John Faucheraud Grimké to John Kean, April 15, 1790

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Grimké wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Grimké updated Kean on business: Wilkie (Indents and indigo), Aithen (paid), certificates to be subscribed, a letter received from Thomas Shubrick included updates on the following accounts: Samual Grove, Edward Davies, Box and Lavien, with Thomas Shubrick and Shubrick and Clempson.

Grimké is "mortified that [Aedanus] Burke has not returned" to office. Grimké doesn't expect to see President George Washington on his Southern Tour of 1791, and he doubts he'll get the office he wants to hold [possibly Supreme or local Court Justice]. Grimké thanked John for his efforts related to being a Judge and others: William Smith, Mr. Izard, Mr. J. [John] Rutledge, and at the end of the letter, Theus.

He commented on Rhode Island, an Indian Expedition (to civilize and incorporate Native Americans into American society). He talked at great length about his father, recently deceased, who cut Grimké out of his will while he was Northward (Rhode Island, New York). Grimké received a letter from Mr. Smith and will follow his advice.

Grimké's son, Tom, asks if Peter wears breeches.

Author/Creator

John Faucheraud Grimké (1752-1819)

Recipient

John Kean (1756-1795)

Creation Date

4-15-1791

Document Type

Manuscript

Collection

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

Inventory Location

Series 2; 103 C

Recommended Citation

Grimké, John F.. John Faucheraud Grimké to John Kean, April 15, 1790. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1790s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/73

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