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William Stephens To John Kean, March 1, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. William congratulated John and his family for surviving yellow fever in the fall, updates that Mr. Wareat continues to give him and John trouble about a deed (related to Mrs. Kean and Mr. Livingston's property), and local produce and grain sales are down. The mail is delayed and more likely to come from Boston and the Bahama Islands than Philadelphia. Names included: Smith, John, W. Des[illegible].

James A. Buchanan To John Kean, February 28, 1793, James A. Buchanan

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

James wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. James state the Bank Directors imposed an indirect censure on the Branch Bank at Baltimore. He defends himself. Names included: J.B., W. Robb, Lou. Chesterfield, Tench Coxe, James Carey, John Holmes, J. Anthony, Thomas Willing, W. Patterson, Samuel Smith, General Williams, Ro. Gilman, Theophile Casenove, W. Bingham, Mr. Carey, Wilson, Swan, Dall, Governor Johnston, LeRay, Judge Iredell, Frank, and Gale.

William Stephens To John Kean, February 27, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA via Cap. Art. William updates John about Deeds of Conveyance to Mr. Barnwell, regarding land in a different county. Wereat demands the full amount for John's house. Names included: Dr. Channing, deceased, Tom Mills (must return home), and Mrs. Stephen.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, February 22, 1793, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. J missed a visit while he waited for an arbitrator. Sarah sent two pairs of shoes to Susan and if they don't fit she can send an old shoe for size. Sarah was sick with a pain in her chest and head. Names included: Mr. Otto, Mr. J, Mr. Yates, Mr. R., Mr. Kean, Peter. Places included: Bath.

Samuel Courtauld To John Kean, February 16, 1793, Samuel Courtauld

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Samuel wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Samuel sent a letter from Alexander Chisholm regarding a balance for a bond. Samuel requests that John pay the balance to John Brown.

David Ramsay To John Kean, February 14, 1793, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David wrote to John Kean, no address, but likely Philadelphia, PA. David begins by talking about the legislature and elections. He says the importation of negros is prohibited for 2 years. David's name was included in the newspaper, but he isn't running. Names included: General Pinckney, John Hunter, General Winn, Commander Gillon, Colonel Benton, Dr. Meker, Mr. Smith, late Colonel Laurens, Fanny E. Laurens, young Mr. Laurens (who inherits 350 negros and settled lands, despite an earlier promise to his sister[?]), Mrs. Ramsey, and Nate Zanse [?]. He finished with a comment for "the equal rights of all."

Philip Livingston To John Kean, February 13, 1793, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean in Philadelphia, PA. Philip informed John about various financial matters which would be of interest to him.

Catherine Duer To Unknown Person, February 12, 1793, Catherine Duer

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Catherine Duer wrote from New York, New York to an unknown correspondent (likely Susan Livingston Kean), unaddressed. Although she had been silent for some time, Duer informed her cousin that she constantly enquired after them and their family. Concerned to find that they are ill. Enclosed Violet’s account, which included charges such as paying board. Supposed Miss Marshall would be delighted to hear Mr. McCoomb was speedily settling his affairs. Duer thought highly of him and it seemed an important step towards a settlement more near to her heart. Presented regards to all of their family and friends.

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John Kean Legal Draft, February 1793, Susan Kean, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote on behalf of his wife, Susan Kean in which she appointed Robert Barnwell to manage a bond due by her husband, John Kean to the Estate of her late father. The document is in John Kean’s hand and appears to be a draft.

William Stephens To John Kean, January 28, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He included a bank bill from the Branch Bank of South Carolina for John to cover the cost of travel for Tom Mills.

William Stephens To John Kean, January 20, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John Kean, no address, but located in Philadelphia, PA. William updates John about a verdict against him by Mr. Wereat. There was a miscalculation of interest and the case must go to trial again in February. William is working with Livingston and Mr. Barnwell to defend John. William was threatened by Mr. S (illegible) and Dr. Chamings. He also mentions Mr. Begans property sold, there are very few banknotes in this part of the country, and Tom Mills is on his way to Philadelphia, PA.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, January 15, 1793, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip wrote to his brother-in-law, John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip acts as trustee for his sister Susan (Livingston) Kean. Their father, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, who died the previous month, left Susan or her heirs a bond for £600. Mr. Barnwell was appointed Susan's attorney. Personally, Philip is busy with Legislature and private business. He sends 6 Harrison and Ansley shares to John with a request to sell.

Entomologia Systematica Emendata Et Aucta. Secundum Classes, Ordines, Genera, Species, Adjectis Synonimis, Locis, Observationibus Descriptionibus, Johann Christian Fabricius

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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

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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

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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 …