Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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Recipe for Eau de Coing, circa 1700s

circa 1700s

The following document is a recipe for Eau de Coing. 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.
General Jackson to Master Knox thru Peter L. Dupont, 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.
John Kean to LeRoy & Bayard

John Kean
11-05-1794

John Kean wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to LeRoy & Bayard in New York, New York. Kean enclosed post notes namely funds received from Robert Morris and Rufus King.
John Kean to Philip Livingston, February 26, 1794

John Kean
1794- 02-26

John Kean wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Philip Livingston in New York, New York. In the brief dispatch, Kean informed Livingston that a value of sixteen hundred dollars was received and charged to Jonathan Burrall, Esq. The postscript notes the receipt of the last will and testament of Peter Van Brugh Livingston from Philip Livingston and Gerard Banckers Esqs. made unto Susan Livingston Kean.
John Kean with Susan Kean and Robert Eoff, March 25, 1794

John Kean
1794-03-25

This document is an indenture between John Kean, Susan Kean of the first part, and Robert Eoff of the second part regarding a tract of land in Somerset, New Jersey. Eoff’s lease commenced March 25, 1794 and was to cease in seven years. The document appears to be in Susan Livingston Kean's hand.
Susan Kean notes on "Man-Servants Work", 1794

Susan Kean
10-01-1794

A lost written by Susan Kean detailing what work is to be done by the servant each day for the week. On the back are written several notes about money Susan paid to Mrs. Primmer for services such as washing.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, December 6, 1794

Philip Livingston
12-06-1794

Philip Livingston wrote from New York, New York to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Livingston commented on Alexander Hamilton’s resignation from the Cabinet and noted it as being a public loss but advantageous to his own private account. Informed Kean he received four notes from him totaling $5,000 each, which was meant to be deposited into their joint accounts and equally divided between them. Livingston accepted Kean’s invitation to visit his home but feared being an inconvenience as Kean already had three guests and Livingston planned on bringing a white servant. Bank shares were dull, merchants were shipping specie by London ships, and the East India owners were drawing out all of the dollars they could. Observed Kean’s suggestion of establishing a Branch at Norfolk and planned to mention it at a proper opportunity. Thanks Kean for the information regarding Morris, Nicholson, & Greenleaf [land speculators] as Livingston was offered some of their papers on very advantageous terms. After Kean’s warning, Livingston vowed to be more careful and kept the information “entre nous” [between ourselves].