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

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Moultrie, Governor of South Caroline, wrote from Charleston to the South Carolina Delegates, addressed to Congress.He said that South Carolina was in a state of tranquility, but wrote about Georgia's attempts to negotiate a treaty with the local Native Americans.

People Included: Mr. Bull and Doctor Ramsay

Samuel Wilcox To John Kean, December 16, 1785, Samuel Wilcox

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Samuel wrote to John, addressed to New York, with updates on a store, house, land, enslaved people, crops, and livestock. He has not received any money since John Kean left. The attornies have dismissed both the Overseers and procured others in their places. There have been five births among John Kean's negroes "one of which is dead besides one abortion- they are in general all healthy in which you are fortunate for Mr. Godin Gerard not far from your place has lost 26 negroes while you have not lost one." Also included are the type and number of livestock. Names …

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

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to an unknown person, presumably Alexander Donald, address not included. He sent some open letters for Alexander to read and said he was not very careful forwarding them to Burton because he felt like they were close friends. He mentioned Alexander coming to visit and said to bring Mr. Brown and that Manson was coming. He also mentioned that he would send oysters.

Peter Lyons To Unknown Person, December 10, 1785, Peter Lyons

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Peter Lyons wrote from Hanover to an unknown person, address not included. He wrote about selling tobacco both in the states and in London and mentioned he was pleased with the sales of Mr. Gist, Mrs. Burton, and Captain Maconas. Mr. Burton was stationed in London, ad presumably, helped sell tobacco there. The possible recipient of the letter was Alexander Donald who was associated with the tobacco business and many of the people mentioned in the letter.

Thomas Tucker To John Kean, December 8, 1785, Thomas T. Tucker

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Thomas Tucker wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to New York. He wrote regarding a draft on Mr. Chisolme for $478 1/3 which had been answered and paid.

Benjamin Harrison To Alexander Donald, November 7, 1785, Benjamin Harrison

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond, VA. He inquired about his health and mentioned his own. He wrote that Mr. Willison was in town and after breakfast was going to speak with Mr. Lightfoots about buying wheat from Donald's ship. He mentioned their mutual friends Mr. Manson, Mrs. Page, and Mr. Burton.

John Faucheraud Grimke To John Kean, November 4, 1785, John Faucherand Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to New York. He wrote about settling South Carolina's debt and proposed laws in the legislature, he mentioned David Ramsay could give Kean more details. T.O. Elliot married Miss P.P. and Mr. F. Kenloch would soon follow on December 1. Grimke had also recently gotten married.

Memorandum And Survey About Wolf Harbour Lands, October 31, 1785, Jonathan Crane

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

A memorandum of land in Wolf Harbour, located in Newark, NJ, describing its ownership and who owns the surrounding plots. The second part of the document contains a survey done of the property by Jonathan Crane.

People Included: Jonathan Seaes of Newark, Jabez Harrison, Sam Nutman, Mr. Heady, James Lyon, Elisha Budinot, Mr. Budinot, Samuel Hay, and Samuel Pennington.

John Baylor To Alexander Donald, October 30, 1785, John Baylor

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Baylor wrote from New Market to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond, VA. He wrote about goods he had shipped and mentioned doing something for Alexander and Mr. Burton in Fredericksburg.

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.