Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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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.
On the Hudson

Unknown date

A copy or draft, referencing the River Thames, England, and the Hudson River, New York and the northern board of New Jersey. The handwriting on the verso, likey penned by Susan Livingston Kean Niemcewicz, says "Mr. Laws on the Hudson."
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.
E. Allen to Susan Kean, July 4, 179?

E. Allen
July 4, 179?

E. Allen wrote from Chestnut Street, Philadelphia to Susan Kean, address not included to decline an invitation for the next night.
Margaret Armstrong to Susan Kean, c. 1790

Margaret Armstrong
c. 1790-1795

Margaret Armstrong wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to William Dayton's, Elizabeth Town, NJ. She was happy to hear Susan had a safe journey home and returned to find her son, Peter Kean, well. She remarked that he probably had a lot of questions for her. She mentioned smallpox and that her daughter, Eliza Armstrong, was doing fine.

People Included: Mrs. Crugar Bell, Polly, Mrs. Macomb, and Mrs. LaGan
Robert Barnwell to Unknown Person, c. 1794

Robert Barnwell
After 1794

Robert Barnwell wrote to an unknown person. He wrote about his inability to make payments on time. He wrote that there had been crop failures that made it impossible for him to submit payments on time. He also referenced a previous payment that was acknowledged in a letter he received from John Kean on June 15, 1794. It is possible the letter is being written to Susan Kean after her husband, John Kean's death, or to John Kean shortly before his death in 1795. This is a partial letter.
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.
James Brown to W. Goddard by John Marshall, January 5, 1795

James Brown
01-05-1795

James Brown wrote to W. Goddard via John Marshall, unaddressed. Brown sent $180 in bank notes to Mr. Goddard. People included: J. [Manhell].
M. Cassinove to Susan Kean, July 6, 179?

M. Cassinove
July 6, 179?

M. Cassinove wrote from New York to Susan Kean addressed to Captain Ricketts, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Cassinove, Mr. LeRoy, and Mr. Berum were going to take Cassinove's wagon to Philadelphia. He wrote to tell Susan there was enough room for her and her son, Peter Philip James Kean, and asked if they wanted to travel with them.
William Constable to Susan Kean, December 17, 1795

William Constable
12-17-1795

William Constable in New York, NY, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Constable demanded a payment from Mrs. Kean. People included: Mr. Otto, Mr. Kean. Places included: Paris.
Tench Coxe to Susan Kean, December 30, 1795

Tench Coxe
12-30-1795

Tench Coxe in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Mr. Coxe wrote a letter to Mrs. Kean concerning the notes endorsed by Mr. Otto. People included: Mr. Clement Biddle, William Constable, Louis Otto, John Kean, Mr. McEvers, Phil Livingston. Place included: Paris.
Beaumanoir De Laforest to Susan Kean, July 4, 1795

Beaumanoir De Laforest
07-04-1795

Beaumanoir De Laforest in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at Elizabeth Town, NJ. Madame de la Forest wrote to Susan on others and their health. People included: Mrs. Taprey, Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Bayard, Peter Kean, Mrs. Corvaisier, Mrs. Japonceau, Mrs. Hamilton, Caroline. Places included: Paris.
D. DeSaussure to John Kean, January 3, 1795

Daniel DeSaussure
01-03-1795

D. DeSaussure in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Daniel DeSaussure wrote on issues of finance to John concerning the Bank of South Carolina and warned of foreign influence in the banking system. Names included: "Hary" Grant, Judge Grimké, Joseph Vesey, Williams Thayer, Edward Rutledge, Samuel Beckman, Timothy Fords, Philip Gadson, Thomas Jones, Sims White, George Forrest, J. S. Cripps, John Williamson, D. Alexander, John Blake, John Edwards, William Sommersall, Joseph Wards, Joseph Hargreaves, James Gregorie, Robert Dewar, John Berney, Joseph Peppin, James Miller, William Price, Thomas Stewart, William Jones, William Crafts, Quintin Hamilton, David Campbell, William Presstman, John Price, James Theus. Places included: Philadelphia.
Bercy de Sibert and Susan Kean, January 20, 1795

Bercy de Sibert
01-20-1795

Bercy de Sibert wrote to Mrs. Kean, unaddressed. Bercy requested 11 dollars. People included: Mr. Carles, Alex Anderson. Mr. [John Baptist Hyacinth de] Montulle.
Estate of John Kean to Gustavus Risberg, July 9, 1795

Estate of John Kean
07-09-1795

Estate of John Kean wrote to Gustavus Risberg, unaddressed. This was a receipt for payment. People included: Susan Kean.
John Faucheraud Grimké to George Simpson, July 20, 1795

John Faucheraud Grimké
07-20-1795

John Grimké in Charleston, South Carolina wrote to George Simpson, unaddressed. Grimké wrote to Simpson requesting that he transfer Susan's bank shares to him. People included: E. Blake, Mrs. Kean.
John Faucheraud Grimké to Susan Kean, August 18, 1795

John Faucheraud Grimké
08-18-1795

John Faucheraud Grimké in Charleston, SC to wrote Susan Kean, unaddressed. This letter concerned the Santee Canal. People included: Dr. Ramsay.