Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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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.
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.
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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
Francis Walker to J. W. Brown, April 2, 1793

Francis Walker
04-02-1793

Francis Walker in Milton, Virginia wrote to J. W. Brown, unaddressed. This letter discussed the delivery of flowers. People included: Henderson. Places included: Richmond.
Robert Barnwell to John Kean, September 3, 1792

Robert Barnwell
September 3, 1792

Robert Barnwell in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Barnwell gave Kean permission to vote in his place for any election of the director for Bank of the United States. People included: Benjamin Villepontoux, Benjamin Simons, Stephen Elliot Planter.
Eliza Bayard to Susan Kean, June 28, 1792

Eliza Bayard
06-28-1792

Eliza Bayard in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter entailed an invitation to Susan to come visit them in Elizabeth, NJ. The letter discussed a variety of family issues such as health and sickness. People included: Mr. de la Forest, John Kean, Peter Kean, Mrs. LeRoy, Houstown, Catharine, Aunt Ricketts, Grandpapa [Major James Ricketts], Macomb, Lady Kitty, Lady Stirling, Mrs. Patterson, Phil Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. Otto. Places included: Elizabeth Town, New York, Philadelphia.
Jonathan Burrall to John Kean, October 20, 1792

Jonathan Burrall
October 20, 1792

Jonathan Burrall in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Burrall argued that the discounts must not be increased and that requests for discounts on stock deposits ought to be rejected. They had already sent $50,000 out. He reported that the Bank of the United States New York Branch had $210,000 on hand and a demand of $90,000 from the Bank of New York. The Bank of New York, Burrall estimated, had no more than $200,000 on hand after giving the Bank of the US $90,000. He further discussed issues of trade and debt. People included: Mr. [Philip] Livingston. Places included: Amsterdam.
Alexander Chisolm to John F. Grimke, April 7, 1792

Alexander Chisolm
04-07-1792

Alexander Chisolm wrote to John F. Grimke, addressed to Orange Street, [Charleston, SC]. This letter relates to finances regarding the Maxwell estate. People included: Mr. Kean, Campell [sic], Ed Barnwell, Maxwell.
Alexander Chisolm to John Kean, April 30, 1792

Alexander Chisolm
04-30-1792

Alexander Chisolm in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter involved John Kean's requested payments. People included: William Maxwell, Judge Grimke, Lady Kean, [Peter] Kean.
H.M. Colden to John Kean, April 17, 1792

H M. Colden
04-17-1792

H.M. Colden in New York wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter concerns financial issues related to the Bank of North America and the Bank of the United States. People included: Mr. Fitzsimons, the treasurer, Col. Lawrance [sic], Mr. Platt, Mr. Cromline [Verplanck], Mr. Martin Hoffman, Mr. McEvers, Bleeker. Places included: New York, Bank of North America, Bank of the United States.
Corvaisier Benoist and Company to John Kean, April 10, 1792

Corvaisier Benoist and Company
04-10-1792

Corvaisier Benoist and Company wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The letter is in French and likely business-related. Names included: soeur Corvaisier [sister Jane Grove Corvaisier], and Broonson [Bronson?] and Company. Barthalomew Corvaisier was John Kean's brother-in-law, by his step-sister, Jane Grove Corvaisier. The letter was addressed from Bon Repos, in present-day Haiti.
Jane Corvaisier to John Kean, August 18, 1792

Jane Corvaisier
08-18-1792

Jane wrote from Nantes, France, to her half-brother John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Jane was sad to hear John is in poor health. The letter was delivered by Thomas Harris of London, who is moved to Philadelphia with his family. She included a letter to Mr. Bendist [not present] and asked John to deliver it to Mr. Bendist himself because it was of grave consequence.
Jane Corvaisier to John Kean, August 18, 1792

Jane Corvaisier
August 18, 1792

Jane Corvaisier in Nantes, [France], wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Jane wrote an affectionate letter to John asking him to help the family of the man delivering the letter. People included: Mr. Corvasier, Peter, Thomas Harris, Benoist Places included: London.
D. DeSaussure to John Kean, April 26, 1792

DeSaussure
04-26-1792

D. DeSaussure in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. This letter discusses financial and trade issues regarding residents of South Carolina. People included: Mr. Corvaisier, Judge Grimke, Mr. Grayson, John Rutledge, Robert Barnwell, J.B. Petry, E. Thayer Jr., R. de la Forest, Messrs. Elliston & Perot. Places included: Custom House, Bank of South Carolina.
Daniel DeSaussure to John Kean, April 10, 1792

Daniel DeSaussure
04-10-1792

Daniel addressed an envelope to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA, via Captain Art, ship Delaware. Content not included.
Daniel DeSaussure to John Kean, April 17, 1792

Daniel DeSaussure
04-17-1792

Daniel wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Daniel wrote "duplicate" at the top of the letter. He received money for Grayson's bond, E. Thayer Jr. bill on Hugh Calhoun (included), J.B. Petry's bill on R. De Laforest (included), Mr. Corvaisier (expects a payment), Fontine Bank has more subscriptions than expected and Thomas Jones suggested as President. Names included: Captain Welsh, Mr. Rutledge, and Captain Art.
D. DeSaussure to John Kean, May 2, 1792

Daniel DeSaussure
05-02-1792

D. DeSaussure in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This was a cover letter for Alexander McQueen's certificates, to whom DeSaussure was an assignee in trust for his creditors. The author asked for John Kean's help in this matter. The letter also discussed issues concerning various banks and financial issues, especially regarding sovereign debt. People included: Capt. Art, Capt. Mitchell, Alexander McQueen, Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Jones. Places included: Baltimore, State of Georgia, United States, Philadelphia.
D. DeSaussure to John Kean, May 26, 1792

Daniel DeSaussure
05-26-1792

D. DeSaussure in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter detailed financial information and a settlement with Mr. Corvaisier. This was a cover letter for Capt. Corvaisier's letter and receipt. People included: Capt. Corvaisier, Robert Barnwell, John Grayson, Thomas Grayson.
Bill of Lading, April 27, 1792

Florence Donovan
04-27-1792

This is a bill of lading for shipping rice from Savannah to Philadelphia by Mr. William Stephens in the schooner Olivia and Maria written on April 27, 1792. The master of the vessel was Florence Donovan. People included: William Stephens, Florence Donovan, John Kean. Places included: Philadelphia, Savannah.
Thomas Gibbons to John Kean, October 12, 1792

Thomas Gibbons
October 12, 1792

Thomas Gibbons wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He offered to commence proceedings against the debtors. People included: Lavien and Davis, John Moreat. Places included: British government [in this state].