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Sir Peyton Skipwith To Alexander Donald, October 22, 1785, Peyton Skipwith

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Sir Peyton Skipwith wrote from Richmond, VA to Alexander Donald, address not included. The letter is regarding the shipping of some tobacco to City point. He wrote that his manager at Hog Island had found the old tobacco unfavorable and therefore he will be shipping less than originally planned.

William Moultrie To South Carolina Delegates, October 19, 1785, William Moultrie

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Governor William Moultrie wrote from Charleston to the South Carolina Delegates in Congress, address not included. He wrote about acts of the South Carolina Legislature involving the state debt and appointment of three commissioners John Huger, Thomas Jones, and James Wakefield. It was also resolved that the Delegates to Congress should push for regulation of the value of alloy of coin.

William Stephens To John Kean, October 18, 1785, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to New York. He wrote that Mr. Macqueen had changed his route for Europe and so William was sending items meant for John to Charleston. He mentioned in the postscript that Dr. Vickars of New Jersey had shot himself at the home of Mrs. Gibbons.

Robert Beverly To Alexander Donald, October 17, 1785, Robert Beverly

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert Beverly wrote from Blandford, VA to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond. He wrote about Mr. Barton was tutoring his children and that he hoped their friend in Glasgow benefited from his lessons as well. He also wrote about the commerce of Mr. Gist in July and a sheriff from Rockingham County might procure some horses for over 100 pounds as asked Donald to discuss it with him.

John Faucheraud Grimke To John Kean, October 13, 1785, John Faucherand Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to New York. He wrote that the House of Assembly had adjourned last night and passed eight laws. He described some of them and also wrote about settling the state's debts with Congress and money owed to John Hayer, Thomas Jones, and James Wakefield. He had spoken with Captain Dewritt about Kean's indenture and mentioned their aquaintances Polly and Fallen.

Benjamin Harrison To Alexander Donald, October 12, 1785, Benjamin Harrison

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Mr. Baylor's, Carolina and Hanovertown to Alexander Donald, address not included. Benjamin had been traveling and stayed with his sister, Mrs. Baylor, before traveling to Hanovertown. He said he would try to make it to Richmond and Turpin Hall to visit. He wrote about the different people he had seen and spoken too as well as Mrs. Page's accounts of sale and the bonds for Pantaloon.

People Included: Mrs. Harrison, J. Page, Mr. Manson, Mr. Tilshugh(?), Mr. Carter of Shirley, Mr. McCarty in Leedstown, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Brown.

Places Included: Brandon, VA, Chatham

Joseph Nourse To John Kean, October 4, 1785, Joseph Nourse

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Joseph Nourse wrote from the Register's Office to John Kean, address not included, regarding the debt of the state of South Carolina.

William Stephens To John Kean, October 2, 1785, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, GA to John Kean, address not included. He was sending some newspapers in a packet for him to New York via Mr. Wilcox. He wrote that he was having a hard time collecting money that was owed John and wrote about bonds. He had put some of John's land for sale, but had no offers. Mr. Werecat was in Augusta regarding a property dispute between him and John Kean. Mr. Macqueck was traveling to Europe to procure a loan on land and enslaved people, but William doubted he would be successful. He also wrote about …

Isaac Collins To John Kean, September 29, 1785, Isaac Collins

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Isaac Collins wrote from Trenton to John Kean, addressed to Congress, New York, NY. He wrote that James Mott ould be the proper person to convey the money David Ramsay sent him.

David Ramsay To John Kean, September 13, 1785, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

David Ramsay wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Congress. He requested that John transfer money to different people including Col. Bayard, Mr. Collins, and Miss Rally Ellis at Col. White's in Elizabethtown. Included at the end is a receipt between David Ramsay and Col. White via John Kean that is signed by Stephen Tinker.

People Included: Josiah Smith, Dr. Ragers, and Isaac Collins.

Thomas T. Tucker To John Kean, September 7, 1785, Thomas T. Tucker

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Thomas T. Tucker wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to New York. He sent via Dr. Ramsay an order to the Treasurer of the United States for $478 1/3 to be paid to John. He said Dr. Ramsay would tell him more about it and he asked that John remit the money to him as soon as possible upon receipt.

List Of Prisoners In Jail, Worcester, Massachusetts, September 6, 1785., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

List of prisoners "confined in the common goal in Worcester in the County of Worcester," September 6, 1785. Next to the prisoners' names are the charges for which they are confined.

John Faucheraud Grimke To John Kean, September 5, 1785, John Faucheraud Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He thanked Kean for his favors and books he sent as well as his attention to the Georgia Loan Office Commissioners matter. He mentioned a proposed change to the 8th Article of Confederation, South Carolina's Treasury books, and the debts of the states. He also told Kean he spoke to Major Pinckney in the prescence of Mr. Rutledge about the chancery suit. Polly Pinckney, Kean's old sweetheart, was engaged to T.O. Elliot.

John Kean To Eliza Livingston, September 5, 1785, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from New York to Eliza Livingston, his future sister-in-law, address not included. Eliza was secluded and John wrote to her about happiness and told her she had a good heart and well organized head.

Eliza Livingston To Susan Livingston, September 4, 1785, Elizabeth Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to 3 Hanover Square, New York about her visit with her Aunt and cousins Kitty and Peter Van Schaack. Names included: Pool, Mr. Sylvester, Mary Bayard, Eliza, and Mr. Morton. Eliza commented on pain in her head and rheumatic joint pain in her fingers. She says her aunt and cousin are also unwell. She blames the 22-mile distance from the stage for the difficulty of sending and receiving letters and is disappointed there's no mention of Otto. Eliza will head to the Landing, visit Hudson, then return to the Manor.

Eliza Livingston To John Kean, August 29, 1785, Elizabeth Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Eliza wrote to her future brother-in-law, John Kean, addressed to No. 9 White Hall [Street], NY, at the request of her sister, Susan. Eliza alludes to something very upsetting to her.

Eliza Livingston To Susan Livingston, August 29, 1785, Elizabeth Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to 3 Hanover Square, New York about her visit with her Aunt, who is ill. Eliza is also ill, with headaches and a poor complexion. She notes how long it takes to get a doctor to the house, and that a person could be dead and buried before the doctor arrives. Names included: Uncle Robert, cousin Harry, young Robert, Dr. Stringer, [John] Kean, Mrs. Bourdieu, Dr. Johnston, Nancy (with some alluded drama), Mrs. Bull, Nancy Kemble and Polly Ludlow of Wall St., Patty Ludlow, Mrs. Dan, Walton and Banche, F- (who she is …

Margaret Rutlege To John Kean, August 21, 1785, Margaret Rutledge

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Margaret Rutledge wrote to John Kean, addressed to NY, thanking him for recovering an enslaved "negro boy." His name is not included. She gave John Kean power of attorney, a document dated August 20, 1785, to act on her behalf.

Declaration Of Margaret Rutledge's Ownership Of Cromwell, Mingo, Beck, Vigo, And Billey, August 20, 1785, Margaret Rutledge

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Margaret Rutledge, the widow of Thomas Rutledge (c1741-1783), declared ownership of the following enslaved people: 2 young male negro slaves named Cromwell and Mingo, a female named Beck and her 2 male children Vigo and Billey," despite that they were "taken and carried away" by the British. It was signed by Andrew Aggnew and Margaret Rutledge.

Margaret Rutlege With South Carolina, August 20, 1785, Margaret Rutledge

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Margaret Rutledge appoints John Kean as her attorney, for the return of enslaved people detained from her by Mr. Ramage in New York. Signed by Margaret Rutledge, Arch [Archibald] Campbell, and Andrew Aggnew.

Eliza Livingston To Susan Livingston, August 19, Circa 1780s, Elizabeth Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed No. 3 Hanover Square, NY, while she travels. There are many updates on friends, some intentionally vague. Names included: Walton family, Mrs. Brebner, Miss Van Berckel, Margaretta, Baron Stenben, John L., the nuptials of Reed and Kelly, Eliza McEvers, Mr. Gardoqui, Mr. Ball, Mrs. Bourdieu, Kean, Nancy, Peggy M. Bayards, Mr. Sylvester and wife, Lydia Vos Berough, Wetherspoon, R- "I suppose I have lost forever," and a long list of people she asks Susan to remember on her behalf.

John Kean To Susan Livingston, August 12, 1785, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote to Susan Livingston, address not included. He said that he had written to her sister, Eliza Livingston, as well as sent Susan two sets of ruffles. He said that he would see Susan at 6 pm that evening.

John Kean To Eliza Livingston, August 12, 1785, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from New York, NY, to Elizabeth (Eliza) Livingston, Bath, New Lebanon, care of P. Sylvester, Kinderhook, NY. John wrote about Eliza's sister, Susan, who later he married in 1786. He wrote candidly that Susan was his enemy, who consulted with Dutch Ambassador Minister [Pieter Johan] van Berckel and Spain’s Encargado de Negocios [Diego Maria de] Gardoqui in her schemes. He comforted Eliza about a situation not clear stated, possibly homesickness. He referenced Mr. John Gay's fables.

John Pierce To John Kean, August 8, 1785, John Pierce

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Pierce wrote from New York to John Kean, address not included. Pierce wrote regarding a financial situation involving the Office of the Army and the Office of Finance.

Eliza Livingston To John Kean, August 5, 1785, Elizabeth Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Eliza wrote to her future brother-in-law, John Kean, addressed to No. 9 White Hall [Street], NY, at the request of her sister, Susan. Eliza wrote of Dr. Johnston that her "corporal pain is once again banished."

Eliza Livingston To Susan Livingston, August 5, 1785, Elizabeth Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to 3 Hanover Square, New York about her travels. Names included: De Lancey Walton, Edward, Miss Walton, Miss Backs, Peggy, [John] Kean, Morton, Jenny, Mrs. Van Schanck, Mrs. Bell, Dr. Johnston, and Dr. Treats. Eliza commented a lot on food.

Governor William Moultrie To South Carolina Congress Delegates, July 30, 1785, William Moultrie

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Governor William Moultrie wrote from Charleston to the South Carolina Congress Delegates, addressed to New York. He had recieved their letter and said the first part would be answered by George Abbot Hall who was on his way to New York via Philadelphia. He wrote about treaties with Native American tribes, in particular, the Cherokee and how that would affect them, Georgia, and North Carolina. He also mentioned work being done by Dr. Ramsay, George Meade and Captain Tate.

Benjamin Harrison To Alexander Donald, July 29, 1785, Benjamin Harrison

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond, VA. He wrote regarding a bond between him and a Mr. Tabb. He mentioned that his fishing club met and he hoped that Alexander would come soon to a meeting and bring Mr. Manson. He thought their upcoming trip to Norfolk would be good for his health as he had had a fever.

People Included: Mr. Matthews, Betsy, Mr. Gammell, Col. Harrison, and Miss A_l_a.

Eliza Livingston To Susan Livingston, July 28, 1785, Elizabeth Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Eliza Livingston wrote from Lebanon Post to Susan Livingston, her sister, addressed to No. 3 Hanover Square, New York. She wrote about the trip she and he aunt had taken so far. She included an account of a family they stayed with during a storm, and rooms they rented from Mr. Jones and Mr. Cheney. She would have addressed the letter to her father, but figured he still was not home.

Eliza Livingston To Susan Livingston, July 25, Circa 1780s, Elizabeth Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Eliza wrote to Susan, addessed to No. 3 Hanover Square, New York, about her travels to Kinderhook, NY. Names include: Lydia Vos Berough, Mr. Sylvester and his son, Mrs. V, Mr. Cruger, Mr. D. van Schaack, Mrs. J. Stiles and sister H. Tuttle, Mrs. Kenny, P. Arnold, Ford, Aunt Lawrence, and Peggy.