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Henry Beekman Livingston To Susan Livingston Kean, May 24, 1791, Henry Beekman Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Henry wrote to his cousin, Susan, addressed Philadelphia, PA. Henry asked Susan to tell Mr. McIvens the date and time of his marriage to Ann Hume [Shippen] Livingston (also known as Nancy Shippen Livingston), and the names of other people who attended the wedding, in order to help him "procure a divorce" since she is taking him to court.

Eliza Gough To Susan Kean, May 10, 1791, Elizabeth Gough

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Eliza wrote from Beaufort, SC, to Susan, address not included. William Barnwell went to Yale College. She wished she wrote as eloquently as Madame de Sevigne. Her brother "R" intended to study law in Charleston, rather than be a "planter." Eliza feels unwell after nursing Mrs. Cuthbert's newborn son. Her daughter's health is improving. The President [George Washington] left Charleston, SC. She described Beaufort as empty of people and vessels. Maria hoped to see him [unclear if it's her Uncle or the President] and have a ballon sent to her. Mrs. G will take Polly to Raplmonde [Roupelmond]. "Mr. Kean's …

Joseph Anthony To Susannah Kean, May 9, 1791, Joseph Anthony

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

A receipt from Joseph Anthony to Susan Kaighn [Kean] for her purchase of a pocketbook and a cream jug.

Eliza Gough To Susan Kean, April 15, 1791, Elizabeth Gough

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Eliza wrote to Susan, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Eliza relayed her personal struggles and love for her daughter, Marianna Barnwell Gough [later Smith]. Eliza worried that Marianna would inherit her "constitution." She sent Marianna to Charleston and was distressed to learn that Marianna attended 7 balls in 3 weeks. Polly delivered a message that Miss Polly Ronpell is very sick. Eliza's mother is also sick (asthma and cough) and the changes in weather don't help. Mr. Cuthlon [?] moved for the fall season. Eliza described her increased anxiety since she turned 18 years old.

Eliza updated Susan on her former …

William Wilkie From John Faucheraud Grimké On Behalf Of John Kean, April 15, 1790, William Wilkie

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Wilkie received a payment from John Faucheraud Grimké to use for the purchase of Indents for John Kean.

John Faucheraud Grimké To John Kean, April 15, 1790, John Faucheraud Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Grimké wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Grimké updated Kean on business: Wilkie (Indents and indigo), Aithen (paid), certificates to be subscribed, a letter received from Thomas Shubrick included updates on the following accounts: Samual Grove, Edward Davies, Box and Lavien, with Thomas Shubrick and Shubrick and Clempson.

Grimké is "mortified that [Aedanus] Burke has not returned" to office. Grimké doesn't expect to see President George Washington on his Southern Tour of 1791, and he doubts he'll get the office he wants to hold [possibly Supreme or local Court Justice]. Grimké thanked John for his efforts related to …

Elizabeth Gough To Susan Kean, March 15, 1791, Elizabeth Gough

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Elizabeth wrote to Susan, addressed to Philadelphia, about life in Beaufort since Susan left. Names include Robert Barnwell (her brother), Mrs. Porteon and her twins (details of her illness, miscarriage, and death), Maria, Polly, Mr. Izard, Mr. Middleton, Mr. Rutledge, Mr. Smith (robbed), Susan's brother (Philip or Peter, who recently married).

Receipt: Ellenor Byrne To Susan Kean, March 4, 1791, Ellenor Byrne

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document is a receipt from Ellenor Byrne addressed to Susan Kean that reflects Susan's payment of twelve pounds for a set of China.

Isabelle Bell To Susan Kean, March 1791, Isabelle Bell

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Isabelle Bell wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bell recounted her taxing travels home to New Jersey after visiting Kean in Philadelphia. The roads were so badly flooded that a person on the strongest horse would have struggled to travel ten miles a day. If she were a Lady Montague [Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, essayist, and traveler], she would regularly recount her surroundings for Kean’s verification. Discussed news of family and friends and extended warm wishes to John and Peter Kean.

Eliza Gough To Susan Kean, January 11, 1791, Elizabeth Gough

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Eliza wrote from South Carolina, to Susan, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Eliza finished a 3-week confinement, she described herself as incapable of reading, writing, or working, with no appetite and her spirits depressed. Her one blessing was her attentive daughter. Eliza described a snowstorm, the first in 25 years. All families were affected by influenza, "among Whites it has been severe; among the Blacks, fatal." She listed the enslaved people who died: Nath, Caliph, Hector (her brother's driver), his brother, and two others. Eliza expects John Kean will "regret the death of Caliph, he was a faithful slave." Sam reported …

James Brown To Carter Braxton, January 6, 1791, Carter Braxton

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Carter Braxton wrote this receipt. James Brown received 5 pounds from Braxton.

Lebensbeschreibung (English Translation), Friderika Baldinger

Essays

No abstract provided.

Rosalie Und Cleberg Auf Dem Lande, Sophie Von La Roche

Prose Nonfiction

No abstract provided.

Introduction: A Translation Of Avertissement In: Tableau Encyclopédique Et Méthodique Des Trois Règnes De La Nature, Jean G. Bruguière, John M. Lawrence

Integrative Biology Books

No abstract provided.

Constitution And Bill Of Rights (1788-1791), United States Of America

Readings in American Civic Literacy

No abstract provided.

Eliza Gough To Susan Kean, 1791, Elizabeth Gough

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Eliza Gough wrote from Beaufort to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia. She wrote that John Kean, Susan's husband, could have a post for life at Northward and part her hoped he would so Susan would be closer. She mentioned the death of Mr. Eveleigh (presumably Nicholas Eveleigh who died in 1791). She had heard from someone in the neighborhood of Mr. Ropell that her daughter Polly was sick at the Ferry and sent a servant to check if it was true. Polly had a slight fever but was well and Eliza was going to get her the next day.

James Brown To Carter Braxton Thru John Walker, 29 December 1790, James Brown, John Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Walker received this receipt from James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. Walker received 196 pounds on the account of Charles Carter. People included: Charles Carter. Places included: Shirley.

Philip Livingston To James Ricketts, Circa 1790s, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote to James Ricketts, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. It included an open letter to Philip's sister, Susan Livingston Kean (later Niemcewicz), so he could read, seal, and deliver it to Susan. Philip invites James to join him in [presumably] New York to watch the Stock Market, which is fluctuating. He also comments on the wind and speed of transport between New Jersey and New York.

William Wilkie To John Kean, November 11, 1790, William Wilkie

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John, addressed to Philadelphia (New York crossed out). John's last letter was delivered by the brigg Grand Sachem. William got passage for the enslaved people 3 days after they arrived (no names or numbers of people included). William sent fruit trees and 4lbs of apples to Beaufort by Captain Minott. He explains a payment by Judge [John Faucheraud] Grimké to Mr. Ward, indents to cover services and supplies, and doesn't know if Congress will allow them for assumption (payments?). William expected to hear from Mr. Barnwell about an indigo sale.

William Stephens To John Kean, October 28, 1790, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John, addressed to Philadelphia (New York is crossed out). William confirmed Judge Iredell was the only person present at the Federal Circuit Court and "Wereat against Kean" will be tried in Savannah at a later date. He will consult with Habersham on a Judiciary Act. He commented on John's land in Georgia, Bryen and Wade's certificate, and will say "nothing about British Debts."

William Elliot To John Kean, October 23, 1790, William Elliot

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John, addressed to Philadelphia, about the state of John's plantation. The was an equinoctial storm (tropical storm) in mid-September that damaged indigo crops. Sam is managing the plantation. William suffered from "smach" fever for weeks. Robert Barnwell expects to be elected to Congress. Dr. Stuart will no longer rent John's house in Beaufort.

Carrion Crow, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

A man shoots an arrow into a sow instead of a crow.

William Stephens To John Kean, October 13, 1790, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John, addressed to New York. William said the payment was delayed by a local loan officer, who doesn't yet have instructions. The Federal Circuit Court will likely delay "Wereat against Kean" until next April. William suggested John sell his land before the trial so he can get more money and cover his debts. He also wrote about Guarda Courtes, Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton, and John Wood, concerning a boat.

William Wilkie To John Kean, September 23, 1790, William Wilkie

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John, addressed to New York via Captain Elliott. William says Merchants won't agree on a price for indigo, so sales were slow since January. He sent a pair of shoes for enslaved people for a pattern (not included).

Name included: Mr. Barnwell.

Jacob Read To John Kean, September 20, 1790, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob wrote to John, addressed to New York, via Captain Elliot on the Sloop Maria. His handwriting is challenging.

Topics included: Court of Common Pleas, Court of Chancery, payment from John's creditors, bonds, the Office of Sheriffs, and weather.

Names included: Robert Barnwell, Mr. Pringle, Rutledge, General Pinckney, Pritchard, and Tubly.

William Irvine To John Kean, September 7, 1790, William Irvine

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John, addressed to Mr. Ricketts near Elizabeth Town, NJ. William wanted to see John but was informed John wasn't in New York. John used the address page to make addition notes.

William Wilke To John Kean, August 29, 1790, William Wilkie

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John, addressed to New York, and hand delivered by Mr. Graham. William enclosed a letter from Beaufort (not present). William didn't receive money for John's indigo yet. The Sate Medium (money) is stable.

William Stephens To John Kean, August 17, 1790, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John, addressed to New York via Sloop Jenny. William doesn't understand why Congress decided to more from New York to Philadelphia. William arrived in Augusta, GA and got very sick. He attended court and many matters were settled. He's concerned with expired tender, medium (money), taxation by the Legislature, State Debts, and British Debts. Crops appear plentiful. Regarding war with Spain and Britain, William suggested the U.S. "play Dutchman and milk the cow."

Names included: [John] Wereat (Auditor General of Georgia), Mrs. Box, and Mrs. Davies.

William Wilkie To John Kean, July 24, 1790, William Wilkie

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William wrote to John, addressed to New York. He enclosed an account sale for John's indigo and a statement of John's bond to Thomas Agier (neither are attached). William also sent 8 packets of newspapers by Captain Elliot. He wrote about South Carolina Medium [money] and its value.

Names included: Mr. Chisholm, Mr. Holmes, Maxwell, and Mr. White.

John Faucheraud Grimké To John Kean, June 13, 1790, John Faucheraud Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Grimké wrote to John, no address but presumably in New York. Grimké was en route to Newport, Rhode Island. He enclosed a bill of exchange for $700 and needed John to deposit the money so he will have access to it when he gets to New York.

Names included: Andrew Craigie, Leonard Bleecker, and Hazlehurst.