Liberty Hall Collection 1790s

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  Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, November 2, 1791

  Sarah Ricketts

  11-02-1791
  

  This letter was written "by the pen of J. Jackson" on behalf of Sarah Rickets, no location, to her sister Susan Kean, addressed to John Kean, Commissioner of Public Accounts, Philadelphia. Sarah offered congratulations, but didn't give the reason. She mentions many acquaintances, but little information about them. Near the end Sarah wrote "the Creoles have worried me," but it's not clear why. The letter is difficult to read.

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  John Rutherfurd to Susan Kean, October 29, 1791

  John Rutherfurd

  10-29-1791
  

  John Rutherfurd wrote to his cousin, Susan Kean, while there was no address but likely in Philadelphia, PA. John Rutherford approved Susan's husband, John Kean, to use his name if he thought it would be helpful. He also suggested John Kean use other names since John Rutherfurd was not well known in that area.

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  William Stephens to John Kean, August 11, 1791

  William Stephens

  08-11-1791
  

  William wrote to John, no address. William said few people in Georgia want subscriptions to the National Bank and gave his reasons. He had no update on John's lands in Georgia. He said, "no persons with slaves set down amongst us." People who moved from South Carolina went to Florida.

  Names and topics included: British Debts, an Act of Confiscation, said of old Brailsford, bond to Portoens [?], Mr. Kegal [?], William Deucaux, William Greenwood, Judge Hayward, and Peter Lavien and Company, Joiner, Channing, President George Washingtons Southern Tour of 1791, Oliver Bowen, Governor Bullock, Mrs. Mills (appreciated how John helped her son when he traveled north for school), Box Lavien and Company, Samuel Grove, Peer Lavien, Box, Davies, Shubrick, Governor Wayne, General Jackson, and Colonel Wylly.

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  John Ward to John F. Grimké, October 31, 1791

  John Ward

  10-31-1791
  

  John Ward wrote to John F. Grimké, unaddressed. This letter concerned debt issues. Richard Shubrick hoped that John Grimké could have mediated a dispute with John Kean, a mutual friend, to avoid excessive legal expenses. People included: Richard Shubrick, Samuel Grove, Peter La Vien, Box La Vien, John Kean, Ed Davis.

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  William Wilkie from John Faucheraud Grimké on behalf of John Kean, April 15, 1790

  William Wilkie

  04-15-1791
  

  William Wilkie received a payment from John Faucheraud Grimké to use for the purchase of Indents for John Kean.

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  Thomas Willing to John Kean, October 29, 1791

  Thomas Willing

  10-29-1791
  

  Thomas wrote to John, no address, but located in Philidelphia, PA from context. The Bank Directors appointed John Kean as cashier of the U.S. Bank [First Bank of the United States] today. The salary was $2,700. Thomas invited John to meet the Board at City Hall the following week. He was the first President of the First Bank of the United States.

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  Unknown to John Kean, April 21, 1790

  04-21-1790
  

  This is an update on the settling of State Debts. The following states have been examined: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, and parts of Rhode Island. North Carolina and Virginia are still under examination.

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  Robert Barnwell to John Kean, March 11 and April 25, 1790

  Robert Barnwell

  March 11, 1790 and April 25, 1790
  

  Robert wrote to John, no address, about the national debt, interest, and the Chamber of Commerce. He also discusses tax upon negroes and lands. A proposition was rejected by the majority and brought up as an address to the Congress of the United States of which John Kean approves.

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  James Brown and Carter Braxton, February 19, 1790

  Carter Braxton and James Brown

  02-19-1790
  

  James Brown and Carter Braxton wrote this receipt. James Brown withdrew 12 pounds from an account of unclear ownership. People included: James Brown, Adams, [Tobang].

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  James Brown to Carter Braxton thru John Walker, 29 December 1790

  James Brown and John Walker

  12-29-1790
  

  John Walker received this receipt from James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. Walker received 196 pounds on the account of Charles Carter. People included: Charles Carter. Places included: Shirley.

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  William Cooke to John Kean, January 23, 1790

  William Cooke

  01-23-1790
  

  William wrote to John Kean, addressed to New York, care of Messrs Ludlow and Gould. William requests interest for an incomplete payment John made in 1782.

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  William Elliot to John Kean, June 9, 1790

  William Elliot

  06-09-1790
  

  William wrote to John, c/o Joseph Clay Jr. in New York, to update John on the weather and agriculture onat John's plantation on Paris Island, SC during the fall and winter seasons. He includes details about indigo, corn, and potatoes, and the weather. Lightning struck a church steeple. William's Uncle Robert attended the State Convention in Columbia where the South Carolina State Constitution was revised. The parishes are divided. Names include Mr. Wilcox, Sam (who manages John's land), Dr. Cuthbert, Mrs. Elliot, and young William.

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  William Elliot to John Kean, October 23, 1790

  William Elliot

  10-23-1790
  

  William wrote to John, addressed to Philadelphia, about the state of John's plantation. The was an equinoctial storm (tropical storm) in mid-September that damaged indigo crops. Sam is managing the plantation. William suffered from "smach" fever for weeks. Robert Barnwell expects to be elected to Congress. Dr. Stuart will no longer rent John's house in Beaufort.

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  John Faucheraud Grimké to John Kean, April 2, 1790

  John Faucheraud Grimké

  04-02-1790
  

  John Faucheraud Grimké wrote from Charleston, SC, to John Kean, address not included. Grimké completed his index and thanks Kean for sending the book to [illegible name]. He is referring to Public Laws of the State of South Carolina (Philadelphia, 1790). The Pennsylvania Constitution arrived and he will read it. He describes the new State House in Columbia, SC.

  Included: Meeting of the Cincinnati, General Knox, A.B, P.B., Sons of Hibernia, and Jacob Read.

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  John Faucheraud Grimké to John Kean, February 20, 1790

  John Faucheraud Grimké

  02-20-1790
  

  Grimké wrote to John Kean, addressed to New York via Captain Tillinghunt [?], Sloop Lady Haley. He has a great deal to say, in a philosophical and roundabout way, including some gossip. Topics include: printer in Philadelphia, National Expenditure and Revenue (a Mr. -- grossly miscalculated information), Hamilton's Report reached South Carolina, warm winter weather, Continental Oaths (refusal), creating laws, state debt, Congress, and acting as deputy adjutant general of the Southern Department, and it is race week. Names included: Lady and Knox, E. Rutledge, Barnwell, Izard, Smith, Tucker, Gernal Howe, General Lincoln, and Major Hyrne.

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  John Faucheraud Grimké to John Kean, June 13, 1790

  John Faucheraud Grimké

  06-13-1790
  

  Grimké wrote to John, no address but presumably in New York. Grimké was en route to Newport, Rhode Island. He enclosed a bill of exchange for $700 and needed John to deposit the money so he will have access to it when he gets to New York.

  Names included: Andrew Craigie, Leonard Bleecker, and Hazlehurst.

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  William Irvine to John Kean, September 7, 1790

  William Irvine

  09-07-1790
  

  William wrote to John, addressed to Mr. Ricketts near Elizabeth Town, NJ. William wanted to see John but was informed John wasn't in New York. John used the address page to make addition notes.

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  Draft to the Speaker of the House from John Kean, April 29, 1790

  John Kean

  04-29-1790
  

  This is a draft, by J.K. and J.T.G., from the Office of Accounts, to "The Honorable, The Speaker of the House of Representatives," (possibly Johnathan Trumbull Jr. who was elected Speaker on April 27, 1790) about their conclusion of the settlement of state debts.

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  Catharine Livingston to John Kean, circa 1790s

  Catharine Livingston

  circa 1790s
  

  Catharine Livingston wrote to Peter Kean, unaddressed. Livingston informed Kean that she read with approbation the letter he recommended. The affair Kean so kindly undertook was of a more serious nature. The “impeachment of a lady’s veracity” should not be “looked upon by her as a matter of small moment.” Discussed correspondence that passed between herself and Joanna and Miss Bayard’s mistaken information. Both Joanna and Catharine asserted in Peter Kean’s presence that no conversation relative to the subject in dispute passed till after Miss Livingston’s lively address to Joanna. Enclosed letters that passed between them and Kean will judge of the impossibility of any further intercourse. The goodness of his intentions was too apparent to pass unacknowledged. This document is undated.

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  Catharine Livingston to John Kean, circa 1790s

  Catharine Livingston

  circa 1790s
  

  Catharine Livingston wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. Livingston read Kean’s extracts of The Effusions of Friendship and Fancy: In Several Letters to and from Select Friends, which she thought were written with care, sentiment, and spirit. This document is undated.

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  Margaret Livingston to John Kean, May 7, 1790

  Margaret Livingston

  05-07-1790
  

  Mrs. Margaret Livingston wrote to John, addressed to New York, by J. Chancellor. She was thankful to get his letter from Mr. Tillohan [?]. She refers to John's wife, Susan, as her cousin. Margaret comments on John's health and participation in national affairs. She is a practicing Christian. She thanks John for the melon seeds. She hopes to see John and Susan and meet their son Peter for the first time, in June, with her daughter. She describes Clermont, which needs improvements.

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  Philip Livingston to James Ricketts, circa 1790s

  Philip Livingston

  between 1790 and 1810
  

  Philip Livingston wrote to James Ricketts, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. It included an open letter to Philip's sister, Susan Livingston Kean (later Niemcewicz), so he could read, seal, and deliver it to Susan. Philip invites James to join him in [presumably] New York to watch the Stock Market, which is fluctuating. He also comments on the wind and speed of transport between New Jersey and New York.

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  Philip Livingston to Susan Kean, March 27, 1790

  Philip Livingston

  03-27-1790
  

  Philip wrote to his sister, Susan, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Philip updates Susan on the purchase of bank shares and stocks on her behalf. Stocks went up in response to the President's message to Congress. Philip states "It is impossible to answer your question shall we have war - We hope not."

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  Philip Livingston to Susan Kean, March 5, 1790

  Philip Livingston

  03-05-1790
  

  Philip wrote to his sister, Susan, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He is requesting Susan's advice on purchasing bank shares and stock on her behalf. He also mentions Commissioners in Paris.

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  John Randolf to St. George Tucker, March 5, 1790

  John Randolph

  03-05-1790
  

  John Randolf wrote to St. George Tucker, addressed to Williamsburg, VA. John wrote to his step father, whom he calls "Papa" concerning whether he was to leave college to work with Mr. [Edmund] Randolph, the new Attorney General of the United States. He disliked the formalities and regulations of college. People included: [Edmund] Randolph.