Eliza Gough to Susan Kean, May 10, 1793

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Description

Eliza Gough wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. The writer announced the birth of a granddaughter, who died after being afflicted with spasms and an unidentified disease. The mother of the child has yet to recover from the loss. The letter discussed the children of various people and their health. The writer is likely in South Carolina. People included: John Kean, Peter Kean, Dr. Stuart, Mrs. Farthez, Mr. E. Barnwell, Mrs. J. Barnwell, Mrs. Cathben. Places included: Charleston, Beaufort, Gain Island.

Author/Creator

Formerly Elizabeth Barnwell, later Elizabeth "Eliza" Gough (1753-1817)

Recipient

Susan Kean, formerly Susan Livingston and later Susan Ursin Niemcewicz (1759-1833)

Creation Date

5-10-1793

Document Type

Manuscript

Collection

Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)

Inventory Location

Bay 1, Column 1, LHC Series 2

Recommended Citation

Gough, Elizabeth. Eliza Gough to Susan Kean, May 10, 1793. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1790s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/191

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 Lynette Zimmerman, Executive Director at the Liberty Hall Academic Center & Exhibition Hall at lzimmerm@kean.edu.

Publishing Repository

Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University