John Grimke to John Kean, December 14, 1792

John F. Grimke in Charleston, SC wrote to John Kean, unaddressed. The maritime vessel Delaware arrived with John Kean\u27s letter. Grimke wrote that to his surprise, the transaction with R. Shubrick had not closed and he requested Kean\u27s help with this issue. The letter discussed court proceedings. The House representatives of South Carolina passed a bill to prohibit the importation of African-Americans from northern states & the West Indies, along with a ban from Africa for two more years. People included: Barnwell, J. E. Colhoun, James Ladton, Peter Kean, Sen. Pierce Butler, Mr. Adams, Aaron Burr, Laurens, William Smith, Jacob Reid, Mrs. Grimke, Miss Grimke, Sumpter, John Grimke, Mrs. Kean, T. Shubrick, R. Shubrick, Roger Smith, Mr. Frederick, Welsh, General Moultrie. Places included: Columbia, northern states.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1187/thumbnail.jp

John Faucheraud Grimke to Susan Kean, January 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.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1304/thumbnail.jp

John Faucheraud Grimke to Messrs. Lydig or Barnes, May 13, 1793

John Faucheraud Grimke in Charleston, SC wrote to Messrs. Lydig or Barnes, addressed to New York, NY. This contract was an agreement to pay John Kean $70. People included: Lydig, Barnes, John Kean, Mary Harnett, John Wilkes, Jonathan Burrall, Whitehead Fisk, David Baker. Places included: Charleston, South Carolina, New York.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1199/thumbnail.jp

John F. Grimke to Susan Niemcewicz, October 23, 1797

John F. Grimke in Charleston, SC wrote to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Susan sent John a picture of Peter. John offered his advice on education. He discussed the letter of the secretary of the Santee Company concerning company shares. People included: Peter Kean, Richard Shubrick, John Kean.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1405/thumbnail.jp

John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, October 13, 1785

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to New York. He wrote that the House of Assembly had adjourned last night and passed eight laws. He described some of them and also wrote about settling the state\u27s debts with Congress and money owed to John Hayer, Thomas Jones, and James Wakefield. He had spoken with Captain Dewritt about Kean\u27s indenture and mentioned their aquaintances Polly and Fallen.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/1123/thumbnail.jp

John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, September 17, 1789

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, address not included. He congratulated John on his appointment. He wrote that he was concerned for John\u27s health and hoped that he would return to South Carolina for the winter as it was better for him. He had moved to a different house that had more room and invited the Kean\u27s to come to stay with him and his family for a while.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/1304/thumbnail.jp

John Faucheraud Grimke to Susan Kean, January 6, 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.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1298/thumbnail.jp

John Faucheraud Grimke to Susan Kean, September 13, 1798

John Faucheraud Grimke in Charleston, SC wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Grimke wrote concerning the Santee Canal Co. shares and how another payment would be necessary. The engineer in charge made poor calculations. People included: Peter Kean, Mr. Smith. Places included: Santee Canal.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1421/thumbnail.jp

John Faucheraud Grimke to John Kean, November 4, 1785

John Faucheraud Grimke wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to New York. He wrote about settling South Carolina\u27s debt and proposed laws in the legislature, he mentioned David Ramsay could give Kean more details. T.O. Elliot married Miss P.P. and Mr. F. Kenloch would soon follow on December 1. Grimke had also recently gotten married.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/1127/thumbnail.jp

John Faucherand Grimke with John Kean, March 1, 1778

This legal document is for the sale of enslaved people by John Faucherand Grimke to John Kean. Names of the enslaved people: Cato, Sampson, Sandy, Guinea Peter, September, June, Edinborough, Sancho, December, Primus, Ocra, Gloster, Kate, Affy, Flora, Minnah, Moll, Peter, Venus, Lettice, Doll, Hannah, Ben, Joe, Rinah, [Little] Venus, Mariane, and Bess. This indenture was signed in the presence of Thomas Elliot.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1770s/1001/thumbnail.jp