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Invoice Of China Ware To Susan Kean, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

An invoice of one case of China Ware received by the Ship Pigou Captain Richard Dale from Canton and forwarded by Gustavus Risbert to New York on board the Schooner Winthrop Ja[unclear] McCorea by order of Mrs. Susan Kean. Includes an item level list and charges.

Marianne Williams To Susan Kean, March 24, 1796, Marianne Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Marianne wrote from Mount Pleasant to Susan, care of Ricketts Esq, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Her boys recovered from measles, they visited friends “in the Delaware,” then became ill for an extended time. The roads are in poor condition, preventing her female friends from visiting. Marianne inquired about Jane Grove Corvaisier, who lived in Germantown when Mr. Bradford died [U.S. Attorney General William Bradford 1755-1795]. Corvaisier was melancholy and recently moved in with Mrs. Duponseau (?).

Names included: Mr. Williams, Christine Williams, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Ricketts, and Peter Kean.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 20, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote to Susan Kean about business matters, including the sale of goods from China that yielded moderate profits and concerning the building leased for rent. People included: Bonsall. Places included: India, China, New York.

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, March 19, 1796, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Major Brown wrote from Abyssinia, in New Jersey, to his Aunt Susan, addressed to New York. George was in Philadelphia longer than expected. He met Mr. Rutherford there and thanked Susan for the introduction. He enclosed a letter from Miss Bond, and another letter addressed to Mrs. Livingston. There are addition and subtraction problems on the verso of the letter.

Names included: Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts.

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.

Peter Mccall To Susan Kean, March 13, 1796, Peter Mccall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Peter McCall in Philadelphia, PA, to Susan Kean, New York, NY. Peter McCall informed Susan Kean that he gave the goods to Mr. Risberg, who paid notes to him in compensation for the customs duties. People included: Gustav Risberg. Places included: customs house.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 11, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Mr. Risberg settled the dispute with Mr. McCall. The letter discussed the China trade and its inner workings, along with a rental issue. People included: Peter McCall, John Kean, Peter Kean, Mr. Wg.

Susan Kean Drafts To Peter Mccall, March 9, 1796, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean in New York, NY, wrote several draft letters to Peter McCall, unaddressed. Susan Kean wrote various drafts concerning her cargo in the possession of Mr. McCall. People Included: Gustavus Risberg, Mr. Kean, Richard Dale Places included: Custom House, China.

Philip Livingston To John Rutherford, March 8, 1796, Philip Peter Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, NY, to John Rutherfurd, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He had heard via his sisters Sarah Ricketts and Susan Kean, that George Van Brugh Brown, a Captain in the British Army had arrived in Philadelphia from Jamaica. He had left his regiment in North Carolina and traveled north alone and most likely did not know anyone in the city. Philip referred to George as his cousin, but he is in fact the son of Philip's sister Mary. He asked John if he could introduce him to the British Charge des affairs, Mr. Bond. Philip's wife, …

Susan Kean To John Rutherford, March 8, 1796, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean wrote from New York to her cousin, John Rutherford, addressed to the Senate of the United States, Philadelphia, PA. Susan’s nephew George Van Brugh Brown arrived in Philadelphia. George grew up in Scottland, where he attended school, then served in the Army, in Jamaica. He was a Captain in the 52nd Regiment. Susan asked John to show him kindness and “give him some directions in what manner he ought to conduct himself.” She was sorry Mr. Bond didn’t stay to meet the president [George Washington]. A postscript vaguely described a man cast away “cast away incoming from Jamaica …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 7, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote in disbelief that the vessel Pigou was able to return so quickly from such a distant voyage [to Asia]. He anticipated a high profit despite the high shipping charges. People Included: Peter McCall, Mr. McCall, Edward Bonsall.

Peter Mccall To Susan Kean, March 5, 1796, Peter Mccall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Peter McCall in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. McCall informed Mrs. Kean that her products from Asia had arrived. People included: Mr. Kean.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 4, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Mr. Risberg wrote to Susan Kean to announce the arrival of her cargo from Asia. The letter also includes a draft of Susan's response. People included: McCall. Places included: Canton, China.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, February 7, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed via Philip Livingston in the Battery, New York, NY. Mr. Risberg updated Susan Kean on the status of her account such as the "Bills from France." Susan invested in the Turnpike and a canals, and he offered updates about both. The lot owned by Mrs. Kean had difficulties, such as a leaky roof. In order to "dispose of adventure to the East Indies," he needed to know the orders given to the supercargo. Mr. Risberg was to also take change of the Willing & Francis, a mercantile house. People included: Miss …

Susan Kean Receipt Of Interest And Stock, October 1795 - February 1796

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Account of Susan Kean. Interest and purchase of stock between October 1795 and February 1796.

John Faucheraud Grimké To Susan Kean, January 24, 1796, John Faucherand Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Faucheraud Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. This letter discussed the Santee and Catawba companies. People included: Josiah Smith, Peter Kean, Mr. Barnwell, Dr. Ramsay, Mrs. Grimké. Places included: Congress, Santee, Catawba.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, Circa January 1796, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean addressed to the care of Philip Livingston. Sarah informed Susan she had written to her a few days ago that her children were sick. They all had bad colds but were otherwise well. Thanked Susan for the Barley and Raisins and hoped her business was almost completed. Advised her not to be uneasy about bringing Peter to visit as Susan kept him free of infection. Discussed a room being quite smart and decorated with green silk. Sarah had letters addressed to Susan that she believed were from Mrs. Corvaisier and a gentleman who stopped …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, January 15, 1796, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This letter contained information concerning dividends on bank stocks. It also responded to Mr. Tench Coxe's assertions that John Kean owed him money. People included: Mr. Willing, Mr. Morris, Mr. Ricketts, Tench Coxe, Mr. Otto, Mr. Biddle. Places included: New York.

Tench Coxe To William And James Constable, January 14, 1796, Tench Coxe

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Tench Coxe in Philadelphia, PA wrote to William and James Constable, unaddressed. These materials concerned notes that Louis Otto allegedly gave to William Constable. People included: John Kean, Louis Otto, James LeRoy, Clement Biddle. Places included: Bank of the United States, Paris.

E.B. Dayton To Susan Kean, January 11, 1796, Elias Dayton

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

E.B. Dayton in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philip Livingston's residence in New York, NY. This letter ask for her decision about a bill drawn on Mr. Kean in favor of Tench Coxe. People included: Mr. Kean, Mr. Ricketts, Tench Coxe.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, January 11, 1796, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. The children became sick with some sort of illness. People included: Mr. Houstown, Mrs. Livingston, Mr. Kean, Mr. Ogden, Peter Ricketts, Phil Ricketts, James Ricketts, Joseph [Ricketts], Robert [Ricketts], George [Ricketts], Miss Gordon, Peter Kean, Philip Kean.

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, January 10, 1796, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Susan Kean kept a cancelled promissory note signed by Philip Livingston to pay Susan Kean in 6 months. Philip gave the note to Susan to cancel John Kean's debt with William Otto.

John Faucheraud Grimké To Susan Kean, January 6, 1796, John Faucherand Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Faucheraud Grimké in Charleston, SC, wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimké wrote to Susan about Peter. He was satisfied that she had placed Peter under the protection of a clergyman and told Susan to send a power of attorney letter to Mr. Smith so that he may transfer property in her name. People included: Mrs. Grimké, Peter Kean, Mr. Smith, Grimké boys. Places included: New York, Philadelphia.

Minutes Taken At The Annual Conferences, 1796, Methodist Episcopal Church.

South Carolina Conference 1785 Journal

No abstract provided.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, Circa 1790s, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean in New York, New York. Sarah had just heard Cato intended to go early in the morning to New York, therefore she could only write a few lines. She had been troubled with a headache and languor for a few days. She attributed her restlessness to wanting to exercise and she planned on riding on horseback. Sarah took medicine but did not feel better. Feared Peter had no more Methegalin [Metheglin]. She received a letter from G. Brown and he said he would set out soon with Captain Duncanson. The children were all recovered. …

'Farewell' Address To The People Of The United States, Announcing His Intention Of Retiring From Public Life At The Expiration Of The Present Constitutional Term Of Presidency, George Washington

Zea E-Books in American Studies

President George Washington’s farewell address “To the People of the United States” was delivered to the public through the medium of the Philadelphia Daily Advertiser newspaper and was immediately reprinted in other newspapers and in pamphlet form throughout the country, and in England, Ireland, and Scotland as well. All contemporary editions derived directly or indirectly from the Daily Advertiser newspaper source.

The composition of the address was a collaborative effort, with James Madison co-authoring with Washington an early draft that was reviewed and revised at least twice to incorporate suggestions by Alexander Hamilton. The final draft, in Washington’s handwriting, was …

Susan Kean To Robert Barnwell, Circa 1796, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Susan Kean wrote to Robert Barnwell, unaddressed. This document is a draft of a letter. Susan Kean requested Barnwell give her information on an account in which Barnwell charged himself with the monies he had already received on the assigned debts. Susan was informed that the Georgia lands made over in trust to herself and her son, Peter could not be sold. Susan also discussed land that was purchased by Barnwell on her father’s estate and land in South Carolina. This document is undated but likely written in 1796 in response to Robert Barnwell’s of October 23, 1796.

Susan Kean's Note On Barnwell And Corvaisier, Circa 1790s, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document is Susan Kean's note stating that she believed Barnwell and Corvaisier’s papers were of no use. This document is undated.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, Circa 1700s, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean in New York, New York. Sarah’s children were well over the measles but she feared they would get sick with colds. Hoped Peter recovered and that Susan’s leg was better. Received a letter from George Brown dated the 4^th where he informed Sarah that he was in Philadelphia at 129 Arch Street and supposed that they would see him in New York soon. Longed to see Susan but supposed she would not be able to leave town until their brother made another dividend.

People mentioned: George Brown, Peter Kean, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Livingston, …

Kean And Livingston, Circa 1700s, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document lists the amount in sales of lands. The verso reads “Sale of Lands on Mr Livingston’s Judgment – Georgia.” This document is undated.