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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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John Kean To Susan Kean, September 3, 17xx, John Kean Sep 1793

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.

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The Primrose Girl, Author Unknown Aug 1793

The Primrose Girl, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

No abstract provided.

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Desponding Negro, Author Unknown Aug 1793

Desponding Negro, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Narrative of a slave

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

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.

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

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.

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William Armstrong To Unknown Person, August 1793, William Armstrong Jul 1793

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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John Kean To John Faucheraud Grimké, July 23, 1793, John Kean Jul 1793

John Kean To John Faucheraud Grimké, July 23, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to John Daucheraud Grimké. The letter was marked as a dead letter for an unknown reason and sent to the General Post Office. When its contents was read it was returned to the post office in Philadelphia. Mrs. Kean was mentioned as being the widow of John on the back, showing the letter was returned after John Kean had died.

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Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, July 23, 1793, Bartholomew Corvaisier Jul 1793

Bartholomew Corvaisier To John Kean, July 23, 1793, Bartholomew Corvaisier

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter is entirely in French. Bartholomew wrote this letter to acknowledge John's deteriorating health and wished him the best.

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John M. Tennery To Thomas Williams, July 18, 1793, John M. Tennery Jul 1793

John M. Tennery To Thomas Williams, July 18, 1793, John M. Tennery

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John M. Tennery wrote to Thomas Williams, unaddressed. This was a receipt for the payment for a table bought from Mr. Williams.

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Nancy L. Bayard To Susan Kean, July 14, 1793, Nancy L. Bayard Jul 1793

Nancy L. Bayard To Susan Kean, July 14, 1793, Nancy L. Bayard

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Nancy Bayard wrote from New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. She shared her experience traveling by passage. Upon her return to New York, “the girls” were disappointed Susan did not accompany Nancy as she was supposed to make a trip with her before returning to Philadelphia. Nancy also extended well wishes to the family.

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David Ramsay To John Kean, July 10, 1793, David M. Ramsay Jul 1793

David Ramsay To John Kean, July 10, 1793, David M. Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David Ramsay wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. David Ramsay talks about a previous transaction he had mentioned in a letter from a few day earlier. Contents are very difficult to decipher.

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John Kean To Susan Livingston Kean, July 10, 1793, John Kean Jul 1793

John Kean To Susan Livingston Kean, July 10, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to his wife Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabethtown, NJ. He explained his feelings of despair after she had left New York for New Jersey and had hoped to hear from her and their son Peter sometime soon. Additionally, he also informed Susan that he had collected money from John Rutherfurd and that her brother, Philip Livingston, was having trouble crossing the river to make it to Elizabethtown. Interestingly, the letter ends on a humorous note as he wrote, "Give my love to your mama Sally, James, and kiss all the little ones- among whom there is a …

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William Stephens To John Kean, July 10, 1793, William Stephens Jul 1793

William Stephens To John Kean, July 10, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. It was a personal correspondence letter to John Kean. It mentions John Mills and Doctor Leo Jones.

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David Ramsay To John Kean, July 8, 1793, David M. Ramsay Jul 1793

David Ramsay To John Kean, July 8, 1793, David M. Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David Ramsay wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to John Kean addressed to the Bank of the United States (in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Ramsay discussed surplus certificates and indents that he was willing to sell for an order on the collector or on the cashier of the branch bank in Charleston. Left the price in some measure to John Kean.

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John Kean To Susan Kean, July 7, 1793, John Kean Jul 1793

John Kean To Susan Kean, July 7, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, addressed to Mr. Ricketts, near Elizabeth Town. Yellow fever is spreading in Philadelphia and he's grateful that Susan and their son Peter are out of town, Peter's improving health, using medicinal bark, and preparation for their house in Philadelphia. He describes horseback riding on Province Island. Names included: Meade, Violet, Peggy Marshall, Ramsay family. Events included: Battle of Cap-Francais, French Saint-Domingue (now Haiti).

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David Ramsay To John Kean, July 6, 1793, David Ramsay Jul 1793

David Ramsay To John Kean, July 6, 1793, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

David Ramsay in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Ramsay mentioned "the South Carolina frigate" and regiments of cavalry. The letter discussed South Carolina's sovereign debt. People included: Mrs. Kean. Places mentioned: South Carolina, Pennsylvania.

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John Jackson To Susan Kean, July 5, 1793, John Jackson Jul 1793

John Jackson To Susan Kean, July 5, 1793, John Jackson

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Jackson wrote from London, England to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Jackson discussed news pertaining to family and friends and offered well wishes to many mutual acquaintances.

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John Kean To Susan Kean, July 4, 1793, John Kean Jul 1793

John Kean To Susan Kean, July 4, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John writes to his wife, Susan, address not included. He describes local celebrations of the fourth of July, business at the First Bank of the United States, and hiring a domestic servant. Names included: Mr. Ricketts, Brentford, Mr. Varinot and fireworks, Mrs. Horry visits New York, Mr. Read and Kate of Charleston, Richard Shubrick John Shultz, Ternant, General Irvine at Carlisle, Mr. Anthony, Peter Kean, and domestic workers Jacob and an unnamed Irishman.

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