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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.

James Ricketts To Unknown, Circa 1700s, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

James Ricketts wrote to an unknown person (possibly Susan Kean), unaddressed. Ricketts informed his correspondent that he had just finished their sister’s letter of the 19^th and had the pleasure of receiving a long letter from his boy, James. James gave an account of his proceedings abroad a Frigate. James was delighted with the new captain, who offered him free use of his library. James was so taken with the city of Cadiz that he drew a sketch of it. He planned on leaving Cadiz as soon as another Frigate joined them then they were going to sail up …

Blunt's American Coast Pilot, Edmund March Blunt

Guarding Ossabaw Island: History and Archaeology of the 47th N.Y.V.I. Camp

An excerpt from Blunt's American Coast Pilot on navigating around Ossabaw Sound and surrounding waterways, published originally in 1796

Blunt, Edmund.1796. American Coast Pilot. Newbury, ME.

James Ricketts To Susan Kean, December 31, 1795, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

James Ricketts in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts wrote to Susan on New Year's Eve. Mr. Ricketts wrote about letters left for her. Mr. Cogniac left two letters with them and there was a letter likely from Mrs. Corvaisier. Sarah Ricketts planned to have a grand ball. People included: Mr. Cogniac, Philip Livingston, Mrs. Corvaisier, [Mr. Cornice], Mr. Reillyburgh, Cato [enslaved], Ogden, Mrs. Armstrong, Mr. Armstrong, the Bayards, Peggy. Place included: New York.

Tench Coxe To Susan Kean, December 30, 1795, Tench Coxe

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Tench Coxe in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Mr. Coxe wrote a letter to Mrs. Kean concerning the notes endorsed by Mr. Otto. People included: Mr. Clement Biddle, William Constable, Louis Otto, John Kean, Mr. McEvers, Phil Livingston. Place included: Paris.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, December 29, 1795, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Mr. Risberg reiterated the contents of his letter of the 22nd. Mr. Biddle never had possession of certain bank stocks as they were already transferred. People included: Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Bringhurst, Mr. Biddle, Thomas McEver, John Kean, Peter Kean.

James Ricketts To Susan Kean, December 25, 1795, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

James Ricketts in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Both James and Sarah Ricketts wrote Susan a Christmas Letter about the recent goings on and Susan's decision to leave for New York without Peter. There was a measles outbreak at the time. People included: Mr. Biddle, Mrs. A., Peter Kean, Phil, Hannah, Mrs. L., Cato, Mr. K., Mr. L, Mrs. L. Places Included Camelo at William Street [in NYC].

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, December 22, 1795, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Susan Kean neglected to respond to Mr. Risberg's previous letter and so he sold Susan's coach for $550. He deducted other expenses and enclosed the money. The dispute with Mr. "S____n," [Mr. Simpson] was still ongoing. People Included: Sen. Read, Clement Biddle, Mr. Bringhurst, Mr. Simpson.

William Constable To Susan Kean, December 17, 1795, William Constable

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Constable in New York, NY, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Constable demanded a payment from Mrs. Kean. People included: Mr. Otto, Mr. Kean. Places included: Paris.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, November 15, 1795, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg informed Mrs. Kean that he will now charge her for his services after giving her services free of charge in the wake of her husband's passing. Mr. Simpson still had demands against Mrs. Kean while Mrs. Corvaisier had obtained a divorce. People Included: Mr. Cogniac, Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Corvaisier. Places included: Charleston.

Goods Shipped To John Kean From China, November 7, 1795, Peter Mccall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Peter McCall in Canton, China wrote to Susannah Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This invoice lists goods purchased in China on Susan's behalf.

Goods Shipped To John Kean From China, November 7, 1795, Peter Mccall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Peter McCall wrote to John Kean, addressed wrote to Philadelphia, PA. This invoice contained a list of merchandize purchased in China for shipment to the United States. People Included: Richard Dale.

Goods Shipped To John Kean From China, November 7, 1795, Peter Mccall

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Peter McCall in Canton, China, wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. This invoice contains a list of goods purchased in China. People Included: Richard Dale, Susan Kean.

Gustavus Risberg To Susannah Kean, October 30, 1795, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg, in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg wrote about buying the Washington Canal lottery tickets and that the drawing was to commence once the builders completed the canal.

People Included: James Ricketts, Mr. Cogniac, Peter Kean.

Places Included Washington Canal.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, October 30, 1795, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg wrote about buying the Washington Canal lottery tickets and that the drawing was to commence once the builders completed the canal. People included: James Ricketts, Mr. Cogniac, Peter Kean. Places included: Washington Canal.

Clement Biddle To Susan Kean, October 29, 1795, Clement Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Clement Biddle, in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Otto took a loan from Mr. Kean when offered shares on the Bank of the United States as collateral. Mr. Biddle offered his services to Mrs. Kean.

Clement Biddle To Susan Kean, October 29, 1795, Clement Biddle

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Otto took a loan from Mr. Kean while offered shares on the Bank of the United States as collateral. Mr. Biddle offered his services to Mrs. Kean. People included: Mr. Otto.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, October 19, 1795, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg, in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Risberg discussed the canal lottery and how tickets exceeded the $11 limitation set by Mrs. Kean. Mr. Willing married. Risberg requested Mrs. Kean pay Jonathan Burrall. He hadn't heard from Mrs. Corvaisier. Mr. Willing was married last week. He also discussed paying taxes of the two estates and stated he would apply March's rent "from with that of the Negroes" to pay the taxes. He also advised Mrs. Kean to purchase stocks and lamented the losses of commerce to British depredations. The letter included a list of income.

People included: …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, October 19, 1795, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Risberg discusses the canal lottery and how tickets exceeded the $11 limitation set by Mrs. Kean. Mr. Willing got married. Risberg requests Mrs. Kean pay Jonathan Burrall. He also discussed paying taxes of the two estates, stating that he would apply March's rent "from with that of the Negroes" to pay the taxes. He also advised Mrs. Kean to purchase stocks and laments the losses of commerce to British depredations. The lettered included a list of income. People included: Peter Kean, Jonathan Burrall, Wilson, Mr. Cogniac, …

Wedding Certificate Of Albertus And Catharina, Albertus Van Raalte, Catrina Christina Harking, Nella Kennedy, William Kennedy

Van Raalte Papers: 1700-1799

The wedding certificate of Rev. Albertus van Raalte, pastor in Renswoude, 23 years of age and Catharina Christina Harking of Amsterdam, 20 years old. Her father was Arend Harking. Albertus and Catharina are the parents of Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, of Holland, Michigan.