Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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Dominick Terry & Co to Jane Grove, January 2, 1794

01-02-1794

Dominick Terry & Co. wrote to Jane Grove Corvaisier, unaddressed. Dominick Terry & Co. received word the previous day of Jane’s distressing situation on the Spanish Frigate and promised many accommodations to make Jane’s travels more comfortable. Also made arrangements for a vessel heading to Philadelphia so that Jane may have a convenient passage home.
Notes Payable to Various Persons, December 1794

12-1794

This document contains notes payable to sundries, cash to sundries, and sundries to cash. It includes payments made out to various individuals including Philip Livingston and John Kean.
Partial Recipe, circa 1700s

circa 1700s

The following document is a partial recipe. This document is undated.
Plummer & Barham to John Kean, November 5, 1794

09-05-1794

Plummer & Barham wrote from London, England, to John Kean of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Plummer & Barham, a West Indian merchant firm, sent a copy of a receipt of Kean’s packet with Bill of Willing & Francis.
Receipt to Gustavus Risberg for Carriage, June 5, 1794

06-05-1794

Receipt written for Gustavus Risberg for a carriage. Risberg paid a tax for a carriage. Places included: Philadelphia, PA.
Recipe for Apple Pudding, circa 1700s

circa 1700s

The following document is a recipe for Apple Pudding. This document is undated.
Recipes for Clam Soup, Mutton Cutlets, Robe of Milk, and Hams, circa 1700s

circa 1700s

The following document contains recipes for Clam Soup, Mutton Cutlets, Robe of Milk, and Hams. This document is undated.
Recipes for Sugar Cakes, Loaf Cakes, and Soap, circa 1700s

circa 1700s

The following document contains recipes for Sugar Cakes, Loaf Cakes, and Soap. This document is undated.
Statement Neale & Bailey with Lucena Crawford, July 15, 1794

07-15-1794

This document is a receipt of items purchased from Neale & Bailey, Cut Glass, Lustre & Girandole Makers to His Majesty. The receipt lists items such as wine glasses, goblets, cream bowls, and candle sticks. Lucena Crawford’s name is handwritten on top of the manuscript.
Robert Barnwell to John Kean, July 22, 1794

Robert Barnwell
07-22-1794

Robert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to John Kean, unaddressed. Barnwell enquired about Kean and his family and in turn, offered information on their mutual correspondents from South Carolina. Barnwell also discussed his Indigo crops, leasing a great thicket of lands in Georgia, and the French Revolution. Barnwell extended his greetings to Mrs. Kean and Peter Kean.
Ann "Nany" L. Bayard to Susan Kean, January 8, 1794

Ann L. Bayard
01-08-1794

Ann “Nany” L. Bayard wrote from New York to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ann informed her aunt Susan about family news, expressed her relief that Susan and John Kean’s health appeared to be improving, and requested a pattern for a gown.
Bartholomew Corvaisier to John Kean, April 18, 1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier
04-18-1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This letter is written entirely in French. This letter discusses Mr. Corvaisier’s attempts to convince Mr. Kean that he is not at fault for the termination of his marriage with Mrs. Corvaisier.
Bartholomew Corvaisier to John Kean, April 22, 1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier
04-22-1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter is written entirely in French. This letter discusses the arrangements being made to further address the divorce between Mr. Corvaisier and Mrs. Corvaisier.
Bartholomew Corvaisier to John Kean, April 23, 1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier
04-23-1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter is written entirely in French. This letter discusses Mr. Corvaisier’s attempt to address what he believes was a miscommunication between him and Mr. Kean regarding Mrs. Corvaisier. This letter explores Mr. Corvaisier’s redefined intentions regarding his divorce with Mrs. Corvaisier.
Bartholomew Corvaisier to John Kean, January 9, 1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier
01-09-1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Corvaisier informed Kean that Mrs. Corvaisier wrote him from Paris. He mentioned the Revolution in France and explained that his fortune was safe. This letter was written in French.
Bartholomew Corvaisier to John Kean, March 26, 1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier
03-26-1794

Bartholomew Corvaisier wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter is written entirely in French. This letter discusses Bartholomew’s receival of the terms of the divorce with his wife, Madame Corvaisier, and his attempts to appease all of the conditions indicated.
A.I. Dallas to Edward Tilghman, June 23, 1794

A.I Dallas
06-23-1794

A.I. Dallas wrote to Edward Tilghman, unaddressed. The included a judgment in Georgia amounted to $2,576.65. Places included: Georgia.
G.B. Dubourg & Co to Susan Kean, January 9, 1794

G.B. Dubough & Co.
01-09-1794

G.B. Dubough & Co sent a receipt to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. It was for a tea set of china she purchased at £10.
Catherine Duer to Susan Kean, November 25, 1794

Catherine Duer
11-25-1794

Catherine Duer wrote from New York, New York, to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Duer asked for advice on behalf of her mother. Mr. Boudinot funded part of Duer’s father’s estate in her mother’s name. Duer’s mother asked Boudinot specifically not to fund it unless it could be done in her name individually. Requests that John Kean converse with Boudinot on the subject and consult a candid disinterested lawyer on what should be done. Informs Susan her friends in New York are well and her brother fell ill but was recovering. Asked to be remembered by Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Knox.
Peter L. Duport wrote to General Jackson, September 26, 1794

Peter L. Duport
09-26-1794

Peter L. Duport in Boston wrote that General Jackson paid in full to Master Knox, addressed to Hingham. Peter Duport acknowledged the receipt of two pounds sixteen shillings from General Jackson. People included: Master Knox. Places included: Boston, Hingham.
William Forsyth to Susan Kean, November 29, 1794

William Forsyth
11-29-1794

William Forsyth wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Susan Kean, unaddressed. This document is a receipt with a note of payment from Susan Kean.
Benjamin Harrison to James Brown, April 3, 1794

Benjamin Harris
04-03-1794

Benjamin Harrison in Brandon, VA wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. Mr. Harrison sent in Mr. Randolph's bond in payment for him. He noted his poor health and discussed small pox. It discussed international politics in Europe. People included: Mr. Randolph, Mr. Burton, Mr. Spooner. Places included: mountains. Notable quote: "The gloomy state of our affairs fill my soul with horror_ much do I feel for my Friends on the other side of the Atlantick_ & much also for my country, which must inevitably suffer under the hands of bungling, violent men..."
Daniel Huger to Susan Kean, July 6, 1794

Daniel Huger
1794-07-06

Daniel Huger wrote from Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It gave Huger great pleasure to hear from Mrs. Ricketts that Susan, John Kean, and Peter planned to spend time with him in Perth Amboy. He informed Susan that beef mutton, lamb, veal, ducks, geese, fowls, chickens, eggs, butter, excellent cream cheeses, blackfish, sea bass, lobsters, and crabs could all be had there. Also informed Susan of the cost of servants. Hoped that Mr. and Mrs. Heard and Mr. And Mrs. Bingham were part of the party. A packet for passengers went regularly twice a week from Perth Amboy to New York. Gave respects to Mr. and Mrs. Otto.

People mentioned: Mrs. Rickeets, Mr. and Mrs. Heard, Mr. and Mrs. Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. Otto, John Kean, and Peter Kean.
John Kean to Bartholomew Corvaisier

John Kean
1794-03-24

John Kean wrote to Bartholomew Corvaisier, unaddressed. Kean detailed the process of divorce and explained how a libel needed to be filed with the Supreme Court. In explanation, he divided the business into three heads; namely divorce, expenses already incurred, and sum to be paid or secured to be paid. After weighing the circumstances, Kean explained that if Corvaisier thought he should do no more than what he initially proposed, Mrs. Corvaisier needed to consent to receive what he offered.
John Kean to J & R Waln, March 24, 1794

John Kean
03-24-1794

John Kean wrote to J&R Waln, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He inquired about a set of articles sent to his half sister, Jane Corvasier, and offered to pay whatever the price was for them. Additionally, he thanked the conduct of the messenger who delivered the articles as they was extremely polite and cordial to Jane.