Billhead of J. Mayer & Son, Natchez, Mississippi, 1862

Billhead from J. Mayer & Son for clothing valued at $28.73 to W. Stanton, dated 1862, Natchez, Mississippi. The bill suggests the possibility of Stanton's death and the debt moving to probate. The reverse features a signed statement dated September 27, 1865, by Jonh Mayer (John Mayer's son) stating he hasn't received payment. The front includes a revenue stamp canceled February 2, 1867, in Natchez, Mississippi, by Simon Mayer, along with his signed note confirming receipt of funds for J. Mayer & Son. Simon Mayer was a Major and aide-de-camp to General Sharp, serving during the Civil War. John Mayer was chairman of the first recorded congregational meeting in Natchez, Mississippi, held on September 1, 1861. The Mayer family was a prominent family in the Natchez Jewish community.

Associated People/Businesses

• Mayer, John & Son / Mayer, Simon / Mayer, Jonh (son)

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Revenue stamps

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 8, Folder 9