Billhead - H. Levi & Co., San Francisco, October 20, 1865

This billhead from H. Levi & Co., Importers and Dealers in Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, and other goods, records a transaction with J. Feder & Bro. in San Francisco on October 20, 1865. The invoice lists various items including candies, soaps, raisins, hot pepper, and "Catcheys" (likely a type of preserve or sauce), totaling $155.25. The billhead specifies payment terms, noting that "All reclamations for damage or deficiency must be made within five days after receipt of goods" and "after 30 days two per cent, interest will be charged." A prominent red stamp indicates that payment is "PAYABLE IN U.S. GOLD COIN AT PAR, OR ITS EQUIVALENT." The document features ornate Victorian-style script for the date and buyer's name, contrasting with the bold, block-letter company logo of H. Levi & Co. and its detailed description of goods. **3.

Associated People/Businesses

• H. Levi
• L. Loupe
• Herman Levi
• Levi, H.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Billhead
• Groceries
• Provisions
• Liquors
• Wholesale trade
• San Francisco
• California
• 1860s
• United States Gold Coin
• Victorian Era
• Commerce

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 9