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Jessey Perovany to Susan Kean, October 25, 1799
Jessey Perovany
1799-10-25
Jessey Perovany wrote from Germantown, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Perovany acknowledged the receipt of Susan’s letter and thanked her profusely for her assistance in lending her money. Charmed to hear Peter was feeling better and informed Susan she was pregnant. Had little information on Shosinsko, and his sudden departure stunned everyone. Appreciated that Susan shared so much information with her in her last letter since she had an antipathy toward writing.
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Jacob Reed to Susan Kean, January 23, 1799
Joseph Read
1799-01-23
The following document is a voucher addressed to Susan Kean from Jacob Read in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Read wrote that he received the sum of $128.57 from Susan that was to be paid to John Faucheraud Grimké in Charleston, South Carolina.
People mentioned: John Faucheraud Grimké (1752-1819)
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Gustavus Reisberg to Susan Kean, March 24, 1799
Gustavus Reisberg
1799-03-24
Gustavus Reisberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean at 89 Liberty Street, New York, New York. Reisberg relinquished the agency and explained to Susan that her orders were better off in more capable hands. Mr. Simpson delivered nine scripts that awaited Susan’s order and the surplus money of two hundred twenty-five dollars was to be returned. Also discussed last year’s taxes Susan had to pay from that sum. Reisberg wrote to Caleb Adler, an upholsterer, to wait on Susan with a piece of green satin that he received as a pattern to show the quality. The remaining silk was to be forwarded by one of their traders to New York to the care of Philip Livingston.
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Gustav Risberg to Susan Kean, June 9, 1799
Gustav Risberg
1799-06-09
Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan he paid the fourth payment on the new loan, and with the dividend of the Bank Stock, he completed the 5th and 6th payments of July and August. Susan needed to provide the funds for the 7th and 8thpayments. The President and Managers of the Canal Company called upon stockholders for three payments on each share. Susan owed one hundred and ten dollars for her two shares. Hoped Susan chose a successor for his agency.
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Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, April 13, 1799
Gustavus Risberg
1799-04-13
Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he paid $112.50 for the second installment of the new loan and enclosed the certificates. The Insurance Shares (50 in total) were still standing in Risberg’s name as it saved the trouble of a power of attorney receiving the dividends. Mr. Williams had gone to serve as Aid de Camp to General Macpherson on the Northampton expedition and did not have an opportunity to see him. Mr. G. Willing was also engaged on the expedition to Northampton and the rent would remain unpaid until his return. The business with Mr. Meade made little progress and no satisfaction would be made unless Susan brought a suit at law against him. Dr. Rush informed Risberg that he would keep his promise and as soon as Mr. Meade accepted the watercourse he pointed out, the deed would be executed on Susan’s behalf.
People mentioned: Dr. Benjamin Rush, Mr. Meade, Peter Kean, Mr. Williams, General Macpherson, and Mr. G. Willing.
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Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, August 10, 1799
Gustavus Risberg
1799-08-10
Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that the Insurance Company of N.A. made no dividend in July and none would likely take place until the following year. This was due to heavy losses and large claims on the British and French Governments. Suggested Susan sell the shares and put the funds towards the new loan as well as ground rent and taxes for the Canal Company. Mrs. George Willing “consigned to the silent grave.” Mr. Willing found fault in the construction of Susan’s home in Philadelphia and Risberg suggested she sell it. Acknowledged Susan’s letter from Mr. Meade regarding the watercourse (see George Meade to Susan Kean, July 29, 1799) and informed her to refer Meade to either Edward Tilghman or himself if he wrote her again. Happy to hear Peter was doing so well with his studies.
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Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, August 16, 1799
Gustavus Risberg
1799-08-16
Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he enclosed a Copy of the Will duly authenticated.
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Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, August 31, 1799
Gustavus Risberg
1799-08-31
Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that Mr. Willing made an offer to take the house back by allowing the difference between the rent it currently went for and his agreement, or he would sell it on himself on his own account. Suggested that the last proposition would be most advantageous to Susan. Willing had rented the house to Mrs. Cox, widow of Col. John Cox for $400 for ten months. The banks stood their ground but Risberg expected them to remove to Germanton [Germantown] where he would also take up his abode. Since the Treasury Office moved to Trenton, NJ, it was impossible to fund the first four payments of the new loan. Requested Susan’s remittance for the 7th payment on the new stocks and $40 for the Canal Shares. John Kitland was buried two days prior.
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Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, December 31, 1800
Gustavus Risberg
1799-12-31
Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg informed Susan that he and his fellow citizens returned to Philadelphia. In November 1799, Mrs. Cox took possession of Susan’s house. Mr. Willing had new wallpaper installed in the two lower rooms and part of the staircase. Mrs. Cox completed the remaining parts of the staircase to meet the third story. The last payment of the new loan was completed and with the return of the Treasury Offices, certificates were issued in Susan’s name. Bank shares yielded their usual dividend and the Turnpike Company was expected to recommence theirs. The N.A. Land Company and the N.A. Insurance Company would not produce any dividends and the payments on the Canal Shares were completed. Wished he could devise some mode of improving the lot on Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Enclosed a Power of Attorney and asked that once Susan had it proved by a notary to return it to him. (Power of Attorney enclosed and dated January 1, 1800)
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Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, January 26, 1799
Gustavus Risberg
1799-01-26
Gustavus Reisberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Reisberg shared that Mr. Simpson informed him that Mrs. Rinker left no family and that her estate would go to her husband. He heard she disposed of her stock before leaving for Virginia and the money was applied toward the purchase of a farm on which Mr. Rinker lived. Believed the monied interest in Philadelphia would be redeemed in a few years. If Susan subscribed to it, her interest would be perfectly safe, and enjoy an immediate increase in income. Mentioned that another stock was in great demand though it would yield no income until 1801. Will wait on Susan with a remittance of approximately three hundred and thirty dollars from the dividends of the bank shares and the insurance company.
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Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, March 10, 1799
Gustavus Risberg
1799-03-10
Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean 89 Liberty Street, New York, New York. Risberg informed Susan that according to her last order, he requested Mr. Simpson subscribe 27 shares to the new loan. Although he anticipated some surplus, he had no idea that the subscriptions would amount to nearly three times the sum wanted. Nine shares were allocated to Susan and more would be issued in seven to ten days. Bansall made an overture for the lot on behalf of B.W. Morris at £75 annum ground rent.
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Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, September 9, 1799
Gustavus Risberg
1799-09-09
Gustavus Risberg wrote from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Risberg acknowledged Susan’s letter where she enclosed three bank notes that amounted to $200 and informed her that he would take care of the last installment of the new loan. The melancholy situation in Philadelphia caused a decline in real estate. If Susan were to sell her house, Risberg suggested she demand £3000 because the price could be lowered afterward.
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John Rutherford to Susan Kean, August 22, 1799
John Rutherford
1799-08-22
John Rutherford wrote to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. The top of this document is torn. Rutherford informed Susan that he just returned to New York and was executing her order regarding the bonds. He did not understand Susan’s last letter where she requested the bonds be sent to her but enclosed them. They could be sent to Barnwell in their present state or the endorsements filled in.
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William Stephens to Susan Kean, September 4, 1799
William Stephens
1799-09-04
William Stephens wrote from Savannah, Georgia to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Stephens informed Susan that he enclosed a memorandum that contained the lands owned by John Kean with notes that showed to whom the property had since been disposed of (for descriptions of the lands, see Susan Kean to Philip Livingston, October 19, 1799). Stevens also discussed lands left to Susan by her father and additional property in Georgia.
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Robinson Thomas to Susan Kean, November 4, 1799
Robinson Thomas
11-04-1799
Bill of sale from Robinson Thomas to Susan Kean for Betty, an enslaved woman, and her nine-month-old child for the price of $175.
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Vanderhorst & Miller to Philip Livingston, February 22, 1799
Vanderhorst & Miller
02-22-1799
Vanerhorst & Miller wrote from Charleston to Philip Livingston, addressed to Broadway, NY. The letter said that on the instructions of Robert Barnwell they sent a check in favor of Charles Bank and Co. which was to be paid to Susan Kean, widow of John Kean and sister of Philip Livingston. A duplicate of this letter was also sent and received by Philip.
The check mentioned can be found as "Jonathan Coit to W. S. Robinson, February 21, 1799".
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John Walker to James Brown, January 9, 1799
John Walker
01-09-1799
John Walker to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. He wrote a quick correspondence to say he arrived at Shirley. He blames the bad weather for not paying him earlier.
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Unknown Person to George Meade, circa November 1798
An unknown correspondent wrote to George Meade, unaddressed. This letter is a copy sent to George Meade and appears to be written by Susan Kean, although it is not in her hand. The unknown correspondent reiterated the legal dispute between Meade and Susan Kean regarding the waterway issue in Susan’s backyard of her home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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George Van Brugh Brown to Susan Kean, August 1, 1798
George Van Brugh Brown
08-01-1798
George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Holmes, Kilmarnock, North Britain to Susan Kean, Elizabethtown, New Jersey [New York]. Brown had not heard from Susan in a while and was losing hope in ever hearing from her again. Desired to introduce Susan to his baby daughter and his wife. The small pox went vastly well away. Had to remain in Holmes until the war was over. Mentioned the death of Mr. Bayard.
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George Van Brugh Brown to Susan Kean, March 26, 1798
George Van Brugh Brown
03-26-1798
George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Holmes, Kilmarnock, North Britain to Susan Kean, his aunt, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. His wife, Elizabeth Brown, had given birth to a little girl also named Elizabeth. George wrote that the next daughter should be named Mary after his mother. He mentioned having hear from Betsy Bayard that Susan was not in Elizabeth Town. He thought it best that Peter in the winter still exercise as much as the distance between Sarah Ricketts's house and town. He wanted to come visit everyone in America with his family but said he could not until "something or other is done in Europe", most likely referring to the on going Napoleonic Wars.
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George Van Brugh Brown to Susan Kean, May 30, 1798
George Van Brugh Brown
05-30-1798
George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Holmes, Kilmarnock, North Britain to Susan Kean, his aunt, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. His wife, Elizabeth, had recently had a baby girl also named Elizabeth. He wrote that both mother and child were well, but the baby had begun to have toothaches and was waking up in the night. He wrote that his American friends were the worst correspondents he had often going months without letters from them. He asked for Peter Kean, Susan's son to write him soon. He would be entering the Scotch Militia, but he did not expect them to leave the country this summer. He asked about Philip Livingston and if Betsey or Nancy Bayard were married yet.
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George Van Brush Brown to Susan Kean, October 31, 1798
George Van Brugh Brown
10-31-1798
George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Linlithgow, Scotland to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Brown informed Susan that he took up the sword once more and was stationed at Ayr, Scotland. He remained there with his regiment until the beginning of October. Mrs. B. and their daughter, Elizabeth, stayed with him for a few weeks in Ayr and were at present with him. Brown also discussed how four men in his regiment were married. Spoke highly of Peter Kean, asked about Betsey McIntosh, and requested to be remembered by his uncles.
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John Faucheraud Grimke to Susan Kean, September 13, 1798
John Faucherand Grimke
09-13-1798
John Faucheraud Grimke in Charleston, SC wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimke wrote concerning the Santee Canal Co. shares and how another payment would be necessary. The engineer in charge made poor calculations. People included: Peter Kean, Mr. Smith. Places included: Santee Canal.
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John Faucheraud Grimke to Susan Kean, February 3, 1798
John Faucherand Grimke and Josiah Smith
02-03-1798
John Faucheraud Grimke wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Grimke discussed developments concerning the Santee Canal. This is written on the back of the letter from Josiah Smith who wrote about obtaining authorization for selling South Carolina loan certificates. People included: Mr. Josiah Smith, Mr. Barnwell, John Kean. Places included: Santee Canal.
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John Grimke to Susan Kean, May 11, 1798
John Faucheraud Grimke
05-11-1798
John Faucheraud Grimke, in Charleston, SC, wrote to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Grimke responded to Susan's letter requesting the disposal of the South Carolina loan office certificate. This letter discussed Santee Canal and Catawaba Company shares.
People included: Mr. Smith, Mrs. Grimke, John Kean. Places included: South Carolina, Santee Canal, Catawaba Company.
This was likely sent with the document by John Faucheraud Grimke, May 1, 1798.
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