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J. Bullock To John Kean, June 29, 1793, J. Bullock

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

J. Bullock in Philadelphia, PA wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. This letter addressed the dock ward and its tax issues.

John Rutherfurd To John Kean, June 27, 1793, John Rutherfurd

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Rutherfurd in Tranquility, NJ to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia. This was a cover letter for money sent to Kean.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 27, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. The letter discussed the family's health. John postponed building a new structure for the family until the next season. People included: Meade, Phil [Livingston], Peter, Mr. Livingston. Places included: Philadelphia, New York.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 23, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. John reported that he was working on the dividend from the bank and that he had a minor cough. People included: Sophia Chew, Peter.

Franks Footman's Auction, June 21, 1793, Richard Footman

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Richard Footman received content from Footman's Auction involving C. Franks.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 21, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. This letter discusses the Livingston estate in Georgia. People included: George Meade, Franks, General Knox, Burrall, Mr. Livingston, Peter, Lady Russell, Lord Russell, Philip Livingston. Places included: Georgia.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 19, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. He discussed making possible improvements to the house. This letter detailed the arrival of the Chew family from Maryland. It also discussed sickness and medical treatment. People included: Peter, Mr. Macomb, Col. Franks, Mrs. Izard, Mr. King, Mr. Lawrence, Leroy, Bayard, Daniel Ludlow, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. B. Chew, son of Phil [Livingston], Phil Livingston. Places included: Maryland.

Fanny Otto To Susan Kean, June 16, 1793, Fanny Otto

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Fanny Otto wrote from Paris, France to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fanny expressed her condolences to Susan on the death of her father, Peter Van Brugh Livingston. She also discussed family news and shared a great deal on her daughter.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 13, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean in New York. He discussed whooping cough as their son, Peter Kean, may have caught the disease. Kean informed his wife to follow the physician’s order and go to New York so Peter could be properly taken care of. He shared various ways whooping cough was treated in France and England. Kean also acknowledged Susan’s question regarding having someone clear a meadow and informed her that it was better to thatch than shingle a roof.

Robert Morris To James Brown, June 12, 1793, Robert Morris

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Robert Morris wrote from Philadelphia to James Brown addressed to Richmond, VA regarding unpaid accounts.

People Included: Mr. Roy, Mr. Loth, and Mr. Hybee

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 10, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote from Philadelphia to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. Several children in Philadelphia had died from eating cherry pits. Peter had a stomach ache and John instructed Susan on what to give him should it continue.

People Included: Mrs. T. Shippen, John Bannister, Mr. and Mrs. Manigaull, Mrs. Izard, Mrs. Gough, Robert Barnwell, Mr. Stephens, Isabell Bell, Peggy, Meade Family, Peter Philip James Kean, Mrs. Galloway, Miss Middleton

Places Included: Carolina, Boston, MA, New York, NY, Maryland

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 5, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. There was bad weather. He disputed sending Peter to Susan's brother's because of the dampness of the house and the possibility of someone having whooping cough. The letter discussed the issue of inheritance and a dividend dispute. John sought to purchase a larger house near the bank. People included: Peter, Mr. Livingston, Hunter, LeRoy, Major Butter, Knox, Anderson, Collins. Places included: Market Street, Chestnut Street.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. He expressed his happiness that she appeared to be on the mend and advised Susan to take their son, Peter Kean, to New York and receive the best advice on his health, especially since his cough could have turned into whooping cough. Kean informed Susan that he received a letter from Robert Barnwell who spoke kindly of her and Peter.

An Act To Continue Several Laws, Relating To The Landing Rum Or Spirits Of The British Sugar Plantations Before Payment Of The Duties Of Excise; To The Giving Further Encouragement To The Importation Of Naval Stores From The British Colonies In America...

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

John Kean To Susan Kean, July 3, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. John stated that the dividend payments will head out next week. People included: Peter.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June 3, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, his wife, addressed to Mr. Ricketts, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. John was concerned about Susan and their son Peter's health. He also mentioned that three of his slaves, Jacob, Billy, and Daphne are sick.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Robert Barnwell, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Mr. Meade, Jacob, Billy, Daphne

Places Included: Savannah, GA

An Act To Amend An Act, Passed In The Twenty-Seventh Year Of His Present Majesty's Reign, For Allowing The Importation And Exportation Of Certain Goods, Wares, And Merchandize, In Foreign Ships, Into And From Certain Ports And Places In The West Indies...

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

John Kean To Susan Kean, June, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, his wife, addressed to Philip Livingston, New York. He was glad that Susan and Peter's health improved and mentioned his has as well. He talked about their house and said it should be ready soon.

People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Mr. Williams, Martha Washington, George Washington, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, John Rutherfurd, LeRoy Family, Edwards Family

Office Of Accounts To Unknown Person, June 1793

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The Office of Accounts wrote to an unknown person, unaddressed. This letter dealt with topics of claims and expenses of individual states against the United States after the Revolutionary War. An earlier dispatch between John Kean and Edward Rutledge discussed this topic in further detail.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, May 31, 1793, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip discussed how a man broke his leg and how he doubts if he will be able to get a discount from him. A vessel from London arrived with information from London about the war in Europe. There was a universal shortage of money and he hoped specie would arrive safely. People included: JD, Mr. Fish, Mrs. Kean, Mr. Ct, Dumourice. Places included: Austria, Charleston, New York Bank, London, Paris, Cambray, Mons, Bank of the US.

John Kean To Susan Kean, May 29, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, addressed at Mr. Ricketts near Elizabeth Town, NJ. John writes about enslaved people Jacob (sick) and Celia (factotum: do everything person). John wants Celia to be his cook for the rest of his life. The temperature changes drastically. Construction continues on a new property, but he's interested in a place on Chestnut Street next to Oeller's Hotel and opposite the playhouse. He puts limits on Susan spending money on furniture. Names included: Eoff, Susan's brother, her father's estate, Mr. Bancker, Mrs. Glymer, Dickenson, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Pinckney (dead), Mrs. Horry, Franks, Mr. Thomas Willing, …

John Kean To Susan Kean, May 28, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote from Philadelphia, PA to his wife, Susan Kean, unaddressed. John discussed his hopes for his son Peter to grow up to be a good man. He compared Peter to a fruit/vegetable yet to ripen. Philip Livingston expected Susan to visit him in New York. John discussed Mr. Otto's French currency exchange rates. He goes on about the importance of good health. John requested Susan return to Philadelphia with a good "man servant."

People included: Peter Kean, Mr. Genet, Mr. Otto, Ternant, Mrs. Pinckney (burial).
Places Included: Elizabeth Town, New York.

William Stephens To John Kean, May 27, 1793, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens in Savannah, GA, wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. William Stephens discussed the sale of lands. He delayed Wercat's lawsuit against Kean. Stephens enclosed bank bills to him. He also discussed the conflict with Native Americans. People included: Mr. Livingston, Godon Guerard, Major Barnwell, H. Bowen, Mr. Montaignt, MacKay, Mr. Wercat, Major John Habershorn, Rich Wylly, Thomas Young, Thomas Gibbons, John Lucena, Mr. Davies, Mrs. Stephen, Mrs. Kean. Places included: Europe, Philadelphia, New York.

John Kean To Susan Kean, May 25, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John wrote to his wife, Susan, addressed at Mr. Ricketts, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. John is concerned about Susan's health. Enslaved boys Jacob and Billy have "swelled throats" and their mother believes they have the mumps. John ordered all of Susan's household requests and had her front room papered. She can pick out furniture in New York, but he can't pay until October. The French ship Hannibal is selling its cargo and John prefers Susan select her chest of tea. Names included: Mrs. Otto, La Forest, [Laforest], Mr. [Edmond-Charles] Genet, Dupont, Mr. Ternant, and the Scioto people.

John Kean To Susan Kean, May 22, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. John wrote of the extreme heat of 91 degrees. People included: Frank, Stowe, Peter Kean. Places included: Boston.

Philip Livingston To John Kean, May 18, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed how the prices of shares depended on the continuation or not. He stated that there was to be no more specie or coins to be shipped from there. He doubted that either the Bank of NY or Bank of US would be able to offer a discount on the JD note. People included: Harrison and Ansley, Mr. Bancker. Places included: Bank of the United States, Bank of New York.

James Buchanan To John Kean, May 18, 1793, James Buchanan

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

James Buchanan in Baltimore, MD wrote to John Kean, Philadelphia, PA. James Buchanan discussed banking issues in this letter. People included: Wilson, Valck, Swan, and Pleasants, Mr. Dall, John Campbell, Bladensburgh, William Potts, Thomas Buchanan places included: Branch Bank of Maryland, Thomas Buchanan, Mr. Thomborough, Governor Johnston, Mr. Willing, Mrs. Bingham, LeGay Polgreens. Place included: England, Barbados.

John Kean To Susan Kean, May 21, 1793, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. John wrote to Susan about letters they had received, especially those from Europe. People included: Mr. de la Forest, Mr. Genet, Ketland, Peter Kean, Peggy Bayard. Places included: French Republic, Paris, London.

Margaret Marshall To Susan Kean, May 15, 1793, Margaret Marshall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Margaret Marshall wrote from New York to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In her dispatch, Marshall complained that New York was dull and she had nothing to amuse herself with aside from plays and the occasional wedding. She informed Susan of family news and gossiped about friends and acquaintances.

John Faucheraud Grimké To Messrs. Lydig Or Barnes, May 13, 1793, John Faucherand Grimké

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Faucheraud Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to Messrs. Lydig or Barnes, addressed to New York, NY. This contract was an agreement to pay John Kean $70. People included: Lydig, Barnes, John Kean, Mary Harnett, John Wilkes, Jonathan Burrall, Whitehead Fisk, David Baker. Places included: Charleston, South Carolina, New York.