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John Kean To Charles Pinckney, Circa September 1786, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from New York to Charles Pinckney, unaddressed. Kean sent private agreements for him to sign. Did not flatter himself that Georgians would comply, they wanted a delay. The postscript is from Charles Pinckney. Pinckney wished the appointment of the day had been left to a majority in Congress.

John Kean To Susan Livingston, August 29, 1786, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Claremont to Susan Livingston, address not included. He had received her letters and some from South Carolina upon returning to Claremont, including a parcel of watermelons. He would travel tomorrow to Poughkeepsie and then slowly down to New York. He did not think Hindman would marry soon and that he would be in New York as soon as John got there. Mrs. M and Edward also talked about leaving Saturday. He was glad to hear Mrs. L paid Susan a visit and that Susan's health had improved.

John Kean To Susan Livingston, August 14, 1786, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Claremont to Susan Livingston, address not included. Hindman had arrived on Saturday, but they postponed their trip to Lebanon until Thursday, partly due to Robert R. Livingston's ongoing lawsuit. John said that if the trip got delayed again he would not go as he was expected in New York on September 1. He hoped that Susan would accept an invitation to go to Elizabethtown as the country air would be good for her health. Kitty was excited by Hindman's return and spent the day with him. The next day John planned to go to the upper …

John Kean To Susan Livingston, August 11, 1786, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote to Susan Livingston, address not included. He apologized for not writing sooner, but the weather was bad and he could not send anyone to the post office. Robert R. Livingston's lawsuit received a lot of attention from people and everyone was talking about Susquehanna. Susan's father, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, was expected for the trial. He also mentioned Peggy Marshall and Miss De Hart.

John Kean To Susan Livingston, August 9, 1786, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote to Susan Livingston, address not included. He wrote about a party he attended with Mr. Joubert which was also attended by Margaret Beekman Livingston, Edward Livingston, and Mrs. Houstoun. He was worried about his health as it had not been great again. He wrote about the relationship of their friend Kitty and her suitor. He was glad to hear of Eliza Livingston's happiness, possibly referring to her engagement to Lewis William Otto.

John Kean To Susan Livingston, August 4, 1786, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Claremont to Susan Livingston, address not included. Hindman was in New York and they were to travel to Lebanon on Monday. He sent Susan a draft for 300 pounds sterling and asked that she have Lawrence and Morris forward it as soon as possible. He wrote about the nature of avarice and inquired about Miss V.B. who had traveled to Elizabethtown and fell in love with it.

John Kean Envelope, August 2, 1786

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Envelope addressed to John Kean, address not included. On the envelope is written "Papers relative to the States charge against the US for 72,212 dols. being credited against the reg. of the 2nd August 86 instead of the specific reg."

John Kean To Susan Livingston, July 30, 1786, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Claremont to Susan Livingston, address not included. He was still at Claremont due to his gout and his friend Hindman's wishes and did not think he would move further North. He was upset that he would not get to see the Cohes. Hindman was supposed to go to Lebanon on August 15 but had to return to New York. John had been spending time with the Livingston family and mentioned reading Mr. Blair's sermon on Candour to them. He said that the "good old lady", presumably Margaret Beekman Livingston was taking good care of him. He …

Board Of Treasury To Congress Requisition Committee, July 17, 1786, Board Of Treasury, Arthur Lee, Walter Livingston, Samuel Osgood

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Board of Treasury wrote to the Committee of Congress on the Requisition, address not included. The letter contained a list of documents related to supplies furnished by South Carolina in 1782 and 1783. They mentioned that in the letter to Congress they only included the final sums.

Robert Barnwell To John Kean, Circa June 1786, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to John Kean, unaddressed. Barnwell informed Kean his last year's crops must have been below his mode rate calculations and the season had been unfavorable. Instructed Kean to return to South Carolina because his interest demanded it. Worried that his negligence in responding to Kean’s letters had induced his silence. Miss Middleton married Thomas Fuller and Miss Ann Devraux married De Brown. Barnwell’s brother Nathaniel directed him to inform Kean that he advertised Kean’s lands on the Neck according to his direction but had no applications. Asked Kean to place a value on …

John Kean To Susan Livingston, June 22, 1786, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Bethlehem wrote to Susan Livingston, address not included. He wrote that he just arrived in Bethlehem from Easton encountered a party from New York that consisted of Mr. Van Berkel, Mr. Gouverneur, Mr. Chapman, and Mr. Johnson. He intended to travel to Nazareth on Friday and then Monday to see Susan. He mentioned that he hoped that Tinker had arrived and brought more people to help Pinckney.

Maria "Mary" Rutherford To Susan Livingston, May 11, 178x, Maria Rutherford

Liberty Hall Collection Undated

Maria "Mary" Rutherford wrote to Susan Livingston. Mary asks Susan to purchase a yard and a quarter of "Dimothy" similar to the pattern she enclosed. There was an unsettled account between Susan's brother and Mary's father. Topics of discussion include family news, accounts, clothing, sewing, and patterns.

Peter Lyons To Alexander Donald, May 6, 1786, Peter Lyons

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Peter Lyons wrote from Richmond, VA to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond, VA. Alexander had apparently asked something about Peter's son in a previously letter, which Peter said his son denied and that Alexander should have inquired further before forming an opinion. He wrote about Burton and enclosed an order that needed to be filled.

Governor William Moultrie To South Carolina Delegates In Congress, William Moultrie

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Governor William Moultrie wrote from Charleston to the South Carolina Delegates in Congress, addressed to New York. He wrote them regarding selecting judges for a dispute between South Carolina and Georgia. William Drayton and Major T. Pinckney had been selected already to represent South Carolina. He also wrote about paying the debt.

Excerpt From Peter Van Brugh Livingston To John Kean, April 25, 1786, Peter Van Brugh Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

An excerpt from a letter written by Peter Van Brugh Livingston to John Kean, April 25, 1786. The excerpt said that Peter would not obstruct John from asking for his daughter, Susan Livingston's hand in marriage. However, he would not be able to give her much on her wedding day due to the impact of the Revolutionary War on his finances. He did intend, however, to split his property equally among his children at his death. The full letter can be found as " Peter Van Brugh Livingston to John Kean, April 25, 1786." It is unclear who wrote out …

Peter Van Brugh Livingston To John Kean, April 25, 1786, Peter Van Brugh Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Peter Van Brugh Livingston wrote to John Kean, addressed to New York. He wrote that he had no objection to John asking his daughter, Susan Livingston, to marry him. He said that it was Susan's choice as she was a mature adult capable of making her own decisions. He also wrote that because of the Revolutionary War he would not be able to give her much upon her marriage, but that he did intend to distribute his property evenly among this children at his death.

Stephen Drayton To South Carolina Delegates In Congress, April 18, 1786, Stephen Drayton

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Stephen Drayton wrote from Charleston to the South Carolina Delegates in Congress, address not included. He wrote that he enclosed on behalf of the Governor a Commission appointing them Agents for South Carolina for prosecuting a matter related to a federal bond and appointing judges.

William Moultrie To John Kean, March 29, 1786, William Moultrie

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Moultrie wrote to the South Carolina Delegate, addressed to New York. This was presumably received by John Kean. It describes an act of the South Carolina legislature incorporating local citizens who entered into a subscription for opening an inland navigation between Sentee and Cooper Rivers. The company has chosen 21 Directors and Moultrie is President. He requests that Colonel Tenff. [sic] returns to South Carolina as soon as he retuns from Europe. Enclosed was an advertisement for enslaved people (not present) that he asks that delegates to make public.

William Moultrie To John Kean, March 29, 1786, William Moultrie

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

William Moultrie wrote to the South Carolina Delegate, addressed to New York. This is presumably to John Kean. He wrote about acts and ordinances passed on March 22 and will forward information about them to the South Carolina Delegates soon. Topics included: Georgians settle a dispute, the Legislature passed General Pickney, General Pickens, and Major Butler to be commissioned to meet with anyone from Georgia. The boundary between South Carolina and North Carolina is settled. The Governor is authorized to appoint agents to transact the business at Federal Court. They discussed securing the credit of Bills and Exchange, an ordinance …

John Kean To Susan Livingston, March 27, 1786, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John wrote to Susan, addressed at Hanover Square, informing her "Long enough has been the reign of pride and folly." Susan is avoiding John Kean. He told her on Friday he would meet her early on Saturday evening but when he arrived, she was not home. If he formed a wrong opinion, his punishment was sufficient. John wants Susan to seriously deliberate their relationship and if she wants to end it, it would be very painful for him but he would submit.

Ordinance From The Senate And House Of Representative Of South Carolina, March 22, 1786, John Faucheraud Grimke, John Lloyd

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

An ordinance from the Senate and House of Representative of South Carolina to appoint commissioners to ascertain the boarders of South Carolina with North Carolina and Georgia. It was signed by John Lloyd, Senate President and John F. Grimke, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Stephen Drayton, the secretary, signed it verifying it was a true copy.

Jonathan Burrall To John Kean, March 6, 1786, Jonathan Burrall

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Johnathan Burrall wrote to John Kean, address not included. He wrote that according to the system established by Robert Morris for settling accounts the Commissioners were to move from one state to the other, however, Congress ordered them to New York. He thought the office would be in South Carolina come the fall, but was unsure as a new system for settling accounts was being established.

History: A Motion Of Mr. Dane, February 27, 1786

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

The following document is a motion that states a Committee of Five be appointed to examine how far the several states have complied and adopted the Articles of Confederation and to consider and report on further measures to be adopted by Congress. The committee consisted of Mr. Dane, Mr. Grayson, Mr. Mitchel, Mr. Monroe, and Mr. Kean.

Names mentioned: Nathan Dane (1752-1835), William Grayson (1742 – 1790), Stephen Mix Mitchell (1743–1835), James Monroe (1758 - 1831), and John Kean (1756 - 1795).

Sweet Poll Of Plymouth, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

An impressed sailor leaves his love at home.

Peter Van Brugh Livingston With Robert Eoff, January 27, 1786, Peter Van Brugh Livingston I

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Indenture between Peter Van Brugh Livingston and Robert Eoff. Peter leased Robert 179.5 acres of land in the County of Somerset, NJ for six years. The indenture was witnessed by James Ricketts, Peter's son-in-law, and John McDonald.

Joseph Norse To John Kean, January 1786, Joseph Nourse

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Joseph Nourse wrote to John Kean, no addresses included, regarding an order communicated to the Commissioners of the Board of Treasury.

Charles Pinckney To John Kean, Circa September 1786, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney

Liberty Hall Collection Undated

Charles Pinckney wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Pinckney enclosed a report that he signed if he were not well enough to attend. If the Georgia agents agreed, an offer should be made the following day. If they did not agree, Pinckney had no other mode other than to proceed according to the Confederation. This document is undated.

John Kean To Susan Livingston, C. 1786 (18), John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote to Susan Livingston, unaddressed. In this letter John copied down an excerpt from John Langmore's The Effusion of Friendship and Fancy. This item is not dated.

John Kean To Susan Livingston, C. 1786 (13), John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote to Susan Livingston, unaddressed. He apologized for not visiting her and explained that he had government matters to attend. This item is not dated.

John Kean To Susan Livingston, C. 1786 (6), John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote to Susan Livingston, unaddressed. In this brief dispatch he expressed to Susan that pleasing her and keeping her happy is the most important thing in his life. This item is not dated.