Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, October 7, 1793

Sarah Ricketts wrote from Elizabethtown, NJ to Susan Kean, her sister, addressed to John Kean, Cashier of the U.S. Bank, Philadelphia. Sarah was concerned about Susan after hearing about the narrow brush she and John Kean, her husband, had with the Yellow Fever. She wrote about the fever in New York and Elizabethtown and how frightened people were. People Included: Henry Knox and Family, Mr. Willing, John Kean, Franks. David Franks, Peggy Marshalls, Peter Philip James Kean Places Included: New York, NY, Boston, MAhttps://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1129/thumbnail.jp

Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, March 25, 1793

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sarah informed Susan that she was disappointed she would not pay them a visit as she heard from Peggy M. that Susan planned on visiting in April or May. Sarah visiting Susan was out of the question because John Kean had a lot of work to do. She refused to spend another week at Mrs. L’s and it would not look good to visit Susan in Philadelphia. Sarah had a full social calendar and mentioned that she attended a party where Mrs. Leroy was fully dressed, her hair powdered and curled, and Mrs. G. McEvers and Mrs. J. Livingston’s hair was fully dressed with black beads. Sarah did not enjoy the party and was glad when the carriage came to take her home. March 24 was her wedding day and it was the gloomiest day she had ever seen. The third page of this document is torn. People mentioned: Mrs. LeRoy, Lady S & K, Mrs. Livingston, Mrs. G McEvans, Mr. Watts, John Kean, and Peter Kean.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1637/thumbnail.jp

Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, September 25, 1793

Sarah wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to John Kean, Cashier of the U.S. Bank, Philadelphia. Sarah is optimistic that the medicine her brother-in-law uses will protect him from yellow fever. People leaving Philadelphia must quarantine before entering New York. She describes a visit with General Knox, Mrs. Knox, their children (Lucy, Julia, Washington, Caroline), two maids, and two hired servants. Genl. Knox arrived from Philadelphia, and Sarah was afraid to shake his hand. He\u27s heading to B. Point with Mr. Huger. Mrs. Filch is mentioned. Sarah invites her nephew Peter to stay with her. She still has Susan\u27s shoes and bonnet.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1021/thumbnail.jp

Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, May 1797

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean in New York. Ricketts informed Susan that her mother and Molly had set out for New York for a visit. Mr. A’s business in St. Domingue detained him. Mr. Cogniac sent her a lump of sugar as a specimen of the sugar produced in St. Domingue. Asked for new patterns for a chair and shared family news.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1567/thumbnail.jp

Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, February 22, 1793

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Mr. J missed a visit while he waited for an arbitrator. Sarah sent two pairs of shoes to Susan and if they don\u27t fit she can send an old shoe for size. Sarah was sick with a pain in her chest and head. Names included: Mr. Otto, Mr. J, Mr. Yates, Mr. R., Mr. Kean, Peter. Places included: Bath.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1190/thumbnail.jp

Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, March 25, 1795

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean (likely in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Sarah was glad that Peter and Susan were doing so well and pleased to hear that Mr. Ricketts thought John Kean looked better than he did before. Sarah recalled that the last she visited Susan, John Kean had been bled by Dr. T, and Susan’s spirits were low. Suggested that may have made John Kean appear worse than he was. Hoped Miss M. arrived safely. Sarah had not been anywhere but to church on Sunday. Nicholls, Hampton’s brother-in-law claimed that the sooner he got a wife to take care of his children, the better. Sarah felt it would not be improper to send Peggy to Mrs. Washington. Gave her love to the two Peggy’s, Peter, and compliments to Mr. K. People mentioned: Martha Washington, Mr. Ricketts, Nicholls, Hampton, John Kean, Peter Kean, and Peggy B.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1643/thumbnail.jp

Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, January 11, 1796

Sarah Ricketts in Elizabeth Town, NJ wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to New York, NY. The children became sick with some sort of illness. People included: Mr. Houstown, Mrs. Livingston, Mr. Kean, Mr. Ogden, Peter Ricketts, Phil Ricketts, James Ricketts, Joseph [Ricketts], Robert [Ricketts], George [Ricketts], Miss Gordon, Peter Kean, Philip Kean.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1301/thumbnail.jp

Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, November 8, 1788

Sarah Ricketts wrote to her sister Susan Kean addressed to Beaufort, SC. She told Susan about a stormy boat ride she and the family endured and informed her about the hiring of a housekeeper. Additionally, she mentioned how she recommended Susan\u27s wet nurse to Mr. Griffin and Mrs. Griffin as they were in need of one. People included: Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Otto, Mr. Huger, John Livingston. Places included: Kinderhook, New York.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/1365/thumbnail.jp

Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, December 2, 1788

Sarah Ricketts wrote to Susan Kean, unaddressed. Sarah informed Susan she was disappointed her letters were delayed and sorry that Susan had been ill. Thought it fortunate that Miss Delancey was with her particularly as Mr. Kean was also sick. Franks advised Sarah before she wrote to Susan to go to New Ark to the new intelligence office that was established there and she will have the history of everyone and their servants. Phil left the Ricketts that morning and Mr. and Mrs. Evely took the stage with him. Mrs. Evely informed Phil that she knew Susan during the war. Was told Charlotte White was in a deep decay. Bailey claimed to have never seen such a bad ulcer. Mr. Paterson and Mr. Elmer were the Senators for New Jersey. Billy Livingston intended to court Cornelia Van Horne. Mrs. Baxter was confined to her house; she was very ill with no appetite and had night sweats. She was bled two or three times a week. Mrs. Lawrence and Billy paid the Ricketts a visit on their way to Philadelphia. Sarah had been troubled with a pain in her side and a cold. For the first time in her life, she planned to wear a flannel waistcoat in the winter.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/1415/thumbnail.jp

Sarah Ricketts to Susan Kean, April 17, 1789

Sarah Ricketts wrote from Abyssinia, New Jersey to Susan Kean unaddressed. Ricketts informed Kean that she received her letters and hoped that Hugar arrived and would be more punctual in informing her of vessels en route to South Carolina. Hugar had business in another part of the country but ran into a gentleman who said John Kean danced to twelve dances. Informed Susan of news on mutual acquaintances. Ricketts attended the debates of Congress with a large party, she was one of the first ladies to make an appearance there. Ricketts also mentioned exchanging tulip roots and other seeds.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1780s/1405/thumbnail.jp