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Steven Ramsay & Co. To John Kean, January 17, 1789, Steven Ramsay & Co.

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Steven Ramsay & Co. wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. They sent him his order via Captain Satters. Everything was sent except the magnesia and the wine. They did not have any common bark so they sent him red bark which was better.

Alexander Chisolm To John Kean, January 16, 1789, Alexander Chisolm

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort. He wrote that he applied for the Special Indent and was enclosing it. He also sent with the letter a small box containing corn seed.

Peter Van Brugh Livingston To Susan Kean, January 16, 1789, Peter Van Brugh Livingston I

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Peter Van Brugh Livingston wrote from Abyssinia to Susan Kean, his daughter, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He was happy to hear of her, John Kean, and Peter Kean's safe arrival in Charleston from New York.His wife, Elizabeth Livingston had been ill and he had not left the house since Christmas. He also remarked that he was in debt to Dr. Ramsey for his attention to Susan when she gave birth to Peter.

William Stephens To John Kean, January 10, 1789, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote primarily regarding property and John's financial matters. He paid the taxes due in paper money and said that although John's lands were as valuable as any others he would have a hard time selling them. There was an on going issue in Southern Georgia with the local Native American which made it difficult to sell the property.

People Included: Charles Lucena, Captain Haist , J. C. Lucena, Bradwell, Andrew, Way, Major Pierce , Mr Elliot, and Thompson

William Stephens To John Kean, January 10, 1789, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, address not included.He wrote about how people are wanting too high a price for rice lands, but that Major Habersham had written John on that subject. Georgia was most likely going to follow South Carolina in passing an installment act. He suggested not pressing the Bryan Estate or Barmah property unless John wanted more paper money. J. Elbert had paid W. Devaux so Devaux should be able to pay John soon. Captain Pray pressed for their case to go to arbitration.

Michael Silk To John Kean, January 10, 1789, Michael Silk

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Michael Silk wrote from Berkshire to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He included information about bushels of barley. Michael wrote he wasn't idle and had poor writing.

Berkshire is mentioned in other letters, it may be a plantation overseen by Michael Silk.

Andrew Fitzsimons To John Kean, January 7, 1789, Andrew Fitzsimons

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Andrew Fitzsimons wrote from Paris Island to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He passed John's favor onto Mr. Stoney. He said he would call on him in a few day to discuss the land mentioned in his letter.

Essay On Negro-Slavery., James O'Kelly

Stone-Campbell Books

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An Act For Explaining And Amending An Act Passed In The Last Session Of Parliament, Intituled, An Act For Regulating The Trade Between The Subjects Of His Majesty's Colonies And Plantations In North America, And In The West India Islands...

British Parliamentary Acts

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Georgia Constitution Of 1789, State Of Georgia

Current and Historical Georgia Constitutions & Related Materials

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Robert Barnwell To John Kean, August 27, 1788, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort to John Kean, addresed to New York, NY. He wrote he was sorry to hear the damp weather was negatively affecting John's health. He had traveled to Hilton Head and checked on john's business there. Indigo was not doing well this season because of the draught and several other planters including Major Wiggs, B. Elliott, and Stoney were facing the same problem. He also mentioned that an enslaved man, who had previously been complaining of a pain in his stomach was unable to do any work and died from the affliction.

Martha Laurens Ramsay To John Kean, December 20, 1788, Martha Laurens Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Martha Laurens Ramsay wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. John and his wife, Susan had stayed with the Ramsay family while in Charleston. Martha wrote that she never felt more comfortable in the presence of a stranger than she did with Susan and that she hoped her health had improved. She mentioned that Miss Futerell and Fanny sent their best.

David Ramsay To John Kean, December 18, 1788, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

David Ramsay wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included.He wrote about elections to new government positions. He mentioned that he had heard John's name said a lot.

William Stephens To John Kean, December 17, 1788, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC.He wrote in answer to a letter regarding the exchanging of paper and paying paper money tax.

John Stoney To John Kean, December 13, 1788, John Stoney

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Stoney wrote to John Kean, address to Beaufort. He had sent John nine large barrels and one flower barrel of indigo that he requested. He was not able to send it on Thursday as his enslaved people came back too late and the tide was too low. John Kean had sent him some medicine for two sick enslaved boys, but they did not seem to be doing any better.

Alexander Chisolm To John Kean, December 13, 1788, Alexander Chisolm

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote that he would send him the wine he mentioned and the Colombian Herald. He said he was unable to find any seed oat for sale or grape seeds but said hopefully he would have them before planting.

John Habersham To John Kean, December 12, 1788, John Habersham

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Habersham wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He was happy to hear that John, his wife, Susan Kean, and their son, Peter Kean, were all in Beaufort. He said that he did not know of any land for hire but several lots for sale. He talked about problems in Georgia with the Spanish, on going treaty negotiations with the Native Americans, and run away slaves.

People Included: Andrew Lord, Mr. Greenwood, John Morel, Mr. Stephens, and M. Gillioray.

Beaumanoir De Laforest To Susan Kean, December 7, 1788, Beaumanoir De Laforest

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Beaumanoir De Laforest wrote from New York to Susan Kean, address not included. She wrote inquiring about Susan's trip and health as well as that of her infant son, Peter Kean. She said that she understood that it must be difficult for her to be in a new place where she does not know anyone and compared it to when she moved to America from her own country.

People Included: Mrs. Eveleigh, Mr. Huger, Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Otto, Eliza Julia Otto, Miss De Crevecoeur, John Kean

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, December 2, 1788, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Sarah informed Susan she was disappointed her letters were delayed and sorry that Susan had been ill. Thought it fortunate that Miss Delancey was with her particularly as Mr. Kean was also sick. Franks advised Sarah before she wrote to Susan to go to New Ark to the new intelligence office that was established there and she will have the history of everyone and their servants. Phil left the Ricketts that morning and Mr. and Mrs. Evely took the stage with him. Mrs. Evely informed Phil that she knew Susan during the war. …

Eliza Gough To John Kean, Circa 1788, Eliza Gough

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Eliza Gough wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Eliza informed Kean that she wanted to write a few lines to her brother but was unsure how to direct it. She asked Kean to enclose a few lines under a proper and safe direction.

Lewis William Otto To Susan Kean, December, 1788, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Lewis William Otto wrote to his sister in-law Susan Kean, both locations unknown. He talked mainly about the recent death of his wife and Susan's sister, Elizabeth "Eliza" Otto, and politely declined Susan's offer to mother his daughter. He explained how in her last letter Elizabeth suggested that Susan's niece, Eliza Bayard, would be best suited to raise the child since they both had similar obligations to one another. He ended the letter by quoting some of her beautiful final words. The letter is dated December of 1788 without an exact day of the month noted.

Lewis William Otto To Susan Kean, December, 1788, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Lewis William Otto wrote to his sister in-law Susan Kean, both locations unknown. He elaborated on some of his feelings after the passing of his wife and Susan's sister, Elizabeth "Eliza" Otto, claiming how he is "less attached to the beauties, to the charms of this world". He went on to explain how he still feels an attachment to Susan and the rest of the family and but was not sure if he could come back to Elizabethtown as he did not want to provoke any further grief. The letter is dated December of 1788 without an exact day of …

Samuel Lawrence To John Kean, November 28, 1788, Samuel Lawrence

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Samuel Lawrence wrote from Beaufort to John Kean, address not included. He wrote about renting store. He asked what improvements he could make and be reimbursed for as well as if he could rent for a year long term or only month to month. He mentioned rent from Robert Barnwell for a house and money paid by Mr. Fauchild.

William Stephens To John Kean, November 27, 1788, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He had received a letter from John via Thomson, the pilot, and was waiting on the answer. He congratulated John and his wife, Susan on a safe trip. He then wrote short updates on their friends including the marriage of Mr. Davies to Mr. Francis Stebbins, Mr. Deveaux leasing his plantation to General Elbert, and Peter Deveaux and Dr. Hall selling land. Peter Deveaux was selling his land for 10 pounds an acre and made mention of enslaved people in his terms.

John Woods To William Kain, November 19, 1788, John Woods

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Woods wrote from Charleston to William Kain, addressed to Mr. Ramsay's Broadstreet, Charleston. He wrote regarding a debt paid by Captain Slathes on his behalf. He wrote that he would discharge the debt before leaving town.

Lewis William Otto To Susan Kean, November 19, 1788, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Lewis William Otto wrote from New York to Susan Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote about that his daughter, Eliza Otto, had been indisposed by teething, but was doing better. The family in Elizabethtown wanted to hear from Susan, and the De LaForest's missed Susan as did Lewis. All their friends expected John Kean, Susan's husband to have an appointment under the new government. He could not write much as Mr. Huger's ship was leaving soon but added the Gouverneur Morris was traveling to France on private business.

J. Rutledge To John Kean, November 17, 1788, J. Rutledge

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

J. Rutledge wrote to John Kean, address not included. He wrote regarding a bond between John and E. Baird [?].

Henry William Desaussure To John Kean, November 9, 1788, Henry William Desaussure

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Henry wrote to John Kean, no address. Henry will visit John and his wife Susan. Henry will "do as you have requested" and has a "conviction that the community will be benefited by your services."

Lewis William Otto To Susan Kean, November 8, 1788, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Lewis William Otto wrote from New York to Susan Kean, address not included. He wrote that he hoped the rest of Susan's voyage went well and that he would miss her and John while they were gone. He updated her on friends and family including his daughter, Eliza Otto, Mr. Bayard, Sarah Ricketts, Mr. Houstoun, Mrs. De LaForest, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Berkel.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, November 8, 1788, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to her sister Susan Kean addressed to Beaufort, SC. She told Susan about a stormy boat ride she and the family endured and informed her about the hiring of a housekeeper. Additionally, she mentioned how she recommended Susan's wet nurse to Mr. Griffin and Mrs. Griffin as they were in need of one. People included: Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Otto, Mr. Huger, John Livingston. Places included: Kinderhook, New York.