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Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed via Philip Livingston in the Battery, New York, NY. Mr. Risberg updated Susan Kean on the status of her account such as the "Bills from France." Susan invested in the Turnpike and a canals, and he offered updates about both. The lot owned by Mrs. Kean had difficulties, such as a leaky roof. In order to "dispose of adventure to the East Indies," he needed to know the orders given to the supercargo. Mr. Risberg was to also take change of the Willing & Francis, a mercantile house. People included: Miss H. Mead, Tench Coxe, Mr. Biddle, Peter Kean, Bonsall. Places included: France, Turnpike, Willings & Francis House. Place included: Philadelphia apartment.
Author/Creator
Gustavus Risberg
Recipient
Susan Kean, formerly Susan Livingston and later Susan Ursin Niemcewicz (1759-1833)
Creation Date
2-7-1796
Document Type
Manuscript
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Inventory Location
103 C
Recommended Citation
Risberg, Gustavus. Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, February 7, 1796. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1790s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/305
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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 the Special Collections Research Library and Archive at keanscrla@kean.edu.
Publishing Repository
Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University
Collection
Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)