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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.
Philip Livingston to Susan Kean, July 6, 1795

Philip Livingston
07-06-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip Livingston wrote to his sister advice concerning her business difficulties. The bank protested Morris' notes but Philip was too indisposed to assist at the moment. People included: Morris, Mr. Simpson, Peter, Mr. Bradford.
Philip Livingston to Susan Kean, June 29, 1795

Philip Livingston
06-29-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Philip responded to Susan about Mr. Read's notes that he sent to the residence. People included: Mr. Read, Mr. Bradford.
Philip Livingston to Susan Kean, May 18, 1795

Philip Livingston
05-18-1795

This is a receipt from Philip Livingston presented to Susan Kean. He listed bank notes that he promised to deliver to the Bank of the US. People included: Robert Morris, John Nicholson, James Greenleaf, George Simpson.
Philip Livingston to Susan Kean, May 2, 1795

Philip Livingston
05-02-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Philip Livingston wished John Kean a recovery from his illness while he, himself was ill. He asked Susan if there was no one else who could take over Kean's business matters. People included John Kean, Mr. Willing, Mr. Simpson.
Philip Livingston to Susannah Kean, April 24, 1795

Philip Livingston
04-24-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The author discussed business with Susan and his illness. People included: Morris, Mr. [Thomas].
Philip Livingston to Susannah Kean, April 27, 1795

Philip Livingston
04-27-1795

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed business. He visited his niece, Mrs. Rutgers, on her marriage. He had to return to bed. People included: Morris, Mrs. Rutgers, [Mr. Thomas]. Places included: London, Philadelphia.
Goods Shipped to John Kean From China, November 7, 1795

Peter McCall
11-07-1795

Peter McCall in Canton, China wrote to Susannah Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This invoice lists goods purchased in China on Susan's behalf.
Goods Shipped to John Kean From China, November 7, 1795

Peter McCall
11-07-1795

Peter McCall in Canton, China, wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. This invoice contains a list of goods purchased in China. People Included: Richard Dale, Susan Kean.