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Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, July 23, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg continued to update Susan on the watercourse that threatened to destroy the cellar and vaults of her home in Philadelphia. Risberg informed Susan that he had received a letter from Mr. William Tilghman on behalf of Mr. M. [Meade] in which he desired the former water course be opened and suggested it pass through Dr. R’s [Rush] lot. Risberg responded to Tilghman and claimed his opinion was inadmissible. Had he taken the time to view the ground, he would find the suggestion impracticable. On Wednesday Risberg, …

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, July 9, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This letter concerned the problem of letting a waterway through Kean's backyard property that would destroy the cellar and vaults, which would significantly lower the value of the house. People included: Mr. Ricketts, Dr. Rush, Mr. Meade. Places included: New York, NY, Compting House.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, July 6, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he received her letter of the 28^th of June regarding George Meade having addressed her on the subject of her yard. Agreed that this was a disagreeable situation and that a serious demand be made upon Mr. Meade, and if necessary be enforced by a lawsuit. Dr. Rush refused to give a Deed of the property until the matter was settled. There was no offer on the lot and Risberg was at a loss on how to advise Susan further. It was …

George Meade To Susan Kean, July 3, 1797, George Meade

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Meade wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The bulk of Meade’s letter addressed the waterway situation between his and Susan’s yards in Philadelphia. Meade informed Susan that the water from his yard needed to pass through her yard and then through Dr. Rush’s. The deed clearly outlined that Meade’s waterway was to enter her yard. Found it strange that Susan insisted Meade pay the expense.

People mentioned: Dr. Benjamin Rush, Peter Kean, John Kean, Sarah Ricketts, and Edward Tilghman.

Jacob Read To Susan Kean, July 2, 1797, Jacob Read

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Jacob Read in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. Jacob stated he was slow to respond as he was in Carolina. People included: Mr. & Mrs. Ricketts, Mrs. H. Dayton, Mrs. C, Dr. Rush, Mrs. Reed, postmaster. Places included: Carolina.

Unknown Person To George Meade, June 27, 1797

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Unknown, Abyssinia, NJ wrote to George Meade, unaddressed. This person wrote to George Meade concerning the issue of the waterway and Dr. Rush. People included: Dr. Rush, Tilghman, Mr. Ketland.

George Meade To Susan Kean, June 26, 1797, George Meade

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Meade in Philadelphia, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This discussed the issue of the water at the property in Philadelphia. People included: Edward Tilghman, Willing, Risberg, Dr. Rush, Mrs. Meade, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Ketland.

John Walker To James Brown, June 24, 1797, John Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Walker wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. This letter is a small personal correspondence talking about the various members of John's family. He also mentions he is broke and asks James to pay a sum he himself can not pay.

Thomas M. Randolph To James Brown, June 21, 1797, Thomas M. Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas M. Randolph wrote to James Brown. The letter is a short personal correspondence talking about various topics such as his health and the latest harvest. Contents are very difficult to decipher.

Anno Regni Georgii Iii. Regis Magnæ, Britanniæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, Anno Regni Georgii Iii. Regis Magnæ, Britanniæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ

Neil and Sally Goldwasser Historic Periodicals Collection

An Act to amend and render more effectual an Act, made in the Thirty-third Year of His late Majesty King George the Second, intitules, an Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands and Low Grounds in the Isle of Ely and Counties of Suffolk and Norfolk, between Mildenhall River South, Plant Load and Brandon River North, bounded on the West by the River, Ouse, and on the East by Winter Load, Earswell Brook, and the Hard Lands of Mildenhall; and for empowering the Governor, Bailiffs, and Commonalty of the Company of Conservators of the Great Level of the Fens, …

Anno Regni Georgii Iii. Regis Magnæ, Britanniæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, Anno Regni Georgii Iii. Regis Magnæ, Britanniæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ

Neil and Sally Goldwasser Historic Periodicals Collection

An Act for amending an Act, passed in the Thirty-second Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for the Maintenance and Improvement of the Harbour of Ramsgate, in the County of Kent; and for cleansing, amending, and preserving, the Haven of Sandwich, in the same County.

John Walker To James Brown, June 19, 1797, John Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Walker wrote from Belvair[?] to James Brown in Richmond. John thanked James for his care and attention to them. Mentioned his candles never came and his memorandum must have been mislaid. Enquired for boards at Milton. None were there and the bannisters of their stair case could not be purposed without them. James’s newspapers were a treat for John as Eliza’s hat was to her.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, June 16, 1797, Gustavus Risberg, George Meade

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This letter contained a draft of another letter to be sent to Gordon Thomas from George Meade concerning the issue that water that might enter his yard with Dr. Rush's obstruction of water flows. People included: Ingersoll and Tilghman, Dr. Rush, Mr. Ketland, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Willing.

Richard Moore To Susan Kean, June 16, 1797, Richard Channing Moore

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Richard Moore in Richmond, VA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Moore apologized for the slow response to Susan's letters. He wrote of Peter Kean and stated he had no account of time that Peter was at the parsonage. People included. Dr. Halstead, Peter Kean, Mrs. Livingston. Places included: unnamed parsonage.

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, June 8, 1797, George Vabrush Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Vanbrugh Brown wrote from Kilmarnock, Virginia to Peter Kean and Susan Kean, unaddressed. In his letter to Peter Kean, Brown was happy to hear how much progress he made since he saw him last. Informed Peter that his cousin desired her love to him and the other boys. Misfortune happened upon Aunt Livingston’s family, hoped Vanbrugh recovered. In a letter addressed to Susan Kean, Brown complimented Peter and believed he would meet his mother’s most sanguine expectations. Brown’s wife was well and hoped she would derive great advantage from the Narrowgate Watters.

Meade, Ingersoll, & Tilghman To Susan Kean, June 7, 1797, Jared Ingersoll, William Tilghman

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Meade, Ingersoll, & Tilghman wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. The three discussed the problems with the house on Walnut Street in Philadelphia and its deed. People included: George Meade, Thomas Willing, Mr. Ketland. Places included: Walnut Street, Philadelphia.

An Act For Preventing The Desertion Of Seamen From British Merchant Ships Trading To His Majesty's Colonies And Plantations In The West Indies.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

An Act For Making The Port Of San Tosef, In The Island Of Trinidad, A Free Port.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

Sarah Livingston Ricketts To Susan Kean, June 2, 1797, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Livingston Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. She discussed dining with the newlyweds and requested lobster and a box of spermaceti. People included: Bob, Mr. A. Odgen, Bibby, Miss Ricketts, Miss Ramsey, Peter Kean, Mr. Bize, Mrs. A., William Ricketts, Molly. Places included: New York.

Sarah Ricketts To Susan Kean, May 1797, Sarah Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean in New York. Ricketts informed Susan that her mother and Molly had set out for New York for a visit. Mr. A’s business in St. Domingue detained him. Mr. Cogniac sent her a lump of sugar as a specimen of the sugar produced in St. Domingue. Asked for new patterns for a chair and shared family news.

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, May 31, 1797, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Philip listed the balance of Susan's account.

An Act For Indemnifying Governors, Lieutenant Governors, And Persons Acting As Such, In The West India Islands, Who Have Permitted The Importation And Exportation Of Goods And Commodities In Foreign Bottoms.

British Parliamentary Acts

No abstract provided.

J. Gordon To Susan Kean, April 30, 1797, J. Gordon

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

J. Gordon wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Susan Kean in Abyssinia, New Jersey. Gordon informed Susan that she was staying in Philadelphia because she found herself a faithful friend, an Irish painter.

Maria S. P. & James Ricketts To Susan Kean, April 29, 1797, James Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Maria S. P. & James Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Maria informed Susan of the improved health of grandma. James wrote to Susan about business matters such as a deed execution and other issues. People included: Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, Capt. Ogden, Peter Kean. Places included: Parson Augustine House.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, April 20, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Gustav informed Susan of rent income and that George Willing was unwilling to pay more in rent but was willing to pay taxes. There was a delay in resolving the issue with Dr. Rush. Leaders planned on assembling in May to discuss the establishment of a navy. People included: Dr. Rush, Mr. Ricketts, Mrs. Grove, Peter Kean, George Meade, George Willing, Mr. Simpson. Places included: Fourth Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Philip Livingston To Susan Kean, April 2, 1797, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. The letter discussed the health of various family members and business advice concerning the impending conflict with France. People included: Cato, Greenleaf, Van Brugh Livingston, Mrs. Livingston. Places included: France, Court of Chancery.

Brockholst Livingston With Asa Rosetter Customs Form, October 20, 1797, Henry Brockholst Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Customs from signed by Brockholst Livingston claiming a shipment at the Port of New York from Asa Rosetter from the Port of London.

Gustavus Risberg To Susan Kean, March 9, 1797, Gustavus Risberg

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed Elizabeth Town, NJ. He discussed business matters including the issue of selling satins, resolving the dispute with Dr. Rush, and the issue of Mr. Willing's rent. People included: Dr. Benjamin Rush, Mrs. Grove, Peter Kean, Livingston Family. Places included: New York, Virginia.

George Van Brugh Brown To Susan Kean, February 28, 1797, George Van Brugh Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

George Van Brugh Brown wrote to Susan Kean, his aunt, address not included. He wrote that he was happy to have heard from Betsy Bayard that that Susan had recovered from her illness and that Peter was doing well. He hoped that she had received his letter that was enclosed with Mrs. R. Box about his recent change of life. This possibly refers to a marriage as he then wrote that "Mrs. B begs you will accept her kindest love". He asked that when she saw his Indies family (presumably the Ricketts) that she give them his love and mentioned …

John Rutherfurd To Susan Kean, February 12, 1797, John Rutherfurd

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Rutherfurd in Tranquility, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. There was a question over a particular bond and he directed Susan to ask the bank for help. People included: W. Smith, Peter, Mrs. Ricketts, Mary Ricketts, Cath. Ricketts. Places included: Philadelphia, PA, South Carolina.