Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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Philip Livingston to John Kean, July 2, 1794

Philip Livingston
07-02-1794

Philip Livingston wrote to his brother in-law, John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed various issues surrounding his stocks and dividends. Philip ended the letter by sending his love to his sister and John's wife, Susan, and their son, Peter.
John Charles Lucena to John Kean, September 24, 1794

John Charles Lucena
09-24-1794

John Charles Lucena wrote from London, England to John Kean, unaddressed. Lucena informed Kean of the balance of his house and wanted the remainder to be invested in sundry articles. Hoped Kean was pleased with the glass he sent as it was the best made in London, see “Statement Neale & Bailey with Lucena Crawford” for the items sent to Kean. Lucena expressed happiness that an adjustment would be the result of Mr. Jay’s mission to London. Discussed the tumultuous war and feared Holland would soon experience the confusion and distress of negotiations.
George Meade to John Kean, February 27, 1794

George Meade
1794-02-27

George Meade wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Kean, unaddressed. Meade informed Kean that he did not receive a final answer regarding his house from Mr. Oldden until the late afternoon when he offered £3,000. Meade refused and informed Kean that if he was not inclined to take collateral security on his house, it would have been impossible for him to take the mortgage off. Proposed selling to Kean.
Lewis Otto to John Kean, February 23, 1794

Lewis Otto
1794-02-23

Lewis Otto wrote from Paris, France to John Kean, unaddressed. Otto drew up a bill of four hundred and twenty dollars for the amount of the interest due by Mr. Biddle. Asked Kean to advance the money if the interest was not paid or have his friend La Forest advance it. Ottos discussed family news, extended pleasantries to Mrs. Kean, and hoped that during the cruel war, things remained quiet in Kean’s charming and flourishing country.
John Page to Unknown Person, August 1, 1794

John Page
08-01-1794

John Page in Rosewell, VA wrote to an unknown male, unaddressed. John Page wanted to settle accounts with the receiver by the post to Yorktown's postmaster. This letter discussed the financial transactions, including Page's payment to Commodore Nicholson. People included: Mr. Kenedy, Mr. Charlton, Mr. Shedden, Mr. Burton, Commodore Nicholson, Mr. Maxwell. Places included: York Town, Virginia, London, New York.
Thomas M. Randolf to James Brown, August 19, 1794

Thomas M. Randolph
08-19-1794

Thomas M. Randolph at Monticello, VA wrote to James Brown, unaddressed. Randolph received a bill larger than he hoped because the accommodation costs during a trip exceeded expectations. People included: Mr. Burton. Places included: Richmond, New York.
Jacob Read to John Kean, April 25, 1794

Jacob Read
04-25-1794

Jacob Read wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to John Kean in Philadelphia. Read informed Kean of a discrepancy between accounts.
James Ricketts to John Kean, March 20, 1794

James Ricketts
1794-03-20

James Ricketts wrote from Abyssinia, New Jersey to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ricketts informed Kean he executed the power and enclosed it, and asked Kean if he would send on his dividend to Mr. Barrell. Ricketts requests Kean’s advice on the best way to dispose of a few hundred dollars. Enclosed a letter from Mrs. Ricketts addressed to her sister, Susan Livingston Kean.
Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean [addressed to John Kean], February 8, 1794

Sarah Ricketts
02-08-1794

Sarah Ricketts wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sarah informed Susan of the weather and her weakened eyesight. The family at the governors provided high-class entertainment and served a magnificent dinner with three courses served on silver.
Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, April 29, 1794

Sarah Ricketts
04-29-1794

Sarah Ricketts wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ricketts expressed her desire to see Susan Kean again and shared family news.
W. Stephens to John Kean, March 11, 1794

W. Stephens
04-11-1794

W. Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephens informed Kean that the letter would be handed to him by Mr. William Mills, a man of good connections and who possessed a decent property. He recently came of age and served a faithful apprenticeship to a House Carpenter. Mills wanted to spend time in the Northern states to learn architecture and mechanics. Stephens asks Kean to give him a friendly opportunity and permits him to recommend Mills to any architects that may be of his acquaintance.
William Stephens to John Kean, May 11, 1794

William Stephens
05-11-1794

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephens mentioned a claim against Kean by Mr. Wereats(?). He went on to express his belief that Congress would steer the United States through the current sea of trouble. Preferred the nonimportation business over the sequestration of debts as he felt it wrong that individuals should suffer. With the appointment of John Jay as Envoy Extraordinary to London, Stephens hoped that the people of England would continue to preserve peace. Requests news on mutual acquaintances and asks Kean to enquire on the state of numbers he included in the post script.
William Stephens to John Kean, October 31, 1794

William Stephens
10-31-1794

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia, to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephens informed Kean that he enclosed a bill of exchange for $428 remitted to him from Mr. Barnwell in part of the debt against the Estate of William Deveaux. Mr. Bevan will not give what Kean asked for Barbers Islands, suggested selling for £200. Wercat’s Counsel did not give him advice on Kean paying the amount of his demand. Stephens asked for news on John Jay.
William Stephens to John Kean, September 3, 1794

William Stephens
09-03-1794

William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephens updated Kean on Mr. Wereats’ claim against him in that Wereats’ agent had not been informed of Kean’s discharging his demand. Once done, Wereats would have no choice but to enter satisfactory on the unrighteous judgment. Stephens also mentioned his purchase of Barber’s lands and asked Kean if he would be willing to sell his wharf lot. The weather was wet and disagreeable for a while and destroyed their crops. General Clark and his adherents continued to encamp on Indian Grounds. The Treaty of New York, along with the neighboring Indigenous population, was in a great dispute.
Edward Tilghman to John Kean, April 10, 1794

Edward Tilghman
04-10-1794

Edward Tilghman wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Kean requested Tilghman to call upon him at his earliest convenience as he was unwell. Tilghman responded that he would visit with Kean after court.
St. George Tucker to Unknown Person, August 13, 1794

St. George Tucker
08-13-1794

St. George Tucker in Williamsburg, VA wrote to Unknown Person, unaddressed. This was a cover letter for a draft of 25 pounds. People included: Micajah Crew, William Nelson. Places included: York, Hanover.
B. Walker to General Jackson, October 13, 1794

B Walker
10-13-1794

B. Walker in New York wrote to General Jackson, addressed to Boston. This letter discussed financial issues. People included: Mr. [LaRochr], Mr. Harrison. Places included: New York, Boston.
John Walker to James Brown, July 21, 1794

John Walker
07-21-1794

John Walker in Belvoir, VA wrote to James Brown, addressed to James Brown, Richmond, VA. This letter detailed issues concerning commerce in Virginia. One item in particular of interest were nails. People included: Col. Bell, Gravis. Places included: Charlotte, Richmond.
John Walker to James Brown, July 5, 1794

John Walker
07-05-1794

John Walker in Belvoir to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. This letter discussed the shipping and trade of a variety of goods. People included: [Caslot], Mr. Kintosh. Places included: Richmond.
John Walker to James Brown, May 27, 1794

John Walker
05-27-1794

John Walker in Belvoir, VA wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. Walker wrote about building materials. People included: Mr. Lindsay, Broder, Jackson, Greenhouse, Mitchell, Gardner, Mr. Caton, Mr. Walker, Mins, Galt, Darnsdale.
John Wearat to John Kean, February 21, 1794

John Wearat
February 21, 1794

John Wearat wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wearat expressed his dissatisfaction with Kean’s proposed mode of payment. Carolina paper money was not equal to the value of specie and Kean’s proposal would jeopardize Wearat’s business and put it in state of uncertainty.
John Wereat to Unknown Person, February 18, 1794

John Wereat
02-18-1794

John Wereat wrote to an unknown person, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He explained a court case involving himself and the unknown individual the letter was sent to in Georgia. There are few details included other than how John was reluctant to go on with the suit but felt as though he had no other option. No exact location is included but mentioned toward the end of the letter that he had "other business in this city", so he may had also been in Philadelphia like the recipient.
Thomas Willing to John Kean, December 1794

Thomas Willing
December 1794

Thomas Willing wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Glad to find John Kean so well that he was able to pick up his pen and compose a letter. Congratulated him on the account of the Treaty that was said to be concluded with Great Britain, likely the Jay Treaty. The business of the election for the officers was spoken of at the board. They were at no loss for Baltimore but as for the others, they were left in the dark, especially for Charleston. Would keep in mind the gentleman’s name John Kean gave him and asked for Kean’s advice on which three should be left out. Enclosed a letter from the Secretary [Edmund Randolph]. Hoped to see John Kean again once he recovered.
T. Willing to John Kean, September 9, 1794

Thomas Willing
09-29-1794

Thomas Willing wrote to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Willing [President of the First Bank of the United States] informed Kean [First Cashier of the Bank of the United States] that the Cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania called upon him to tell him that they should draw on them for $100,000. As Kean was indisposed, Willing asked the Cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania if they would delay the transaction for two or three days. They agreed to defer it.
List of Bonds Due to John Kean, January 1793

01-01-1793

This document is a list of bonds due to John Kean within the states of South Carolina and Georgia. Nearly thrity individuals are named in the document with payments accumulating up to thousands of pounds. Names include John B. Barnwell, John Parmenter, J Lewis Bourquin, Robert Porteus, John Talbird, J Pritchard, B Reynolds, John Grayson, Thomas Grayson, Rich Porter, Rich Keating, Stephen Bull, Edward Barnwall, John Rose, Richard Fairchild, Joseph Sealy, Sarah Miller, Ralph Elliott, W.H. Wigg, and Stephen Lewis.