Beaumanoir De Laforest to Susan Kean, June 29, 1789

Beaumanoir De Laforest wrote from New York to Susan Kean, her friend, address not included. She was concerned for John Kean\u27s health and hoped that all was well in Beaufort. She gave updates about all their friends and associates in New York. She wrote how she still felt like a stranger in America and could not adjust to some of the customs. She was planning a trip to the country to see one of her relations there, going to Bethlehem, the Falls, Newark, and then Elizabethtown to see Lady Christine. There were rumors that General Clarkson was to marry Susan Livingston, Sarah Jay\u27s sister. People Included: Mrs. Eveleigh, Mr. Butler, Mr. Macomb, Mr. Constable, Mrs. Dalton, Mr. Eruger, Mrs. Lynch, Jane Griffin, Lady Kitty, Mrs. Izard, Mrs. Rucker, Mrs. Langdon, Mrs. R. Morris, Mrs. Smith, Chancellor Livingston, Mrs. Butler, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Frank Van Berckel, George Washington, Sarah Jay, , Rolt Izard, Mary Seton, John Wilkes, John Livingston, Eliza McEvers, Eliza Livingston Otto, Mrs. Livingston (Margaret Livingston?), Mrs. Montgomery,Lady Mary, Lewis William Otto, Eliza Otto, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Church, Mr. Huger, Caroline De LaForest, Mrs. Le Couteuby Mr. Van Berckel and Cornelia Van Horne. Places Included: Philadelphia.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/1284/thumbnail.jp

Beaumanoir de la Forest to Susan U. Niemcewicz, September 2, 1801

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Paris, France to Susan U. Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Now that there was peace, la Forest hoped she would hear from Susan more frequently. Mrs. Otto was with child but sadly miscarried. She was recovering slowly. La Forest had new troubles of a different kind. Mr. Tench Coxe had robbed her and her husband of $33,000. When la Forest and her husband departed from America, Mr. la Forest had put his business in the hands of Tench Coxe. When Mr. la Forest drew money from Mr. Coxe, he sent a little but then afterward protested the bills of exchange. He put Mr. La Forest’s property under his, blaming the war and a possible rupture. Once peace was declared, instead of returning the bonds and bank notes, Coxe filed bankruptcy. Mrs. la Forest claimed he put their property under his name so he had a means to rob them. She felt sorry for his wife and children and was disgusted with his behavior. People mentioned: Tench Coxehttps://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1800s/1170/thumbnail.jp

Beaumanoir De Laforest to Susan Kean, April 19, 1789

Beaumanoir De Laforest wrote from New York to Susan Kean, addressed to Beaufort, SC. She had received a letter from Susan\u27s husband, John Kean, and was glad to hear of her and her son Peter Kean\u27s health. She said it was the talk of the town that Peter may have a little brother soon. She also mentioned that her daughter Caroline de la Forest had been inoculated for Small Pox. John Adams and George Washington were soon expected in New York and there was going to be a ball and fireworks. People Included: Mrs. Everly, Mr. Huges, Miss De Crevecoues, Lewis William Otto, and Eliza Otto.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/1061/thumbnail.jp

Beaumanoir De Laforest to Susan Kean, September 10, 1793

Beaumanoir wrote to Susan, address torn off. She\u27s concerned about yellow fever in Philadelphia and tragic events in Paris. Beaumanoir, whose husband was the Vice-Consul General of the Kingdom of France to the United States, lived briefly in the United States. She had a daughter, Caroline.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1007/thumbnail.jp

Beaumanoir De Laforest to Susan Kean, December 7, 1788

Beaumanoir De Laforest wrote from New York to Susan Kean, address not included. She wrote inquiring about Susan\u27s trip and health as well as that of her infant son, Peter Kean. She said that she understood that it must be difficult for her to be in a new place where she does not know anyone and compared it to when she moved to America from her own country. People Included: Mrs. Eveleigh, Mr. Huger, Mrs. Ricketts, Mr. Otto, Eliza Julia Otto, Miss De Crevecoeur, John Keanhttps://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/1053/thumbnail.jp

Beaumanoir de la Forest to Susan Kean, March 29, 1799

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Paris, France to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Beaumanoir de la Forest was surprised to receive a letter from Susan and was happy that her previous letters were miscarried and not the result of Susan not writing them. Susan’s brother-in-law was living a charming life in the country. Beaumanoir de la Forest shared news on family and mutual acquaintances and mentioned the high cost of education in France. Sorry to hear that every summer Susan was plagued with yellow fever. People mentioned: Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Linch, Mr. Izard, Lady Temple, Mrs. Macomb, Mr. Macomb and his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzsimon, Mrs. Dalton, Mr. Huges, Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Palliard, Mr. Patry, Susan’s brother-in-law (William Otto), and Peter Kean.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1601/thumbnail.jp

Beaumanoir de la Forest to Susan U. Niemcewicz, July 13, 1800

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Paris, France to an unknown correspondent (likely Susan Niemcewicz) Forest extended her condolences on the death of Susan’s mother. Claimed that America was a terrible country for sudden changes of luck, one day you were sick and the next the reverse. Though she did not have a great love for America since it was not her country, she would always remember how pleasant it was and would return to pay a visit. Her children Eliza, Caroline, and Angelica would soon be young ladies. The first two were tall for their ages and Angelica was a sweet girl. Mentioned Alexander Hamilton and how he was her favorite amongst the Americans although she was ready to not be so cordial with him. If the reports were true, Hamilton was too in love with the English, and the English were “wicked people” always blowing the fire of war while they (the French) were in earnest to extinguish it. Mr. Otto was appointed Commissary for the Exchange of Prisoners to London. Forest also discussed mutual acquaintances and family.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1800s/1122/thumbnail.jp

Beaumanoir de la Forest to Susan Kean, July 15, 1800

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Paris, France to Susan Kean in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Forest informed Susan that Mr. Pichon, who was formerly War Secretary to the Embassy, would return to the United States and planned to deliver Susan’s letter, which included a drawing from Eliza. Mr. De La Forest had gone to Lunévilleand Beaumanoir de la Forest planned to join him in a fortnight and planned on taking her daughter Caroline with her. Although she would lose a little on account of her education, she would get to see more of the world. Beaumanoir added more to her letter on the 19th of July where she informed Susan that Mr. Brognare[?] was planning on following Mr. Pichon to America and going to Washington. She was an accomplished young lady, well brought up by her parents, sensible, and full of talents. She did not speak English and Beaumanoir asked Susan to recommend her to her friends.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1800s/1124/thumbnail.jp

Beaumanoir de la Forest to Susan Niemcewicz, April 3, 1801

Beaumanoir de la Forest wrote from Paris, France to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Heard from their mutual correspondents that Susan had changed her name and was united to an amiable man. Extended her congratulations to both Susan and Julian on their marriage. Happy to hear that their nation returned to principle and goodness. Sorry to hear about the situation of Susan’s brother. Mentioned Eliza and how she was putting her interests under Susan’s protection. Visited Lunéville with Caroline. Sorry to hear of Mrs. Corvaisier’s death as she never seemed very happy. Mentioned items that were left in Mrs. Corvaisier’s care that were sentimental including a black box, three shells, and a chevron [shell]. If the items were found, de la Forest would be grateful. Mr. Otto made a good salary but was extremely “narrow’d in his circumstances” as the prices of bread, meat, and articles of first necessity in London were all exorbitant prices. Was “thunder stricken” over hearing of the misfortune of Mr. Lynch and his family. She pitied the widow with so many children who were left destitute. Asked how it was possible that a well-grounded fortune had vanished so quickly. Apologized for the state of her letter, de la Forest worried it was written in bad English as she did not have a pocket dictionary to consult. People mentioned: Jane (Grove) Corvaisier, Louis Guillaume/William Otto, and Mr. Lynchhttps://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1800s/1160/thumbnail.jp

Beaumanoir de la Forest to Susannah Kean, July 4, 1795

Beaumanoir de la Forest in New York, NY wrote to Susan Kean, addressed at Elizabeth Town, NJ. Madame de la Forest wrote to Susan on others and their health. People included: Mrs. Taprey, Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Bayard, Peter Kean, Mrs. Corvaisier, Mrs. Japonceau, Mrs. Hamilton, Caroline. Places included: Paris.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1266/thumbnail.jp