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The Remarkable Adventures Of Jackson Johonnet, Of Massachusetts (1793), Jackson Johonnet, Paul Royster , Editor

Electronic Texts in American Studies

“Who served as a Soldier in the Western Army, in the Massachusetts Line, in the Expedition under General HARMAR, and the unfortunate General St. CLAIR. Containing An Account of his CAPTIVITY, SUFFERINGS, and ESCAPE from the KICKAPOO INDIANS. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF, And published at the earnest Importunity of his Friends, for the benefit of AMERICAN YOUTH.”

This is a spurious captivity narrative that enjoyed much popularity in the mid-1790s and was thereafter incorporated into the “canonical” body of accounts of white imprisonments, tortures, sufferings, and escapes from the Native Americans.

The narrative tells the story of “Jackson Johonnet,” a young …

Posthumous Pieces Of The Reverend John William De La Flechere, Melvill Horne

ATS Digital Resources

No abstract provided.

List Of Bonds Due To John Kean, January 1793

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This document is a list of bonds due to John Kean within the states of South Carolina and Georgia. Nearly thrity individuals are named in the document with payments accumulating up to thousands of pounds. Names include John B. Barnwell, John Parmenter, J Lewis Bourquin, Robert Porteus, John Talbird, J Pritchard, B Reynolds, John Grayson, Thomas Grayson, Rich Porter, Rich Keating, Stephen Bull, Edward Barnwall, John Rose, Richard Fairchild, Joseph Sealy, Sarah Miller, Ralph Elliott, W.H. Wigg, and Stephen Lewis.

Remedy For Dysentery, The Fever And Ague, Circa 1700s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document contains Remedies for Dysentery and the Fever and Ague. This document is undated.

John Kean To Susan Kean, Circa 1790s, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Kean informed Susan that he arrived in the Valley and found that her aunt and uncle had gone to Mr. Stevens’s for tea. Wished sincerely that Susan had written to her aunt and told her he only ate vegetables and went to bed early. Susan’s aunt and uncle were exceedingly polite and attentive. Observed a similitude between the Valley and his own country in the feathered tribe. The bluebird, the woodpecker, and the butcher bird were all common to both countries. He dined with Susan’s uncle Stevens and observed that his part of …

Mr. And Mrs. Bingham To Susan Kean, Circa 1790s, Mrs. Bingham, Mr. Bingham

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Mr. and Mrs. Bingham wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mrs. Bingham politely declined Susan’s invitation because she was indisposed. Mr. B was already engaged to dine in the country, which prevented him from visiting Susan as well.

This document is undated.

Erinnerungen Aus Meiner Dritten Schweizerreise, Sophie Von La Roche

Prose Nonfiction

No abstract provided.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, December 31, 1792, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The letter discussed the death of Peter van Brugh Livingston and subsequent burial. People included: Mr. Ricketts, Mrs. Ricketts, Peter Livingston, Lady Stirling, Lawrence, John Temple, John Alsop, Judge Hobart, Isaac [Roosevelt], Judge Morris, Gabriel Ludlow, James Bakman, John Broome, Dr. Rogers. Places included: Elizabeth.

Lewis William Otto To John Kean, December 23, 1792, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Lewis William Otto in Paris, France, wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. This letter discusses issues of the Bank of the United States along with an issue with a horse breaking through a fence and dying, among others. People included: Mrs. Kean, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Sibert, Fermant, Mr. Huger, Biddle, Fanny, Eliza, Mr. Genet.

John Grimké To John Kean, December 14, 1792, John Faucherand Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John F. Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The maritime vessel Delaware arrived with John Kean's letter. Grimké wrote that to his surprise, the transaction with R. Shubrick had not closed and he requested Kean's help with this issue. The letter discussed court proceedings. The House representatives of South Carolina passed a bill to prohibit the importation of African-Americans from northern states & the West Indies, along with a ban from Africa for two more years. People included: Barnwell, J. E. Colhoun, James Ladton, Peter Kean, Sen. Pierce Butler, Mr. Adams, Aaron Burr, Laurens, William Smith, Jacob …

William Stephens To John Kean, December 10, 1792, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens in Savannah, GA wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter discussed a court trial that resulted in a verdict against Kean and an error that voided the outcome. Stephens reported the arrival of books to him and he paid off Mike's debt. People included: Mike, Channing, Bryan, Mr. Wercat. Places included: Barber's Island, Charleston.

Elizabeth Gough To Susan Kean, C. 1791-1792, Elizabeth Gough

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Elizabeth Gough wrote to Susan Kean, address not included. Eliza visited with Mrs. Ramsey and they had tea together. Joseph Smith, Eliza's son-in-law, enquired about Susan's health frequently, he seemed to be fond of Eliza's daughter Polly. Eliza received a letter from her mother who was not doing well and Eliza feared she would never recover from her sickness. The measles was spreading fast in Beaufort and in Charleston. Eliza was worried Polly would fall ill from the disease. She had not heard from her brother, Robert Barnwell, in five months and was worried that she offended him.

Anna Provoost With Estate Of James Provoost, November 15, 1792, William Ogilvie

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Ogilvie wrote for Anna Provoost regarding the estate of James Provoost. This document granted Anna Provoost administration of James Provoost's estate after his death. People included: William Ogilvie, Anna Provoost, James Provoost. Places included: New York, Middlesex County, New Jersey.

William H. Wigg To Unknown Person, November 1, 1792, William H. Wigg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William H. Wigg wrote to Unknown Person, unaddressed. Wigg wrote to an unknown person, probably John Kean, about a payment made on his behalf to William and John Norton. People included: William Norton, John Norton.

David Ramsay To John Kean, October 31, 1792, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David M. Ramsay in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The letter discussed a particular monetary issue in regard to this profession as a physician. The issues discussed included the "renewal" of relocating African-Americans in advance of redistricting to increase representation. This appalled Ramsay. Northern states retaliated against southern transgressions by sending their African-Americans down there. Ramsay claimed his colleagues distrusted him greatly. People mentioned: Governor of South Carolina, Attorney General of South Carolina. Places mentioned: Columbia. Notable quote: "I abhor national reflection but had almost said all Jews are rascals with but very few exceptions."

Jacob Read To John Kean, October 31, 1792, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read in Charleston, SC, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The letter discussed the Bank of the United States. People included: G. Willing, Mr. Barnwell, Mrs. Kean, Mr. Bale.

Jonathan Burrall To John Kean, October 20, 1792, Jonathan Burrall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jonathan Burrall in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Burrall argued that the discounts must not be increased and that requests for discounts on stock deposits ought to be rejected. They had already sent $50,000 out. He reported that the Bank of the United States New York Branch had $210,000 on hand and a demand of $90,000 from the Bank of New York. The Bank of New York, Burrall estimated, had no more than $200,000 on hand after giving the Bank of the US $90,000. He further discussed issues of trade and debt. People …

John Stevens To John Kean, October 15, 1792, John Stevens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Stevens in Hoboken, NJ, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Stevens wrote that he paid forward an installment of a loan. People included: Mr. Burrall.

Lewis William Otto And John Kean, October 13, 1792, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This is a contract between Lewis William Otto and John Kean from Philadelphia, PA. Lewis William Otto appointed John Kean his attorney in regard to a contract with Clement Biddle. People included: John Kean, Thomas Biddle, Kenneth MacKenzie.

Thomas Gibbons To John Kean, October 12, 1792, Thomas Gibbons

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas Gibbons wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He offered to commence proceedings against the debtors. People included: Lavien and Davis, John Moreat. Places included: British government [in this state].

Unknown Person To John Kean, October 10, 1792, Unknown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

An unknown Person in Baldhead Island, NC, wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The letter discussed business affairs and national politics. The author complained of the incomplete lighthouse there. He complained about the war with Indians in the south of the state. He argued that the civilized portion of humanity was the most violent and unforgiving. People included: Thomas Shubrick, J. Grimké, Mr. Grover, Barnwell, Mrs. G., Mrs. Kean. Places, Mr. Smith. Places included: North Carolina, Virginia, New York.

Lewis William Otto With Clement Biddle, 1792-1793, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This is a contract between Lewis William Otto in Philadelphia, PA and Clement Biddle, unaddressed. Lewis Otto wrote this promissory note to Clement Biddle for a loan. People included: John Kean. Places included: Bank of the United States.

Susannah Kean To Lootmans Auction, September 4, 1792, Susan Livingston Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susannah Kean wrote to Lootmans Aunction, unaddressed. List of goods for auction.

Robert Barnwell To John Kean, September 3, 1792, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Robert Barnwell in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Barnwell gave Kean permission to vote in his place for any election of the director for Bank of the United States. People included: Benjamin Villepontoux, Benjamin Simons, Stephen Elliot Planter.

Charles Coteswait Pinckney To John Kean, August 31, 1792, Charles Coteswait Pinckney

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Charles Coteswait Pinckney wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. People included: Mrs. John Middleton, Col. Grimké, David Millings, Hugh Millings.

Jane Corvaisier To John Kean, August 18, 1792, Jane Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jane wrote from Nantes, France, to her half-brother John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Jane was sad to hear John is in poor health. The letter was delivered by Thomas Harris of London, who is moved to Philadelphia with his family. She included a letter to Mr. Bendist [not present] and asked John to deliver it to Mr. Bendist himself because it was of grave consequence.

Jane Corvaisier To John Kean, August 18, 1792, Jane Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jane Corvaisier in Nantes, [France], wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Jane wrote an affectionate letter to John asking him to help the family of the man delivering the letter. People included: Mr. Corvasier, Peter, Thomas Harris, Benoist Places included: London.

Leroy & Bayard To John Kean, August 5, 1792, Leroy & Bayard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

LeRoy & Bayard in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The letter noted the stocks rose in price, which the writer attributed to increased interest in London. People included: [Dolby], King, Mr. Willing, James McEvers, Burrall, Mrs. Kean. Places included: [Bachamay], London.

John Kean To Jonathan Burrall, July 31, 1792, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Jonathan Burrall, addressed to New York. Kean stated that cargo was delivered. People included: Mr. Franks, Mr. Lynch.

John F. Grimké To John Kean, July 28, 1792, John Faucheraud Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John F. Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The letter discussed financial issues such as bonds. People included: McWord, R. Shubrick, William Greenwood. Places included: Wilmington [NC], Georgia.