George Van Brush Brown to Susan Kean, October 31, 1798

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Description

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Linlithgow, Scotland to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Brown informed Susan that he took up the sword once more and was stationed at Ayr, Scotland. He remained there with his regiment until the beginning of October. Mrs. B. and their daughter, Elizabeth, stayed with him for a few weeks in Ayr and were at present with him. Brown also discussed how four men in his regiment were married. Spoke highly of Peter Kean, asked about Betsey McIntosh, and requested to be remembered by his uncles.

Author/Creator

George Van Brugh Brown

Recipient

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

Creation Date

10-31-1798

Creation Date

10-31-1798

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

Linlithgow, Scotland

Collection

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

Inventory Location

Bay 1, Column 1, LHC Series 2

Recommended Citation

Brown, George V.. George Van Brush Brown to Susan Kean, October 31, 1798. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1790s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/586

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Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University