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  David Ramsay to John Kean, July 8, 1793

  David M. Ramsay

  07-08-1793
  

  David Ramsay wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He wrote about a financial transaction he was involved with. Contents are very difficult to decipher.

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  John Randolph of Roanoke to St. George Tucker, November 6, 1793

  John Randolph

  11-06-1793
  

  John Randolph in Philadelphia, PA wrote to St. George Tucker, addressed to Williamsburg, VA. In this letter, John Randolph complained of ill health and a lack of money to his step father. He discussed an incident that occurred while reading a letter. People included: J.P., Mr. Bryan, Freneau, Jonathan, Mr. Randolph, Mrs. [T], Randolph family.

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  John Randolph to St. George Tucker, October 4, 1793

  John Randolph

  10-04-1793
  

  John Randolph in Philadelphia, PA wrote to St. George Tucker, addressed to Williamsburg, VA. This was a personal letter that discussed an illness that had stricken the two families. Randolph wrote about the effect of the illness on the community and how Mr. Randolph refused to let him into his house to avoid contracting the epidemic. People included: Richard, Theodorick, Mr. Randolph, Mr. Brown, Andrew Clow. Places included: Fredericksburg, Winchester.

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  Jacob Read to John Kean, July 26,1793

  Jacob Read

  07-26-1793
  

  Jacob Read wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed the current situation relating to his personal finances and the current state of affairs relating to local politics.

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  Jacob Read to John Kean, March 10, 1793

  Jacob Read

  03-10-1793
  

  Jacob Read in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter contained information concerning an account and the statute of limitations. People included: Mr. Buchanan. Places included: South Carolina.

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  Jacob Read to John Kean, November 10, 1793

  Jacob Read

  11-10-1793
  

  Jacob Read wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He wrote to talk about the status of some accounts in the Bank of South Carolina. He also comments of John Kean's declining health.

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  Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, February 22, 1793

  Sarah Ricketts

  February 22, 1793
  

  Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. J missed a visit while he waited for an arbitrator. Sarah sent two pairs of shoes to Susan and if they don't fit she can send an old shoe for size. Sarah was sick with a pain in her chest and head. Names included: Mr. Otto, Mr. J, Mr. Yates, Mr. R., Mr. Kean, Peter. Places included: Bath.

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  Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, October 7, 1793

  Sarah Ricketts

  10-07-1793
  

  Sarah Ricketts wrote from Elizabeth Town, NJ to Susan Kean, her sister, addressed to John Kean, Cashier of the U.S. Bank, Philadelphia. Sarah was concerned about Susan after hearing about the narrow brush she and John Kean, her husband, had with the Yellow Fever. She wrote about the fever in New York and Elizabeth Town and how frightened people were.

  People Included: Henry Knox and Family, Mr. Willing, John Kean, Franks. David Franks, Peggy Marshalls, Peter Philip James Kean

  Places Included: New York, NY, Boston, MA

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  Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, September 25, 1793

  Sarah Ricketts

  09-25-1793
  

  Sarah wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to John Kean, Cashier of the U.S. Bank, Philadelphia. Sarah is optimistic that the medicine her brother-in-law uses will protect him from yellow fever. People leaving Philadelphia must quarantine before entering New York. She describes a visit with General Knox, Mrs. Knox, their children (Lucy, Julia, Washington, Caroline), two maids, and two hired servants. Genl. Knox arrived from Philadelphia, and Sarah was afraid to shake his hand. He's heading to B. Point with Mr. Huger. Mrs. Filch is mentioned. Sarah invites her nephew Peter to stay with her. She still has Susan's shoes and bonnet.

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  John Rutherfurd to John Kean, June 27, 1793

  John Rutherfurd

  06-27-1793
  

  John Rutherfurd in Tranquility, NJ to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia. This was a cover letter for money sent to Kean.

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  Richard Shubrick Debts Settled, January 15, 1793

  Richard Shubrick

  01-15-1793
  

  There are four legal documents written by attorneys Joshua Ward and William Greenwood the younger on behalf of Richard Shubrick, a merchant of London. All four were written at the same time, with the same language. All concerned a payment of 8,075 pounds sterling. Shubrick now quits the claims owed to him by Samuel Grove, deceased, Shubrick & Clempson, Gove & Davies, Box, Peter Lavien & Co, and Peter Lavien & Co., John Kean, John Kean & Co., John Pitt & Co., John Lucena, Joanna Lucena, Peter Lavien, deceased, and John Pitt, deceased. All

  Another name included: Edward Davies.

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  Richard Shubrick to John Kean, Executor of Samuel Grove, January 15, 1793

  Richard Shubrick and Shubrick & Clempson

  01-15-1793
  

  This is a legal document. Richard is the surviving partner of Shubrick & Clempson. Richard releases all depts of Samuel Grove, deceased. Samuel was copartners with Grove and Davies, Box Lavien and Company, and Peter Lavien and Company (the elder). John Kean was the executor of Samuel Grove. Richard does not release the debts of Edward Davies or his copartners. Other names included: James Ward, Francis Bremar, and Stephen Ravenel.

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  Richard Shubrick to John Kean, January 15, 1793

  Richard Shubrick and Shubrick & Clempson

  01-15-1793
  

  This is a legal document. Richard is the surviving partner of Shubrick & Clempson. Richard releases John Kean from all debts. John was copartners with John Kean and Company, John Pitt and Company, Peter Lavien and Company (the younger), and executor of Samuel Grove and Peter Lavien, both deceased. Richard has not released Edward Davies from payment. Edward was copartners with Grove and Davies, Box Lavien & Co., and Peter Lavien & Co. Other names included: James Ward, Francis Bremar, and Stephen Ravenel.

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  Richard Shubrick to John Lucina, Joanna Lucina, and John Kean, Executors of Peter Lavien, January 15, 1793

  Richard Shubrick and Shubrick & Clempson

  01-15-1793
  

  This is a legal document. Richard is the surviving partner of Shubrick & Clempson. Richard releases all depts of Peter Lavien, deceased. Peter was copartners with Box Lavien and Company, and Peter Lavien & Company (elder and younger), John Kean & Company, and John Pitt & Company. John Lucina, Joanna Lucina, and John Kean were the Executors of Peter Lavien. Richard does not release the debts of Edward Davies or his copartners. Other names included: James Ward, Francis Bremar, and Stephen Ravenel.

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  Richard Shubrick to the Estate of John Pitt, January 15, 1793

  Richard Shubrick and Shubrick & Clempson

  01-15-1793
  

  This is a legal document. Richard is the surviving partner of Shubrick & Clempson. Richard releases all debts of the Estate of John Pitt, deceased. John Pitt was copartners with Peter Lavien & Company (younger), John Kean & Company, and John Pitt & Company. Richard does not release the debts of Edward Davies or his copartners. Other names included: James Ward, Francis Bremar, and Stephen Ravenel.

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  Josiah Smith to John Kean, April 13, 1793

  Josiah Smith

  04-13-1793
  

  Josiah Smith in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Josiah Smith announced his retirement from the Charleston Cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit at age 62. He hoped to have his son replace him at that position, who the board of directors unanimously elected. People mentioned: Capt. Cross, Capt. Art, Capt. Matthew Strong, Mr. Smith.

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  Josiah Smith to John Kean, September 25, 1793

  Josiah Smith

  09-25-1793
  

  Josiah Smith wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Josiah Smith, a cashier at the Charleston Office of Discount & Deposit, writes back to John Kean about a request he had made back in March. He further talks about different stockholders from different nations and lists their values.

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  William Stephens to John Kean, February 27, 1793

  William Stephens

  02-27-1793
  

  William wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA via Cap. Art. William updates John about Deeds of Conveyance to Mr. Barnwell, regarding land in a different county. Wereat demands the full amount for John's house. Names included: Dr. Channing, deceased, Tom Mills (must return home), and Mrs. Stephen.

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  William Stephens to John Kean, January 20, 1793

  William Stephens

  01-20-1793
  

  William wrote to John Kean, no address, but located in Philadelphia, PA. William updates John about a verdict against him by Mr. Wereat. There was a miscalculation of interest and the case must go to trial again in February. William is working with Livingston and Mr. Barnwell to defend John. William was threatened by Mr. S (illegible) and Dr. Chamings. He also mentions Mr. Begans property sold, there are very few banknotes in this part of the country, and Tom Mills is on his way to Philadelphia, PA.

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  William Stephens to John Kean, January 28, 1793

  William Stephens

  01-28-1793
  

  William wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He included a bank bill from the Branch Bank of South Carolina for John to cover the cost of travel for Tom Mills.

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  William Stephens to John Kean, July 10, 1793

  William Stephens

  07-10-1793
  

  William Stephens wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. It was a personal correspondence letter to John Kean. It mentions John Mills and Doctor Leo Jones.

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  William Stephens to John Kean, March 1, 1793

  William Stephens

  03-01-1793
  

  William wrote to John, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. William congratulated John and his family for surviving yellow fever in the fall, updates that Mr. Wareat continues to give him and John trouble about a deed (related to Mrs. Kean and Mr. Livingston's property), and local produce and grain sales are down. The mail is delayed and more likely to come from Boston and the Bahama Islands than Philadelphia. Names included: Smith, John, W. Des[illegible].

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  William Stephens to John Kean, May 27, 1793

  William Stephens

  05-27-1793
  

  William Stephens in Savannah, GA, wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. William Stephens discussed the sale of lands. He delayed Wercat's lawsuit against Kean. Stephens enclosed bank bills to him. He also discussed the conflict with Native Americans. People included: Mr. Livingston, Godon Guerard, Major Barnwell, H. Bowen, Mr. Montaignt, MacKay, Mr. Wercat, Major John Habershorn, Rich Wylly, Thomas Young, Thomas Gibbons, John Lucena, Mr. Davies, Mrs. Stephen, Mrs. Kean. Places included: Europe, Philadelphia, New York.

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  William Stephens to Thomas Young, September 10, 1793

  William Stephens and Thomas Young

  09-10-1793
  

  William Stephens wrote to Thomas Young, addressed to Savannah, Georgia. William Stephens wrote asking if he received a bond from Mr. Wereat because of litigation involving Mr. Wereat and Mr. Kean. Thomas Young responded saying that he never received such a bond. This was a copy sent to John Kean. People included: John Wereat, John Kean, Peter Lavien. Places included: Augusta.

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  John M. Tennery to Thomas Williams, July 18, 1793

  John M. Tennery

  07-18-1793
  

  John M. Tennery wrote to Thomas Williams, unaddressed. This was a receipt for the payment for a table bought from Mr. Williams.