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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 Grimke to Susan Kean, January 24, 1796

John Faucherand Grimke
01-24-1796

John Faucheraud Grimke 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. Grimke. Places included: Congress, Santee, Catawba.
John Faucheraud Grimke to Susan Kean, January 6, 1796

John Faucherand Grimke
01-06-1796

John Faucheraud Grimke in Charleston, SC, wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimke 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. Grimke, Peter Kean, Mr. Smith, Grimke boys. Places included: New York, Philadelphia.
John Faucheraud Grimke to Susan Kean, June 8, 1796

John Faucheraud Grimke
06-08-1796

John Faucheraud Grimke, from Charleston, SC, wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimke 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. Grimke 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.
Kean and Livingston, circa 1700s

Philip Livingston
circa 1700s

The following document lists the amount in sales of lands. The verso reads “Sale of Lands on Mr Livingston’s Judgment – Georgia.” This document is undated.
Philip Livingston and Susan Kean, December 15, 1796

Philip Livingston
12-15-1796

Philip Livingston and Susan Kean wrote this unaddressed document. Susan wrote down information concerning US Bank and NY Bank stock. People included: William Dayton. Places included: Bank of the United States, Bank of New York.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Janet Montgomery to Susan Kean, May 5, 17xx

Janet Montgomery
17xx-05-05

Janet Montgomery wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Janet informed Susan that she would be unable to visit her sister. She was visiting the Chancellor and fell ill with a cold that got progressively worse. If her health improved and her mother continued well, she planned to go with Edward. Asked to present her sister with love. This document is undated.