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David Ramsay to John Kean, April 8, 1793

David Ramsay
04-08-1793

David Ramsay wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ramsay discussed debts incurred during the American Revolution and Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton’s, plan. Ramsay praised Kean’s letter to Congress regarding Revolutionary War debt and mentioned an excerpt was published anonymously in a newspaper. Ramsay also mentioned that a French Frigate brought official dispatches of a formal declaration of war against England.
David Ramsay to John Kean, February 14, 1793

David Ramsay
02-14-1793

David wrote to John Kean, no address, but likely Philadelphia, PA. David begins by talking about the legislature and elections. He says the importation of negros is prohibited for 2 years. David's name was included in the newspaper, but he isn't running. Names included: General Pinckney, John Hunter, General Winn, Commander Gillon, Colonel Benton, Dr. Meker, Mr. Smith, late Colonel Laurens, Fanny E. Laurens, young Mr. Laurens (who inherits 350 negros and settled lands, despite an earlier promise to his sister[?]), Mrs. Ramsey, and Nate Zanse [?]. He finished with a comment for "the equal rights of all."
David Ramsay to John Kean, July 6, 1793

David Ramsay
07-06-1793

David Ramsay in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Ramsay mentioned "the South Carolina frigate" and regiments of cavalry. The letter discussed South Carolina's sovereign debt. People included: Mrs. Kean. Places mentioned: South Carolina, Pennsylvania.
David Ramsay to John Kean, August 13, 1793

David M. Ramsay
08-13-1793

David M. Ramsay wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed financial and commercial endeavors he is involved with. Contents are very difficult to decipher.
David Ramsay to John Kean, July 10, 1793

David M. Ramsay
07-10-1793

David Ramsay wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. David Ramsay talks about a previous transaction he had mentioned in a letter from a few day earlier. Contents are very difficult to decipher.
David Ramsay to John Kean, July 8, 1793

David M. Ramsay
07-08-1793

David Ramsay wrote from Charleston, South Carolina to John Kean addressed to the Bank of the United States (in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Ramsay discussed surplus certificates and indents that he was willing to sell for an order on the collector or on the cashier of the branch bank in Charleston. Left the price in some measure to John Kean.
John Randolph of Roanoke to St. George Tucker, November 6, 1793

John Randolph
11-06-1793

John Randolph in Philadelphia, PA wrote to St. George Tucker, addressed to Williamsburg, VA. In this letter, John Randolph complained of ill health and a lack of money to his step father. He discussed an incident that occurred while reading a letter. People included: J.P., Mr. Bryan, Freneau, Jonathan, Mr. Randolph, Mrs. [T], Randolph family.
John Randolph to St. George Tucker, October 4, 1793

John Randolph
10-04-1793

John Randolph in Philadelphia, PA wrote to St. George Tucker, addressed to Williamsburg, VA. This was a personal letter that discussed an illness that had stricken the two families. Randolph wrote about the effect of the illness on the community and how Mr. Randolph refused to let him into his house to avoid contracting the epidemic. People included: Richard, Theodorick, Mr. Randolph, Mr. Brown, Andrew Clow. Places included: Fredericksburg, Winchester.
Jacob Read to John Kean, July 26,1793

Jacob Read
07-26-1793

Jacob Read wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He discussed the current situation relating to his personal finances and the current state of affairs relating to local politics.
Jacob Read to John Kean, March 10, 1793

Jacob Read
03-10-1793

Jacob Read in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter contained information concerning an account and the statute of limitations. People included: Mr. Buchanan. Places included: South Carolina.
Jacob Read to John Kean, November 10, 1793

Jacob Read
11-10-1793

Jacob Read wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He wrote to talk about the status of some accounts in the Bank of South Carolina. He also comments of John Kean's declining health.
Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, February 22, 1793

Sarah Ricketts
February 22, 1793

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. J missed a visit while he waited for an arbitrator. Sarah sent two pairs of shoes to Susan and if they don't fit she can send an old shoe for size. Sarah was sick with a pain in her chest and head. Names included: Mr. Otto, Mr. J, Mr. Yates, Mr. R., Mr. Kean, Peter. Places included: Bath.
Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, March 25, 1793

Sarah Ricketts
1793-03-25

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sarah informed Susan that she was disappointed she would not pay them a visit as she heard from Peggy M. that Susan planned on visiting in April or May. Sarah visiting Susan was out of the question because John Kean had a lot of work to do. She refused to spend another week at Mrs. L’s and it would not look good to visit Susan in Philadelphia. Sarah had a full social calendar and mentioned that she attended a party where Mrs. Leroy was fully dressed, her hair powdered and curled, and Mrs. G. McEvers and Mrs. J. Livingston’s hair was fully dressed with black beads. Sarah did not enjoy the party and was glad when the carriage came to take her home. March 24 was her wedding day and it was the gloomiest day she had ever seen. The third page of this document is torn.

People mentioned: Mrs. LeRoy, Lady S & K, Mrs. Livingston, Mrs. G McEvans, Mr. Watts, John Kean, and Peter Kean.
Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, November 17, 1793

Sarah Ricketts
11-17-1793

Sarah Ricketts wrote to her sister Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The shoe maker had yet to make an appearance since Kean’s departure to Philadelphia. Ricketts shared family news and well wished that Kean's husband recovered from his cold.
Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, October 7, 1793

Sarah Ricketts
10-07-1793

Sarah Ricketts wrote from Elizabeth Town, NJ to Susan Kean, her sister, addressed to John Kean, Cashier of the U.S. Bank, Philadelphia. Sarah was concerned about Susan after hearing about the narrow brush she and John Kean, her husband, had with the Yellow Fever. She wrote about the fever in New York and Elizabeth Town and how frightened people were.

People Included: Henry Knox and Family, Mr. Willing, John Kean, Franks. David Franks, Peggy Marshalls, Peter Philip James Kean

Places Included: New York, NY, Boston, MA
Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, September 25, 1793

Sarah Ricketts
09-25-1793

Sarah wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to John Kean, Cashier of the U.S. Bank, Philadelphia. Sarah is optimistic that the medicine her brother-in-law uses will protect him from yellow fever. People leaving Philadelphia must quarantine before entering New York. She describes a visit with General Knox, Mrs. Knox, their children (Lucy, Julia, Washington, Caroline), two maids, and two hired servants. Genl. Knox arrived from Philadelphia, and Sarah was afraid to shake his hand. He's heading to B. Point with Mr. Huger. Mrs. Filch is mentioned. Sarah invites her nephew Peter to stay with her. She still has Susan's shoes and bonnet.
John Rutherfurd to John Kean, June 27, 1793

John Rutherfurd
06-27-1793

John Rutherfurd in Tranquility, NJ to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia. This was a cover letter for money sent to Kean.
Richard Shubrick Debts Settled, January 15, 1793

Richard Shubrick
01-15-1793

There are four legal documents written by attorneys Joshua Ward and William Greenwood the younger on behalf of Richard Shubrick, a merchant of London. All four were written at the same time, with the same language. All concerned a payment of 8,075 pounds sterling. Shubrick now quits the claims owed to him by Samuel Grove, deceased, Shubrick & Clempson, Gove & Davies, Box, Peter Lavien & Co, and Peter Lavien & Co., John Kean, John Kean & Co., John Pitt & Co., John Lucena, Joanna Lucena, Peter Lavien, deceased, and John Pitt, deceased. All

Another name included: Edward Davies.
Richard Shubrick to John Kean, Executor of Samuel Grove, January 15, 1793

Richard Shubrick and Shubrick & Clempson
01-15-1793

This is a legal document. Richard is the surviving partner of Shubrick & Clempson. Richard releases all depts of Samuel Grove, deceased. Samuel was copartners with Grove and Davies, Box Lavien and Company, and Peter Lavien and Company (the elder). John Kean was the executor of Samuel Grove. Richard does not release the debts of Edward Davies or his copartners. Other names included: James Ward, Francis Bremar, and Stephen Ravenel.
Richard Shubrick to John Kean, January 15, 1793

Richard Shubrick and Shubrick & Clempson
01-15-1793

This is a legal document. Richard is the surviving partner of Shubrick & Clempson. Richard releases John Kean from all debts. John was copartners with John Kean and Company, John Pitt and Company, Peter Lavien and Company (the younger), and executor of Samuel Grove and Peter Lavien, both deceased. Richard has not released Edward Davies from payment. Edward was copartners with Grove and Davies, Box Lavien & Co., and Peter Lavien & Co. Other names included: James Ward, Francis Bremar, and Stephen Ravenel.
Richard Shubrick to John Lucina, Joanna Lucina, and John Kean, Executors of Peter Lavien, January 15, 1793

Richard Shubrick and Shubrick & Clempson
01-15-1793

This is a legal document. Richard is the surviving partner of Shubrick & Clempson. Richard releases all depts of Peter Lavien, deceased. Peter was copartners with Box Lavien and Company, and Peter Lavien & Company (elder and younger), John Kean & Company, and John Pitt & Company. John Lucina, Joanna Lucina, and John Kean were the Executors of Peter Lavien. Richard does not release the debts of Edward Davies or his copartners. Other names included: James Ward, Francis Bremar, and Stephen Ravenel.
Richard Shubrick to the Estate of John Pitt, January 15, 1793

Richard Shubrick and Shubrick & Clempson
01-15-1793

This is a legal document. Richard is the surviving partner of Shubrick & Clempson. Richard releases all debts of the Estate of John Pitt, deceased. John Pitt was copartners with Peter Lavien & Company (younger), John Kean & Company, and John Pitt & Company. Richard does not release the debts of Edward Davies or his copartners. Other names included: James Ward, Francis Bremar, and Stephen Ravenel.
Josiah Smith to John Kean, April 13, 1793

Josiah Smith
04-13-1793

Josiah Smith in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Josiah Smith announced his retirement from the Charleston Cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit at age 62. He hoped to have his son replace him at that position, who the board of directors unanimously elected. People mentioned: Capt. Cross, Capt. Art, Capt. Matthew Strong, Mr. Smith.
Josiah Smith to John Kean, September 25, 1793

Josiah Smith
09-25-1793

Josiah Smith wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Josiah Smith, a cashier at the Charleston Office of Discount & Deposit, writes back to John Kean about a request he had made back in March. He further talks about different stockholders from different nations and lists their values.
William Stephens to John Kean, February 27, 1793

William Stephens
02-27-1793

William wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA via Cap. Art. William updates John about Deeds of Conveyance to Mr. Barnwell, regarding land in a different county. Wereat demands the full amount for John's house. Names included: Dr. Channing, deceased, Tom Mills (must return home), and Mrs. Stephen.