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Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

 
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  • William Stephens Receipt for Debts Put in his Hands by Peter Lavien and Co. and William Stephens

    William Stephens Receipt for Debts Put in his Hands

    Peter Lavien and Co. and William Stephens

    1774-1771

    The verso is labeled as Peter Lavien and Co., William Stephens receipt for debts put in his hands. It includes 3 pages of 80+ names, followed by bonds, notes, or accounts, listed in pounds, shillings, and pence. The largest amount is £3931, the smallest is 11 shillings. Only a few dates are listed, between January 1, 1774, and January 1, 1777. John Kean received the list in Savannah, GA on March 8, year unknown. It is signed by William Stephens.

  • Shubrick and Clempson to Mrs. Jane Grove by Shubrick and Clempson

    Shubrick and Clempson to Mrs. Jane Grove

    Shubrick and Clempson

    03-12-1779

    Balances beginning 31 December 1778 and current accounts, related to her late husband, Samuel Grove ( -1776). Names include: Samuel Grove, Thomas Shubrick, Richard Shubrick, Philip Box, Peter Lavien, John Kean, and John Pitts. Attorneys in South Carolina are Robert Williams and Rober Williams Powell, attorneys in Georgia are John Graham, Samuel Dougless, and James Robertson. There is also unsold indigo. Verso states Shubrick and Clempson to Mrs. Jane Grove.

  • Benjamin Wish to John Kean by Benjamin Wish

    Benjamin Wish to John Kean

    Benjamin Wish

    12-04-1779

    Benjamin Wish and his father acknowledge a partial payment from John Kean for a house and lot on Queen and Mazych Street, Charleston, SC.

  • John Faucherand Grimke with Jane Grove by John Faucherand Grimke and Jane Grove

    John Faucherand Grimke with Jane Grove

    John Faucherand Grimke and Jane Grove

    03-03-1778

    This legal document is for the sale of enslaved people by John Faucherand Grimke to Jane Grove. Names of the enslaved people: London, Cuffy, Cudjoe, John, Peter, Billy, Bosan, October, Celia, Betty, Cloe, Fanny, May, Bella, Ceasar, Chance, Sarah, Bess, and Paddy. This indenture was signed in the presence of Thomas Elliot.

  • John Faucherand Grimke with John Kean by John Faucherand Grimke and John Kean

    John Faucherand Grimke with John Kean

    John Faucherand Grimke and John Kean

    03-01-1778

    This legal document is for the sale of enslaved people by John Faucherand Grimke to John Kean. Names of the enslaved people: Cato, Sampson, Sandy, Guinea Peter, September, June, Edinborough, Sancho, December, Primus, Ocra, Gloster, Kate, Affy, Flora, Minnah, Moll, Peter, Venus, Lettice, Doll, Hannah, Ben, Joe, Rinah, [Little] Venus, Mariane, and Bess. This indenture was signed in the presence of Thomas Elliot.

  • Jane Grove with John Kean by Jane Grove and John Kean

    Jane Grove with John Kean

    Jane Grove and John Kean

    06-25-1778

    This legal document for the sale of enslaved people from Jane Grove to her son John Kean. Names included: John, Cudjoe, Peter, Billy, Basan, October, Cloe, Fanny, May, Bella, and Paddy. This indenture was signed in the presence of William Frint.

  • Jane Grove and John Kean on behalf of Samuel Grove to John Faucherand Grimke by Jane Grove, John Kean, and John Faucherand Grimke

    Jane Grove and John Kean on behalf of Samuel Grove to John Faucherand Grimke

    Jane Grove, John Kean, and John Faucherand Grimke

    01-01-1778

    This legal document is for the sale of enslaved people from the estate of Samuel Grove, deceased, to John Faucherand Grimke. Samuel Grove was the husband of Jane Grove and stepfather to John Kean, the executrix and executor of his estate. Names of the enslaved people: London, Cuffy, Cudjoe, John, Sancho, Ocra, Gloster, Celia, Doll, Cloe, Hannah, Betty, Ceasar, Chance, Sarah, Bess, Cato, Edinborough, Primus, Sampson, Peter, June, December, Sandy, September, October, Billy, Guinea Peter, Kate, Affy, Flora, Minnah, Moll, Pender, Venus, Bella, Lettice, Ben, Rinah, Bess, Little Venus Mariane, Bosan, and Joe. This indenture was signed in the presence of William Frinr.

  • John Kean on behalf of Stephen Bull and Elizabeth Bowry by John Kean

    John Kean on behalf of Stephen Bull and Elizabeth Bowry

    John Kean

    04-07-1777

    John Kean certifies that Stephen Bull petitioned Elizabeth Bowry. The verso is labeled Henry William DeSaussure.

  • Drafts by Robert Morris to William Livingston and William Scudder by Robert Morris

    Drafts by Robert Morris to William Livingston and William Scudder

    Robert Morris

    08-22-1777

    Robert Morris drafted letters to William Livingston, addressed to Morriston [Morristown], and William Scudder, addressed to Shrewsbury. William Livingston wrote an ordinance to hold the Supreme Court at Princeton. Robert Morris asked both recipients for the ordinance to include a county, either Middlesex or Somerset, so that a sheriff can call for a grand jury.

  • Isaac Low to Jellis Fonda by Isaac Low

    Isaac Low to Jellis Fonda

    Isaac Low

    03-30-1771

    Isaac wrote to Jellis Fonda, addressed Merchant at Caughnawaga. The letter covers an account with Philip Livingston, whose supply of rum, linens, and other items are described. Low also complains that an order of pearl ash received last year is not good. Name included: Philip Livingston, Mr. Ramadge, Mr. Simon McTravis, Croghan. Products included: frives (clothing), pork, pepper.

  • Thomas Shubrick to Samuel Grove by Thomas Shubrick

    Thomas Shubrick to Samuel Grove

    Thomas Shubrick

    03-23-1771

    Thomas owes Samuel money and will discharge the payment soon.

 
 
 

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