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  Philip Livingston to Susan Kean, January 10, 1796

  Philip Livingston

  01-10-1796
  

  Philip Livingston in New York wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Susan Kean kept a cancelled promissory note signed by Philip Livingston to pay Susan Kean in 6 months. Philip gave the note to Susan to cancel John Kean's debt with William Otto.

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  Philip Livingston to Susan Kean, October 1, 1796

  Philip Livingston

  10-01-1796
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. This letter discussed bank stock. The fever forced the Livingstons to escape the area. People included: Mr. Burrall, Mr. Kean, Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Livingston, Livingston children, Capt. Brown, Mr. Winthrop, Mr. Ricketts, Mrs. Ricketts. Places included: Livingston House.

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  Philip Livingston to Susan Kean, September 6, 1796

  Philip Livingston

  09-06-1796
  

  Philip Livingston in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Philip discussed business matters with Susan, including bank stock and farmland. People included: Mr. Winthrop, Mr. Steel, Mr. Risberg, Mr. Ricketts, Eoff, Mrs. Livingston. Places included: Bank of the United States.

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  Philip Livingston to John Rutherford, March 8, 1796

  Philip Peter Livingston

  03-08-1796
  

  Philip Livingston wrote from New York, NY, to John Rutherfurd, addressed to Philadelphia, PA. He had heard via his sisters Sarah Ricketts and Susan Kean, that George Van Brugh Brown, a Captain in the British Army had arrived in Philadelphia from Jamaica. He had left his regiment in North Carolina and traveled north alone and most likely did not know anyone in the city. Philip referred to George as his cousin, but he is in fact the son of Philip's sister Mary. He asked John if he could introduce him to the British Charge des affairs, Mr. Bond. Philip's wife, Cornelia Livingston, made the same request of her sister's husband, Colonel Reade.

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  John Lowell to Gouverneur Kemble, October 3, 1796

  John Lowell

  10-03-1796
  

  John Lowell in Boston wrote to Gouverneur Kemble, addressed to New York. This letter detailed the shipping of goods. These goods included raven duck cloth, rupion duck, iron, and hemp on the sloop Harlequin. People included: Capt. Cropsey, Mr. Rupill. Places included: New York, Rupill's wharf.

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  Peter McCall to Susan Kean, March 13, 1796

  Peter McCall

  03-13-1796
  

  Peter McCall in Philadelphia, PA, to Susan Kean, New York, NY. Peter McCall informed Susan Kean that he gave the goods to Mr. Risberg, who paid notes to him in compensation for the customs duties. People included: Gustav Risberg. Places included: customs house.

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  Peter McCall to Susan Kean, March 5, 1796

  Peter McCall

  03-05-1796
  

  Peter McCall in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. McCall informed Mrs. Kean that her products from Asia had arrived. People included: Mr. Kean.

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  David M. Randolph wrote to James Brown, May 14, 1796

  David M. Randolph

  05-14-1796
  

  David M. Randolph wrote to James Brown, addressed to Richmond, VA. This letter discussed a bill for which Randolph requested immediate remittance. Places included: Philadelphia.

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  Thomas M. Randolph to James Brown, June 17, 1796

  Thomas M. Randolph

  06-17-1796
  

  Thomas M. Randolph in Monticello, Charlottesville, VA wrote to James Brown, unaddressed. This letter detailed a sale of wheat and clarified a previous letter. People included: Snelson, Nicholson.

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  Thomas M. Randolph to James Brown, November 12, 1796

  Thomas M. Randolph

  11-12-1796
  

  Thomas M. Randolph in Milton, VA wrote to James Brown, unaddressed. Randolph drew on Brown for $46.72 for the Sherriff of Albemarle County. He looked to make another draft on Mr. Brown for payments to John Watson and Dr. [Currie]. People included: Mr. [Inliafino], John Watson, Dr. Currie, Snelson. Places: Albemarle.

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  Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, April 7, 1796

  Sarah Ricketts

  04-07-1796
  

  Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Sarah complained of a headache that kept her up last night. Madame Tapray planned on going to New York to get scholars to teach music. Sarah offered general updates on various people and their goals. People Included: Miss Gordon, Captain [Brown], Mr. Jackson, Philip Livingston, Mrs. Livingston, Livingston child, Mr. Rickett, Madame Tapray, Mr. Bandyek, Mrs. Carredeaux, Brockholst, Mrs. Lewis, Nick, Mrs. A-g. Places included: New York, Scotland, Puerto Rico.

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  Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, January 11, 1796

  Sarah Ricketts

  01-11-1796
  

  Sarah Ricketts in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. The children became sick with some sort of illness. People included: Mr. Houstown, Mrs. Livingston, Mr. Kean, Mr. Ogden, Peter Ricketts, Phil Ricketts, James Ricketts, Joseph [Ricketts], Robert [Ricketts], George [Ricketts], Miss Gordon, Peter Kean, Philip Kean.

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  Gustav Risbert to Susan Kean, June 7, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  06-07-1796
  

  Gustav Risberg, Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Risberg hoped that Mr. Cogniac returned the piece of satin in good order. Dr. Rush wanted to construct a building that was on property claimed by Mrs. Kean, but the deed for the property was not present in the records office. Gustav requested that Susan furnish a copy of the deed to him to prevent the construction on her property. People included: Dr. Rush, Mr. Cogniac, Mr. Meade. Places included: Record's Office, Kean house Philadelphia.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, April 14, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  04-14-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Gustavus Risberg wrote to Susan Kean concerning a payment from Mr. Willing for rent. He also noted a former servant that had called concerning any letters for him. People included: Mr. Willing, Mr. Burrall, Peter Kean, unnamed ex-servant.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, April 25, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  04-25-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at New York, NY. Risberg attempted to renegotiate rent with Mr. Willing who refused to pay more. A former servant took the textile with him. The Congress debated passing the treaty with England, if they accepted it, there would be greater confidence in the market. People included: Mr. Willing, Mr. Burrall, Peter Kean, unnamed ex-servant, Capt. McCray. Places included: England, Congress.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, August 15, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  08-15-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg informed Susan the negotiations with Mr. M. were at an end as he lost his assets to his creditors. They settled their dispute with Dr. Rush. People included: Bonsall, Mr. M., Coxe, Livingston, Dr. Rush, Mr. Cogniac, James Ricketts. Places included: New York.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, August 30, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  08-30-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg enclosed a bank draft from New York. People included: James Ricketts. Place included: Branch Bank in New York.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, December 26, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  12-26-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Gustavus sent Susan a list of the sales of goods from China and advised that if there was another expedition to India, he would be able to advise on what to purchase. People included: Philip Livingston, Mr. Simpson, George Spooner, William Brown, John Negus, John Shields, Joseph Mussi, Bailey, John Myers, Jon Wolff, Sam Howell, George Wilson, Richard Jolliff, Mrs. Lockyer, Joseph Shoemaker, Edward Bartlett, Henry Lawrence, John Folwell, Ferdinand Gourdon, John Genther, John Guest, John Kean, Peter McCall. Places included: India (Asia), Canton, China.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, December 6, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  12-06-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg informed Susan of the net revenue from sales and responded to Susan's concerns about the N. A. Company that losses at sea where high by replying that the shares were scarce. He discussed dividends for turnpike, canal, and land companies. People Included: Mr. Meade, Mr. Willings, Peter. Places Included: N. A. Company, Turnpike, Canal.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, February 7, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  02-07-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed via Philip Livingston in the Battery, New York, NY. Mr. Risberg updated Susan Kean on the status of her account such as the "Bills from France." Susan invested in the Turnpike and a canals, and he offered updates about both. The lot owned by Mrs. Kean had difficulties, such as a leaky roof. In order to "dispose of adventure to the East Indies," he needed to know the orders given to the supercargo. Mr. Risberg was to also take change of the Willing & Francis, a mercantile house. People included: Miss H. Mead, Tench Coxe, Mr. Biddle, Peter Kean, Bonsall. Places included: France, Turnpike, Willings & Francis House. Place included: Philadelphia apartment.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, January 15, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  01-15-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. This letter contained information concerning dividends on bank stocks. It also responded to Mr. Tench Coxe's assertions that John Kean owed him money. People included: Mr. Willing, Mr. Morris, Mr. Ricketts, Tench Coxe, Mr. Otto, Mr. Biddle. Places included: New York.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, July 14, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  07-14-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg enclosed $250 to Susan in anticipation of income to be received from rent and dividends. He expected to receive a dividend from the Turnpike Company. At that point, sales had reached $1000 but still needed to sell the colored satins before sending her the returns. Mr. Risberg continued with the issue of the property deed that had caused much trouble. Susan Kean, Elizabeth, NJ, wrote a draft letter to Gustav Risberg on the date of July 18, 1796 on this letter from Risberg. She discussed the issue with the dividends from the Turnpike. She expected to sell one of her farms and receive a dividend from her father's estate. Susan wanted to ensure that her son did not share in her misfortunes. She wanted to approach the property situation cautiously as she knew the reputation of Mr. Tilghman as being liberal. People included: John Kean, Peter Livingston, Mr. Tilghman, Simmons, Peter Kean, Mr. Meade. Places included: Turnpike Company.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, July 29, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  07-29-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg sent $200 of remittances to Mrs. Kean. Risberg concluded business with Mr. Simmons concerning a dispute over penalties. Mr. Tilghman examined the deed and advised accommodating with Dr. Rush as he has full rights to the property. Mr. Willing raised the land on the property to avoid flooding even though it darkened the kitchen. He advised that the Turnpike would likely not have a dramatic increase in dividend revenue for a year. He advised against purchasing bank stock. He reiterated that the colored satins remained unsold. People included: Simmons, Bonsal, Mr. Tilghman, Mr. Ketland, Dr. Rush, Mr. Willing, Mr. Meade, John Ferms, Peter Kean, Mr. M. Temper. Places included: Federal City, Washington, Morris & Nicholson, England.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, June 26, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  06-26-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg, Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Gustavus Risberg received a copy of the deed from Mrs. Kean. The property dispute arose from two problems. When Dr. Rush constructed two back buildings that created water stoppage that in turn flooded the Kean property, especially during the rain. The previous owner of the properties, Mr. Ketlands, gave a slice of the property twice. This created a dispute between Mrs. Kean and Dr. Rush over who owned the property as their deed stated both did.

  People included: Peter Kean, Mr. Kean, Mr. Willing, Dr. Rush, Mr. Ketlands, Mr. Meades.

  Places included: Kean lot, the Rush lot.

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  Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, June 4, 1796

  Gustavus Risberg

  06-04-1796
  

  Gustavus Risberg, in Philadelphia, PA, wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. Risberg discussed the rent for Mrs. Kean's property. There was a lottery that Susan and Sarah partook in. Mr. Livingston stated that he was satisfied in his dealings with Mr. Coxe. Mr. Cogniac promised to take charge of the satins from China. Mrs. Jane Corvaisier's memorandum went through Mr. Simpson to Mr. Risberg. On a separate scrap of paper (included) Jane Corvaisier asked about payment. People included: Mr. Livingston, Mr. Cogniac, Mr. Simpson, Jane Corvaisier, Peter Kean, Mr. Simons, Bonsall Places included: Germantown