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William Stephens wrote from Savannah, GA to John Kean, address not included. He was sending some newspapers in a packet for him to New York via Mr. Wilcox. He wrote that he was having a hard time collecting money that was owed John and wrote about bonds. He had put some of John's land for sale, but had no offers. Mr. Werecat was in Augusta regarding a property dispute between him and John Kean. Mr. Macqueck was traveling to Europe to procure a loan on land and enslaved people, but William doubted he would be successful. He also wrote about religion and political news.
People Included: Captain Pray, Mr. Campbell, W. Elliott, and Governor Booke.
Places Included: Charleston, SC and Philadelphia, PA.
Author/Creator
William Stephens
Recipient
John Kean (1756-1795)
Creation Date
10-2-1785
Document Type
Manuscript
Location
Savannah, GA
Inventory Location
Bay 1, Column 2, LHC Series 5
Recommended Citation
Stephens, William. William Stephens to John Kean, October 2, 1785. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1780s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/340
Rights
This collection is open to the public for research use. Copyright remains with Kean University. Credit this material. Personal photographs may be made for research purposes. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to the Special Collections Research Library and Archive at keanscrla@kean.edu.
Publishing Repository
Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University
Collection
Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)