Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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  John F. Grimké to Susan Kean, July 3, 1795

  John Faucheraud Grimké

  07-03-1795
  

  John F. Grimké of Charleston, SC, wrote to Susan Kean, New York, NY. Grimké offered his condolences to Susan on the loss of her husband and informed her of John Kean's assets in South Carolina such as shares in the Santee Canal Company and the Catawba Company. People included: Mr. Risberg. Mrs. Grimké, Peter, the Grimké children.

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  John Kean & Jane Corvaisier with B. Corvaisier, April 29, 1795

  John Kean

  04-29-1795
  

  John Kean & Jane Corvaisier with B. Corvaisier of Bensalem, PA. Bartholomew and Jane Corvaisier transferred the property listed to John Kean. People included: Bartholomew and Jane Corvaisier, William Bradford. Places included: Philadelphia, Bensalem.

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  John Kean, Last Will and Testament, April 18, 1795

  John Kean

  04-18-1795
  

  The Last Will and Testament of John Kean. In his Will, John Kean leaves the majority of his personal property and real estate to his son, Peter Philip James Kean, with the exception of some land to Robert Barnwell, money to his sister Jane Corvasier, and land to his wife Susan. He also freed an enslaved woman Celia upon his death and granted her $50 a year for life in addition to a regular salary if she continued to work for Susan Kean for as long as Susan would hire her.

  People Included: George Campbell, Susan Kean, Robert Barnwell, Peter Philip James Kean, Richard Shubrick, Thomas Shubrick, Jane Grove, Jane Corvaisier, Celia, Philip Peter Livingston, John Wallace, Gustavus Risberg

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  John Kean to LeRoy & Bayard, January 6, 1795

  John Kean

  01-06-1795
  

  John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to LeRoy & Bayard, addressed to New York, NY. John Kean enclosed seven post notes for $2000 and ten others for $3000. They discussed other transfers. Names included: Robert Morris, Mr. King. Places included: Bank of the United States.

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  John Kean to Peter McCall, March 14, 1795

  John Kean

  03-14-1795
  

  John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Peter McCall, unaddressed. He acknowledged his invoice for four boxes of silver totaled charges of $6410.25, including insurance but excluding freight charges. People included: Mrs. Kean, Capt. Dale, Mr. Risberg. Places included: Canton, China.

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  Probate of Will of John Kean, July 4, 1795-07-04

  John Kean and George Campbell

  07-04-1795
  

  Probate of Will of John Kean. George Campbell wrote the first page as the county register for wills and probates, while John Kean wrote the will itself. People included: George Campbell, Robert Barnwell, Peter Kean, Susan Kean, Thomas Shubrick, Richard Shubrick, Jane Grove, Jane Courvaisier, Celia, Philip Livingston. Places included: Philadelphia, Canton, South Carolina, Georgia, Beaufort, Prince William's Parish of SC, Greenburg of NY.

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  John Kean and Philip Livingston's Letterbook 1794-1795

  John Kean, Philip Peter Livingston, and Susan Kean

  December 4, 1794- July 1, 1795
  

  Copies of the letters which passed between John Kean and Philip Peter Livingston, his brother-in-law, during the joint transaction between them. the majority of the letters are written from New York or Philadelphia and mentioned other family members such as Susan Kean and Sarah Ricketts. The last several letters are actually between Philip and his sister Susan Kean, John's wife. This was presumably because of John's failing health and death on May 4, 1795. The letters start on December 4, 1794, and end on July 1, 1795.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, March 27, 1795

  Philip Kean

  03-27-1795
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip Livingston received news of John Kean's resignation. The president's letter caused him to cry on reading it at the dinner table. People included: Mrs. Ricketts, Lady Stirling, Mr. Willing, Susan Kean.

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  Enclosure For Papers Susan Kean Lands, April 13, 1795

  Susan Kean

  04-13-1795
  

  This document lists the property of Mrs. Kean. People included: Robert Morris, John Nicholson, James Greenleaf, Thomas McEver, Philip Livingston, John Kean.

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  Susan Kean's Blotter, 1795

  Susan Kean

  May-June 1795, 2 entries up to 1797
  

  This blotter, or temporary record book, was made by Susan after the death of John Kean, her husband. There are 16 bound pages and one loose page of a different size. It included purchases, payments, items sold, lists of things, and where they were stored.

  Headings: The Estate of John Kean in Stock and other Adventures as Estimate by himself in April 1795; A List Furniture & Horses Sold by Mrs. Susan Kean in the House No. 80 Wallnut Street and Money received for them; A list of Articles disposed of by Mrs. Susan Kean which were in the House in Wallnut St. in May 1795; List of Papers in the Small Balck Grunk; Papers in the Chariott Box; In the Smallest blue chest; Payments for land Susan rented in Bedminster [not titled].

  Morning clothes were purchased for her son Peter Kean, sister-in-law Jane Corvasier, and enslaved people Jacob and Celia. Many interesting small details.

  The book covers May and June 1795, with a few entries in 1797.

  Names included: Peter Kean, John Guests, Joseph Lindall [later spelled Lyndall], Mrs. Rhea, Mrs. Hymphries, the Sexton, Jane Corvaisier, Mr. Izard, Mrs. Primmer, Lewis William Otto, Mr. Zitchborn, Jason Le Ray, Jacob Smith, Samuel Brick, Cooper, Francis the Coachman, Dr. Kuhn, J.R. Bard, Mrs. Shorten, Mr. Brown, Mr. Read, Philip Livingston, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Risberg, Messers Dunlap and Claypoole [newspapers], Mr. Mead, Mr. Willing, Mr. William Constable, Mr. Tench Coxe, Mr. Walker, Mr. Rutherford, Robert Eoff, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Steer, Mr. Aussin(?), Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Backwell, Mrs, Chew, Mr. Stephens, John Morel, P. Schermerhorn, Charles Harper, Mrs. Stewart, John Wolf, Mrs. Shortn, Mrs. Jandennis, Mrs. Bradford, Mrs. Brish(?), Mrs. Brooks, Fr. Footman, Mr. Biddle, Schermerhorn, Edward Pole, Mrs. Powels, Mrs. King. Enslaved people: Jacob, Celia.

  Places: Wallnut [Walnut] Street.

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  Susan Kean to Armstrong & Barnwell, July 27, 1795

  Susan Kean

  07-27-1795
  

  Susan Kean in New York, NY wrote to Armstrong & Barnwell, unaddressed. This is a receipt for stock and a commission.

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  Susannah Kean to Footman & Co., June, 30 1795

  Susan Kean

  06-30-1795
  

  Footman & Co. sold these items on behalf of Susan Kean, formerly of her Philadelphia, PA residence. They listed the possessions sold and their value.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, April 15, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  04-15-1795
  

  Philip Livingston of New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Smallpox strikes Livingston's farm, killing the overseer. Stock prices rose on news from Europe. He discussed business. The weather was cold. People included: Mr. Simpson, Mr. Ludlow, Foxe, Jackson, Susan Kean, [Ann "Nancy"] Bayard, Catharine Bayard, Robert Morris, Livingston's sisters.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, April 20, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  04-20-1795
  

  Philip Livingston of New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Livingston discussed business, including responding to a letter sent by Susan concerning Mr. Simpson's draft. He forwarded an insurance policy. The author was in poor health but too busy to rest. People included: Susan, Peter, Mr. Simpson, Morris. Places included: Philadelphia.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, April 4, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  04-04-1795
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed Bank of New York. The price of bills and stock were low. People included: Jackson, Nicholson, Mr. Ludlow, Mrs. Livingston.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, April 8, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  04-08-1795
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed business and acknowledged the receipt of notes. People included: Mrs. Kean, Foxe, Jackson, Mr. Otto, Mr. Ludlow.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, February 11, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  02-11-1795
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter discussed John and Philip's joint account and the enclosure of bank notes. Most of the stock sold went to England and Livingston was hoping to sell more. He discussed the officers of various American banks. Philip Livingston decided that he will resign his position and let someone else take over because there was no chance of a salary. He also had a political meeting with John Jay and Stephen van Rensselaer, among others. People included: Mr. Ann, Morris, Nicholson, Mr. Ver Planck, Thomas Russell, Mr. Willing, Judge Yates, General Floyd, John Jay, and Stephen van Rensselaer. Places: England, Boston.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, February 13, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  02-13-1795
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Livingston bought all the bank stock with his remaining cash. The day before, Livingston transferred a majority of 6% stocks John Kean sent to him. The two agreed on a new business strategy. Most of what they sold went to England. People: John Penn, Mr. & Mrs. Ricketts. Places: England.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, February 14, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  02-14-1795
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed business. Livingston spoke with G. Bancker about becoming the President of the Bank of New York, who was cautious because he was also the Treasurer of New York. He enclosed a statement. People included: Bancker, Thomas Buchanan, Nicholas Low, George Scriba, Mr. Burrall, Yates, Burr. Places included: Bank of the US.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, February 16, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  02-16-1795
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He offered specie from the Bank of New York to Bank of the US if needed. He enclosed a copy of the King of Great Britain's Speech concerning the treaty. People: King George III, Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Peter Kean, Susan Kean.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, February 21, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  02-21-1795
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip discussed the weather and that the [Jay] Treaty had arrived, though there were questions about its ratification. Livingston discussed share prices for the US Bank and NY Bank. People included: General Schyler, Mr. Jay, Judge Yates, Burr, Susan Kean, Peter Kean.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, February 2, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  02-02-1795
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The English newspapers arrived from Liverpool to 18 December. An acquaintance asked the captain if the British public believed that the King of Prussia had made a separate peace with France to which he responded that there was a mixed reaction with some believing it and others not because there was no official report yet. There were no actions between the various armies and the moderates had restrained the Jacobins in the Convention in France. There was a rumor that Mr. Jay sent a letter to the government containing a copy of the treaty. The letter further discussed stocks and bank notes. People included: King of Prussia, Mr. [John] Jay, Childs. Places included: Philadelphia, Liverpool.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, February 23, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  02-23-1795
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He enclosed bank notes.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, February 25, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  02-25-1795
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Alexander Hamilton was to arrive for a public dinner. He discussed the elections and the formation of a new land company. People: Hamilton, Monroe, Morris, Nicholson, Greenleaf. Places Albany.

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  Philip Livingston to John Kean, February 28, 1795

  Philip Livingston

  02-28-1795
  

  Philip Livingston of New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Livingston attempted to send specie or coin to the Bank of the US but ice prevented its departure. He discussed personal business with John Kean. The dinner with Hamilton was at the Coffee House. People: Mr. Willing, Mr. Cattine, Hamilton. Places: England, the Coffee House, Albany.