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Susan Kean Receipt of Interest and Stock, October 1795 - February 1796

October 1795 - February 1796

Account of Susan Kean. Interest and purchase of stock between October 1795 and February 1796.
Robert Barnwell to Susan Kean, May 14, 1796

Robert Barnwell
05-14-1796

Robert Barnwell in Charleston, SC wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. Robert Barnwell wrote to Susan Kean to inform her of state bonds received from John Kean and wanted the difference between the nominal and real bond price. He expressed his desire to liquidate his debt with her and demanded a prompt reply. People Included: John Kean, Mr. Desaulpure, Mr. Elliot, Mr. Winthrop, Mrs. Ricketts, Edwards family, LeRoy family, Benson, King, Philip Livingston. Places included: Georgia, South Carolina.
Robert Barnwell to Susan Kean, October 23, 1796

Robert Barnwell
10-23-1796

Robert Barnwell in Beaufort, South Carolina wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Robert informed Susan that he worked as trustee of the late John Kean's property without legal trusteeship. He discussed the issue of remittances, debt, and property. John Kean, according to Barnwell, offered the the revenue of a property for twelve years to pay of his debts before the revenue went to his family. Barnwell advised contacting Judge Grimké if she wanted to terminate ownership of the property. He discussed the issue of bonds. People included: Mr. Kean, Peter Kean, Grimké, Philip Livingston, Banker, Holmes, Odleton, Shubrice, Mr. Ricketts, Mrs. Ricketts. Places included: Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina.
P. Bond to Susan Kean, July 27, 1796

P. Bond
07-27-1796

P. Bond in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. Bond discussed Susan Kean's legal case against Dr. Rush concerning her grievances with him over his wall that has led to water filling her lot in Philadelphia. They attempted to develop a case that Dr. Rush's wall was unlawfully creating problems for Mrs. Kean's property. People included: Miss Fanny, Mr. Tilghman, Dr. Rush, Mr. Ricketts, Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Houston, Mrs. Houston, Mr. Alex Campbell, Mr. Meade, Mr. Ketland. Places included: US District of Virginia.
George Van Brugh Brown to Susan Kean, August 8, 1796

George Van Brugh Brown
08-08-1796

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from New York to Susan Kean, his aunt, addressed to James Ricketts, Elizabeth Town. He did not know that his uncle, James Ricketts, was sick. Since Susan was staying with him George asked her to update him on his health. He also mentioned he finally had an opportunity to travel to his lands later in the month.

People Included: Mr. Johnson, Mrs. A, James Ricketts, Sarah Ricketts, Mr. and Mrs. L (Lawrence?)
George Van Brugh Brown to Susan Kean, July 22, 1796

George Van Brugh Brown
07-22-1796

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from New York to Susan Kean, his aunt, addressed to James Ricketts, Elizabeth Town. He inquired about Susan's health and how their friends in Elizabeth Town were. He mentioned that he saw Susan's brother who was soon heading out to the country, he was most likely referring to Philip Peter Livingston.

People Included: Miss James, Mrs. A, Peter Philip James Kean

Places Included: Monty Bay
George Van Brugh Brown to Susan Kean, March 19, 1796

George Van Brugh Brown
03-19-1796

Major Brown wrote from Abyssinia, in New Jersey, to his Aunt Susan, addressed to New York. George was in Philadelphia longer than expected. He met Mr. Rutherford there and thanked Susan for the introduction. He enclosed a letter from Miss Bond, and another letter addressed to Mrs. Livingston. There are addition and subtraction problems on the verso of the letter.

Names included: Mr. and Mrs. Ricketts.
George Van Brugh Brown to Susan Kean, November 27, 1796

George Van Brugh Brown
11-27-1796

George Van Brugh Livingston wrote from London, England, to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Livingston expressed interest in hearing about Peter’s well-being since he last visited Susan. Considered going to Scotland as he was attached to a young lady there. Asks Susan to pass along regards to herself, his uncle, his grandmother, and other friends.
George Van Brugh Brown to Susan Kean, September 7, 1796

George Van Brugh Brown
09-07-1796

George Van Brugh Brown wrote from Stratford, CT to Susan Kean, his aunt, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. George was upset that he had so many delays in his travels and hoped that his letter about his trip got to James Ricketts.

People Included: James Ricketts, Mr. Houston, Mrs. Johnson, Sarah Ricketts, Peter Philip James Kean

Places Included: Boston, MA, New York, NY
Tench Coxe to William and James Constable, January 14, 1796

Tench Coxe
01-14-1796

Tench Coxe in Philadelphia, PA wrote to William and James Constable, unaddressed. These materials concerned notes that Louis Otto allegedly gave to William Constable. People included: John Kean, Louis Otto, James LeRoy, Clement Biddle. Places included: Bank of the United States, Paris.
E.B. Dayton to Susan Kean, January 11, 1796

Elias Dayton
01-11-1796

E.B. Dayton in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Philip Livingston's residence in New York, NY. This letter ask for her decision about a bill drawn on Mr. Kean in favor of Tench Coxe. People included: Mr. Kean, Mr. Ricketts, Tench Coxe.
John Faucheraud Grimké to Susan Kean, January 24, 1796

John Faucherand Grimké
01-24-1796

John Faucheraud Grimké in Charleston, SC wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. This letter discussed the Santee and Catawba companies. People included: Josiah Smith, Peter Kean, Mr. Barnwell, Dr. Ramsay, Mrs. Grimké. Places included: Congress, Santee, Catawba.
John Faucheraud Grimké to Susan Kean, January 6, 1796

John Faucherand Grimké
01-06-1796

John Faucheraud Grimké in Charleston, SC, wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimké wrote to Susan about Peter. He was satisfied that she had placed Peter under the protection of a clergyman and told Susan to send a power of attorney letter to Mr. Smith so that he may transfer property in her name. People included: Mrs. Grimké, Peter Kean, Mr. Smith, Grimké boys. Places included: New York, Philadelphia.
John Faucheraud Grimké to Susan Kean, June 8, 1796

John Faucheraud Grimké
06-08-1796

John Faucheraud Grimké, from Charleston, SC, wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimké wrote to Mrs. Kean about a statement from the South Carolina Treasurer on the interest and principal of bonds. He suggested Federal bonds were more profitable. Grimké advised disposing of it because of the low rates. The letter discussed Santee Canal and the Catawba Canal issues. He advised that they avoid further investment in the canals if they failed to receive a profit in the following year after the interest expired. People included: Peter Kean, State Treasurer, Mr. Barnwell, Mr. Kean. Places included: Catawba Canal, Santee Canal, South Carolina.
Financial List of Susan Kean, circa 1796

Susan Kean
circa 1796

This document is a financial list belonging to and in the hand of Susan Kean.
Susan Kean drafts to Peter McCall, March 9, 1796

Susan Kean
03-09-1796

Susan Kean in New York, NY, wrote several draft letters to Peter McCall, unaddressed. Susan Kean wrote various drafts concerning her cargo in the possession of Mr. McCall. People Included: Gustavus Risberg, Mr. Kean, Richard Dale Places included: Custom House, China.
Susan Kean Items in Her Possession

Susan Kean
09-29-1796

Susan Kean lists items in her possession. People included: G. Davis, Mrs. Corvaisier, Philip Livingston, Robert Morris, Greanleaf and Nicholson, Herman LeRoy, John Rutherfurd, Robert Barnwell, Mr. Rickets, Mr. Risberg, George Willing. Places mentioned: Beaufort, SC, Bank of the United States.
Susan Kean's note on Barnwell and Corvaisier, circa 1790s

Susan Kean
circa 1790s

The following document is Susan Kean's note stating that she believed Barnwell and Corvaisier’s papers were of no use. This document is undated.
Susan Kean to Gustavus Risberg, July 18, 1796

Susan Kean
07-18-1796

Susan Kean wrote to Gustavus Risberg, unaddressed. Mr. Bond wrote this power of attorney statement on behalf of Susan Kean for Gustav Risberg. People included: Mr. Bond, John Kean, Gustavus Risberg. Places included: Elizabeth Town, Philadelphia.
Susan Kean to John Rutherford, March 8, 1796

Susan Kean
03-08-1796

Susan Kean wrote from New York to her cousin, John Rutherford, addressed to the Senate of the United States, Philadelphia, PA. Susan’s nephew George Van Brugh Brown arrived in Philadelphia. George grew up in Scottland, where he attended school, then served in the Army, in Jamaica. He was a Captain in the 52nd Regiment. Susan asked John to show him kindness and “give him some directions in what manner he ought to conduct himself.” She was sorry Mr. Bond didn’t stay to meet the president [George Washington]. A postscript vaguely described a man cast away “cast away incoming from Jamaica and had been some time in North Carolina… very much out of health.”

Names included: Mrs. L, Mr. Read, Capt. B.
Susan Kean to Robert Barnwell, circa 1796

Susan Kean
circa 1796

Susan Kean wrote to Robert Barnwell, unaddressed. This document is a draft of a letter. Susan Kean requested Barnwell give her information on an account in which Barnwell charged himself with the monies he had already received on the assigned debts. Susan was informed that the Georgia lands made over in trust to herself and her son, Peter could not be sold. Susan also discussed land that was purchased by Barnwell on her father’s estate and land in South Carolina. This document is undated but likely written in 1796 in response to Robert Barnwell’s of October 23, 1796.
Susan Kean to Unknown Person, November 30, 1796

Susan Kean
11-30-1796

Susan Kean wrote to an unknown person, unaddressed. Susan requested advice from the recipient on her late husband, John Kean’s, estate, namely the state of the debts. She also discussed Peter’s welfare. Susan sent a request to a notary to make herself power of attorney of Mr. Kean’s estate but he did not know the proper form to fill out. Asks her correspondent for assistance.
LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers and Susan Kean, May 4, 1796

LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers
05-04-1796

This receipt was from LeRoy, Bayard, & McEvers and Susan Kean's transaction. This receipt was evidence that Hermann LeRoy had one share in Bank of New York stock.
Herman LeRoy to Susan Kean, August 12, 1796

Herman LeRoy
08-12-1796

Herman LeRoy in Bloomingdale, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Mr. LeRoy wrote to Mrs. Kean giving advice concerning bank stock. He advised on acquiring National Bank shares in comparison with New York Bank. People included: Mrs. LeRoy, Mrs. Bayard, Susan, Edward, Peter Kean, James Ricketts, Mrs. Ricketts. Places included: Bank of New York, Bank of the US, New Hampshire.
Copy of a letter by Brockholst Livingston to Unknown Person, June 28, 1796

Brockholst Livingston
06-28-1796

This was a copy of a letter by Brockholst Livingston, in Elizabeth Town, NJ, to an Unknown Person, unaddressed, as noted on the verso of the letter (written in Susan Kean's handwriting). This letter concerned the property dispute between Mrs. Kean and Dr. Rush over their properties in Philadelphia, where Dr. Rush built on the disputed property.