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John Kean to Susan Kean, circa 1790s
John Kean
circa 1790s
John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Kean informed Susan that he arrived in the Valley and found that her aunt and uncle had gone to Mr. Stevens’s for tea. Wished sincerely that Susan had written to her aunt and told her he only ate vegetables and went to bed early. Susan’s aunt and uncle were exceedingly polite and attentive. Observed a similitude between the Valley and his own country in the feathered tribe. The bluebird, the woodpecker, and the butcher bird were all common to both countries. He dined with Susan’s uncle Stevens and observed that his part of the country appeared to be in a better state of improvement than Mr. Rutherford’s. Planned to proceed with his tour if he was healthy enough. This document is undated.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, circa 1790s
John Kean
circa 1790s
John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Kean informed Susan that he had nothing to say of the consolatory kind. The people were more alarmed but told her not to fear because they were under the protection of an all merciful being. Influenza prevailed in New York, Susan’s brother was recovering and Cornelia was in her chamber. No board at the Bank of Pennsylvania.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, February 7, 1793
John Kean
1793-09-07
John Kean wrote to his wife, Susan Kean, addressed to Mr. Corvaisier's near Dunkin's Ferry in Philadelphia, PA. John seemed to be in a hurry as all he has time to tell Susan is that he is well and planned to see her tomorrow. Additionally, he mentions that an individual named Hutchinson had passed away.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, July 3, 1793
John Kean
06-03-1793
John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. John stated that the dividend payments will head out next week. People included: Peter.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, July 4, 1793
John Kean
07-04-1793
John writes to his wife, Susan, address not included. He describes local celebrations of the fourth of July, business at the First Bank of the United States, and hiring a domestic servant. Names included: Mr. Ricketts, Brentford, Mr. Varinot and fireworks, Mrs. Horry visits New York, Mr. Read and Kate of Charleston, Richard Shubrick John Shultz, Ternant, General Irvine at Carlisle, Mr. Anthony, Peter Kean, and domestic workers Jacob and an unnamed Irishman.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, July 7, 1793
John Kean
07-07-1793
John wrote to his wife, Susan, addressed to Mr. Ricketts, near Elizabeth Town. Yellow fever is spreading in Philadelphia and he's grateful that Susan and their son Peter are out of town, Peter's improving health, using medicinal bark, and preparation for their house in Philadelphia. He describes horseback riding on Province Island. Names included: Meade, Violet, Peggy Marshall, Ramsay family. Events included: Battle of Cap-Francais, French Saint-Domingue (now Haiti).
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John Kean to Susan Kean, June 10, 1793
John Kean
06-10-1793
John Kean wrote from Philadelphia to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. Several children in Philadelphia had died from eating cherry pits. Peter had a stomach ache and John instructed Susan on what to give him should it continue.
People Included: Mrs. T. Shippen, John Bannister, Mr. and Mrs. Manigaull, Mrs. Izard, Mrs. Gough, Robert Barnwell, Mr. Stephens, Isabell Bell, Peggy, Meade Family, Peter Philip James Kean, Mrs. Galloway, Miss Middleton
Places Included: Carolina, Boston, MA, New York, NY, Maryland
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John Kean to Susan Kean, June 13, 1793
John Kean
06-13-1793
John Kean wrote to Susan Kean in New York. He discussed whooping cough as their son, Peter Kean, may have caught the disease. Kean informed his wife to follow the physician’s order and go to New York so Peter could be properly taken care of. He shared various ways whooping cough was treated in France and England. Kean also acknowledged Susan’s question regarding having someone clear a meadow and informed her that it was better to thatch than shingle a roof.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, June 1793
John Kean
June 1793
John Kean wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. He expressed his happiness that she appeared to be on the mend and advised Susan to take their son, Peter Kean, to New York and receive the best advice on his health, especially since his cough could have turned into whooping cough. Kean informed Susan that he received a letter from Robert Barnwell who spoke kindly of her and Peter.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, June, 1793
John Kean
06-01-1793
John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, his wife, addressed to Philip Livingston, New York. He was glad that Susan and Peter's health improved and mentioned his has as well. He talked about their house and said it should be ready soon.
People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Mr. Williams, Martha Washington, George Washington, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, John Rutherfurd, LeRoy Family, Edwards Family
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John Kean to Susan Kean, June 19, 1793
John Kean
06-19-1793
John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. He discussed making possible improvements to the house. This letter detailed the arrival of the Chew family from Maryland. It also discussed sickness and medical treatment. People included: Peter, Mr. Macomb, Col. Franks, Mrs. Izard, Mr. King, Mr. Lawrence, Leroy, Bayard, Daniel Ludlow, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. B. Chew, son of Phil [Livingston], Phil Livingston. Places included: Maryland.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, June 21, 1793
John Kean
06-21-1793
John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. This letter discusses the Livingston estate in Georgia. People included: George Meade, Franks, General Knox, Burrall, Mr. Livingston, Peter, Lady Russell, Lord Russell, Philip Livingston. Places included: Georgia.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, June 23, 1793
John Kean
06-23-1793
John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. John reported that he was working on the dividend from the bank and that he had a minor cough. People included: Sophia Chew, Peter.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, June 27, 1793
John Kean
06-27-1793
John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. The letter discussed the family's health. John postponed building a new structure for the family until the next season. People included: Meade, Phil [Livingston], Peter, Mr. Livingston. Places included: Philadelphia, New York.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, June 30, 1793
John Kean
06-30-1793
John Kean wrote from Philadelphia to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. He wrote about inheritance and what would be left after his death to his son Peter. He also wrote about an enslaved woman named Violet. He instructed Susan to give her away if she could not be sold or have her indent herself to him for 5 or 7 years and bring her to Philadelphia.
People Included: Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Peter Philip James Kean, Miss Meade, Peggy Bayard, G. McEvers, Betsy Bayard, Franks, Violet
Places Included: Elizabeth Town, NJ
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John Kean to Susan Kean, June 3, 1793
John Kean
06-03-1793
John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, his wife, addressed to Mr. Ricketts, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. John was concerned about Susan and their son Peter's health. He also mentioned that three of his slaves, Jacob, Billy, and Daphne are sick.
People Included: Peter Philip James Kean, Robert Barnwell, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Mr. Meade, Jacob, Billy, Daphne
Places Included: Savannah, GA
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John Kean to Susan Kean, June 5, 1793
John Kean
06-05-1793
John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. There was bad weather. He disputed sending Peter to Susan's brother's because of the dampness of the house and the possibility of someone having whooping cough. The letter discussed the issue of inheritance and a dividend dispute. John sought to purchase a larger house near the bank. People included: Peter, Mr. Livingston, Hunter, LeRoy, Major Butter, Knox, Anderson, Collins. Places included: Market Street, Chestnut Street.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, May 21, 1793
John Kean
05-18-1793
John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. John wrote to Susan about letters they had received, especially those from Europe. People included: Mr. de la Forest, Mr. Genet, Ketland, Peter Kean, Peggy Bayard. Places included: French Republic, Paris, London.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, May 22, 1793
John Kean
05-22-1793
John Kean in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. John wrote of the extreme heat of 91 degrees. People included: Frank, Stowe, Peter Kean. Places included: Boston.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, May 25, 1793
John Kean
05-25-1793
John wrote to his wife, Susan, addressed at Mr. Ricketts, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. John is concerned about Susan's health. Enslaved boys Jacob and Billy have "swelled throats" and their mother believes they have the mumps. John ordered all of Susan's household requests and had her front room papered. She can pick out furniture in New York, but he can't pay until October. The French ship Hannibal is selling its cargo and John prefers Susan select her chest of tea. Names included: Mrs. Otto, La Forest, [Laforest], Mr. [Edmond-Charles] Genet, Dupont, Mr. Ternant, and the Scioto people.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, May 28, 1793
John Kean
05-28-1793
John Kean wrote from Philadelphia, PA to his wife, Susan Kean, unaddressed. John discussed his hopes for his son Peter to grow up to be a good man. He compared Peter to a fruit/vegetable yet to ripen. Philip Livingston expected Susan to visit him in New York. John discussed Mr. Otto's French currency exchange rates. He goes on about the importance of good health. John requested Susan return to Philadelphia with a good "man servant."
People included: Peter Kean, Mr. Genet, Mr. Otto, Ternant, Mrs. Pinckney (burial).
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John Kean to Susan Kean, May 29, 1793
John Kean
05-29-1793
John wrote to his wife, Susan, addressed at Mr. Ricketts near Elizabeth Town, NJ. John writes about enslaved people Jacob (sick) and Celia (factotum: do everything person). John wants Celia to be his cook for the rest of his life. The temperature changes drastically. Construction continues on a new property, but he's interested in a place on Chestnut Street next to Oeller's Hotel and opposite the playhouse. He puts limits on Susan spending money on furniture. Names included: Eoff, Susan's brother, her father's estate, Mr. Bancker, Mrs. Glymer, Dickenson, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Pinckney (dead), Mrs. Horry, Franks, Mr. Thomas Willing, and Elizabeth "Betsey" Willing and William Jackson plan to get married.
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John Kean to Susan Kean, October 2, 1793
John Kean
10-02-1793
John Kean wrote from Philadelphia to Susan Kean, his wife, addressed to Mr. Corvaisier's near Dunks Ferry. Yellow Fever had been going around the city. John had been staying at the Bank because a servant at home was sick, but then Franks was sick and stayed at the Bank. John Kean eventually had he brought to the house as well.
People Included: Franks, Mr. Ball, Mr. McCall, Terence, Betsey, Celia
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John Kean to Susan Kean, October 8, 1793
John Kean
10-08-1793
John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, his wife, address not included. The Yellow Fever was still going on in Philadelphia. Franks, a watchman at the Bank, Mrs. Batts, and a priest Mr. Flemming all died and several others were sick.
People Included: Walker, Mr. Meade, Betsey
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John Kean to Susan Kean, September 12, 1793
John Kean
09-12-1793
John wrote to his wife, Susan, address not included. He updated her on people sick or dead from yellow fever, holistic remedies, and recovery from saddle sore. Names included: Enk, Beaty, Mr. Willing, and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, Mr. C., and Terence. John enclosed Brown's paper, describing both Dr. Kuhn and Rush's different methods of treating the disorder (not present).
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