peter McCall, John Kean, Peter Kean, Mr. Wg.

Susan Kean Drafts To Peter Mccall, March 9, 1796, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean in New York, NY, wrote several draft letters to Peter McCall, unaddressed. Susan Kean wrote various drafts concerning her cargo in the possession of Mr. McCall. People Included: Gustavus Risberg, Mr. Kean, Richard Dale Places included: Custom House, China.

Susan Kean To John Rutherford, March 8, 1796, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean wrote from New York to her cousin, John Rutherford, addressed to the Senate of the United States, Philadelphia, PA. Susan’s nephew George Van Brugh Brown arrived in Philadelphia. George grew up in Scottland, where he attended school, then served in the Army, in Jamaica. He was a Captain in the 52nd Regiment. Susan asked John to show him kindness and “give him some directions in what manner he ought to conduct himself.” She was sorry Mr. Bond didn’t stay to meet the president [George Washington]. A postscript vaguely described a man cast away “cast away incoming from Jamaica …

Philip Livingston To John Rutherford, March 8, 1796, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, NY, to John Rutherfurd, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He had heard via his sisters Sarah Ricketts and Susan Kean, that George Van Brugh Brown, a Captain in the British Army had arrived in Philadelphia from Jamaica. He had left his regiment in North Carolina and traveled north alone and most likely did not know anyone in the city. Philip referred to George as his cousin, but he is in fact the son of Philip's sister Mary. He asked John if he could introduce him to the British Charge des affairs, Mr. Bond. Philip's wife, …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 7, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote in disbelief that the vessel Pigou was able to return so quickly from such a distant voyage [to Asia]. He anticipated a high profit despite the high shipping charges. People Included: Peter McCall, Mr. McCall, Edward Bonsall.

Peter Mccall To Susan Kean, March 5, 1796, Peter Mccall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Peter McCall in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. McCall informed Mrs. Kean that her products from Asia had arrived. People included: Mr. Kean.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 4, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Mr. Risberg wrote to Susan Kean to announce the arrival of her cargo from Asia. The letter also includes a draft of Susan's response. People included: McCall. Places included: Canton, China.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, February 7, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed via Philip Livingston in the Battery, New York, NY. Mr. Risberg updated Susan Kean on the status of her account such as the "Bills from France." Susan invested in the Turnpike and a canals, and he offered updates about both. The lot owned by Mrs. Kean had difficulties, such as a leaky roof. In order to "dispose of adventure to the East Indies," he needed to know the orders given to the supercargo. Mr. Risberg was to also take change of the Willing & Francis, a mercantile house. People included: Miss …

Susan Kean Receipt Of Interest And Stock, October 1795 - February 1796

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Account of Susan Kean. Interest and purchase of stock between October 1795 and February 1796.

John Faucheraud Grimké To Susan Kean, January 24, 1796, John Faucherand Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Faucheraud Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. This letter discussed the Santee and Catawba companies. People included: Josiah Smith, Peter Kean, Mr. Barnwell, Dr. Ramsay, Mrs. Grimké. Places included: Congress, Santee, Catawba.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, Circa January 1796, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean addressed to the care of Philip Livingston. Sarah informed Susan she had written to her a few days ago that her children were sick. They all had bad colds but were otherwise well. Thanked Susan for the Barley and Raisins and hoped her business was almost completed. Advised her not to be uneasy about bringing Peter to visit as Susan kept him free of infection. Discussed a room being quite smart and decorated with green silk. Sarah had letters addressed to Susan that she believed were from Mrs. Corvaisier and a gentleman who stopped …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, January 15, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This letter contained information concerning dividends on bank stocks. It also responded to Mr. Tench Coxe's assertions that John Kean owed him money. People included: Mr. Willing, Mr. Morris, Mr. Ricketts, Tench Coxe, Mr. Otto, Mr. Biddle. Places included: New York.

Tench Coxe To William And James Constable, January 14, 1796, Tench Coxe

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Tench Coxe in Philadelphia, PA wrote to William and James Constable, unaddressed. These materials concerned notes that Louis Otto allegedly gave to William Constable. People included: John Kean, Louis Otto, James LeRoy, Clement Biddle. Places included: Bank of the United States, Paris.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, January 11, 1796, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. The children became sick with some sort of illness. People included: Mr. Houstown, Mrs. Livingston, Mr. Kean, Mr. Ogden, Peter Ricketts, Phil Ricketts, James Ricketts, Joseph [Ricketts], Robert [Ricketts], George [Ricketts], Miss Gordon, Peter Kean, Philip Kean.