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  Gustavus Risberg from Susan Kean, July 9, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  07-09-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg sent this receipt to Susannah Kean for sundries. People included: John Fennos [or Fenno].

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, August 29, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  08-29-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. Risberg wrote to Susan on her business affairs, including goods, property, and rent. People included: Captain Bayley, Mr. Smith, Mr. Bringhurst, Mr. Bonsall, Mr. Willing and his brother, Peter Kean, Mr. Bradford. Places Included: New York [State], Charleston, [SC].

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, August 29, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  08-29-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg, in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. Risberg wrote to Susan about her business affairs, including goods, property, surplus certificates, and rent. Her house remained empty. He commented on the recent death of U.S. Attorney William Bradford

  People included: Captain Bayley, Mr. Smith, Mr. Bringhurst, Mr. Bonsall, Mr. Willing and his brother, Peter Kean, and William Bradford.

  Places Included: New York [State], Charleston, SC.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, December 22, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  12-22-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Susan Kean neglected to respond to Mr. Risberg's previous letter and so he sold Susan's coach for $550. He deducted other expenses and enclosed the money. The dispute with Mr. "S____n," [Mr. Simpson] was still ongoing. People Included: Sen. Read, Clement Biddle, Mr. Bringhurst, Mr. Simpson.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, December 29, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  12-29-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Mr. Risberg reiterated the contents of his letter of the 22nd. Mr. Biddle never had possession of certain bank stocks as they were already transferred. People included: Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Bringhurst, Mr. Biddle, Thomas McEver, John Kean, Peter Kean.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, July 18, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  07-18-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg wrote to Susan congratulating her on her safe arrival at her residence, informed her that he locked up her old house, and gave the key to Mr. Willing's brother.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, November 15, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  11-15-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg informed Mrs. Kean that he will now charge her for his services after giving her services free of charge in the wake of her husband's passing. Mr. Simpson still had demands against Mrs. Kean while Mrs. Corvaisier had obtained a divorce. People Included: Mr. Cogniac, Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Corvaisier. Places included: Charleston.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, October 19, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  10-19-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Risberg discusses the canal lottery and how tickets exceeded the $11 limitation set by Mrs. Kean. Mr. Willing got married. Risberg requests Mrs. Kean pay Jonathan Burrall. He also discussed paying taxes of the two estates, stating that he would apply March's rent "from with that of the Negroes" to pay the taxes. He also advised Mrs. Kean to purchase stocks and laments the losses of commerce to British depredations. The lettered included a list of income. People included: Peter Kean, Jonathan Burrall, Wilson, Mr. Cogniac, Mr. Willing, Mr. Corvaisier. Places Included: Philadelphia, New York.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, October 19, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  10-19-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg, in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Risberg discussed the canal lottery and how tickets exceeded the $11 limitation set by Mrs. Kean. Mr. Willing married. Risberg requested Mrs. Kean pay Jonathan Burrall. He hadn't heard from Mrs. Corvaisier. Mr. Willing was married last week. He also discussed paying taxes of the two estates and stated he would apply March's rent "from with that of the Negroes" to pay the taxes. He also advised Mrs. Kean to purchase stocks and lamented the losses of commerce to British depredations. The letter included a list of income.

  People included: Peter Kean, Jonathan Burrall, Wilson, Mr. Cogniac, Mr. Willing, Mrs. Corvaisier.

  Places Included: Philadelphia, New York.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, October 30, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  10-30-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg wrote about buying the Washington Canal lottery tickets and that the drawing was to commence once the builders completed the canal. People included: James Ricketts, Mr. Cogniac, Peter Kean. Places included: Washington Canal.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, September 8, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  09-08-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg resolved an issue over payments with Mr. Meredith but an issue with another and a bank remained unresolved. He discussed the death of William Lawrence. Risberg also apologizes for mentioning that his account was not fully balanced and that he expects it to be so once "the Negroes" repay him. People included: Mr. Meredith, Mr. Brooks, William Lawrence, Mr. S__n, Mr. Kuhls, Mr. Moller, Lawrences' son and mother. Places included: New Jersey.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, September 8, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  09-08-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg, in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg resolved an issue over payments with Mr. Meredith but an issue with another and a bank remained unresolved. Included is a payment for 120 galls [gallons] of wine. He discussed the death of William Lawrence. Risberg also apologized for mentioning that his account was not fully balanced and that he expected it to be so once "the Negroes" repay him.

  People included: Mr. Meredith, Mr. Brooks, William Lawrence, Mr. S__n, Mr. Kuhls, Mr. Moller, Lawrences' son and mother.

  Places included: New Jersey.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susannah Kean, October 30, 1795

  Gustavus Risberg

  10-30-1795
  

  Gustavus Risberg, in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg wrote about buying the Washington Canal lottery tickets and that the drawing was to commence once the builders completed the canal.

  People Included: James Ricketts, Mr. Cogniac, Peter Kean.

  Places Included Washington Canal.

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  William Stephens to John Kean, January 31, 1795

  William Stephens

  01-31-1795
  

  William Stephens in Savannah, GA wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. He discussed banking issues and acted in the present session of congress with a particular focus on alleged corruption. People included: Robert Murray & Co, MacKay, Mr. McCredic, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Milledge, Read, Mrs. Stephens, Mr. Stephen, Mr. Gunn, Susan Kean, Peter Kean.

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  William Stephens to John Kean, January 31, 1795

  William Stephens

  01-31-1795
  

  William Stephens in Savannah, GA wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. He discussed banking issues and acted in the present session of congress with a particular focus on alleged corruption. People included: Robert Murray & Co, MacKay, Mr. McCredic, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Milledge, Read, Mrs. Stephens, Mr. Stephen, Mr. Gunn, Susan Kean, Peter Kean.

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  William Stephens to John Kean, March 19, 1795

  William Stephens

  03-19-1795
  

  William Stephens of Savannah, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This is the bill for William Deveaux's debt. People included: William Deveaux, Mr. Morell, Mr. Schermerhorn, Mr. Macredie, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Kean.

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  William Stephens to John Kean, March 22, 1795

  William Stephens

  03-22-1795
  

  William Stephens in Savannah, GA wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed the transfer of bank stock valuing 450 Pounds. He preferred the Bank of the Union. People: Deveaux.

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  William Stephens to Susan Kean, June 2, 1795

  William Stephens

  06-02-1795
  

  William Stephens in Savannah, GA wrote to Susan Kean, Philadelphia, PA. William offered his condolences to Susan for the loss of her husband. People included: John Kean, Mrs. Williams.

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  William Stephens to Susan Kean, September 8, 1795

  William Stephens

  09-08-1795
  

  William Stephens, in Savannah, GA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. William Stephens wrote to Susan Kean about Mr. McCredice's request for a wharf lot.

  People included: Col. Habersham, Mr. McCredice.

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  William Stephens to Susan Kean, September 8, 1795

  William Stephens

  09-08-1795
  

  William Stephens in Savannah, GA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. William Stephens wrote to Susan Kean about how Mr. McCredice's request for a wharf lot. People included: Col. Habersham, Mr. McCredice.

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  St. George Tucker to James Brown, June 21, 1795

  St. George Tucker

  06-21-1795
  

  St. George Tucker in Williamsburg, VA wrote to James Brown, Richmond, VA. This was a cover letter Capt. Spiller's draft on William Brock & Co. of Fredericksburg, which Tucker wanted Brown to negotiate for him. People included: Mr. Coalter, Mr. Andrews, Dr. McClury, Capt. Spiller, William Brock. Places included: Fredericksburg, VA.

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  Jonas Wade to John Meeker, February 7, 1795

  Jonas Wade

  02-07-1795
  

  Jonas Wade in Elizabeth, NJ wrote to John Meeker, addressed in Springfield, NJ for this indenture. This was an indenture for property in Springfield, New Jersey. People included: David Whitehead, George Ross, John Potter. Places included: Rahway River.

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  John Walker to Unknown Person, September 15, 1795

  John Walker

  09-15-1795
  

  John Walker in Belvoir, VA wrote to an Unknown Person, unaddressed. This letter requested an exchange of bills for cash. People included: Mr. Means, Mr. Burton.

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  John Walker to Unknown Person, September 25, 1795

  John Walker

  09-25-1795
  

  John Walker in Belvoir, VA wrote to Unknown Person, unaddressed. Walker wrote about shipping goods to Liverpool, England. He discussed his tobacco and wheat crops. Mrs. Walker was confined to her bed. People included: E. Randolph, Mr. Carter, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Randolph, Mr. Burton. Places included: Liverpool, Milton

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  Robert Watts to Robert Murray and Company, January 30, 1795

  Robert Watts

  01-30-1795
  

  Robert Watts in Savannah, GA wrote to Robert Murray and Company, addressed to New York. This letter detailed a cotton shipment to New York. People included: William Stephens.