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John Kean And Philip Livingston's Letterbook 1794-1795, John Kean, Philip Peter Livingston, Susan Kean Dec 1794

John Kean And Philip Livingston's Letterbook 1794-1795, John Kean, Philip Peter Livingston, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Copies of the letters which passed between John Kean and Philip Peter Livingston, his brother-in-law, during the joint transaction between them. the majority of the letters are written from New York or Philadelphia and mentioned other family members such as Susan Kean and Sarah Ricketts. The last several letters are actually between Philip and his sister Susan Kean, John's wife. This was presumably because of John's failing health and death on May 4, 1795. The letters start on December 4, 1794, and end on July 1, 1795.

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Exercitatio Analytica, Ubi Imprimis Seriei Maxime Generalis Summatio Traditur, Leonhard Euler Dec 1794

Exercitatio Analytica, Ubi Imprimis Seriei Maxime Generalis Summatio Traditur, Leonhard Euler

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No abstract provided.

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Breniers To John Kean, Circa 1790s, Breniers Dec 1794

Breniers To John Kean, Circa 1790s, Breniers

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document is a receipt from Breniers to John Kean for butter and mending. This document is undated.

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Lanchon Freres & Co. To John Kean, Circa 1700s Dec 1794

Lanchon Freres & Co. To John Kean, Circa 1700s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Lanchon Freres & Co. wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Lanchon Freres & Co. offered detailed information on exports including tobacco and rice, and the advancement of Carlina Indigo. This document is undated and torn at the top.

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Mr. Coxe To Susan Kean, Circa 1790s Dec 1794

Mr. Coxe To Susan Kean, Circa 1790s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document is an envelope address to Susan Kean from Mr. Coxe. This document is undated.

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Philip Livingston To John Kean, December 6, 1794, Philip Livingston Dec 1794

Philip Livingston To John Kean, December 6, 1794, Philip Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, New York to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Livingston commented on Alexander Hamilton’s resignation from the Cabinet and noted it as being a public loss but advantageous to his own private account. Informed Kean he received four notes from him totaling $5,000 each, which was meant to be deposited into their joint accounts and equally divided between them. Livingston accepted Kean’s invitation to visit his home but feared being an inconvenience as Kean already had three guests and Livingston planned on bringing a white servant. Bank shares were dull, merchants were shipping specie by …

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Thomas Willing To John Kean, December 1794, Thomas Willing Nov 1794

Thomas Willing To John Kean, December 1794, Thomas Willing

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas Willing wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Glad to find John Kean so well that he was able to pick up his pen and compose a letter. Congratulated him on the account of the Treaty that was said to be concluded with Great Britain, likely the Jay Treaty. The business of the election for the officers was spoken of at the board. They were at no loss for Baltimore but as for the others, they were left in the dark, especially for Charleston. Would keep in mind the gentleman’s name John Kean gave him and asked for Kean’s advice on …

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Notes Payable To Various Persons, December 1794 Nov 1794

Notes Payable To Various Persons, December 1794

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This document contains notes payable to sundries, cash to sundries, and sundries to cash. It includes payments made out to various individuals including Philip Livingston and John Kean.

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Catherine Duer To Susan Kean, November 25, 1794, Catherine Duer Nov 1794

Catherine Duer To Susan Kean, November 25, 1794, Catherine Duer

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Catherine Duer wrote from New York, New York, to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Duer asked for advice on behalf of her mother. Mr. Boudinot funded part of Duer’s father’s estate in her mother’s name. Duer’s mother asked Boudinot specifically not to fund it unless it could be done in her name individually. Requests that John Kean converse with Boudinot on the subject and consult a candid disinterested lawyer on what should be done. Informs Susan her friends in New York are well and her brother fell ill but was recovering. Asked to be remembered by Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Knox.

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William Forsyth To Susan Kean, November 29, 1794, William Forsyth Nov 1794

William Forsyth To Susan Kean, November 29, 1794, William Forsyth

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Forsyth wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Susan Kean, unaddressed. This document is a receipt with a note of payment from Susan Kean.

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Plummer & Barham To John Kean, November 5, 1794 Nov 1794

Plummer & Barham To John Kean, November 5, 1794

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Plummer & Barham wrote from London, England, to John Kean of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Plummer & Barham, a West Indian merchant firm, sent a copy of a receipt of Kean’s packet with Bill of Willing & Francis.

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John Kean To Leroy & Bayard, John Kean Nov 1794

John Kean To Leroy & Bayard, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Kean wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to LeRoy & Bayard in New York, New York. Kean enclosed post notes namely funds received from Robert Morris and Rufus King.

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William Stephens To John Kean, October 31, 1794, William Stephens Oct 1794

William Stephens To John Kean, October 31, 1794, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia, to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephens informed Kean that he enclosed a bill of exchange for $428 remitted to him from Mr. Barnwell in part of the debt against the Estate of William Deveaux. Mr. Bevan will not give what Kean asked for Barbers Islands, suggested selling for £200. Wercat’s Counsel did not give him advice on Kean paying the amount of his demand. Stephens asked for news on John Jay.

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B. Walker To General Jackson, October 13, 1794, B Walker Oct 1794

B. Walker To General Jackson, October 13, 1794, B Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

B. Walker in New York wrote to General Jackson, addressed to Boston. This letter discussed financial issues. People included: Mr. [LaRochr], Mr. Harrison. Places included: New York, Boston.

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Susan Kean Notes On "Man-Servants Work", 1794, Susan Kean Sep 1794

Susan Kean Notes On "Man-Servants Work", 1794, Susan Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

A lost written by Susan Kean detailing what work is to be done by the servant each day for the week. On the back are written several notes about money Susan paid to Mrs. Primmer for services such as washing.

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T. Willing To John Kean, September 9, 1794, Thomas Willing Sep 1794

T. Willing To John Kean, September 9, 1794, Thomas Willing

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas Willing wrote to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Willing [President of the First Bank of the United States] informed Kean [First Cashier of the Bank of the United States] that the Cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania called upon him to tell him that they should draw on them for $100,000. As Kean was indisposed, Willing asked the Cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania if they would delay the transaction for two or three days. They agreed to defer it.

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General Jackson To Master Knox Thru Peter L. Dupont, September 26, 1794, Peter L. Duport Sep 1794

General Jackson To Master Knox Thru Peter L. Dupont, September 26, 1794, Peter L. Duport

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Peter L. Duport in Boston wrote that General Jackson paid in full to Master Knox, addressed to Hingham. Peter Duport acknowledged the receipt of two pounds sixteen shillings from General Jackson. People included: Master Knox. Places included: Boston, Hingham.

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John Charles Lucena To John Kean, September 24, 1794, John Charles Lucena Sep 1794

John Charles Lucena To John Kean, September 24, 1794, John Charles Lucena

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Charles Lucena wrote from London, England to John Kean, unaddressed. Lucena informed Kean of the balance of his house and wanted the remainder to be invested in sundry articles. Hoped Kean was pleased with the glass he sent as it was the best made in London, see “Statement Neale & Bailey with Lucena Crawford” for the items sent to Kean. Lucena expressed happiness that an adjustment would be the result of Mr. Jay’s mission to London. Discussed the tumultuous war and feared Holland would soon experience the confusion and distress of negotiations.

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William Stephens To John Kean, September 3, 1794, William Stephens Sep 1794

William Stephens To John Kean, September 3, 1794, William Stephens

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephens updated Kean on Mr. Wereats’ claim against him in that Wereats’ agent had not been informed of Kean’s discharging his demand. Once done, Wereats would have no choice but to enter satisfactory on the unrighteous judgment. Stephens also mentioned his purchase of Barber’s lands and asked Kean if he would be willing to sell his wharf lot. The weather was wet and disagreeable for a while and destroyed their crops. General Clark and his adherents continued to encamp on Indian Grounds. The Treaty of New York, along …

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Thomas M. Randolf To James Brown, August 19, 1794, Thomas M. Randolph Aug 1794

Thomas M. Randolf To James Brown, August 19, 1794, Thomas M. Randolph

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Thomas M. Randolph at Monticello, VA wrote to James Brown, unaddressed. Randolph received a bill larger than he hoped because the accommodation costs during a trip exceeded expectations. People included: Mr. Burton. Places included: Richmond, New York.

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St. George Tucker To Unknown Person, August 13, 1794, St. George Tucker Aug 1794

St. George Tucker To Unknown Person, August 13, 1794, St. George Tucker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

St. George Tucker in Williamsburg, VA wrote to Unknown Person, unaddressed. This was a cover letter for a draft of 25 pounds. People included: Micajah Crew, William Nelson. Places included: York, Hanover.

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John Page To Unknown Person, August 1, 1794, John Page Jul 1794

John Page To Unknown Person, August 1, 1794, John Page

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Page in Rosewell, VA wrote to an unknown male, unaddressed. John Page wanted to settle accounts with the receiver by the post to Yorktown's postmaster. This letter discussed the financial transactions, including Page's payment to Commodore Nicholson. People included: Mr. Kenedy, Mr. Charlton, Mr. Shedden, Mr. Burton, Commodore Nicholson, Mr. Maxwell. Places included: York Town, Virginia, London, New York.

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Robert Barnwell To John Kean, July 22, 1794, Robert Barnwell Jul 1794

Robert Barnwell To John Kean, July 22, 1794, Robert Barnwell

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to John Kean, unaddressed. Barnwell enquired about Kean and his family and in turn, offered information on their mutual correspondents from South Carolina. Barnwell also discussed his Indigo crops, leasing a great thicket of lands in Georgia, and the French Revolution. Barnwell extended his greetings to Mrs. Kean and Peter Kean.

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John Walker To James Brown, July 21, 1794, John Walker Jul 1794

John Walker To James Brown, July 21, 1794, John Walker

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

John Walker in Belvoir, VA wrote to James Brown, addressed to James Brown, Richmond, VA. This letter detailed issues concerning commerce in Virginia. One item in particular of interest were nails. People included: Col. Bell, Gravis. Places included: Charlotte, Richmond.

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Statement Neale & Bailey With Lucena Crawford, July 15, 1794 Jul 1794

Statement Neale & Bailey With Lucena Crawford, July 15, 1794

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

This document is a receipt of items purchased from Neale & Bailey, Cut Glass, Lustre & Girandole Makers to His Majesty. The receipt lists items such as wine glasses, goblets, cream bowls, and candle sticks. Lucena Crawford’s name is handwritten on top of the manuscript.

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Recipes For Sugar Cakes, Loaf Cakes, And Soap, Circa 1700s Jul 1794

Recipes For Sugar Cakes, Loaf Cakes, And Soap, Circa 1700s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document contains recipes for Sugar Cakes, Loaf Cakes, and Soap. This document is undated.

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Recipe For Eau De Coing, Circa 1700s Jul 1794

Recipe For Eau De Coing, Circa 1700s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document is a recipe for Eau de Coing. This document is undated.

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Partial Recipes For Currant Shrub, Honey Mead, And Crab Apples, Circa 1700s Jul 1794

Partial Recipes For Currant Shrub, Honey Mead, And Crab Apples, Circa 1700s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document contains partial recipes for Currant Shrub, Honey Mead, and Crab Apples. This document is undated.

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Partial Recipe, Circa 1700s Jul 1794

Partial Recipe, Circa 1700s

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

The following document is a partial recipe. This document is undated.

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Daniel Huger To Susan Kean, July 6, 1794, Daniel Huger Jul 1794

Daniel Huger To Susan Kean, July 6, 1794, Daniel Huger

Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

Daniel Huger wrote from Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It gave Huger great pleasure to hear from Mrs. Ricketts that Susan, John Kean, and Peter planned to spend time with him in Perth Amboy. He informed Susan that beef mutton, lamb, veal, ducks, geese, fowls, chickens, eggs, butter, excellent cream cheeses, blackfish, sea bass, lobsters, and crabs could all be had there. Also informed Susan of the cost of servants. Hoped that Mr. and Mrs. Heard and Mr. And Mrs. Bingham were part of the party. A packet for passengers went regularly twice a week …

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