Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

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Shubrick & Clempson to John Kean, November 8, 1783

Shubrick & Clempson
11-08-1783

Shubrick & Clempson wrote from London to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. They wrote that they had sent him several letters and had not received a response. They also appointed Joshua Ward, Josiah Smith, and Thomas Corbett as their attorneys in America. John Charles Lucena paid some money that was owed to the late Thomas Shubrick.
Robert Smith to John Kean, October 25, 1783

Robert Smith
10-25-1783

Robert Smith wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote about financial matters involving money owed and mentioned T. Shubrick and J. Ward.
Account List by William Stephens, March 10, 1783

William Stephens
03-10-1783

A list of names and amounts of money owed. At the bottom it said that the papers were received by William Stephens. William most likely prepared this lost for John Kean.
John Brown to Susan Livingston, February 24, 1782

John Brown
02-24-1782

John Brown wrote from Greesbanks, near Kilmarnoch, North Britain, to Susan Livingston, his sister-in-law, addressed to Basking Ridge, NJ. He wrote that he hoped that soon the "unhappy disturbances", meaning the Revolutionary War, would soon be settled so he could more easily correspond with his family in America. He visited his daughter Mary Frances at school in Edinburgh, while he was there she came down with the measles. He said that she and his son, George Van Brugh Livingston, often talk about their family in New Jersey. He mentioned some silk and lace that his late wife, Mary Livingston, sent Susan and their sister, Eliza Livingston, via Peter Reid and Mr. R. Watts. He also inquired why his father-in-law, Peter Van Brugh Livingston never wrote to him.
William Duer to John Matthews, April 29, 1782

William Duer
04-29-1782

William Duer wrote from the Office of Finance to John Matthews, Governor of South Carolina. He wrote acknowledging a letter received at Jacksonburgh and said he was happy the Governor would be sending Accounts of Expenditures for January, February, and March. Once those reports were received and he spoke with Mr. Hall, William would have been able to judge a system the state had adopted.
Senate Act Signed by John Lewis Gervais, February 26, 1782

John Lewis Gervais
02-26-1782

Senate act for furnishing supplies for the army at the value of 373.590 Mexican Dollars, signed by John Lewis Gervais, President of the Senate and South Carolina Delegate to the Continental Congress. It was sent to Hugh Rutledge, Speaker of the House of Representative
Nathaniel Greene to Unknown and Robert Morris to Nathaniel Greene, September 11, 1782

Nathaniel Greene and Robert Morris
09-11-1782

Robert Morris wrote from the Office of Finance to Nathaniel Greene, address not included. Included on the first page of the letter is an extract from a letter from Nathaniel Greene to an Unknown Person dated August 13, 1782. Both letters discussed the cost of rations and supplies for the military and whether they could be bought at better prices for cash. Greene's letter mentioned ravishes done on Georgia. Both also mentioned previous letters sent to George Abbott Hall.
John Kean with Frances Ramadge, January 11, 1782

John Kean
01-11-1782

Account list between Major John Kean and Frances Ramadge.
John Charles Lucena to John Kean, April 24, 1782

John Charles Lucena
04-24-1782

John Charles Lucena wrote to John Kean, address not included. Lucena was soon to leave South Carolina to move to London and wrote to explain his reasoning. He also summarized for John Kean various business and legal dealings he had been taking care of on Kean's behalf in both South Carolina and Georgia.

People Included: Moore, Panton, Laucens. Grove, Davis, Mr. Jones, Mr. Roberston, Stephens, Thomas Gibbons, and Farley.
John Brown to Susan Livingston, April 26, 1781

John Brown
04-26-1781

John Brown wrote to Susan Livingston, his sister in law, addressed to Basking Ridge, NJ. James wrote telling Susan to send his best to the family including her father, Peter Van Brugh Livingston. He asked her to inquire after Peter Reid who was expecting a letter from, but had not heard from in some time. He also gave updates on some mutual friends.

People Included: George Van Brugh, Aunt Ricketts, Aunt Susan, Aunt Betsey, Cousin Bayard, Mr. Saterson, Lady Stirling, and Miss Brown.

Places Included: Philadelphia, PA, Carlise, London, and Ireland.
John Brown to Susan Livingston, circa 1781

John Brown
circa 1781

John Brown wrote to Susan Livingston addressed to the care of Peter V.B. Livingston in New York, New York. Brown informed Susan that he went to Edinburgh to bring home Miss Mary, of which he engaged a governess who was recommended in the strongest terms by people he looked upon as Judges. Immediately after she arrived in the country, she was seized with the whooping cough. George V.B. was also affected. Hoped Mrs. Ricketts was well and had yet to hear of Philip’s arrival in England. This document is torn.
Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston, December 4, 1781

Elizabeth Livingston
12-04-1781

Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to Philadelphia. Notable quotes "The mutiny of the Pennsylvania soldiers has made Susan uneasy and wonders if the unfortunate affair may deter the General." Eliza mentions a mutiny of Pennsylvania soldiers and that "this part of the country has been in great confusion, the soldiery have committed some acts most inhumanly horrid, but that is what happens when such a body is left to do what their unruly passions dictate." Names included: Col. Menges, Mr. Maylan, Peggy, Mrs. Ramsey, Mrs. Bland. Eliza was expecting gloves from Susan but didn't receive any.
Pierce Long to John Sparhawk, November 10, 1781

Pierre Long and Nathaniel Forsom
11-10-1781

Certification that John Sparhawk had approbation for retailing Spiritous Liquors, Portsmouth. Signed by Pierce Long, Nathaniel Forsom, and George Ge[?].
John Brown to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, April 4, 1780

John Brown
04-04-1780

John wrote from Greesbanks, near Kilmarnock, North Britain, to his father-in-law Peter Van Brugh Livingston, addressed to Baskinridge [Basking Ridge, NJ]. John is mourning the death of his wife (and Peter's daughter), Mary (nickname Molly) Livingston and the loss of a mother for their children: Margaret [possibly called Mary Frances], William, and George Van Brugh Brown. He enclosed a letter (not present) from people who knew Mary and wrote kind things about her.
John Brown to Susan Livingston, August 5, 1780

John Brown
08-05-1780

John, in Greesbank, near Kilmarnock, North Britain, wrote to his sister-in-law Susan, no address but likely in Basking Ridge, NJ. He acknowledged a letter addressed from Susan to her sister, his wife, Mary (nickname Molly) Livingston, recently deceased. Molly sent silk to Susan and her sisters before her death. Names included: Mr. Reed, Lady Mary Watts, [Peter Van] Brugh Livingston, Philip Livingston, Lord and Lady Dumfries, his children Mary, Frances, and George Van Brugh, and Susan's sister "Betsy." Notable quote: "...all hope that a reconstruction between Brittain and the Collonys [Colonies] may soon take place."
John Brown to Susan Livingston, December 23, 1780

John Brown
12-23-1780

John Brown of Greesbank, near Kilmarnock, North Britain, wrote to his former sister-in-law Susan, addressed to Basking Ridge, NJ, c/o Peter Van Brugh Livingston, NY. He regrets receiving only one letter since the death of his wife, Mary (nickname Molly) Livingston, and hearing about the death of his former brother-in-law William [Alexander] Livingston. William died in a duel at a Continental Army camp in later summer 1780.
Anne Cox to Susan Livingston

Ann Coxe
05-08-1780

Anne, in Sudbury, PA, wrote to Susan, no address. The letter isn't addressed to Susan, but her name is written on the second page. Names included: Col. Livingston, Mr. Swift, Major Edwards, Cousin Tilghman, Mr. J. Smith, Mr. Smith, Betsy, and Mr. Rutherford. Anne regrets she can't attend an invitation to visit Basking Ridge, NJ. Notable quote: "You Jersey ladies really have the advantage over all the Americans and engross the Beaux entirely, while we poor creatures here hardly see the face of one a week."
Abraham Schenk to Peter Van Brugh Livingston, circa 1780s

Abraham Schenk
circa 1780s

This is an invoice written by Abraham Schenk addressed to Peter Van Brugh Livingston. Various prices for unspecificed goods were added up listed at the bottom of the page. This document is undated.
William Stephens to John Kean, September 22, 1789

William Stephens
09-22-1780

William Stephens wrote from Savannah to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote that he would attend to Bryan's bond and Jacob Read could bring an action on the judgement against Bowman. Captain Godfrey had 500 shingles and 300 boards for John.