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George Brown to Susan Kean, June 4, 1799
George Van Brugh Brown
1799-06-04
George Brown wrote from Linlithgow, Scotland to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Brown informed Susan that his regiment with two other Scotch Militia Corps were to encamp in Dunbar, which was thirty miles North East of Edinburgh. Although Brown suggested in a letter to Susan that his regiment would determine in his favor, two Lieutenants could not agree and Brown was therefore passed over for a promotion. Happy to hear of Peter’s progress and requested a letter from him in French. Shared family news and asked about Miss Hilton and Betsey Bayard.
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M. Cassinove to Susan Kean, January 29, 1799
M. Cassinove
01-29-1799
M. Cassinove wrote to Susan Kean, address not included. He discussed loans, told her to invest in public stocks in the U.S., and mentioned Mr. Bayton.
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Jonathan Coit to William S. Robinson, February 21, 1799
Jonathan Coit
02-21-1799
Cashiers check from Jonathan Coit to Charles Bank and Co for $2000. It is addressed to William S. Robinson and on the back it is signed over to Philip Livingston, addressed to Boradway, New York, NY.
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Beaumanoir de la Forest to Susan Kean, March 29, 1799
Beaumanoir de la Forest
1799-03-29
Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Paris, France to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Beaumanoir de la Forest was surprised to receive a letter from Susan and was happy that her previous letters were miscarried and not the result of Susan not writing them. Susan’s brother-in-law was living a charming life in the country. Beaumanoir de la Forest shared news on family and mutual acquaintances and mentioned the high cost of education in France. Sorry to hear that every summer Susan was plagued with yellow fever.
People mentioned: Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Linch, Mr. Izard, Lady Temple, Mrs. Macomb, Mr. Macomb and his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzsimon, Mrs. Dalton, Mr. Huges, Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Palliard, Mr. Patry, Susan’s brother-in-law (William Otto), and Peter Kean.
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John Faucheraud Grimké to Susan Kean, March 22, 1799
John Faucheraud Grimké
1799-03-22
John Faucheraud Grimké wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Grimké acknowledged the receipt of Susan’s letter and informed Susan he and Mrs. Grimké were much obliged by Susan’s kind inquiries. Was encouraged to hear of Peter’s improvement in his studies and encouraged Susan to teach him at an early age to relish the pleasures of literature. Enquired of Mr. Shubrick about a suit and suggested Susan ask Mr. Read about the suit as he was in possession of John Kean’s books.
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M. Houstown to Susan Kean, August 3, 1799
M. Houstown
1799-08-03
M. Houstown wrote from New Rochelle, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Houstown informed Susan that she asked Belinda about Violet and she did not know where she lived. Suggested that Susan speak with Lady Kitty as she spoke of Violet. She was on a visit with her daughter at her friends Mr. and Mrs. Rosewelts and did not expect to return home for a few weeks. Afterward, she planned to spend time in Elizabethtown with Susan.
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Susan Kean to John Rutherford, August 21, 1799
Suan Kean
1799-08-21
Susan Kean wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to John Rutherford in Trenton, New Jersey. Susan informed her cousin Rutherford that Barnwell’s bonds were canceled and that he discharged them by payment he made to her in May. Asked what kind of receipt she should send him for the bonds. Susan erased another bond based on Rutherford’s advice. Peter was in New York with a supervisor of his education.
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Draft and Math, circa March 1799
Susan Kean
circa March 1799
The following document is a draft in Susan Kean’s hand. She informed an unknown correspondent that she had nine shares in the new loan and asked if they would transmit money to her. Assured the next payment would be made by Mr. Risberg.
The document also has multiple mathematical additions reflecting the amount in shares.
This document is undated.
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LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers with Susan Kean, December 31, 1799
Susan Kean
1799-12-31
The following document is a list of accounts with a calculation of interest between LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers with Susan Kean.
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LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers with Susan Kean, December 6, 1799
Susan Kean
1799-12-06
The following document is a calculation of interest between LeRoy, Bayard, and McEvers with Susan Kean.
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Susan Kean to Gustavus Risberg
Susan Kean
1799-09-03
Susan Kean wrote to Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The document is a draft of a letter where Susan informed Risberg that she wanted to dispose of her house in Philadelphia and asked him to enquire about prices. The Canal Shares were completed and the interest was already received.
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Susan Kean to Philip Livingston, October 19, 1799
Susan Kean
1799-10-19
Susan Livingston wrote from Cranes Farm near Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Philip Livingston in Greenburgh, New York. Susan informed her brother Philip that she received a letter from Mr. Stephens (see William Stephens to Susan Kean, September 4, 1799) along with an account of the lands in Georgia. She believed a deed could be drawn from the descriptions provided by Stephens. Susan transcribed Stephens’ letter for Philip Livingston that included the Georgia lands and her tax return for 1799. If she knew where Mr. Reade was, she would enquire with him regarding her business Southward.
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Susan Kean to William Dayton & Co., January 28, 1799
Susan Kean
1799-01-28
The following document is an invoice from Susan Kean for Dayton & Co., unaddressed. Susan ordered items in October, November, and December of 1798, and January 1799. Goods include spirits, ribbon, sugar, wood, mace, and nutmeg.
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Susan Kean with Philip Livingston, March 21, 1799
Susan Kean
1799-03-21
The following document is a receipt of accounts between Philip Livingston and Susan Livingston. Includes National Bank Shares. This document appears to be a duplicate of “Philip Livingston to Susan Kean, March 1, 1799” but has a different balance.
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Thomas Law to Unknown Person, December 14, 1799
Thomas Law
12-14-1799
Thomas Law wrote to an Unknown Person. An extensive letter containing numerous references to many global events and leaders. Law makes references to the Emperor of Austria, the Emperor of Germany, and the rising power of the United States. The rest of the letter contains extensive knowledge and opinions of geo-politics all across the world. Law includes excerpts of poetry in his letter.
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Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, April 2, 1799
Herman LeRoy
1799-04-02
Herman LeRoy wrote to Susan Kean at 89 Liberty Street, New York, New York (Captain Armstrong’s). LeRoy informed Susan of the only mode of barring the possibility of forfeiture of her nine shares. Asked for Mr. Risberg’s address in Philadelphia. To enable LeRoy to receive the dividends on Susan’s insurance shares, she needed to empower them prior to her leaving town.
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Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, April 23, 1799
Herman LeRoy
1799-04-23
Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy received Susan’s letter of the 19th instant requesting a subscription to 50 shares of the Manhattan Company. LeRoy met with Susan’s brother, Philip Livingston since he had no opinion of the Manhattan Company. Livingston subscribed to 1000 shares and informed LeRoy that there was no great risk in taking the 50 shares for Susan. Many mechanics and shopkeepers subscribed but may have difficulty making a second payment.
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Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, January 21, 1799
Herman LeRoy
1799-01-21
Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that he had a conversation with her brother (Philip Livingston) regarding the investment of money that Susan had lying unemployed. LeRoy explained that the new loan scheduled to open on the 28th of February for 5 million dollars of 8 Act Annuities promised to employ money safely. The high-interest rate, LeRoy considered, would make foreigners purchasers. Although the idea was tempting, he would not advise anyone to put all of their money in it. If Susan wanted to become a subscriber to the loan, she would have to send her money to her friend in Philadelphia who would manage it for her.
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Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, July 31, 1799
Herman LeRoy
1799-07-31
Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that Robinson’s acceptance was punctually paid. He would remember his promise to Susan the moment they put another vessel in the India Trade. Their views were always set towards China but a suitable vessel had yet to be found, even an indifferent one cost a mint of money. LeRoy felt it necessary to begin calculating a Peace Trade. Mentioned in the postscript that the reports of the fever were exaggerated. No more than four died from it and six were sick. New York had never been healthier.
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Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, May 3, 1799
Herman LeRoy
1799-05-03
Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that the Manhattan Company’s proceedings had been enveloped in mystery. Her brother, Philip Livingston, subscribed to 1000 shares but was entitled to only 26, yet he understood each director had 1000. If Susan insisted on subscribing to them, her brother would spare his 26 shares for her, but LeRoy felt she was better off without subscribing to the Manhattan Company. The mechanics who subscribed will have trouble making their second payment and the monied people of the city were universally opposed to the company.
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Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, November 22, 1799
Herman LeRoy
1799-11-22
Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that he received her power of attorney but it was missing a stamp. Advised Susan to wait until the opening of Congress before she sold anything or made further investments because it was probable that the government would want more money. Picter planned to endorse the 8 percent when the residue was funded in Susan’s name. Enclosed the certificates of the 8 percent that were already standing in Susan’s name as per a note at the bottom.
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Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, October 11, 1799
Herman LeRoy
1799-10-11
Herman LeRoy wrote from Greenwich, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy acknowledged the receipt of Susan’s letter and discussed her 8 percent in shares. He enclosed a model of a Power that she could execute in front of one of the justices if a notary was unavailable.
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Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, October 31, 1799
Herman LeRoy
1799-10-31
Herman LeRoy wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that her 8 percent was in Picter’s name. The certificates could not be issued in her name, they needed to be endorsed. If Picter expected to be in town before December 15, it would be time for him to fund them and Susan could then receive the dividend in January.
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Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, September 9, 1799
Herman LeRoy
1799-09-09
Herman LeRoy wrote from Greenwich, New York to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. LeRoy informed Susan that another installment was paid upon her eight percent. Afterward, that portion would be funded and Susan would receive the dividend. He and his wife were with friends in Greenwich in the hopes of being out of reach of the yellow fever that plagued the city.
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Mary Livingston to Susan Kean, January 3, 1799
Mary Livingston
01-03-1799
Mary Livingston wrote from New York, New York to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mary informed her aunt, Susan of her activities, which included visiting Mrs. Church and Miss VanderHenvel. Mary included a postscript written entirely in French. She asked that Peter write her a small letter in French.
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