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J. Gordon To Susan Kean, November 8, 1797, J. Gordon

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

J. Gordon wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Jessey informed Susan that a French gentleman whom she had not seen for three years had come to see her the previous evening. Mrs. Capron proposed that Jessey stay on the same footing to get married and to give Mr. Perovany 100£ per annum and board. Mr. Perovany was to teach drawing.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, November 2, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, Elizabeth Town, NJ. This letter mentioned the epidemic ravaging the city. He received a payment from Mr. Willing. It discussed the problem with Dr. Rush. People included: Mr. Simpson, John Kean, Mr. Tilghman, Mrs. Pinker, Mr. Willing, Dr. Rush. Places included: Carolina.

John F. Grimké To Susan Kean, October 23, 1797, John Faucherand Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John F. Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Susan sent John a picture of Peter. John offered his advice on education. He discussed the letter of the secretary of the Santee Company concerning company shares. People included: Peter Kean, Richard Shubrick, John Kean.

Nancy (A.B.) Brown To Susan Kean, June 14, 1794, Nancy (A.B.) Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Nancy Brown wrote to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nancy informed Susan that she found her husband William confined to their bed upon her return home. He had fallen from a beam from a newly raised house and received a terrible cut that would turn into a scar. Lady Kitty asked to be remembered kindly by Susan and John Kean. Nancy recommended Violet to Lady Kitty but she said she did not have time to attend to the servants and was afraid Violet would not be steady enough for her. The letter was presented to Susan by Coll. Beckwith. Nancy …

J. Gordon To Susan Kean, October 8, 1797, J. Gordon

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

J. Gordon wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Abyssinia, New Jersey. Since Jessey left Abyssinia, she had been thinking about Susan’s well-being. Dreaded to hear accounts on Mrs. Tapray. Her journey was tiring and she was accompanied by a French man. Spoke with Amsly at the tavern and he was as weak as a lamb.

Brockholst Livingston To John Jones, September 29, 1797, Brockholst Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Brockholst Livingston in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to John Jones, addressed to New York, NY. Brockholst wrote to John that he sent him a check for $1642.50.

Susan Kean To John Rutherfurd, September 25, 1797, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to John Rutherfurd, addressed to Tranquility, NJ. Letter discussed Peter's studies and poor health. People included: Mr. R., Robert, Mary, Mr. & Mrs. Ricketts. Places included: New York.

J. Gordon To Susan Kean, August 8, 1797, J. Gordon

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

J. Gordon wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Gordon was disappointed as she was not able to leave Philadelphia and visit Susan. Asked Susan to send greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts and Mrs. Livingston. Had her likeness taken by a friend of hers who was an excellent artist. She was drawn in the “allitude” of hope with her anchor in her right hand and a letter from her mother in her left, which was entirely legible. She was dressed in muslin with the tartan turban and tartan scarf, the background was the sea with …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, August 6, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg, Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Gustavus intended to send the green satin fabric to New York where they expected it to fetch a better price. Dr. Rush considered leaving the house and wanted to purchase a new lot. Some individuals were trying to avoid the local sheriff. People included: Edward Tilghman, Mr. Willing, Dr. Ruston, Mr. Coxe. Places included: New York, NY, Recorder's Office.

St. George Tucker To James Brown, July 26, 1797, St. George Tucker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

St. George Tucker wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. He wrote to discuss two sums he is owed as well as writing about bank stocks they had previously talked about.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, July 23, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg continued to update Susan on the watercourse that threatened to destroy the cellar and vaults of her home in Philadelphia. Risberg informed Susan that he had received a letter from Mr. William Tilghman on behalf of Mr. M. [Meade] in which he desired the former water course be opened and suggested it pass through Dr. R’s [Rush] lot. Risberg responded to Tilghman and claimed his opinion was inadmissible. Had he taken the time to view the ground, he would find the suggestion impracticable. On Wednesday Risberg, …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, July 9, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This letter concerned the problem of letting a waterway through Kean's backyard property that would destroy the cellar and vaults, which would significantly lower the value of the house. People included: Mr. Ricketts, Dr. Rush, Mr. Meade. Places included: New York, NY, Compting House.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, July 6, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he received her letter of the 28^th of June regarding George Meade having addressed her on the subject of her yard. Agreed that this was a disagreeable situation and that a serious demand be made upon Mr. Meade, and if necessary be enforced by a lawsuit. Dr. Rush refused to give a Deed of the property until the matter was settled. There was no offer on the lot and Risberg was at a loss on how to advise Susan further. It was …

George Meade To Susan Kean, July 3, 1797, George Meade

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Meade wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The bulk of Meade’s letter addressed the waterway situation between his and Susan’s yards in Philadelphia. Meade informed Susan that the water from his yard needed to pass through her yard and then through Dr. Rush’s. The deed clearly outlined that Meade’s waterway was to enter her yard. Found it strange that Susan insisted Meade pay the expense.

People mentioned: Dr. Benjamin Rush, Peter Kean, John Kean, Sarah Ricketts, and Edward Tilghman.

Jacob Read To Susan Kean, July 2, 1797, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. Jacob stated he was slow to respond as he was in Carolina. People included: Mr. & Mrs. Ricketts, Mrs. H. Dayton, Mrs. C, Dr. Rush, Mrs. Reed, postmaster. Places included: Carolina.

Unknown Person To George Meade, June 27, 1797

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Unknown, Abyssinia, NJ wrote to George Meade, unaddressed. This person wrote to George Meade concerning the issue of the waterway and Dr. Rush. People included: Dr. Rush, Tilghman, Mr. Ketland.

George Meade To Susan Kean, June 26, 1797, George Meade

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Meade in Philadelphia, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This discussed the issue of the water at the property in Philadelphia. People included: Edward Tilghman, Willing, Risberg, Dr. Rush, Mrs. Meade, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Ketland.

John Walker To James Brown, June 24, 1797, John Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Walker wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. This letter is a small personal correspondence talking about the various members of John's family. He also mentions he is broke and asks James to pay a sum he himself can not pay.

Thomas M. Randolph To James Brown, June 21, 1797, Thomas M. Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas M. Randolph wrote to James Brown. The letter is a short personal correspondence talking about various topics such as his health and the latest harvest. Contents are very difficult to decipher.

Anno Regni Georgii Iii. Regis Magnæ, Britanniæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, Anno Regni Georgii Iii. Regis Magnæ, Britanniæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ

Neil and Sally Goldwasser Historic Periodicals Collection

An Act to amend and render more effectual an Act, made in the Thirty-third Year of His late Majesty King George the Second, intitules, an Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands and Low Grounds in the Isle of Ely and Counties of Suffolk and Norfolk, between Mildenhall River South, Plant Load and Brandon River North, bounded on the West by the River, Ouse, and on the East by Winter Load, Earswell Brook, and the Hard Lands of Mildenhall; and for empowering the Governor, Bailiffs, and Commonalty of the Company of Conservators of the Great Level of the Fens, …

Anno Regni Georgii Iii. Regis Magnæ, Britanniæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, Anno Regni Georgii Iii. Regis Magnæ, Britanniæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ

Neil and Sally Goldwasser Historic Periodicals Collection

An Act for amending an Act, passed in the Thirty-second Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for the Maintenance and Improvement of the Harbour of Ramsgate, in the County of Kent; and for cleansing, amending, and preserving, the Haven of Sandwich, in the same County.

John Walker To James Brown, June 19, 1797, John Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Walker wrote from Belvair[?] to James Brown in Richmond. John thanked James for his care and attention to them. Mentioned his candles never came and his memorandum must have been mislaid. Enquired for boards at Milton. None were there and the bannisters of their stair case could not be purposed without them. James’s newspapers were a treat for John as Eliza’s hat was to her.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, June 16, 1797, Gustavus Risberg, George Meade

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This letter contained a draft of another letter to be sent to Gordon Thomas from George Meade concerning the issue that water that might enter his yard with Dr. Rush's obstruction of water flows. People included: Ingersoll and Tilghman, Dr. Rush, Mr. Ketland, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Willing.

Richard Moore To Susan Kean, June 16, 1797, Richard Channing Moore

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Richard Moore in Richmond, VA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Moore apologized for the slow response to Susan's letters. He wrote of Peter Kean and stated he had no account of time that Peter was at the parsonage. People included. Dr. Halstead, Peter Kean, Mrs. Livingston. Places included: unnamed parsonage.

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, June 8, 1797, George Vabrush Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Vanbrugh Brown wrote from Kilmarnock, Virginia to Peter Kean and Susan Kean, unaddressed. In his letter to Peter Kean, Brown was happy to hear how much progress he made since he saw him last. Informed Peter that his cousin desired her love to him and the other boys. Misfortune happened upon Aunt Livingston’s family, hoped Vanbrugh recovered. In a letter addressed to Susan Kean, Brown complimented Peter and believed he would meet his mother’s most sanguine expectations. Brown’s wife was well and hoped she would derive great advantage from the Narrowgate Watters.

Meade, Ingersoll, & Tilghman To Susan Kean, June 7, 1797, Jared Ingersoll, William Tilghman

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Meade, Ingersoll, & Tilghman wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. The three discussed the problems with the house on Walnut Street in Philadelphia and its deed. People included: George Meade, Thomas Willing, Mr. Ketland. Places included: Walnut Street, Philadelphia.

An Act For Preventing The Desertion Of Seamen From British Merchant Ships Trading To His Majesty's Colonies And Plantations In The West Indies.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

An Act For Making The Port Of San Tosef, In The Island Of Trinidad, A Free Port.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Sarah Livingston Ricketts To Susan Kean, June 2, 1797, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Livingston Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. She discussed dining with the newlyweds and requested lobster and a box of spermaceti. People included: Bob, Mr. A. Odgen, Bibby, Miss Ricketts, Miss Ramsey, Peter Kean, Mr. Bize, Mrs. A., William Ricketts, Molly. Places included: New York.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, May 1797, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean in New York. Ricketts informed Susan that her mother and Molly had set out for New York for a visit. Mr. A’s business in St. Domingue detained him. Mr. Cogniac sent her a lump of sugar as a specimen of the sugar produced in St. Domingue. Asked for new patterns for a chair and shared family news.