Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

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William Buckle to Susan Kean, May 19, 1789

William Buckle
05-19-1789

Receipt from William Buckle, New York, to Susan Kean, address not included. The receipt is for a tea cady and a pan totaling 1"8"0. Kean is misspelled as Cain.
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, April 29, 1789

Alexander Chisolm
04-29-1789

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He sent via Sattus papers related to the Print Estate to Lockwood. He mentioned judgments between John and Bryan and Bowman. John should receive the Columbia Herald soon.
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, August 19, 1789

Alexander Chisolm
08-19-1789

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote he knew nothing about Mr. Simons having given John's note to Mr. D. He said he would have paid the money but MR. D received it himself from S.B. Vanderhouh. He was sorry John did not receive his newspapers more regularly, but nothing could be done about it. Alexander would make out their account soon. His son, George, took a man name Sancho into the country and put him in a work house. Alexander retrieved him and paid his fee. He sent him home and had Mr. Fuller give him a passage. He hoped he would not fail in his promise of going home.
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, February 13, 1789

Alexander Chisolm
02-13-1789

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He had received John's letter sent by Elliot Noman and forwarded letters to New York, including those to Mr. Livingston. He wrote about crops and said Thomas Riveu(?) on James Island planted cotton, but it turned out indifferently.
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, February 5, 1789

Alexander Chisolm
02-05-1789

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote regarding the sale of the indigo John sent for sale with Captain Sattus. He also mentioned paying Mr. Simons for something related to cotton and the Bowman settlement.
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, January 16, 1789

Alexander Chisolm
01-16-1789

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort. He wrote that he applied for the Special Indent and was enclosing it. He also sent with the letter a small box containing corn seed.
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, July 14, 1789

Alexander Chisolm
07-14-1789

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote regarding an inquiry John made. He was told by Mr. Bowman that the buying and selling of enslaved people was covered under the Installment Law. He also mentioned he could do nothing with the audited Georgia Certificate.

People Included: Mr. Holmes, Mr. S, J.B. Barnwell, Mr. Simons
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, June 16, 1789

Alexander Chisolm
06-16-1789

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort. He had been sick for sometime and is just now able to get out of bed. He heard from Mr. Simon that Robert Barnwell will be able to pay some money he owes soon. He wrote about the W. Maxwell Estate and land purchased from Mr. Keating. Some indigo was sold to pay off Titimon as well as a boat.
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, March 31, 1789

Alexander Chisolm
03-31-1789

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He wrote that Robert Livingston had made arrangements for John's furniture to be shipped via Captain Saltus. John's indigo was still unsold and he suggested considering sending it to Great Britain. He also mentioned a bond John had to pay to the estate of Mr. Maxwell.
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, March 9, 1789

Alexander Chisolm
03-09-1789

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He had not received John's letter at first because he was in the country. John's indigo is still unsold, as well as Robert Barnwell's order to J. Devaux. He wrote about John's bonds to various people and getting them paid off.

People Included: Lockwood, Mr. Tunno, and Bartholomew Corvaisier
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, May 6, 1789

Alexander Chisolm
05-06-1789

Alexander Chisolm wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He wrote about payments on bonds and shipping goods.

People Included: Captain Bean, Saltus, Mr. Lucena, Captain Elliot, Robert Barnwell, Mr. Devcaux, and Robert Norres.
Daniel R. Darning for William Buckle to Susan Kean, December 11, 1798

Daniel R. Darning and William Buckle
12-11-1789

Receipt from Daniel R. Darning on behalf of William Buckle to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. The receipt is for household goods totaling 10 pounds 12 shillings.
Beaumanoir De Laforest to Susan Kean, April 19, 1789

Beaumanoir De Laforest
04-19-1789

Beaumanoir De Laforest wrote from New York to Susan Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. She had received a letter from Susan's husband, John Kean, and was glad to hear of her and her son Peter Kean's health. She said it was the talk of the town that Peter may have a little brother soon. She also mentioned that her daughter Caroline de la Forest had been inoculated for Small Pox. John Adams and George Washington were soon expected in New York and there was going to be a ball and fireworks.

People Included: Mrs. Everly, Mr. Huges, Miss De Crevecoues, Lewis William Otto, and Eliza Otto.
Beaumanoir De Laforest to Susan Kean, June 29, 1789

Beaumanoir De Laforest
06-19-1789

Beaumanoir De Laforest wrote from New York to Susan Kean, her friend, address not included. She was concerned for John Kean's health and hoped that all was well in Beaufort. She gave updates about all their friends and associates in New York. She wrote how she still felt like a stranger in America and could not adjust to some of the customs. She was planning a trip to the country to see one of her relations there, going to Bethlehem, the Falls, Newark, and then Elizabethtown to see Lady Christine. There were rumors that General Clarkson was to marry Susan Livingston, Sarah Jay's sister.

People Included: Mrs. Eveleigh, Mr. Butler, Mr. Macomb, Mr. Constable, Mrs. Dalton, Mr. Eruger, Mrs. Lynch, Jane Griffin, Lady Kitty, Mrs. Izard, Mrs. Rucker, Mrs. Langdon, Mrs. R. Morris, Mrs. Smith, Chancellor Livingston, Mrs. Butler, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Frank Van Berckel, George Washington, Sarah Jay, , Rolt Izard, Mary Seton, John Wilkes, John Livingston, Eliza McEvers, Eliza Livingston Otto, Mrs. Livingston (Margaret Livingston?), Mrs. Montgomery,Lady Mary, Lewis William Otto, Eliza Otto, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Church, Mr. Huger, Caroline De LaForest, Mrs. Le Couteuby Mr. Van Berckel and Cornelia Van Horne.

Places Included: Philadelphia.
Philip Delegal to William Stephens, August 18, 1789

Philip Delegal
08-18-1789

Philip Delegal wrote to William Stephens, addressed to Savannah, GA. He wrote regarding three islands in Liberty County John Kean had for sale. He wanted to know how payment would be made, the condition of the land, and the price.
Philip A. N. Delegal to John Kean

Philip A.N. Delegal
06-29-1789

Philip A. N. Delegal wrote from Sanlon Neck, Liberty County, GA to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote regarding some islands in Liberty County, GA that John was selling. He mentioned Mr. Way having cattle on them and said that he would raise horses. He asked him to write back via Mr. James Johnston in Savannah.
Daniel DeSaussure to John Kean, September 25, 1789

Daniel DeSaussure
09-25-1789

Daniel wrote to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. Daniel expects payment for the debt of John's half-sister, Jane Grove Corvaisier. Daniel says it's impossible to purchase land and enslaved people on Corvaisier's account, as both are undervalued. Names included: Mr. Verdier.
Henry William DeSaussure to John Kean, August 31, 1789

Henry William DeSaussure
08-31-1789

Henry wrote to John, addressed to Beaufort, SC. Henry received General Bull's note. Henry agrees to "willing take part with you" in an action not stated. He congratulates John's appointment to an "Office of Consequence under the Federal Government."
Isaac Dopson to John Kean, August 2, 1789

Isaac Dopson
08-02-1789

Isaac Dopson wrote to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He wrote to ask if John would lease him his plantation. The letter is addressed from "Indian Land", possibly in Georgia and is in reference to John's plantation there.
Richard Ellis to John Kean, June 6, 1789

Richard Ellis
06-06-1789

Richard Ellis wrote to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He received John's letter from Mr. Cross and will be in Beaufort in a few days to make his first payment.
Aaron Pitney Apprenticeship Certification. May 18, 1789

Joseph Farnworth, William Jepson, Josiah Hart, and George Olcott
05-18-1789

Document certifying that Aaron Pitney completed his apprenticeship of four years under Dr. George Olcott in Wethersfield, Hartford County, CT. He had been recommended to be a public practitioner of surgery. The certification was signed by Joseph Farnworth, William Jepson, Josiah Hart, and George Olcott.
Andrew Fitzsimons to John Kean, January 22, 1789

Andrew Fitzsimons
01-22-1789

Andrew Fitzsimons wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort. He wrote asking John to send the indigo he intended to use to pay for the boat to Captain Satturs to be shipped to a General from New Jersey.
Andrew Fitzsimons to John Kean, January 7, 1789

Andrew Fitzsimons
01-07-1789

Andrew Fitzsimons wrote from Paris Island to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He passed John's favor onto Mr. Stoney. He said he would call on him in a few day to discuss the land mentioned in his letter.
Daniel John Greene to John Kean, July 22, 1789

Daniel John Greene
07-22-1789

Daniel John Greene wrote to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. He had not been to Beaufort since he wrote him last which is why he did not get Major Wigg's note. He said any issues with the account will be rectified when he is in town.
William Greenwood to John Kean, February 12, 1789

William Greenwood
02-12-1789

William Greenwood wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Beaufort. He wrote regarding the Estate of Peter Lavien, in particular two bonds. The first page in an account between the Estate and Greenwood.