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William Stephens To John Kean, November 25, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephens expressed his delight that yellow fever was subsiding and hoped Kean and his family stayed safe during the outbreak. Stephens also discussed business and transcripts of a proceeding that will be sent to Kean in Philadelphia.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, November 17, 1793, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to her sister Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The shoe maker had yet to make an appearance since Kean’s departure to Philadelphia. Ricketts shared family news and well wished that Kean's husband recovered from his cold.

Jacob Read To John Kean, November 10, 1793, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He wrote to talk about the status of some accounts in the Bank of South Carolina. He also comments of John Kean's declining health.

John Randolph Of Roanoke To St. George Tucker, November 6, 1793, John Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Randolph in Philadelphia, PA wrote to St. George Tucker, addressed to Williamsburg, VA. In this letter, John Randolph complained of ill health and a lack of money to his step father. He discussed an incident that occurred while reading a letter. People included: J.P., Mr. Bryan, Freneau, Jonathan, Mr. Randolph, Mrs. [T], Randolph family.

Ralph Izard To John Kean, October 22, 1793, Ralph Izard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Ralph Izard wrote from Hartford to John Kean, addressed to Cashier of the Bank of the US in Philadelphia. He was glad to hear John Kean had escaped the Yellow Fever and is making use of Izard's kitchen and parlor. He hoped that the cold weather would help the epidemic slow down. After leaving Hartford he would stay in New York until it was known where Congress would meet.

People Included: Mrs. Cortright, Mrs. Izard, Benge the Upholsterer, Mr. Debbois, Mr. Vanhan, Mr. Willing

Places Included: Boston, MA, New York, NY

John Kean To Susan Kean, October 8, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. The Yellow Fever was still going on in Philadelphia. Franks, a watchman at the Bank, Mrs. Batts, and a priest Mr. Flemming all died and several others were sick.

People Included: Walker, Mr. Meade, Betsey

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, October 7, 1793, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote from Elizabeth Town, NJ to Susan Kean, her sister, addressed to John Kean, Cashier of the U.S. Bank, Philadelphia. Sarah was concerned about Susan after hearing about the narrow brush she and John Kean, her husband, had with the Yellow Fever. She wrote about the fever in New York and Elizabeth Town and how frightened people were.

People Included: Henry Knox and Family, Mr. Willing, John Kean, Franks. David Franks, Peggy Marshalls, Peter Philip James Kean

Places Included: New York, NY, Boston, MA

John Randolph To St. George Tucker, October 4, 1793, John Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Randolph in Philadelphia, PA wrote to St. George Tucker, addressed to Williamsburg, VA. This was a personal letter that discussed an illness that had stricken the two families. Randolph wrote about the effect of the illness on the community and how Mr. Randolph refused to let him into his house to avoid contracting the epidemic. People included: Richard, Theodorick, Mr. Randolph, Mr. Brown, Andrew Clow. Places included: Fredericksburg, Winchester.

John Kean To Susan Kean, October 2, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote from Philadelphia to Susan Kean, his wife, addressed to Mr. Corvaisier's near Dunks Ferry. Yellow Fever had been going around the city. John had been staying at the Bank because a servant at home was sick, but then Franks was sick and stayed at the Bank. John Kean eventually had he brought to the house as well.

People Included: Franks, Mr. Ball, Mr. McCall, Terence, Betsey, Celia

John Kean To Susan Kean, Circa 1790s, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Kean informed Susan that he had nothing to say of the consolatory kind. The people were more alarmed but told her not to fear because they were under the protection of an all merciful being. Influenza prevailed in New York, Susan’s brother was recovering and Cornelia was in her chamber. No board at the Bank of Pennsylvania.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, September 25, 1793, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to John Kean, Cashier of the U.S. Bank, Philadelphia. Sarah is optimistic that the medicine her brother-in-law uses will protect him from yellow fever. People leaving Philadelphia must quarantine before entering New York. She describes a visit with General Knox, Mrs. Knox, their children (Lucy, Julia, Washington, Caroline), two maids, and two hired servants. Genl. Knox arrived from Philadelphia, and Sarah was afraid to shake his hand. He's heading to B. Point with Mr. Huger. Mrs. Filch is mentioned. Sarah invites her nephew Peter to stay with her. She still has Susan's shoes …

Josiah Smith To John Kean, September 25, 1793, Josiah Smith

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Josiah Smith wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Josiah Smith, a cashier at the Charleston Office of Discount & Deposit, writes back to John Kean about a request he had made back in March. He further talks about different stockholders from different nations and lists their values.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 23, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to Susan, addressed at Mr. Corvaisiers, near Dunks Ferry. He asked if she received medicinal bark from Ms. Cottringer. Warm weather appears to coincide with more cases of yellow fever. The number of people buried in Potters field is at it's highest. Merchant Mr. Lea died yesterday. John plans to visit Susan and his son Peter soon.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 19, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to Susan, addressed to her at Mr. Corvaisiers, near Dunks Ferry. Doctors disagree if the cooling weather will reduce the spread of yellow fever. John sent calomel, bark, and salts. Horseback riding is physically hard for John and he is unable to get a sulky (a light-weight cart with two wheels pulled by a horse). He looked at a house in Frankford, but it's not a good fit. Names included: Terence [Terrence] and Mrs. Robertson.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 16, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to Susan, addressed to Mr. Corvaisier's, near Dunk's Ferry. His horse took a rest and twisted the shafts when it tried to get up. It took him an hour to untangle and free the horse. Most of the people exposed to yellow fever by Enks have died or are sick. John considers getting a room in Frankford or somewhere within the vicinity of the city. The letter is dated "Monday." The letter was likely written September 16th, based on Enk's death the previous week.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 13, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, no address. Names included: Alexander Hamilton, Mr.Barclay, John Beaty, Simpson, Franks, Lawrence, Jonathan Smith, Price, Mr. Willing, Thomas Smith, Stowe and Mandeville, Cochran and Risberg, and Terence. The dead: Walker, the French Consul, Wigton the schoolmaster, and from the Bank of Pennsylvania, the chief bookkeeper and one Porter. John had to hire "four new hands." He will try and visit Susan the following day but doubts he can get a seat on the mail stage without going directly to New York. As soon as Terence gets confident in driving, he will send him up.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 12, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, address not included. He updated her on people sick or dead from yellow fever, holistic remedies, and recovery from saddle sore. Names included: Enk, Beaty, Mr. Willing, and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, Mr. C., and Terence. John enclosed Brown's paper, describing both Dr. Kuhn and Rush's different methods of treating the disorder (not present).

Beaumanoir De Laforest To Susan Kean, September 10, 1793, Beaumanoir De Laforest

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Beaumanoir wrote to Susan, address torn off. She's concerned about yellow fever in Philadelphia and tragic events in Paris. Beaumanoir, whose husband was the Vice-Consul General of the Kingdom of France to the United States, lived briefly in the United States. She had a daughter, Caroline.

William Stephens To Thomas Young, September 10, 1793, William Stephens, Thomas Young

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens wrote to Thomas Young, addressed to Savannah, Georgia. William Stephens wrote asking if he received a bond from Mr. Wereat because of litigation involving Mr. Wereat and Mr. Kean. Thomas Young responded saying that he never received such a bond. This was a copy sent to John Kean. People included: John Wereat, John Kean, Peter Lavien. Places included: Augusta.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 9, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to Susan, his wife, address not included, about yellow fever. Names include Mr. Enk (dead), John Beaty, and Alexander Hamilton. He took a bath in vinegar to prevent the illness.

John Kean To Susan Kean, February 7, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to his wife, Susan Kean, addressed to Mr. Corvaisier's near Dunkin's Ferry in Philadelphia, PA. John seemed to be in a hurry as all he has time to tell Susan is that he is well and planned to see her tomorrow. Additionally, he mentions that an individual named Hutchinson had passed away.

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 5, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, address not included. He talked about "this fever," as the yellow fever was called at the time. Names included: Mr. and Mrs. Meade, the Miller's, Mrs. McCall, Mrs. Bat, Barnwell, Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey, Mr. Enk, D. Hutchinson, Dr. Rush, and domestic servant Betsey. John enclosed a letter from Jackson to Susan (not included here).

John Kean To Susan Kean, September 3, 17xx, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean in New York (at Mr. Philip Livingston’s). This was the first morning that John Kean was able to bear the sheet and coverlet over him as he slept since his return. The temperature was cool and of the “gently bracing kind that bestows pleasant feelings.” This document is undated.

The Primrose Girl, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

No abstract provided.

Desponding Negro, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Narrative of a slave

David Ramsay To John Kean, August 13, 1793, David M. Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David M. Ramsay wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed financial and commercial endeavors he is involved with. Contents are very difficult to decipher.

Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, August 8, 1793, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter, with exception of the address, is entirely in French. This short letter talks about two hats Bartholomew sold to John. He sends his compliments to John and mentions their good friendship.

William Armstrong To Unknown Person, August 1793, William Armstrong

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Armstrong wrote to an unknown person, unaddressed. Armstrong discussed New York bank shares and what they were priced at.

R. Footman To Susannah Livingston Kean, July 30, 1793, R. Footman

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

A receipt from R. Footman to Susannah Livingston Kean. This receipt is for the purchase of an andiron shovel.

Jacob Read To John Kean, July 26,1793, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed the current situation relating to his personal finances and the current state of affairs relating to local politics.