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War Office Department of the Quarter Master General report signed by Joseph Carleton, June 10, 1785

Joseph Carleton and War Office
06-10-1785

Report from the Quarter Master General Department of the War Office. It listed names of different men, their pay, and subsistence cost. The report is signed by Joseph Carleton.
War Office General Estimate signed by Joseph Carleton, June 10, 1785

Joseph Carleton and War Office
06-10-1785

General estimate of the expenses the War Office from November 1, 1784-

October 31, 1785 totaling $149,143. The estimate was signed by Joseph Carleton, on behalf of the Secretary of War.
Isaac Collins to John Kean, September 29, 1785

Isaac Collins
09-29-1785

Isaac Collins wrote from Trenton to John Kean, addressed to Congress, New York, NY. He wrote that James Mott ould be the proper person to convey the money David Ramsay sent him.
Commissioner of Treasury to Unknown, June 3, 1785

Commissioner of Treasury, Walter Livingston, and Samuel Osgood
06-03-1785

The Commissioner of Treasury wrote from New York to an Unknown person. The letter contain a list of names with money owed and whether or not they paid. The letter is signed Walter Livingston and Samuel Osgood.
Memorandum and Survey about Wolf Harbour Lands, October 31, 1785

Jonathan Crane
10-31-1785

A memorandum of land in Wolf Harbour, located in Newark, NJ, describing its ownership and who owns the surrounding plots. The second part of the document contains a survey done of the property by Jonathan Crane.

People Included: Jonathan Seaes of Newark, Jabez Harrison, Sam Nutman, Mr. Heady, James Lyon, Elisha Budinot, Mr. Budinot, Samuel Hay, and Samuel Pennington.
Stephen Drayton to John Kean, June 30, 1785

Stephen Drayton
06-30-1785

Stephen Drayton wrote from Charleston, SC to John Kean, addressed to New York. John Kean had recently taken his seat in Congress. Stephen was accompanying the Governor of South Carolina on a tour of the state's back country. He talked specifically about the Camden district.
Sh: Greene to John Kean, May 10, 1785

Sh. Greene
1785-05-10

Greene wrote to John Kean in Beufort, South Carolina. Greene apologized to Kean for not being at home when Kean called upon him. He tried calling upon Kean when he returned but Kean was already on his way to Beaufort. A bearer will deliver a runaway.
John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, November 4, 1785

John Faucherand Grimke
11-04-1785

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to New York. He wrote about settling South Carolina's debt and proposed laws in the legislature, he mentioned David Ramsay could give Kean more details. T.O. Elliot married Miss P.P. and Mr. F. Kenloch would soon follow on December 1. Grimke had also recently gotten married.
John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, October 13, 1785

John Faucherand Grimke
10-13-1785

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to New York. He wrote that the House of Assembly had adjourned last night and passed eight laws. He described some of them and also wrote about settling the state's debts with Congress and money owed to John Hayer, Thomas Jones, and James Wakefield. He had spoken with Captain Dewritt about Kean's indenture and mentioned their aquaintances Polly and Fallen.
John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, July 16, 1785

John Faucheraud Grimke
07-16-1785

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He wrote that he had spoken to Mr. Holmes about Kean's bonds, but was not hopeful. He inquired about a trip he heard Livingston made as an ambassador and asked Kean to find out more about it and informed him of the death of their friend Barnard Elliot at Port Royal.
John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, July 2, 1785

John Faucheraud Grimke
07-02-1785

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to New York. The letter started with Grimke telling Kean that he heard Miss R, who Kean had been talking about, was engaged to Mr. Farmein. He advised Kean to stay away from her and all Northern Women. The rest of the letter he wrote about various topics including the land office bill, East Indies trade, farming, and South Carolina's state debt. He also mentioned that if Mr. Rutledge was to be appointed to the League he would probably name his son, John Rutledge, as his secretary, Grimke named Henry Laurens, William Smith, and James Smith as other good candidates. He told John Major Pickney would be seeking to prosecute Kean's business with J.R.
John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, September 5, 1785

John Faucheraud Grimke
09-05-1785

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He thanked Kean for his favors and books he sent as well as his attention to the Georgia Loan Office Commissioners matter. He mentioned a proposed change to the 8th Article of Confederation, South Carolina's Treasury books, and the debts of the states. He also told Kean he spoke to Major Pinckney in the prescence of Mr. Rutledge about the chancery suit. Polly Pinckney, Kean's old sweetheart, was engaged to T.O. Elliot.
Benjamin Harrison to Alexander Donald, December 12, 1785

Benjamin Harrison
12-12-1785

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to an unknown person, presumably Alexander Donald, address not included. He sent some open letters for Alexander to read and said he was not very careful forwarding them to Burton because he felt like they were close friends. He mentioned Alexander coming to visit and said to bring Mr. Brown and that Manson was coming. He also mentioned that he would send oysters.
Benjamin Harrison to Alexander Donald, July 29, 1785

Benjamin Harrison
07-29-1785

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond, VA. He wrote regarding a bond between him and a Mr. Tabb. He mentioned that his fishing club met and he hoped that Alexander would come soon to a meeting and bring Mr. Manson. He thought their upcoming trip to Norfolk would be good for his health as he had had a fever.

People Included: Mr. Matthews, Betsy, Mr. Gammell, Col. Harrison, and Miss A_l_a.
Benjamin Harrison to Alexander Donald, May 22, 1785

Benjamin Harrison
05-22-1785

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond, VA. The letter is personal in nature and discussed the Convocation of Clergy, religion, tobacco, and mutual friends Mr. Burton and Mr. Peter.
Benjamin Harrison to Alexander Donald, May 24, 1785

Benjamin Harrison
05-24-1785

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond, VA. He wrote that he had previously forgotten to enclose the order for the Tobacco at Talmouth so he enclosed it with this letter. He hoped that his father, Nathaniel Harrison, had not offended Alexander with his strange was of joking. He discussed old age and friendship and mentioned introducing Alexander to his neighbor Allen, and their mutual friends Mr. Burton, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Peter.
Benjamin Harrison to Alexander Donald, November 7, 1785

Benjamin Harrison
11-07-1785

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond, VA. He inquired about his health and mentioned his own. He wrote that Mr. Willison was in town and after breakfast was going to speak with Mr. Lightfoots about buying wheat from Donald's ship. He mentioned their mutual friends Mr. Manson, Mrs. Page, and Mr. Burton.
Benjamin Harrison to Alexander Donald, October 12, 1785

Benjamin Harrison
10-12-1785

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Mr. Baylor's, Carolina and Hanovertown to Alexander Donald, address not included. Benjamin had been traveling and stayed with his sister, Mrs. Baylor, before traveling to Hanovertown. He said he would try to make it to Richmond and Turpin Hall to visit. He wrote about the different people he had seen and spoken too as well as Mrs. Page's accounts of sale and the bonds for Pantaloon.

People Included: Mrs. Harrison, J. Page, Mr. Manson, Mr. Tilshugh(?), Mr. Carter of Shirley, Mr. McCarty in Leedstown, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Brown.

Places Included: Brandon, VA, Chatham
Benjamin Harrison to Unknown Person, May 5, 1785

Benjamin Harrison
05-05-1785

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to an unknown person, address not included. He had just returned home and was sick, but was doing better now. He received the letter written from Richmond and wrote he does not know much of the Georgetown acquaintance it referred to. However, from what he does know of the family he did not think they would be valuable correspondents. He mentioned John Page's estate and mentioned a partnership.

People Include: Mr. Burton, John Tyler, M. Page, and John Allen.
John Kean to Donaldson & Coxe, April 10, 1785

John Kean
04-10-1785

John Kean wrote from Queenstown to Merchants Donaldson and Coxe, addressed to Philadelphia. John wrote that Sam Chase for a double fee would have some bonds executed provided he obtained them by May 1. He requested that Donaldson and Coxe forward the bonds to him so that could be done.
John Kean to Eliza Livingston, August 12, 1785

John Kean
08-12-1785

John Kean wrote from New York, NY, to Elizabeth (Eliza) Livingston, Bath, New Lebanon, care of P. Sylvester, Kinderhook, NY. John wrote about Eliza's sister, Susan, who later he married in 1786. He wrote candidly that Susan was his enemy, who consulted with Dutch Ambassador Minister [Pieter Johan] van Berckel and Spain’s Encargado de Negocios [Diego Maria de] Gardoqui in her schemes. He comforted Eliza about a situation not clear stated, possibly homesickness. He referenced Mr. John Gay's fables.
John Kean to Eliza Livingston, September 5, 1785

John Kean
09-05-1785

John Kean wrote from New York to Eliza Livingston, his future sister-in-law, address not included. Eliza was secluded and John wrote to her about happiness and told her she had a good heart and well organized head.
John Kean to Frances Ramadge, February 1, 1785

John Kean
02-01-1785

Account between John Kean and Frances Ramadge showing money paid and in owed in various currencies.
John Kean to Susan Livingston, August 12, 1785

John Kean
08-12-1785

John Kean wrote to Susan Livingston, address not included. He said that he had written to her sister, Eliza Livingston, as well as sent Susan two sets of ruffles. He said that he would see Susan at 6 pm that evening.
John Kean with John Grive, March 11, 1785

John Kean
03-11-1785

An account between John Kean and John Grive listing transactions between March 1784 and March 1785.