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George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, March 26, 1798, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Holmes, Kilmarnock, North Britain to Susan Kean, his aunt, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. His wife, Elizabeth Brown, had given birth to a little girl also named Elizabeth. George wrote that the next daughter should be named Mary after his mother. He mentioned having hear from Betsy Bayard that Susan was not in Elizabeth Town. He thought it best that Peter in the winter still exercise as much as the distance between Sarah Ricketts's house and town. He wanted to come visit everyone in America with his family but said he could not until …

Tapray To Susan Kean, March 25, 1798, Tapray

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Mrs. Taprav wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This was a thank-you note. People included: Mrs. Ricketts, Mrs. Livingston.

Susan Kean To John Grimké, March 3, 1798, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to Judge Grimké, unaddressed. Susan wrote to Grimké about Santee and Catawba as per in relation to the Kean estate. There was another draft letter for Mrs. Josiah Smith of Charleston. People mentioned: John Kean, Mr. Dayton, Philip Livingston, Mr. B. Places included: New York, Charleston, SC.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, February 11, 1798, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. Gustav wrote about Mrs. Kean's income. The letter mentioned the rent and balance. An African-American woman pleaded for help because her husband was seemingly lost at sea. People included: Edward Tilghman, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Pinket, Barrow, George Willing, Peter. Places included: New York.

John Faucheraud Grimké To Susan Kean, February 3, 1798, John Faucherand Grimké, Josiah Smith

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Faucheraud Grimké wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Grimké discussed developments concerning the Santee Canal. This is written on the back of the letter from Josiah Smith who wrote about obtaining authorization for selling South Carolina loan certificates. People included: Mr. Josiah Smith, Mr. Barnwell, John Kean. Places included: Santee Canal.

Georgia Constitution Of 1798, State Of Georgia

Current and Historical Georgia Constitutions & Related Materials

No abstract provided.

Jessey Perovany To Susan Kean, January 1798, Jessey Perovany

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jessey Perovany wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Perovany informed Susan of Mrs. Capron’s terrible situation. She had recently finished the novel Camilla and was moving on to The Italian. Perovany transcribed one of her favorite parts in the novel. Shared news on family and mutual acquaintances and wrote fondly of Peter. In the postscript, Perovany shared that she was married on New Year’s Day and passed along compliments to Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Ramsay, Miss Gordon, and Mrs. Dayton.

Susan Kean And William Dayton, January 6, 1798, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Dayton wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Dayton listed expenses made on Susan's behalf. People included: Peter Kean. Place included: New York.

Chronologia Symposii Platonis, Heinrich Ludwig Hartmann

Hermann Sauppe Library

No abstract provided.

Selected Pages From A Select Collection Of Views And Ruins In Rome And Its Vicinity : Recently Executed From Drawings Made Upon The Spot., J. Mérigot

Selections from Special Collections

[72] p.: 62 col. plates (incl. front.).

Some of the pages in this document were selected as part of a class project for Professor Garth Bond’s History of the Book seminar, Spring 2012. The abstract was prepared by Megan Hagar and Ariella Morik.

Mr. Ogden And Mrs. Ogden To Susan Kean, December 30, 1797, Unknown Ogden

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Mr. Ogden and Mrs. Ogden wrote to Susan Kean, address not included, to invite her to dinner at their house on Saturday. On the back of the letter is an embroidery pattern.

P. Butler To Susan Kean, December 13, 1797, P. Butler

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

P. Butler in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. Butler wrote to Susan confirming she had land in Georgia she wished to sell. People included: Mr. Floyd, Butler daughters. Places included: Georgia.

J. Gordon To Susan Kean, December 4, 1797, J. Gordon

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

J. Gordon wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Rejoiced exceedingly to hear Susan perfectly recovered. Informed Susan she needed to live for Peter’s sake. She made no engagements and had no desire to change her situation. Discussed Mr. Capron and said he was a Frenchman and a Patriot. His sentiments were very different from her own as Gordon considered herself Briton. When she first arrived, several Patriots frequented the house. Now they shunned the house like they would a British man of war. Told them she would rather see the Devil than a “sans culottes.” She was much more at ease …

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, December 2, 1797, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Holmes, Kilmarnock, North Britain, to Susan Kean, his aunt, mistakenly addressed to Elizabeth Town, NY instead of Elizabeth Town, NJ. He was glad to hear from Susan that she and Peter were well, saying they gave him and Elizabeth, his wife, much joy. He said that he looked forward to receiving another letter from Peter. He asked about multiple family members and asked Susan to send his best. His wife had been ill recently and that prevented him from writing. He wrote about his career in the army, the rising taxes, and his desire …

Susan Kean To Unknown Person, November 1797, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean from Elizabethtown, New Jersey wrote to an unknown person, unaddressed. This letter is a draft and appears to be in the hand of her brother, Philip Livingston. Susan Kean informed the unknown correspondent that if they were to decline the trust reposed in them by Mr. Kean’s will, she would have been confident that they would do everything in their power to the advantage of her and Peter. Mentioned bonds the correspondent purchased with John Kean, a suit between Mr. Thomas Shubrick and John Kean, and property in Georgia.

People mentioned: John Kean, Peter Kean, Thomas Shubrick, and …

Susan Kean To Philip Livingston, November 20, 1797, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean wrote to Philip Livingston, unaddressed. Philip sent Susan her balance sheet. People included: John Kean.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, November 13, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Gustavus discussed the liquidation of assets. People included: George Meade, Peter Kean. Places included: South Carolina, Georgia, Bank of the United States.

S. Ogden To Susan Kean, November 12, 1797, S. Ogden

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

S. Ogden wrote from Montreal, Québec, Canada to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Ogden apologized for her delay in responding to Susan’s epistle. Her husband had two fistula operations and was recovering. Mentioned Harriet was a half boarder in the Convent of the Sisters of the Congregation where she attended from seven in the morning until six in the evening to perfect her French. Ogden’s two eldest boys went to the country to spend the winter with French Priests where they will speak only French. Planned to send Henry to New York the following summer to live with a …

J. Gordon To Susan Kean, November 8, 1797, J. Gordon

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

J. Gordon wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Jessey informed Susan that a French gentleman whom she had not seen for three years had come to see her the previous evening. Mrs. Capron proposed that Jessey stay on the same footing to get married and to give Mr. Perovany 100£ per annum and board. Mr. Perovany was to teach drawing.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, November 2, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, Elizabeth Town, NJ. This letter mentioned the epidemic ravaging the city. He received a payment from Mr. Willing. It discussed the problem with Dr. Rush. People included: Mr. Simpson, John Kean, Mr. Tilghman, Mrs. Pinker, Mr. Willing, Dr. Rush. Places included: Carolina.

John F. Grimké To Susan Kean, October 23, 1797, John Faucherand Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John F. Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Susan sent John a picture of Peter. John offered his advice on education. He discussed the letter of the secretary of the Santee Company concerning company shares. People included: Peter Kean, Richard Shubrick, John Kean.

Nancy (A.B.) Brown To Susan Kean, June 14, 1794, Nancy (A.B.) Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Nancy Brown wrote to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nancy informed Susan that she found her husband William confined to their bed upon her return home. He had fallen from a beam from a newly raised house and received a terrible cut that would turn into a scar. Lady Kitty asked to be remembered kindly by Susan and John Kean. Nancy recommended Violet to Lady Kitty but she said she did not have time to attend to the servants and was afraid Violet would not be steady enough for her. The letter was presented to Susan by Coll. Beckwith. Nancy …

J. Gordon To Susan Kean, October 8, 1797, J. Gordon

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

J. Gordon wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Abyssinia, New Jersey. Since Jessey left Abyssinia, she had been thinking about Susan’s well-being. Dreaded to hear accounts on Mrs. Tapray. Her journey was tiring and she was accompanied by a French man. Spoke with Amsly at the tavern and he was as weak as a lamb.

Brockholst Livingston To John Jones, September 29, 1797, Brockholst Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Brockholst Livingston in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to John Jones, addressed to New York, NY. Brockholst wrote to John that he sent him a check for $1642.50.

Susan Kean To John Rutherfurd, September 25, 1797, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to John Rutherfurd, addressed to Tranquility, NJ. Letter discussed Peter's studies and poor health. People included: Mr. R., Robert, Mary, Mr. & Mrs. Ricketts. Places included: New York.

J. Gordon To Susan Kean, August 8, 1797, J. Gordon

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

J. Gordon wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Gordon was disappointed as she was not able to leave Philadelphia and visit Susan. Asked Susan to send greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts and Mrs. Livingston. Had her likeness taken by a friend of hers who was an excellent artist. She was drawn in the “allitude” of hope with her anchor in her right hand and a letter from her mother in her left, which was entirely legible. She was dressed in muslin with the tartan turban and tartan scarf, the background was the sea with …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, August 6, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg, Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Gustavus intended to send the green satin fabric to New York where they expected it to fetch a better price. Dr. Rush considered leaving the house and wanted to purchase a new lot. Some individuals were trying to avoid the local sheriff. People included: Edward Tilghman, Mr. Willing, Dr. Ruston, Mr. Coxe. Places included: New York, NY, Recorder's Office.

St. George Tucker To James Brown, July 26, 1797, St. George Tucker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

St. George Tucker wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. He wrote to discuss two sums he is owed as well as writing about bank stocks they had previously talked about.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, July 23, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg continued to update Susan on the watercourse that threatened to destroy the cellar and vaults of her home in Philadelphia. Risberg informed Susan that he had received a letter from Mr. William Tilghman on behalf of Mr. M. [Meade] in which he desired the former water course be opened and suggested it pass through Dr. R’s [Rush] lot. Risberg responded to Tilghman and claimed his opinion was inadmissible. Had he taken the time to view the ground, he would find the suggestion impracticable. On Wednesday Risberg, …

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This letter concerned the problem of letting a waterway through Kean's backyard property that would destroy the cellar and vaults, which would significantly lower the value of the house. People included: Mr. Ricketts, Dr. Rush, Mr. Meade. Places included: New York, NY, Compting House.