William Stephens to John Kean, June 19, 1792

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William Stephens in Savannah, GA wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter involved a variety of topics. It discussed property and deeds of prominent citizens from the South. This also dealt with the legal issues in Charleston, SC concerning the Bryan estate. Grimke received payment in that regard from the sale of nine enslaved. Mr. Wercat planned not to take land for his claim. The letter discussed commercial, debt, and tax issues. Native Americans apparently threatened them with "mischief." People included: Richard Shubrick, Mr. Grimke, Conyers, Barnard, [Hart], Goodgion, Barnwell, Bryan, Mr. Wercat, Dr. Channing, Tom Miller, Miller's Mother, Bryan, Wade, Mrs. Stephen, Mrs. Kean, Capt. Collings.

Author/Creator

William Stephens (1752-1819)

Recipient

John Kean (1756-1795)

Creation Date

6-19-1792

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

Savannah, Georgia

Collection

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

Inventory Location

Bay 1, Column 1, LHC Series 2

Recommended Citation

Stephens, William. William Stephens to John Kean, June 19, 1792. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1790s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/338

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