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Thomas Pinckney To John Kean, February 1, 1784, Thomas Pinckney

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Thomas Pinckney wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He wrote regarding the will of Peter Lavien of Savannah, GA, specifically money that was left to Thomas Grayson. However, first discharges had to be obtained from the estate of John Grayson. The rest of the letter is answered questions about the will and how it should be carried out. At the bottom, he wrote that he had not heard from Williams but Hopson Pinckney promised to consult his brother's book. At the end of the letter, a modern typed transcript is included.

An Address To The Roman Catholics Of The United States Of America, John Carroll

Special Collections Books

This book is a defense of certain doctrines of the Catholic Church. It was written by John Carroll, who would become the first bishop of the United States, in response to Charles Wharton’s Letter to the Roman Catholics of the City of Worcester [England] (1784). The book is 7.5 inches in height and is in the quarto format. A binder’s stamp indicates that this particular copy was later bound by the Collectors Book Club of London.

John Kean To Susan Livingston, 1784, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote on his way to Philadelphia to Susan Livingston, located in Hanover Square, New York, NY. John left New York. He missed a lecture by Mr. Blair, set off for "the falls," and wrote with obvious affection for Susan.

Names included: Miss DeHart, Mr. Blair.

There's a note written later (different handwriting and spacing) that says: The first in NY and Jersey, 1784.

This letter is not dated.

The Discovery, Settlement And Present State Of Kentucke (1784) : An Online Electronic Text Edition, John Filson, Paul Royster (Editor)

Electronic Texts in American Studies

This is an open-access electronic text edition of Filson’s seminal work on the early history of Kentucky, including the first published account of the life and adventures of Daniel Boone. Filson’s work was an unabashedly optimistic account of the western territory, where Filson had acquired large land claims, whose value he sought to enhance by the publication of this advertisement and incitement for further settlement. Scarcely two years after the violent and tragic British and Indian invasion of 1782, Filson portrayed Kentucky as a natural paradise, where peace, plenty, and security reigned. Of some significance is Filson’s recognition that the …

Calculs Sur Les Ballons Aérostatiques Faits Par Le Feu M. Léonard Euler, Tels Qu'on Les A Trouvés Sur Son Ardoise, Après Sa Mort Arrivée Le 7 Septembre 1783, Leonhard Euler

All Works by Eneström Number

No abstract provided.

The Discovery, Settlement And Present State Of Kentucke, John Filson

Zea E-Books in American Studies

This is an open-access electronic text edition of Filson’s seminal work on the early history of Kentucky, including the first published account of the life and adventures of Daniel Boone. Filson’s work was an unabashedly optimistic account of the western territory, where Filson had acquired large land claims, whose value he sought to enhance by the publication of this advertisement and incitement for further settlement. Scarcely two years after the violent and tragic British and Indian invasion of 1782, Filson portrayed Kentucky as a natural paradise, where peace, plenty, and security reigned. Of some significance is Filson’s recognition that the …

Gedichte. An Sophie Von La Roche, Henriette Christiane Von Hagen

Poetry

No abstract provided.

Excerpt, An Historical Narrative And Topographical Description Of Louisiana And West Florida, Thomas Hutchins, Michelle Sonnenberg, Hannah Gorski

Early Visions Bucket

"An Historical Narrative and Topographical Description of Louisiana and West Florida (1784) gives a base description of the coastline, river systems, and barrier islands of Louisiana and West Florida. Thomas Hutchins utilizes soundings and charts created by George Gauld, an engineer employed by the British Admiralty to survey the Gulf Coast. (Sections included here are the Preface, descriptions of the West Florida Panhandle and the Tortugas, the Conclusion, and a Table of Distances that closes the volume.)"

De Ellipsi Minima Dato Parallelogrammo Rectangulo Circumscribenda, Leonhard Euler

All Works by Eneström Number

No abstract provided.

Robert Morris To George Abbott Hall, December 12, 1783, Robert Morris

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert Morris wrote from the Office of Finance to George Abbott Hall, Reciever of Taxes for South Carolina. He wrote regarding funding the army and paying debts.

People Included: Mr. Swanwick, Willing Morris, and Mr. Maerter.

Shubrick & Clempson To John Kean, November 8, 1783, Shubrick & Clempson

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Shubrick & Clempson wrote from London to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. They wrote that they had sent him several letters and had not received a response. They also appointed Joshua Ward, Josiah Smith, and Thomas Corbett as their attorneys in America. John Charles Lucena paid some money that was owed to the late Thomas Shubrick.

Robert Smith To John Kean, October 25, 1783, Robert Smith

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert Smith wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote about financial matters involving money owed and mentioned T. Shubrick and J. Ward.

Robert Morris To George Abbott Hall, October 22, 1783, Robert Morris

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

An extract from a letter Robert Morris wrote to George Abbott Hall, Reciever for South Carolina, address not included. Morris wrote that he had no problem with Hall adjusting the rate for supplies since they increased since the British occupation of Charleston.

Stephen Drayton To John Kean, October 20, 1783, Stephen Drayton

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Stephen Drayton wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, Port Royal, SC. Drayton thanked John for supplying him with some money and invited him to stay with him when he is in Charleston.

Lewis William Otto To Susan Livingston, October 16, 1783, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Lewis William Otto wrote from Philadelphia to Susan Livingston, address to Baskenridge, NJ. He wrote about philosophy, letter writing, and the ongoing Revolutionary war. He also said that he did not expect Susan to wrote back as he knew she seldom wrote letters.

Robert Morris To George Abbott Hall, July 10, 1783, Robert Morris

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert Morris wrote from the Office of Finance to George Abbott Hall, Reciever of Taxes for South Carolina, address not included. He wrote about quoting pricing f and for rations and other requisitions as well as on which account to credit excess requisitions and for how much.

Thomas Gibbons To John Kean, June 6, 1783, Thomas Gibbons

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Thomas Gibbons wrote to John Kean addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote that he intended to visit Georgia where he would visit Mr. Stephens and that he would speak about a letter he received from John Kean to him. He then discussed payment on a bond and legal business conducted with John Charles Lucena.

Robert Morris To George Abbot Hall, May 16, 1783, Robert Morris, United States Superintendent Of Finance

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert Morris, Office of Finance, wrote to George Abbott Hall, receiver for South Carolina. He discussed prices of Requisitions and how the price must be reduced to hard money value or credited on the Old Requisition and for specific supplies. Morris transmitted the Account Hall sent to the Treasury.

William Livingston To Robert Morris, May 14, 1783, William Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Livingston, in New Jersey, gave Robert Morris, no address, permission to go into New York, or any other enemy lines, and return back to New Jersey.

Account List By William Stephens, March 10, 1783, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

A list of names and amounts of money owed. At the bottom it said that the papers were received by William Stephens. William most likely prepared this lost for John Kean.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Livingston, February 6, 1783, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Sarah wrote from London to her sister Susan, addressed to Baskenridge, care of Peter V.B. Livingston Jr. in New York. It began "My Dear Girls," but doesn't name the other sister. Sarah described the sea voyage from Sandy Hook, NJ to Plymouth, England in winter, as well as her conversation with the Captain about Privateers. Mr. Ricketts was out of the Army. The cost of living was better in London than in New York. Sarah shared updates about people in London. Mrs. Arnold had a daughter. Mr. Penn saw Mr. and Mrs. Jay in Paris. She asked letters to Mr. …

An Act For Allowing The Importation Of Goods From Europe In Neutral Ships Into The Islands Of Saint Christopher, Nevis, Montserrat, Dominica, Saint Vincent, Grenada, And The Grenadines...

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Vox Oculis Subjecta : A Dissertation On The Most Curious And Important Art Of Imparting Speech, And The Knowledge Of Language To The Naturally Deaf, And, Consequently, Dumb..., Francis Green

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

The United States Elevated To Glory And Honor (1783), Ezra Stiles D.D., Reiner Smolinski , Editor

Electronic Texts in American Studies

Stiles' best-known work is this 1783 election sermon, which was delivered at Hartford, Connecticut, at the annual election of the governor, state representatives, and senators. True to the spirit of his Puritan ancestors, Stiles sounds a number of time-honored American themes newly adapted to the rising prospects of the young United States of America. What was once a tribal Errand into the Wilderness of New England Stiles now translates into God’s federal covenant with all citizens of the United States—no matter what their parochial creed or particular denomination: “The political welfare of God’s American Israel” is “allusively prophetic of the …

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Livingston, Circa 1783, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Sarah informed Susan that she wrote to her last week and her letter was sent with Parker. They had a severe gale of wind and she supposed Mr. Huger rejoiced he was not on board. Eliza’s mouth was sore because she was teething. Mr. Gardoqui was going home very soon; Mrs. Knox claimed he was ordered home and was afraid he would not be received favorably. His friend, Don Galvez’s body was taken up and burnt, his house pulled down to the ground, and everything was taken from his family. Mr. Huger informed …

Nathaniel Greene To Unknown And Robert Morris To Nathaniel Greene, September 11, 1782, Nathaniel Greene, Robert Morris

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert Morris wrote from the Office of Finance to Nathaniel Greene, address not included. Included on the first page of the letter is an extract from a letter from Nathaniel Greene to an Unknown Person dated August 13, 1782. Both letters discussed the cost of rations and supplies for the military and whether they could be bought at better prices for cash. Greene's letter mentioned ravishes done on Georgia. Both also mentioned previous letters sent to George Abbott Hall.

No. 3, Office Of Finance, Between 1782-1783, Robert Morris, William Duer, United States Superintendent Of Finance

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

The top of the document is labeled "No. 3." It includes copies of four letters written from the Office of Finance about the cost of the American Revolution. It likely belonged to John Kean. Details about the copies: George Abbot Hall, Receiver for South Carolina, June 10, 1782, no signature. September 11, 1782, no signature. January 22, 1783, signed by R. [Robert] Morris. May 16, 1783, signed by Wm [William] Duer, Secretary.

William Duer To John Matthews, April 29, 1782, William Duer

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Duer wrote from the Office of Finance to John Matthews, Governor of South Carolina. He wrote acknowledging a letter received at Jacksonburgh and said he was happy the Governor would be sending Accounts of Expenditures for January, February, and March. Once those reports were received and he spoke with Mr. Hall, William would have been able to judge a system the state had adopted.

John Charles Lucena To John Kean, April 24, 1782, John Charles Lucena

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Charles Lucena wrote to John Kean, address not included. Lucena was soon to leave South Carolina to move to London and wrote to explain his reasoning. He also summarized for John Kean various business and legal dealings he had been taking care of on Kean's behalf in both South Carolina and Georgia.

People Included: Moore, Panton, Laucens. Grove, Davis, Mr. Jones, Mr. Roberston, Stephens, Thomas Gibbons, and Farley.

Senate Act Signed By John Lewis Gervais, February 26, 1782, John Lewis Gervais

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Senate act for furnishing supplies for the army at the value of 373.590 Mexican Dollars, signed by John Lewis Gervais, President of the Senate and South Carolina Delegate to the Continental Congress. It was sent to Hugh Rutledge, Speaker of the House of Representative