Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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Francis Walker to J. W. Brown, April 2, 1793

Francis Walker
04-02-1793

Francis Walker in Milton, Virginia wrote to J. W. Brown, unaddressed. This letter discussed the delivery of flowers. People included: Henderson. Places included: Richmond.
Robert Barnwell to John Kean, September 3, 1792

Robert Barnwell
September 3, 1792

Robert Barnwell in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Barnwell gave Kean permission to vote in his place for any election of the director for Bank of the United States. People included: Benjamin Villepontoux, Benjamin Simons, Stephen Elliot Planter.
Eliza Bayard to Susan Kean, June 28, 1792

Eliza Bayard
06-28-1792

Eliza Bayard in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter entailed an invitation to Susan to come visit them in Elizabeth, NJ. The letter discussed a variety of family issues such as health and sickness. People included: Mr. de la Forest, John Kean, Peter Kean, Mrs. LeRoy, Houstown, Catharine, Aunt Ricketts, Grandpapa [Major James Ricketts], Macomb, Lady Kitty, Lady Stirling, Mrs. Patterson, Phil Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. Otto. Places included: Elizabeth Town, New York, Philadelphia.
Jonathan Burrall to John Kean, October 20, 1792

Jonathan Burrall
October 20, 1792

Jonathan Burrall in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Burrall argued that the discounts must not be increased and that requests for discounts on stock deposits ought to be rejected. They had already sent $50,000 out. He reported that the Bank of the United States New York Branch had $210,000 on hand and a demand of $90,000 from the Bank of New York. The Bank of New York, Burrall estimated, had no more than $200,000 on hand after giving the Bank of the US $90,000. He further discussed issues of trade and debt. People included: Mr. [Philip] Livingston. Places included: Amsterdam.
Alexander Chisolm to John F. Grimke, April 7, 1792

Alexander Chisolm
04-07-1792

Alexander Chisolm wrote to John F. Grimke, addressed to Orange Street, [Charleston, SC]. This letter relates to finances regarding the Maxwell estate. People included: Mr. Kean, Campell [sic], Ed Barnwell, Maxwell.
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, April 30, 1792

Alexander Chisolm
04-30-1792

Alexander Chisolm in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter involved John Kean's requested payments. People included: William Maxwell, Judge Grimke, Lady Kean, [Peter] Kean.
H.M. Colden to John Kean, April 17, 1792

H M. Colden
04-17-1792

H.M. Colden in New York wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter concerns financial issues related to the Bank of North America and the Bank of the United States. People included: Mr. Fitzsimons, the treasurer, Col. Lawrance [sic], Mr. Platt, Mr. Cromline [Verplanck], Mr. Martin Hoffman, Mr. McEvers, Bleeker. Places included: New York, Bank of North America, Bank of the United States.
Corvaisier Benoist and Company to John Kean, April 10, 1792

Corvaisier Benoist and Company
04-10-1792

Corvaisier Benoist and Company wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The letter is in French and likely business-related. Names included: soeur Corvaisier [sister Jane Grove Corvaisier], and Broonson [Bronson?] and Company. Barthalomew Corvaisier was John Kean's brother-in-law, by his step-sister, Jane Grove Corvaisier. The letter was addressed from Bon Repos, in present-day Haiti.
Jane Corvaisier to John Kean, August 18, 1792

Jane Corvaisier
08-18-1792

Jane wrote from Nantes, France, to her half-brother John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Jane was sad to hear John is in poor health. The letter was delivered by Thomas Harris of London, who is moved to Philadelphia with his family. She included a letter to Mr. Bendist [not present] and asked John to deliver it to Mr. Bendist himself because it was of grave consequence.
Jane Corvaisier to John Kean, August 18, 1792

Jane Corvaisier
August 18, 1792

Jane Corvaisier in Nantes, [France], wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Jane wrote an affectionate letter to John asking him to help the family of the man delivering the letter. People included: Mr. Corvasier, Peter, Thomas Harris, Benoist Places included: London.
D. DeSaussure to John Kean, April 26, 1792

DeSaussure
04-26-1792

D. DeSaussure in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. This letter discusses financial and trade issues regarding residents of South Carolina. People included: Mr. Corvaisier, Judge Grimke, Mr. Grayson, John Rutledge, Robert Barnwell, J.B. Petry, E. Thayer Jr., R. de la Forest, Messrs. Elliston & Perot. Places included: Custom House, Bank of South Carolina.
Daniel DeSaussure to John Kean, April 10, 1792

Daniel DeSaussure
04-10-1792

Daniel addressed an envelope to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA, via Captain Art, ship Delaware. Content not included.
Daniel DeSaussure to John Kean, April 17, 1792

Daniel DeSaussure
04-17-1792

Daniel wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Daniel wrote "duplicate" at the top of the letter. He received money for Grayson's bond, E. Thayer Jr. bill on Hugh Calhoun (included), J.B. Petry's bill on R. De Laforest (included), Mr. Corvaisier (expects a payment), Fontine Bank has more subscriptions than expected and Thomas Jones suggested as President. Names included: Captain Welsh, Mr. Rutledge, and Captain Art.
D. DeSaussure to John Kean, May 2, 1792

Daniel DeSaussure
05-02-1792

D. DeSaussure in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This was a cover letter for Alexander McQueen's certificates, to whom DeSaussure was an assignee in trust for his creditors. The author asked for John Kean's help in this matter. The letter also discussed issues concerning various banks and financial issues, especially regarding sovereign debt. People included: Capt. Art, Capt. Mitchell, Alexander McQueen, Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Jones. Places included: Baltimore, State of Georgia, United States, Philadelphia.
D. DeSaussure to John Kean, May 26, 1792

Daniel DeSaussure
05-26-1792

D. DeSaussure in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter detailed financial information and a settlement with Mr. Corvaisier. This was a cover letter for Capt. Corvaisier's letter and receipt. People included: Capt. Corvaisier, Robert Barnwell, John Grayson, Thomas Grayson.
Bill of Lading, April 27, 1792

Florence Donovan
04-27-1792

This is a bill of lading for shipping rice from Savannah to Philadelphia by Mr. William Stephens in the schooner Olivia and Maria written on April 27, 1792. The master of the vessel was Florence Donovan. People included: William Stephens, Florence Donovan, John Kean. Places included: Philadelphia, Savannah.
Thomas Gibbons to John Kean, October 12, 1792

Thomas Gibbons
October 12, 1792

Thomas Gibbons wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He offered to commence proceedings against the debtors. People included: Lavien and Davis, John Moreat. Places included: British government [in this state].
John F. Grimke to John Kean, June 5, 1792

John Faucherand Grimke
06-05-1792

John F. Grimke in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter discussed financial issues regarding the bank and property issues regarding William Stephens. People included: Mrs. Kean, Peter Kean, Mr. Pontoux, Richard Shubrick, Tom Shubrick, Mr. Stephens, Mr. Barnwell, President of the Bank, Mr. Fitzsimmons, Rogers. Places included: Georgia.
John Grimke to John Kean, December 14, 1792

John Faucherand Grimke
December 14, 1792

John F. Grimke in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The maritime vessel Delaware arrived with John Kean's letter. Grimke wrote that to his surprise, the transaction with R. Shubrick had not closed and he requested Kean's help with this issue. The letter discussed court proceedings. The House representatives of South Carolina passed a bill to prohibit the importation of African-Americans from northern states & the West Indies, along with a ban from Africa for two more years. People included: Barnwell, J. E. Colhoun, James Ladton, Peter Kean, Sen. Pierce Butler, Mr. Adams, Aaron Burr, Laurens, William Smith, Jacob Reid, Mrs. Grimke, Miss Grimke, Sumpter, John Grimke, Mrs. Kean, T. Shubrick, R. Shubrick, Roger Smith, Mr. Frederick, Welsh, General Moultrie. Places included: Columbia, northern states.
John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, February 9, 1792

John Faucheraud Grimke
02-09-1792

A list of Debt on Bonds, from April 1788, owed to John Kean. The money was received by Jacob Read in February 1792. The bottom of the page was signed JFG [John Faucheraud Grimke].

Names included: William Pike, William Jason Ferguson, Jason Ferguson, David Molet, and Robert Pocteous.
John F. Grimke to John Kean, July 28, 1792

John Faucheraud Grimke
July 28, 1792

John F. Grimke in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The letter discussed financial issues such as bonds. People included: McWord, R. Shubrick, William Greenwood. Places included: Wilmington [NC], Georgia.
John Kean to Herman LeRoy, June 22, 1792

John Kean
06-22-1792

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Herman LeRoy, addressed to New York, NY. This letter concerned both personal and financial issues. John offered to send his books to Herman to compare them. People included: Mr. Rivington, Gerard Walton, Messrs. Craigs, Mr. Bayard, Mrs. Kean, Mrs. LeRoy, Peter, Cornelia [Bayard], Kitty [Bayard], Herman Bayard, Kitty Bayard. Places included: Cortland Street, Broadway, [Columbia University] College. Notable quote: "Peter says he must not be forgotten but that you must kiss both Cornelia + Kitty for him shake hands with Herman + tell Kitty Bayard that if he was big enough he would make love to her." [Peter was four years old].
John Kean to Jonathan Burrall, July 31, 1792

John Kean
July 31, 1792

John Kean in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Jonathan Burrall, addressed to New York. Kean stated that cargo was delivered. People included: Mr. Franks, Mr. Lynch.
John Kean to Susan Kean, April 30, 1792

John Kean
04-30-1792

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. John discussed the health of Susan's father. Then, he wrote about their son, Peter, who was going to school. He also wrote about Barnwell, who sailed on Sunday. People included: Peter, Barnwell. Notable quotes: "...he wishes his Mamma + his Mamma had not gone to Elizabeth Town_ but he is a philosopher for he immediately consoles himself with his Hobby Horse."
John Kean to Susan Kean, May 2, 1792

John Kean
05-02-1792

John wrote to his wife, Susan, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. John wrote that Peter is doing well, he sleeps in John's room every night. He sleeps as well as when Sarah is with him. Names of enslaved people: Celia, Jacob, and Sarah. Other names include: [?]easants, Franks, Anderson, Mr. Jackson, Mrs. LeRoy and the girls. John dined with his neighbor Meade the day before and was served homemade spruce beer.