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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, February 6, 1795

Philip Livingston
02-06-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip wrote that he wanted John to prioritize his health. He discussed bank shares beings sold and his plan to buy bank stock. He discussed joint account with John, who used credit on the account. People included: Edward Livingston, Mrs. Livingston, Mr. Burrall,
Philip Livingston to John Kean, January 16, 1795

Philip Livingston
01-16-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip reported the effects of peace negotiations on stock prices. Philip decided to wait on purchasing new stock because if Britain did not agree to peace as a naval war would continue. He discussed the joint account between the two. The demand for money would remain until the Indiamen set sail. People included: Edmund Prior, Ward & Brothers, Mr. Izaid, Mr. Read. Places included: Austria, Prussia, & the Netherlands, France, Great Britain, London.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, January 21, 1795

Philip Livingston
01-21-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discusses South Carolina's debt. The press for money was considerable though had fallen. He stated that banks will let out again when the Indiamen sail. People included: Mr. Greenleaf, Susan Kean, Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Brunson, Watson, Daniel Ludlow & Co., Lynch, & LeRoy & Bayard.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, January 2, 1795

Philip Livingston
01-02-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter concerned national finances. Philip wrote New York investors preferred money over stocks. Places included: Bank of New York, Philadelphia, Bank of the United States.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, January 24, 1795

Philip Livingston
01-24-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Intelligence from Europe suggested peace on the continent was imminent. Letter discussed interest rates. Money was scarce. People included: Greenleaf, RM. Places included: Europe, France, Spain, Sardinia, Holland, Prussia.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, January 28, 1795

Philip Livingston
01-28-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Money is scarce. People withdrew gold from banks, that were rumored to be provisions for France. He was unable to buy South Carolina debt at sums requested. People included: Mrs. Livingston, Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Ricketts, Nanny Bayard, Peter Kean, Susan Kean, John Lawrence. Places included: South Carolina.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, January 31, 1795

Philip Livingston
01-31-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed business issues, namely the rise in stock prices and the Treaty with Great Britain. People: President of the Bank. Place: London, Bristol, Great Britain, United States.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, January 3, 1795

Philip Livingston
01-03-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, address not included. Discussed business affairs, particularly between Philip Livingston's private property and their joint venture. People included: Robert Morris, George, [Christina] Livingston.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, January 7, 1795

Philip Livingston
02-07-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, address not included. Philip launched an investigation into their bank stock and determined that foreigners would probably obtain a greater part of the shares in a year or two. Americans could use land and other speculations for investment. He complained of the scarcity of money. People included: Ms. Ricketts, Susan Kean, Bayard, Hoffman, [Scriba], [Hendenor]. Places included: Insurance Company of North America, Philadelphia.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, January 9, 1795

Philip Livingston
01-09-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The ship Eagle arrived from London. British stocks rose on the prospects of peace. There was an absence of money in New York. Prices at which to sell notes were too low. People included: Mrs. Ricketts, Mrs. Livingston. Places included: Bank of New York Notable Quote: "the Indiamen [ships] have got almost all our Dollars."
Philip Livingston to John Kean, March 17, 1795

Philip Livingston
03-17-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed weather and stock prices. People included: Susan Kean.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, March 20, 1795

Philip Livingston
03-20-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed bank notes. People included: Jackson, Robert Morris, Mr. Ludlow.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, March 2, 1795

Philip Livingston
02-28-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He enclosed notes. Livingston planned on going to Maine to examine land for purchase. He discussed the election and an expected birth. People: William Bingham, Robert Morris, Mrs. Livingston, Susan Kean, Jackson, Knox. Places: Maine.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, March 24, 1795

Philip Livingston
03-24-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The health of the two writers and Susan were poor. The bank did not take Morris's notes for stock. He discussed their joint business. People: Susan Kean, Mr. C., Morris, Phillip, Crammond.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, March 4, 1795

Philip Livingston
03-04-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Livingston resigned his presidency and the board directed Cornelius Ray to succeed him. Stocks were quite flat. People included: Cornelius Ray, Greenleaf, Col. Smith. Place included: New York Bank, Broadway.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, March 6, 1795

Philip Livingston
03-06-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He enclosed bank notes. He discussed the business of the Bank of New York with their press for money and stocks falling. People included: Greenleaf. Places included: Maine.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, March 9, 1795

Philip Livingston
03-09-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed the broker, William W. Ludlow, who filled up a policy for which the underwriter who refused to charge less than 10% on 10,000 for the America going to Canton. He asked whether the Pigon will go to Bombay or any other port. He did a great deal of business and knows a number of underwriters. People included: William W. Ludlow. Places included: Amsterdam, Canton, London, Philadelphia, Bombay.