Gustavus Risberg to Susan Kean, October 19, 1795

Gustavus Risberg in Philadelphia, PA wrote to Susan Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. Risberg discusses the canal lottery and how tickets exceeded the $11 limitation set by Mrs. Kean. Mr. Willing got married. Risberg requests Mrs. Kean pay Jonathan Burrall. He also discussed paying taxes of the two estates, stating that he would apply March\u27s rent from with that of the Negroes to pay the taxes. He also advised Mrs. Kean to purchase stocks and laments the losses of commerce to British depredations. The lettered included a list of income. People included: Peter Kean, Jonathan Burrall, Wilson, Mr. Cogniac, Mr. Willing, Mr. Corvaisier. Places Included: Philadelphia, New York.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1284/thumbnail.jp