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Goods Shipped to John Kean From China, November 7, 1795

Peter McCall
11-07-1795

Peter McCall wrote to John Kean, addressed wrote to Philadelphia, PA. This invoice contained a list of merchandize purchased in China for shipment to the United States. People Included: Richard Dale.
John Morel to Peter Schermerhorn, March 14, 1795

John Morel
03-14-1795

John Morel in Savannah, GA wrote to Peter Schermerhorn, addressed to New York, NY. This was an agreement for exchange. People included: William Stephens.
New York Insurance Office to Philip Livingston for John Kean, March 5, 1795

New York Insurance Office
03-05-1795

Insurance policy purchased by Philip Livingston for John Kean, his brother-in-law from New York Insurance Office for goods being shipped by boat from Philadelphia.
Financial note by Susan Kean, April 12, 1795

Susan Niemcewicz
04-12-1795

Transcription: R.B. [likely Robert Barnwell] entitled to a further Credit on account of a mistake in his bonds transmitted me, see statement in my letter of 23d December 1794 which if he accedes to will be a credit on his Bond for 12,,000 [sic] Dollars due in 1806 of 800 Dollars.
Lewis William Otto to John Kean, June 15, 1795

Lewis William Otto
06-15-1795

Lewis William Otto in Paris, France wrote to John Kean, Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Otto wrote to Mr. Kean concerning capital and interest due. People included: Mr. Biddle, Mr. Leroy.
J. B. Pebry to Beaumanoir De La Forest, August 16, 1795

J. B. Pebry
08-16-1795

J. B. Pebry in New York, NY to wrote Beaumanoir De La Forest, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This farewell letter detailed the writer's regrets. People included: Mrs. Courvaisier, Mr. & Mrs. Ricketts. Places named: Newport, Elizabeth Town.
David Ramsay to John Faucheraud Grimké, August 18, 1795

David Ramsay
08-18-1795

David Ramsay wrote to John Faucheraud Grimké, unaddressed. This letter detailed John Kean's interest in the Santee Canal. People included: John Kean. Places included: Santee Canal, Catawba Canal.
James Ricketts to Susan Kean, December 25, 1795

James Ricketts
12-25-1795

James Ricketts in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Both James and Sarah Ricketts wrote Susan a Christmas Letter about the recent goings on and Susan's decision to leave for New York without Peter. There was a measles outbreak at the time. People included: Mr. Biddle, Mrs. A., Peter Kean, Phil, Hannah, Mrs. L., Cato, Mr. K., Mr. L, Mrs. L. Places Included Camelo at William Street [in NYC].
James Ricketts to Susan Kean, December 31, 1795

James Ricketts
12-31-1795

James Ricketts in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts wrote to Susan on New Year's Eve. Mr. Ricketts wrote about letters left for her. Mr. Cogniac left two letters with them and there was a letter likely from Mrs. Corvaisier. Sarah Ricketts planned to have a grand ball. People included: Mr. Cogniac, Philip Livingston, Mrs. Corvaisier, [Mr. Cornice], Mr. Reillyburgh, Cato [enslaved], Ogden, Mrs. Armstrong, Mr. Armstrong, the Bayards, Peggy. Place included: New York.
James Ricketts to Susan Kean, May 25, 1795

James Ricketts
05-25-1795

James Ricketts in Abyssinia, New Jersey wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. James begged Susan to come visit once she finished her business. People included: Madame Gaudette, Mrs. William Dayton, Mrs. Livingston, Mrs. B., Maria, James, Miss Gordon, Mrs. Corvaisier, Peter, Houstown.
Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, March 25, 1795

Sarah Ricketts
1795-03-25

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean (likely in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Sarah was glad that Peter and Susan were doing so well and pleased to hear that Mr. Ricketts thought John Kean looked better than he did before. Sarah recalled that the last she visited Susan, John Kean had been bled by Dr. T, and Susan’s spirits were low. Suggested that may have made John Kean appear worse than he was. Hoped Miss M. arrived safely. Sarah had not been anywhere but to church on Sunday. Nicholls, Hampton’s brother-in-law claimed that the sooner he got a wife to take care of his children, the better. Sarah felt it would not be improper to send Peggy to Mrs. Washington. Gave her love to the two Peggy’s, Peter, and compliments to Mr. K.

People mentioned: Martha Washington, Mr. Ricketts, Nicholls, Hampton, John Kean, Peter Kean, and Peggy B.
Sarah Ricketts to Susannah Kean, May 2, 1795

Sarah Ricketts
05-02-1795

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susannah Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Sarah wrote to Susan of her response to John Kean's illness and the expectation that he will die though he was still conscious. People included: Mr. Ricketts, John Kean, Mrs. C.
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].
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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, September 20, 1795

Gustavus Risberg
09-20-1795

Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he made all possible inquiries on her Turnpike and Canal Shares. The Turnpike Shares will take a year before any dividends arise as the road from which profits arise would not be completed until the fall. The Canal Shares were not in demand. Risberg asks Susan to let Mrs. Corvaisier know if he could be of any service. Extends well wishes to Susan and Peter.
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.
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.