Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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John Kean to Susan Kean, May 2, 1792

John Kean
05-02-1792

John wrote to his wife, Susan, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. John wrote that Peter is doing well, he sleeps in John's room every night. He sleeps as well as when Sarah is with him. Names of enslaved people: Celia, Jacob, and Sarah. Other names include: [?]easants, Franks, Anderson, Mr. Jackson, Mrs. LeRoy and the girls. John dined with his neighbor Meade the day before and was served homemade spruce beer.
John Kean to Susan Kean, May 3, 1792

John Kean
05-03-1792

John Kean wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. John Kean wrote to his wife, who was staying with her father, about how he was dull at the bank and unable to write. He asked her to ask her brother to pay Mr. Watson. John wrote about Peter saying the alphabet in his sleep. People included: Peter, [Philip Livingston], Mr. Watson, Mr. Stevenson. Places included: Jamaica.
Susan Kean to George Meade, July 3, 1792

Susan Livingston Kean
circa July 3, 1792

Susan Kean in Abyssinia, New Jersey wrote to George Meade, unaddressed. Susan Kean wrote to George Meade concerning her delay in responses. She wanted to avoid a disputed with Mr. Meade concerning the water course issue in Philadelphia. People included: Mr. Risberg, Peter Kean, Mr. Ketland, Mrs. Ketland, Henrietta, Benjamin Rush Places included: New York, Philadelphia.
Susannah Kean to Lootmans Auction, September 4, 1792

Susan Livingston Kean
September 4, 1792

Susannah Kean wrote to Lootmans Aunction, unaddressed. List of goods for auction.
LeRoy & Bayard to John Kean, August 5, 1792

LeRoy & Bayard
August 5, 1792

LeRoy & Bayard in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. The letter noted the stocks rose in price, which the writer attributed to increased interest in London. People included: [Dolby], King, Mr. Willing, James McEvers, Burrall, Mrs. Kean. Places included: [Bachamay], London.
LeRoy & Bayard to John Kean, July 19, 1792

LeRoy & Bayard
July 19, 1792

LeRoy & Bayard in New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter concerns bank shares. People Included: Mrs. Edwards, L. McEvers, George Eddy, Mr. Willing. Places Included: Bank of the United States.
LeRoy & Bayard to John Kean, July 27, 1792

LeRoy & Bayard
July 27, 1792

LeRoy & Bayard in New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter discussed bank notes and shares. People included: Major Franks, Burrall, E. Croese.
Herman LeRoy to John Kean, July 8, 1792

Herman LeRoy
July 8, 1792

Herman LeRoy in New York, NY, wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Herman wrote about bank stock value and other business with the bank. People included: Major [David] Franks, Clement Biddle, Susan Kean, Mr. van Berkel, [George] Eddy. Places included: Courtland Street.
Peter Van Brugh Livingston to John Kean, April 27, 1791

Peter Van Brugh Livingston
04-27-1792

Peter wrote to his son-in-law, John, address Philadelphia, PA, as Commissioner of Accounts. Peter wrote, "My son if I mistake not has wrote to Mr. [Alexander] Hamilton on the subject in your favor." He was glad Susan feels better. He doesn't plan to visit Philadelphia but invites John and his family to New York.

Names included: Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts, Maria and Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Otto, Eliza Otto, and Miss Marshall.
Peter Van Brugh Livingston to John Kean, February 2, 1792

Peter Van Brugh Livingston
02-02-1792

Peter Van Brugh Livingston wrote, from Elizabeth-Town, NJ, to his son-in-law John Kean, Cashier of the Bank, Philadelphia, PA, via Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts. Peter sent several letters that were unanswered. He rejoiced that John was appointed Cashier, but worried for his health. He enclosed Robert Eoff's last lease and a deed for his farm, which he hoped Susan would long enjoy [this paperwork is not present].
Peter Van Brugh Livingston with Philip Livingston, January 19, 1792

Peter Van Brugh Livingston
01-19-1792

Indenture between Peter Van Brugh Livingston and Philip Livingston, his son for the sale of a 179.5 acre tenement plantation in Bridgewater, County of Somerset, NJ, currently leased to Robert Eoff. The land was sold to Philip in trust for Susan Kean, Peter's daughter. The indenture was witnessed by James Ricketts and John Chetwood.
Philip Livingston to John Kean, December 31, 1792

Philip Livingston
12-31-1792

Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The letter discussed the death of Peter van Brugh Livingston and subsequent burial. People included: Mr. Ricketts, Mrs. Ricketts, Peter Livingston, Lady Stirling, Lawrence, John Temple, John Alsop, Judge Hobart, Isaac [Roosevelt], Judge Morris, Gabriel Ludlow, James Bakman, John Broome, Dr. Rogers. Places included: Elizabeth.
M. McConnell to John Kean, February 17, 1792

M. McConnell
02-17-1792

M. McConnell wrote, from Philadelphia, PA, to John Kean, no address, but likely in Philadelphia, PA, regarding financial business.

Names included: Mr. Livingston and Mr. Cochran.
Anna Provoost with Estate of James Provoost, November 15, 1792

William Ogilvie
11-11-1792

William Ogilvie wrote for Anna Provoost regarding the estate of James Provoost. This document granted Anna Provoost administration of James Provoost's estate after his death. People included: William Ogilvie, Anna Provoost, James Provoost. Places included: New York, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Lewis William Otto and John Kean, October 13, 1792

Lewis William Otto
October 13, 1792

This is a contract between Lewis William Otto and John Kean from Philadelphia, PA. Lewis William Otto appointed John Kean his attorney in regard to a contract with Clement Biddle. People included: John Kean, Thomas Biddle, Kenneth MacKenzie.
Lewis William Otto to John Kean, December 23, 1792

Lewis William Otto
December 23, 1792

Lewis William Otto in Paris, France, wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. This letter discusses issues of the Bank of the United States along with an issue with a horse breaking through a fence and dying, among others. People included: Mrs. Kean, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Sibert, Fermant, Mr. Huger, Biddle, Fanny, Eliza, Mr. Genet.
Lewis William Otto with Clement Biddle, 1792-1793

Lewis William Otto
September 29, 1792- September 21, 1793

This is a contract between Lewis William Otto in Philadelphia, PA and Clement Biddle, unaddressed. Lewis Otto wrote this promissory note to Clement Biddle for a loan. People included: John Kean. Places included: Bank of the United States.
John Page to James Brown, January 14, 1792

John Page
01-14-1792

John Page in Philadelphia, PA wrote to James Brown, addressed to New York, NY. This letter regarded paying bills to Mr. Nicholson before he returned to New York. People included: Mr. Nicholson. Places included: New York, Richmond.
Charles Coteswait Pinckney to John Kean, August 31, 1792

Charles Coteswait Pinckney
August 31, 1792

Charles Coteswait Pinckney wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. People included: Mrs. John Middleton, Col. Grimké, David Millings, Hugh Millings.
David Ramsay to John Kean, April 8, 1792

David Ramsay
1792-04-08

David Ramsay wrote to John Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ramsay informed Kean that Mr. Abendenons would likely trouble him in transferring his certificates to Charleston. An advertisement was published in the newspapers that called on the stockholders to meet to nominate bank officers. Suggested bank officers should immediately decide on the question of branches. Hoped that South Carolina would no longer be a depressed state and abounded in money exports and every species of wealth. Sincerely wished that the importation of African Americans would end. Ramsay claimed that the alarms and insurrections of the West Indies would likely be repeated in South Carolina if the African American population increased. This was a reference to the 1791 slave revolts in Saint Domingue [later Haiti] which resulted in a large number of white refugees migrating to Charleston.) Ramsay noted in the postscript that since he wrote the above, the election for the bank officers had finished. He enclosed the reports along with the advertisement on which the election proceeded.

People mentioned: Joseph Abendanon
David Ramsay to John Kean, October 31, 1792

David Ramsay
October 31, 1792

David M. Ramsay in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The letter discussed a particular monetary issue in regard to this profession as a physician. The issues discussed included the "renewal" of relocating African-Americans in advance of redistricting to increase representation. This appalled Ramsay. Northern states retaliated against southern transgressions by sending their African-Americans down there. Ramsay claimed his colleagues distrusted him greatly. People mentioned: Governor of South Carolina, Attorney General of South Carolina. Places mentioned: Columbia. Notable quote: "I abhor national reflection but had almost said all Jews are rascals with but very few exceptions."
Jacob Read to John Kean, April 28, 1792

Jacob Read
04-28-1792

Jacob Read in Savannah, Georgia wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter discussed banking and financial issues. People included: Judge Grimké, British merchants, Mrs. Kean, Mrs. Livingston, Brockholst Livingston, Mrs. Read, Capt. Donovan, Richard Wylly. Places included: State of Georgia, Beaufort, Charleston.
Jacob Read to John Kean, June 3, 1792

Jacob Read
06-03-1792

Jacob Read in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. This letter had both personal elements as well as business issues discussed. People included: Hugh Ross, the President, Mr. Barnwell, Frazer, Mrs. Read, Mrs. Kean. Places included: Philadelphia, Georgia.
Jacob Read to John Kean, March 14, 1792

Jacob Read
03-14-1792

Jacob Read wrote from Charleston, SC, to John Kean in Philadelphia, PA. He wrote of depts, bills, and British accounts.

Names include: Mrs. Edward Rutledge, Cap. Geman, Shubrick, Col. Barnwell, Greenwood, Gen. Pinckney, Samuel Grove, Jane Grove, Grimké, Corvaisier, De Saussure, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Tubly.

Places include: Coosawhatchie Wharf and Georgia.

The handwriting is challenging.
Jacob Read to John Kean, March 15, 1792

Jacob Read
03-15-1792

Jacob Read in Charleston, SC wrote to to John Kean, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. Jacob Read grants John Kean power of attorney for him regarding US Bank stock in the city of Philadelphia. People included: B. Villeponts, A Vanderhorst, William Miller. Places included: Treasury of the United States.