Peter Kean’s Letterbook, January 1, 1809 – November 16, 1810

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Description

Several letters written by Peter Kean from Washington, D.C., and Beaufort, South Carolina (a few letters unaddressed) to William Jay and his friends. Peter traveled to North and South Carolina and Virginia. Of particular interest to him were Washington’s tomb and the Seat of the General. Compared Washington’s tomb to a potato hole. Peter heard from someone who attended him that a worthless wretch attempted to break into the vault and steal the remains of Washington to exhibit them to the eyes of the “busy vulger.” In other letters, Peter mentioned the Embargo Act of 1808, his visit to the Representative Hall, and the Navy Yard in Washington D.C.

Recipients include William Jay (1789-1858).

People mentioned: George Washington (1732-1799).

Author/Creator

Peter Philip James Kean (1788-1828)

Recipient

William Jay (1789-1858) and unknown recipients.

Creation Date

1810-11-16

Creation Date

11-16-1810

Document Type

Manuscript

Location

Washington, D.C., and Beaufort, South Carolina

Collection

Liberty Hall Collection, 1711-1847 (bulk 1790-1830)

Inventory Location

103 C

Recommended Citation

Kean, Peter P.. Peter Kean’s Letterbook, January 1, 1809 – November 16, 1810. Manuscript. From Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University, Liberty Hall Collection 1810s. https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1810s/141

Rights

This collection is open to the public for research use. Copyright remains with Kean University. Credit this material. Personal photographs may be made for research purposes. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to the Special Collections Research Library and Archive at keanscrla@kean.edu.

Publishing Repository

Special Collections Research Library and Archive, Kean University