Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

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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.
John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, September 17, 1789

John Faucherand Grimke
09-17-1789

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He congratulated John on his appointment. He wrote that he was concerned for John's health and hoped that he would return to South Carolina for the winter as it was better for him. He had moved to a different house that had more room and invited the Kean's to come to stay with him and his family for a while.
John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, December 19, 1789

John Faucheraud Grimke
12-19-1789

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He had delayed writing him until he could speak to E. Rutledge, who informed Grimke that Kean was not expected to be in South Carolina to deal with their matter now. Grimke then wrote what exactly Kean should put in the bill he had to send. He wrote due to Kean's poor health he forbid him from traveling during the winter and not come until at least mid April. Grimke had finished his book on the laws of South Carolina and informed Kean copies could be purchased through his printer in Philadelphia.
John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, September 18, 1789

John Faucheraud Grimke
09-18-1789

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote to John Kean, address not included. The letter is a statement of money Grimke received from Jacob Read towards John Kean's account. The payments are related to two court cases Kean was involved with, John Kean v. John Lears Bourguin and John Kean for Peter Lavine v. David Tubly.
John Faucheraud Grimke to Unknown Person, January 21, 1789

John Faucheraud Grimke
01-21-1789

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote to an Unknown Correspondent, unaddressed. Grimke informed his correspondent that he wanted to devote time to respond to their letter and was sending it by a little sailor boy who promised to call for an answer but did not comply with his word. The present moment was a critical one for their interests and the Assembly was not disposed to let Burke go to Congress and hold his seat on their bench. Burke would leave their District and Orangeburgh (South Carolina) without a representative. Grimke began speaking with Orangeburgh members about his correspondent and some of them seemed well received. If they were unable to leave Beaufort right away, Grimke suggested they write about four or five dozen circular letters without delay. Charles Pinckney was elected governor.