Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, March 7, 1796

Gustavus Risberg
03-07-1796

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote in disbelief that the vessel Pigou was able to return so quickly from such a distant voyage [to Asia]. He anticipated a high profit despite the high shipping charges. People Included: Peter McCall, Mr. McCall, Edward Bonsall.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, May 22, 1796

Gustavus Risberg
05-22-1796

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan (Livingston) Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg had a new renter. He settled the financial dispute with Mr. Coxe and established a plan for selling satins. People included: Bonsall, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Coxe. Places included: turnpike.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, November 14, 1796

Gustavus Risberg
11-14-1796

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Simmons took control of the lot. Dr. Rush said he would address the problem but did not yet hand over instructions to Bonsal. He had a prospect to sell the satin fabric. People included: Dr. Rush, Bonsal, Mrs. Corvaisier, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Livingston, Simmons. Place included: N. A. Insurance Company.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, October 16, 1796

Gustavus Risberg
10-16-1796

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg wrote that he was sorry to hear that Mrs. Kean was sick and indisposed from writing. He enclosed a draft for payment of rent. People included: George Vanbrugh Brown, George Willing, Mr. Burrall, Peter Kean.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, September 6, 1796

Gustavus Risberg
09-06-1796

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg received a request from Mr. Thomas and Mr. Willing. Mr. William Smith and Mr. Kean were appointed by the stakeholders of South Carolina to vote Directors by Proxy. Mr. Kean attended the election in January 1795 and gave in the Votes. However, the Powers of the Proxies could not be found. Mr. Willing has been called upon for those papers. Requests that Susan review her papers and if the Powers are found to transmit them to him. One of Mr. Ricketts’ Canal Lottery Tickets drew. One of the finalist prizes. Risberg credited Susan’s account with $10.20.
Gustavus Risbert to Susan Kean, April 10, 1796

Gustavus Risberg
April 8, 1796 and April 10, 1796

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to the care of Philip Livingston Esq. near the Battery, New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote to Susan Kean about business matters, including the sale of goods from China that yielded moderate profits and concerning the building leased for rent. Included are two invoices, with near-identical item level lists, and a receipt for items shipped from Philadelphia to New York, via the ship Winthrop.

People included: Bonsall.

Places included: India, China, New York.
John Rutherford to Susan Kean, August 17, 1796

John Rutherford
08-17-1796

John Rutherford wrote from Tranquility, New Jersey, to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Rutherford offered Susan advice and assistance on a bond. He endorsed the bond with his name and then assigned it to Susan so she could then act in her own right and not as an executive in the business and receive the money. Rutherford then resealed the paper that contained other bonds and offered to keep them until Susan’s future determination. He also informed her that there was no need to present or offer an explanation to Robert Barnwell.
John Rutherford to Susan Kean, July 31, 2022

John Rutherfurd
07-31-1796

John Rutherfurd in Tranquillity, NJ, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Rutherford offered to send either the bond to James Morris as his agent to call on Mr. Winthrop to receive the money and forward to her or direct it to New York and he would transmit it by post. People Included: James Morris, Mr. Livingston, James Ricketts. Places included: New York, Elizabeth Town.
Sir Peyton Skipwith to James Brown, December 15, 1796

Peyton Skipwith
12-15-1796

Sir Peyton Skipwith in [Prestwould] wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. This letter detailed the commercial dealings in the late 18th century. Goods discussed included pork and tobacco. People included: Mr. Burton, Mr. Hill.
Polly Therny to Aaron Pitney, April 13, 1796

Polly Therny
04-13-1796

Bill of sale from Polly Therny to Aaron Pitney for Toan (or Tean) a 9-year-old enslaved boy sold for 75 pound current lawful money.
Francis Walker to James Brown, April 30, 1796

Francis Walker
04-30-1796

Francis Walker wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. This letter requested money be sent to Rev. Maury. People included: Mrs. Gelmer, Mr. Hopkins, Rev. Maury.
John Walker to James Brown, November 20, 1796

John Walker
11-20-1796

John Walker in Belvoir, VA wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. Walker wrote to Brown about the millworks they held as Moodey did not send the proper bolting cloths the miller selected. They required superfine cloth instead. He sent Mr. Miller with a memo to obtain the correct cloth type. He also gave Mr. Miller a memo for leather for the elevators. Walker's wife was quite ill at the time. People included: Moodey, [Dr. Merrier], Mr. Miller, Mr. Snelson, Francis Walker, Mrs. Walker. Places included: millworks.
John Walker to Unknown Person, November 1, 1796

John Walker
11-01-1796

John Walker in Belvoir wrote to an unknown person, unaddressed. Walker received cheese from Seabry and hoped that the water would rise high enough for him to be able to transport millstones because he hoped to manufacture them. He enclosed a memo for second bolting cloth. People included: Seabry, Mr. Snelson, Eliza, Mrs. Madison, Mr. Benton.
Marianne Williams to Susan Kean, March 24, 1796

Marianne Williams
03-24-1796

Marianne wrote from Mount Pleasant to Susan, care of Ricketts Esq, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Her boys recovered from measles, they visited friends “in the Delaware,” then became ill for an extended time. The roads are in poor condition, preventing her female friends from visiting. Marianne inquired about Jane Grove Corvaisier, who lived in Germantown when Mr. Bradford died [U.S. Attorney General William Bradford 1755-1795]. Corvaisier was melancholy and recently moved in with Mrs. Duponseau (?).

Names included: Mr. Williams, Christine Williams, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Ricketts, and Peter Kean.
Lanchon Freres & Co. to John Kean, circa 1700s

circa 1700s

Lanchon Freres & Co. wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Lanchon Freres & Co. offered detailed information on exports including tobacco and rice, and the advancement of Carlina Indigo. This document is undated and torn at the top.
Mr. Coxe to Susan Kean, circa 1790s

circa 1790s

The following document is an envelope address to Susan Kean from Mr. Coxe. This document is undated.
Unknown Person to Susan Kean, June 3, 1795

06-03-1795

An unknown person from Beaufort, SC wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. This letter detailed the assets and liabilities of John Kean's estate in South Carolina by one of his associates. People included: John Kean, Philip Livingston, Mr. [William] Stephens, Peter Kean, Thomas Shubric, Mr. Proctor. Places included: Charleston, Philadelphia, South Carolina, Georgia.
Ann Bayard to Susan Kean, April 1, 1795

Ann Bayard
04-01-1795

Ann Bayard, Princetown[, NJ] wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. She discussed a near drowning incident. People included: Mr. Bayard, Mr. Livingston.
Ann L. Bayard to Susan Kean, April 15, 1795

Ann Bayard
04-15-1795

Ann L. Bayard in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Ann's father was extremely ill. She was getting married to the "Duke" and she wished it was over. Uncle Stephen was getting married. People included: Uncle Stephen, Nicholas Bayard, Mrs. Shippin, John Kean, Peter Kean, [Mrs. Soblestrom].
Isabelle Bell to Susan Kean, August 8, 1795

Isabelle Bell
08-20-1795

Isabelle Bell wrote from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Bell expressed her condolences and apologized for her delay in offering words of comfort to Susan after the death of John Kean.
Isabelle Bell to Susan Kean, March 1, 1795

Isabelle Bell
03-03-1795

Isabelle Bell wrote from North Town, a remote area, to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia via Doctor Young. She inquired after Susan and her family; John Kean is unwell. Her daughter Margaret recovered from an illness (pleurisy), and Mr. Barnwell was elected to Congress again. Isabelle acknowledged that Susan doesn't like to shop, but she needs help purchasing a backboard and Dunstable hat.

Names included: General Wilson, Maclay, Richardson, Maria Jay, Mrs. Symmes, Mrs. Ricketts, E. Dayton.

Places included: Bethlehem, Pittsburg.
Clement Biddle to Susan Kean, October 29, 1795

Clement Biddle
10-29-1795

Clement Biddle, in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Otto took a loan from Mr. Kean when offered shares on the Bank of the United States as collateral. Mr. Biddle offered his services to Mrs. Kean.
Clement Biddle to Susan Kean, October 29, 1795

Clement Biddle
10-29-1795

Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Otto took a loan from Mr. Kean while offered shares on the Bank of the United States as collateral. Mr. Biddle offered his services to Mrs. Kean. People included: Mr. Otto.
Philip Livingston to Attorney General of U.S. William Bradford, May 6, 1795

William Bradford
05-06-1795

Philip Livingston of New York, NY, wrote to Attorney General of U.S. William Bradford, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip wrote to Mr. Bradford on the state of Philip's sister, Susan Kean, after the recent death of her husband John Kean. People included: John Kean, Susan Kean. Place included: Philadelphia.
Breniers to John Kean, circa 1790s

Breniers
circa 1790s

The following document is a receipt from Breniers to John Kean for butter and mending. This document is undated.