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Receipt To Gustavus Risberg For Carriage, June 5, 1794 Jun 1794

Receipt To Gustavus Risberg For Carriage, June 5, 1794

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Receipt written for Gustavus Risberg for a carriage. Risberg paid a tax for a carriage. Places included: Philadelphia, PA.


John Walker To James Brown, May 27, 1794, John Walker May 1794

John Walker To James Brown, May 27, 1794, John Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Walker in Belvoir, VA wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. Walker wrote about building materials. People included: Mr. Lindsay, Broder, Jackson, Greenhouse, Mitchell, Gardner, Mr. Caton, Mr. Walker, Mins, Galt, Darnsdale.


William Stephens To John Kean, May 11, 1794, William Stephens May 1794

William Stephens To John Kean, May 11, 1794, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephens mentioned a claim against Kean by Mr. Wereats(?). He went on to express his belief that Congress would steer the United States through the current sea of trouble. Preferred the nonimportation business over the sequestration of debts as he felt it wrong that individuals should suffer. With the appointment of John Jay as Envoy Extraordinary to London, Stephens hoped that the people of England would continue to preserve peace. Requests news on mutual acquaintances and asks Kean to enquire on the state of numbers he included in …


Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, April 29, 1794, Sarah Ricketts Apr 1794

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, April 29, 1794, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ricketts expressed her desire to see Susan Kean again and shared family news.


Jacob Read To John Kean, April 25, 1794, Jacob Read Apr 1794

Jacob Read To John Kean, April 25, 1794, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to John Kean in Philadelphia. Read informed Kean of a discrepancy between accounts.


Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, April 23, 1794, Bartholomew Corvaisier Apr 1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, April 23, 1794, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter is written entirely in French. This letter discusses Mr. Corvaisier’s attempt to address what he believes was a miscommunication between him and Mr. Kean regarding Mrs. Corvaisier. This letter explores Mr. Corvaisier’s redefined intentions regarding his divorce with Mrs. Corvaisier.


Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, April 22, 1794, Bartholomew Corvaisier Apr 1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, April 22, 1794, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter is written entirely in French. This letter discusses the arrangements being made to further address the divorce between Mr. Corvaisier and Mrs. Corvaisier.


Philander Chase To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase Apr 1794

Philander Chase To Dudley Chase, Philander Chase

Philander Chase Letters

Written when Bishop Chase was 19 years old and an undergraduate at Dartmouth, in danger of suspension for supposedly cutting off a freshman's hair during prayer. Chase claims he was framed by his enemy, Nathan Noyes, who accused Chase of the crime.


Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, April 18, 1794, Bartholomew Corvaisier Apr 1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, April 18, 1794, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This letter is written entirely in French. This letter discusses Mr. Corvaisier’s attempts to convince Mr. Kean that he is not at fault for the termination of his marriage with Mrs. Corvaisier.


An Act For Indemnifying Governors, Lieutenant Governors, And Persons Acting As Such, In The West India Islands, Who Have Permitted The Importation And Exportation Of Goods And Commodities In Foreign Bottoms. Apr 1794

An Act For Indemnifying Governors, Lieutenant Governors, And Persons Acting As Such, In The West India Islands, Who Have Permitted The Importation And Exportation Of Goods And Commodities In Foreign Bottoms.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.


W. Stephens To John Kean, March 11, 1794, W. Stephens Apr 1794

W. Stephens To John Kean, March 11, 1794, W. Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

W. Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephens informed Kean that the letter would be handed to him by Mr. William Mills, a man of good connections and who possessed a decent property. He recently came of age and served a faithful apprenticeship to a House Carpenter. Mills wanted to spend time in the Northern states to learn architecture and mechanics. Stephens asks Kean to give him a friendly opportunity and permits him to recommend Mills to any architects that may be of his acquaintance.


Edward Tilghman To John Kean, April 10, 1794, Edward Tilghman Apr 1794

Edward Tilghman To John Kean, April 10, 1794, Edward Tilghman

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Edward Tilghman wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Kean requested Tilghman to call upon him at his earliest convenience as he was unwell. Tilghman responded that he would visit with Kean after court.


Benjamin Harrison To James Brown, April 3, 1794, Benjamin Harris Apr 1794

Benjamin Harrison To James Brown, April 3, 1794, Benjamin Harris

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Benjamin Harrison in Brandon, VA wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. Mr. Harrison sent in Mr. Randolph's bond in payment for him. He noted his poor health and discussed small pox. It discussed international politics in Europe. People included: Mr. Randolph, Mr. Burton, Mr. Spooner. Places included: mountains. Notable quote: "The gloomy state of our affairs fill my soul with horror_ much do I feel for my Friends on the other side of the Atlantick_ & much also for my country, which must inevitably suffer under the hands of bungling, violent men..."


Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, March 26, 1794, Bartholomew Corvaisier Mar 1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, March 26, 1794, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter is written entirely in French. This letter discusses Bartholomew’s receival of the terms of the divorce with his wife, Madame Corvaisier, and his attempts to appease all of the conditions indicated.


John Kean With Susan Kean And Robert Eoff, March 25, 1794, John Kean Mar 1794

John Kean With Susan Kean And Robert Eoff, March 25, 1794, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This document is an indenture between John Kean, Susan Kean of the first part, and Robert Eoff of the second part regarding a tract of land in Somerset, New Jersey. Eoff’s lease commenced March 25, 1794 and was to cease in seven years. The document appears to be in Susan Livingston Kean's hand.


John Kean To J & R Waln, March 24, 1794, John Kean Mar 1794

John Kean To J & R Waln, March 24, 1794, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to J&R Waln, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He inquired about a set of articles sent to his half sister, Jane Corvasier, and offered to pay whatever the price was for them. Additionally, he thanked the conduct of the messenger who delivered the articles as they was extremely polite and cordial to Jane.


John Kean To Bartholomew Corvaisier, John Kean Mar 1794

John Kean To Bartholomew Corvaisier, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Bartholomew Corvaisier, unaddressed. Kean detailed the process of divorce and explained how a libel needed to be filed with the Supreme Court. In explanation, he divided the business into three heads; namely divorce, expenses already incurred, and sum to be paid or secured to be paid. After weighing the circumstances, Kean explained that if Corvaisier thought he should do no more than what he initially proposed, Mrs. Corvaisier needed to consent to receive what he offered.


James Ricketts To John Kean, March 20, 1794, James Ricketts Mar 1794

James Ricketts To John Kean, March 20, 1794, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

James Ricketts wrote from Abyssinia, New Jersey to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ricketts informed Kean he executed the power and enclosed it, and asked Kean if he would send on his dividend to Mr. Barrell. Ricketts requests Kean’s advice on the best way to dispose of a few hundred dollars. Enclosed a letter from Mrs. Ricketts addressed to her sister, Susan Livingston Kean.


George Meade To John Kean, February 27, 1794, George Meade Feb 1794

George Meade To John Kean, February 27, 1794, George Meade

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Meade wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Kean, unaddressed. Meade informed Kean that he did not receive a final answer regarding his house from Mr. Oldden until the late afternoon when he offered £3,000. Meade refused and informed Kean that if he was not inclined to take collateral security on his house, it would have been impossible for him to take the mortgage off. Proposed selling to Kean.


John Kean To Philip Livingston, February 26, 1794, John Kean Feb 1794

John Kean To Philip Livingston, February 26, 1794, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Philip Livingston in New York, New York. In the brief dispatch, Kean informed Livingston that a value of sixteen hundred dollars was received and charged to Jonathan Burrall, Esq. The postscript notes the receipt of the last will and testament of Peter Van Brugh Livingston from Philip Livingston and Gerard Banckers Esqs. made unto Susan Livingston Kean.


John Wearat To John Kean, February 21, 1794, John Wearat Feb 1794

John Wearat To John Kean, February 21, 1794, John Wearat

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Wearat wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wearat expressed his dissatisfaction with Kean’s proposed mode of payment. Carolina paper money was not equal to the value of specie and Kean’s proposal would jeopardize Wearat’s business and put it in state of uncertainty.


John Wereat To Unknown Person, February 18, 1794, John Wereat Feb 1794

John Wereat To Unknown Person, February 18, 1794, John Wereat

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Wereat wrote to an unknown person, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He explained a court case involving himself and the unknown individual the letter was sent to in Georgia. There are few details included other than how John was reluctant to go on with the suit but felt as though he had no other option. No exact location is included but mentioned toward the end of the letter that he had "other business in this city", so he may had also been in Philadelphia like the recipient.


Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean [Addressed To John Kean], February 8, 1794, Sarah Ricketts Feb 1794

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean [Addressed To John Kean], February 8, 1794, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sarah informed Susan of the weather and her weakened eyesight. The family at the governors provided high-class entertainment and served a magnificent dinner with three courses served on silver.


Lewis Otto To John Kean, February 23, 1794, Lewis Otto Feb 1794

Lewis Otto To John Kean, February 23, 1794, Lewis Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Lewis Otto wrote from Paris, France to John Kean, unaddressed. Otto drew up a bill of four hundred and twenty dollars for the amount of the interest due by Mr. Biddle. Asked Kean to advance the money if the interest was not paid or have his friend La Forest advance it. Ottos discussed family news, extended pleasantries to Mrs. Kean, and hoped that during the cruel war, things remained quiet in Kean’s charming and flourishing country.


G.B. Dubourg & Co To Susan Kean, January 9, 1794, G.B. Dubough & Co. Jan 1794

G.B. Dubourg & Co To Susan Kean, January 9, 1794, G.B. Dubough & Co.

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

G.B. Dubough & Co sent a receipt to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. It was for a tea set of china she purchased at £10.


Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, January 9, 1794, Bartholomew Corvaisier Jan 1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, January 9, 1794, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Corvaisier informed Kean that Mrs. Corvaisier wrote him from Paris. He mentioned the Revolution in France and explained that his fortune was safe. This letter was written in French.


Ann "Nany" L. Bayard To Susan Kean, January 8, 1794, Ann L. Bayard Jan 1794

Ann "Nany" L. Bayard To Susan Kean, January 8, 1794, Ann L. Bayard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Ann “Nany” L. Bayard wrote from New York to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ann informed her aunt Susan about family news, expressed her relief that Susan and John Kean’s health appeared to be improving, and requested a pattern for a gown.


Dominick Terry & Co To Jane Grove, January 2, 1794 Jan 1794

Dominick Terry & Co To Jane Grove, January 2, 1794

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Dominick Terry & Co. wrote to Jane Grove Corvaisier, unaddressed. Dominick Terry & Co. received word the previous day of Jane’s distressing situation on the Spanish Frigate and promised many accommodations to make Jane’s travels more comfortable. Also made arrangements for a vessel heading to Philadelphia so that Jane may have a convenient passage home.


Minutes Taken At The Annual Conferences, 1794, Methodist Episcopal Church. Dec 1793

Minutes Taken At The Annual Conferences, 1794, Methodist Episcopal Church.

South Carolina Conference 1785 Journal

No abstract provided.


Der Neue Hoch-Deutsche Americanische Calender, Auf Das Jahr 1794, Samuel Saur Dec 1793

Der Neue Hoch-Deutsche Americanische Calender, Auf Das Jahr 1794, Samuel Saur

Digitized Primary Sources

Early American German-language almanac donated to Bridgewater College Special Collections in 2017 by Donna Spitler Fields and Joyce Spitler Nicholson. It is an example of Pennsylvania-German printing in fraktur typeface. The printer was a member of the famous Christopher Sower family. He revived his family's publication of the almanac after the original almanac's publication ceased during the American Revolution. The almanac was passed down in the Spitler family of Page County, Virginia. A birth announcement for Isaac Spitler (1794- 1862) appears on the February calendar. Spitler was active in the Church of the Brethren in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. …