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Vanderhorst & Miller To Philip Livingston, February 22, 1799, Vanderhorst & Miller

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Vanerhorst & Miller wrote from Charleston to Philip Livingston, addressed to Broadway, NY. The letter said that on the instructions of Robert Barnwell they sent a check in favor of Charles Bank and Co. which was to be paid to Susan Kean, widow of John Kean and sister of Philip Livingston. A duplicate of this letter was also sent and received by Philip.

The check mentioned can be found as "Jonathan Coit to W. S. Robinson, February 21, 1799".

Jonathan Coit To William S. Robinson, February 21, 1799, Jonathan Coit

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Cashiers check from Jonathan Coit to Charles Bank and Co for $2000. It is addressed to William S. Robinson and on the back it is signed over to Philip Livingston, addressed to Boradway, New York, NY.

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Kean, February 2, 1799, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, NJ. In the letter he discussed how his day was spent and informed Susan of the various individuals he visited. Additionally, he explained how he had a "sleepless night on account of mosquitoes."

People Included: General Hamilton, Henry Brockholst Livingston, Mrs. Caradeux, Mrs. Church.

Jessey Perovany To Susan Kean, February 2, 1799, Jessey Perovany

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jessey Perovany wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Jessey worried Susan considered her an ungrateful human being however, she was not to be blamed but pitied. For a long time, she was unable to collect her ideas and could not bring herself to write. As soon as Mr. Perovany recovered from his second illness, he prepared for his departure to Havana. He left the Tuesday prior. Jessey’s mind had been tortured with worry that this may have been the last time she saw her husband. Jessey added additional text dated January 10 and claimed it …

Robert Barnwell To Susan Kean, February 1, 1799, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort to Susan Kean, address not included. Robert sent Susan some money that he owed her. He also advised her to hire a power of attorney to investigate what happened to the land John Kean owned in Georgia and to get it back into her name.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, John Kean, Peter Van Brugh Livingston

M. Cassinove To Susan Kean, January 29, 1799, M. Cassinove

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

M. Cassinove wrote to Susan Kean, address not included. He discussed loans, told her to invest in public stocks in the U.S., and mentioned Mr. Bayton.

Susan Kean To William Dayton & Co., January 28, 1799, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document is an invoice from Susan Kean for Dayton & Co., unaddressed. Susan ordered items in October, November, and December of 1798, and January 1799. Goods include spirits, ribbon, sugar, wood, mace, and nutmeg.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, January 26, 1799, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Reisberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Reisberg shared that Mr. Simpson informed him that Mrs. Rinker left no family and that her estate would go to her husband. He heard she disposed of her stock before leaving for Virginia and the money was applied toward the purchase of a farm on which Mr. Rinker lived. Believed the monied interest in Philadelphia would be redeemed in a few years. If Susan subscribed to it, her interest would be perfectly safe, and enjoy an immediate increase in income. Mentioned that another stock was in great …

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, January 25, 1799, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Livingston informed Susan that he was taken ill and obliged to remain in bed for three or four days. He settled with John Brown’s agent and received Greenleaf’s debt in cash. Asked Susan how she wanted her money invested, whether in the new loan, other funds, part on interest in the new loan, or part on interest in the land security. Thanked Susan for the recipe for the balm of life. Includes an embroidery pattern drawn on the third page of the manuscript.

Jacob Reed To Susan Kean, January 23, 1799, Joseph Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document is a voucher addressed to Susan Kean from Jacob Read in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Read wrote that he received the sum of $128.57 from Susan that was to be paid to John Faucheraud Grimké in Charleston, South Carolina.

People mentioned: John Faucheraud Grimké (1752-1819)

Herman Leroy To Susan Kean, January 21, 1799, Herman Leroy

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that he had a conversation with her brother (Philip Livingston) regarding the investment of money that Susan had lying unemployed. LeRoy explained that the new loan scheduled to open on the 28^th of February for 5 million dollars of 8 Act Annuities promised to employ money safely. The high-interest rate, LeRoy considered, would make foreigners purchasers. Although the idea was tempting, he would not advise anyone to put all of their money in it. If Susan wanted to become a subscriber …

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, January 15, 1799, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Livingston informed Susan that he received the Chancellor’s Order to touch the money. After some difficulties with Brown’s agent, Livingston brought the matter to a crisis and threatened to take the land at his bid at the auction unless Brown’s agent paid in cash to the Master in Chancery. Brown offered a mixture of cash and notes and Livingston consented. The Chancellor did not order him in full interest on the debt, but Livingston’s counsel advised him that when the Chancellor came to town, he …

John Walker To James Brown, January 9, 1799, John Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Walker to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. He wrote a quick correspondence to say he arrived at Shirley. He blames the bad weather for not paying him earlier.

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, January 8, 1799, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Livingston informed Susan that if he received the Chancellor’s Order, he had some hope that he would get to touch the money that was owed by John Brown. He asked Susan to respond to his last letter and let him know where she wished to invest her portion. If she needed money, Livingston reiterated that Susan should not hesitate to ask him for it. Mr. and Mrs. R were staying with Livingston and his wife. He wished Susan would stay with them as well. Was …

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, January 4, 1799, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Livingston informed his sister Susan that his wife had fallen ill on the evening of Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts’ arrival and he called a physician to see her at one in the morning. The physician bled her and administered Laudanum and she was recovering. Livingston received the master in chancery to sell the mortgaged lands at auction. He bid up to the amount of the debt and then an agent of John Brown bid something over Livingston. Brown became the purchaser and was going to …

An Act To Continue, Until The Twenty-Fifth Day Of March One Thousand Seven Hundred And Ninety-Nine, And Amend An Act, Passed In The Thirty-Eighth Year Of The Reign Of His Present Majesty, Chapter Two, Videlicet, On The Thirtieth Day Of November One Thousand Seven Hundred And Ninety-Seven...

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

An Act For Allowing Further Time For The Payment Of Instalments To Become Due On Certain Sums Advanced By Way Of Loan, To Certain Persons Connected With And Trading To The Islands Of Grenada And Saint Vincents.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Mary Livingston To Susan Kean, January 3, 1799, Mary Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Mary Livingston wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mary informed her aunt, Susan of her activities, which included visiting Mrs. Church and Miss VanderHenvel. Mary included a postscript written entirely in French. She asked that Peter write her a small letter in French.

Journal Of The Convention, Begun And Held At The Capitol In The Town Of Frankfort, On Monday The Twenty-Second Day Of July, In The Year Of Our Lord One Thousand, Seven Hundred And Ninety-Nine., Kentucky Constitutional Convention (1799)

Constitutional Conventions

No abstract provided.

Signal-Book For The Ships Of War, Henry Edles

Special Collections (Miscellaneous)

No abstract provided.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, December 25, 1798, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan of a draft of money he enclosed as well as the status of her cash orders. Discussed the Legislature being in session and that Mr. Tilghman had been so busy attending Court that did not tend to Mr. Meade’s business yet. Mentioned the dividends for the insurance company and Susan’s shares. Mrs. Rinker passed away and Risberg selected a weekly publication for the amusement of Peter – the price was two dollars per annum.

Georgia Constitution Of 1798 As Amended Through 1857, State Of Georgia

Current and Historical Georgia Constitutions & Related Materials

No abstract provided.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, December 13, 1798, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Gustavus enclosed the rent money. People included: Willing. Place included: New York.

Unknown Person To George Meade, Circa November 1798

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

An unknown correspondent wrote to George Meade, unaddressed. This letter is a copy sent to George Meade and appears to be written by Susan Kean, although it is not in her hand. The unknown correspondent reiterated the legal dispute between Meade and Susan Kean regarding the waterway issue in Susan’s backyard of her home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

An Enquiry Whether The Act Of Congress Entitled "In Addition To The Act, Entitles An Act For The Punishment Of Certain Crimes Against The United States," Generally Called The Sedition Bill, Is Unconstitutional Or Not, William Nelson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

George Van Brush Brown To Susan Kean, October 31, 1798, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Linlithgow, Scotland to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Brown informed Susan that he took up the sword once more and was stationed at Ayr, Scotland. He remained there with his regiment until the beginning of October. Mrs. B. and their daughter, Elizabeth, stayed with him for a few weeks in Ayr and were at present with him. Brown also discussed how four men in his regiment were married. Spoke highly of Peter Kean, asked about Betsey McIntosh, and requested to be remembered by his uncles.

George Meade To Susan Kean, October 18, 1798, George Meade

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Meade in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, Elizabeth Town, NJ. This letter informed Susan about the ongoing difficulties concerning the flow of water in to George Meade's yard and ice house. People included: Mrs. Meade, Miss Meade, Mr. Ketland, Mrs. Ketland, Peter Kean.

Jessey Perovany To Susan Kean, October 1, 1798, Jessey Perovany

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jessey Pervonay wrote from Germantown, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Pervonay informed Susan that she left Mrs. Capron’s three months prior and Capron refused to pay her even though she knew Pervonay was leaving. Mr. Perovany spoke highly of the famous portrait artist John Smart who praised his artistic skills and claimed Italy could not produce a better artist. However, Mr. Perovany could not make any money; they were starving and she was breeding and very sick. Mr. Perovany developed a violent fever but was recovering. He would be leaving for Havana soon for work, which would …

John Faucheraud Grimké To Susan Kean, September 13, 1798, John Faucherand Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Faucheraud Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimké wrote concerning the Santee Canal Co. shares and how another payment would be necessary. The engineer in charge made poor calculations. People included: Peter Kean, Mr. Smith. Places included: Santee Canal.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, August 10, 1798, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. This letter has two different dates. On August 10, 1798, Gisberg informed Susan that Mr. G. Willing paid the last quarter’s rent and he enclosed a draft of a remittance for one hundred and ninety dollars. Willing decided to postpone the papering of Susan’s home until the fall. Painting was completed for thirty-two dollars. Nothing had been done regarding Susan’s claim against Mr. Meade regarding the waterway. Mentioned that the profits of the North American Insurance Company were inconsiderable and no dividend could be made as a …