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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Richard Shubrick Debts Settled, March 28, 1793
Richard Shubrick
03-28-1793
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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William Stephens to John Kean, January 20, 1793
William Stephens
01-20-1793
William wrote to John Kean, no address, but located in Philadelphia, PA. William updates John about a verdict against him by Mr. Wereat. There was a miscalculation of interest and the case must go to trial again in February. William is working with Livingston and Mr. Barnwell to defend John. William was threatened by Mr. S (illegible) and Dr. Chamings. He also mentions Mr. Begans property sold, there are very few banknotes in this part of the country, and Tom Mills is on his way to Philadelphia, PA.
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William Stephens to John Kean, January 28, 1793
William Stephens
01-28-1793
William wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He included a bank bill from the Branch Bank of South Carolina for John to cover the cost of travel for Tom Mills.
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William Stephens to John Kean, July 10, 1793
William Stephens
07-10-1793
William Stephens wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. It was a personal correspondence letter to John Kean. It mentions John Mills and Doctor Leo Jones.
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William Stephens to John Kean, March 1, 1793
William Stephens
03-01-1793
William wrote to John, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. William congratulated John and his family for surviving yellow fever in the fall, updates that Mr. Wareat continues to give him and John trouble about a deed (related to Mrs. Kean and Mr. Livingston's property), and local produce and grain sales are down. The mail is delayed and more likely to come from Boston and the Bahama Islands than Philadelphia. Names included: Smith, John, W. Des[illegible].
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William Stephens to John Kean, May 27, 1793
William Stephens
05-27-1793
William Stephens in Savannah, GA, wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. William Stephens discussed the sale of lands. He delayed Wercat's lawsuit against Kean. Stephens enclosed bank bills to him. He also discussed the conflict with Native Americans. People included: Mr. Livingston, Godon Guerard, Major Barnwell, H. Bowen, Mr. Montaignt, MacKay, Mr. Wercat, Major John Habershorn, Rich Wylly, Thomas Young, Thomas Gibbons, John Lucena, Mr. Davies, Mrs. Stephen, Mrs. Kean. Places included: Europe, Philadelphia, New York.
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William Stephens to John Kean, November 25, 1793
William Stephens
11-25-1793
William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephens expressed his delight that yellow fever was subsiding and hoped Kean and his family stayed safe during the outbreak. Stephens also discussed business and transcripts of a proceeding that will be sent to Kean in Philadelphia.
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William Stephens to Thomas Young, September 10, 1793
William Stephens and Thomas Young
09-10-1793
William Stephens wrote to Thomas Young, addressed to Savannah, Georgia. William Stephens wrote asking if he received a bond from Mr. Wereat because of litigation involving Mr. Wereat and Mr. Kean. Thomas Young responded saying that he never received such a bond. This was a copy sent to John Kean. People included: John Wereat, John Kean, Peter Lavien. Places included: Augusta.
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John M. Tennery to Thomas Williams, July 18, 1793
John M. Tennery
07-18-1793
John M. Tennery wrote to Thomas Williams, unaddressed. This was a receipt for the payment for a table bought from Mr. Williams.
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