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William Greenwood To John Kean, February 12, 1789, William Greenwood

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Greenwood wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort. He wrote regarding the Estate of Peter Lavien, in particular two bonds. The first page in an account between the Estate and Greenwood.

William Stephens To John Kean, February 11, 1789, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote that the Legislature burnt paper money and expanded the tender of whats left for five years, with the value decreasing each year.He also shared election news and wrote, George Washington was unanimously elected President, Colonel Gunn was seemingly the Senator and General Matthews, Baldwin, General Jackson wold most likely win their districts despite opposition from William Houstoun and Osborne in the lower district. He was unable to buy cotton seed as it was in high demand.

Daniel Huger To Susan Kean, February 10, 1789, Daniel Huger

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Daniel Huger wrote from Charleston to Susan Kean, address not included. He wrote that he hoped to visit her and John Kean, her husband before deaprting for New York, but was not sure if that would be possible. He shared news of several weddings including, Alida Livingston and General Armstrong, Mrs. General Scott and Mr. Miers, and Mr. C. Apthorp's second daughter and Dr. Williamson. He also wrote that Mrs. Jarvis died and Charlotte White had consumption.

Alexander Chisolm To John Kean, February 5, 1789, Alexander Chisolm

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote regarding the sale of the indigo John sent for sale with Captain Sattus. He also mentioned paying Mr. Simons for something related to cotton and the Bowman settlement.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, February 3, 1789, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, her sister, address not included. She and her family were living in England, however they were having some severe financial difficulties due to an Estate in Jamaica. They had not been receiving much income from it and then received notice form Mr. Ewart that the man they trusted it to, John had run the estate into the ground. He accumulated a lot of debt and other judgements against the property which James Ricketts, Sarah's husband would be responsible for. They planned to travel to Jamaica to sort everything out, but Sarah was hesitant to …

William Stephens To John Kean, January 27, 1789, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He had to delay the survey on John's lands, but planned to have them done soon. He gave news of the elections of Governor and Senators as well as other political news.

People Included: Thomson, Mr. Parteon, Mr. Few, Colonel Walton, Col. Gunn, Wayne, William Houstoun, Major Peadeton, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Fisher, Richards, and Emmanuel.

Andrew Fitzsimons To John Kean, January 22, 1789, Andrew Fitzsimons

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Andrew Fitzsimons wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort. He wrote asking John to send the indigo he intended to use to pay for the boat to Captain Satturs to be shipped to a General from New Jersey.

John R. Livingston To John Kean, January 19, 1789, John Robert Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John R. Livingston wrote from New York to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort. He enclosed several letters for John Kean to deliver to the newly elected Senators from South Carolina. He mentioned the Secretary of the Senate position which was currently held by M.C. Thompson. General Armstrong married Livingston's sister, Mrs. Scott became Mrs. Meyer, and Doctor Williamson married Mr. A[?]'s second daughter. Robert Barnwell informed him Kean was in Beaufort, not Charleston so he enclosed a letter to Mr. Huger as well.

John Faucheraud Grimke To Unknown Person, January 21, 1789, John Faucheraud Grimke

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote to an Unknown Correspondent, unaddressed. Grimke informed his correspondent that he wanted to devote time to respond to their letter and was sending it by a little sailor boy who promised to call for an answer but did not comply with his word. The present moment was a critical one for their interests and the Assembly was not disposed to let Burke go to Congress and hold his seat on their bench. Burke would leave their District and Orangeburgh (South Carolina) without a representative. Grimke began speaking with Orangeburgh members about his correspondent and some of …

Lewis William Otto To Susan Livingston Kean, January 19, 1789, Lewis William Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Lewis William Otto wrote from New York to Susan Livingston Kean, his sister-in-law, address not included. He hoped Susan was doing better now that she had time to adjust to South Carolina. He wrote that he would be unable to visit this winter as he was being kept busy. He did not think Sarah Ricketts, Susan's sister would have come with him anyway. He also mentioned the federal building of Major L'Enfant.

David Ramsay To John Kean, January 17, 1789, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

David Ramsay wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He wrote about the election and his opinions on certain candidates, including Mr. Binker, Mt. Drayton, Mr. Wathes, Charles Pinckney, Ralph Izard, and John Bull.

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. …