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Description
Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. Gustav wrote about Mrs. Kean's income. The letter mentioned the rent and balance. An African-American woman pleaded for help because her husband was seemingly lost at sea. People included: Edward Tilghman, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Pinket, Barrow, George Willing, Peter. Places included: New York.
Author/Creator
Gustavus Risberg
Recipient
Susan Kean, formerly Susan Livingston and later Susan Ursin Niemcewicz (1759-1833)
Creation Date
2-11-1798
Document Type
Manuscript
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Inventory Location
103 C
Recommended Citation
Risberg, Gustavus. Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, February 11, 1798. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1790s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/415
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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)