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Creditors' Settlement Agreement for Humes and Etting, Philadelphia, January 1, 1812

A large vellum document signed by numerous prominent Philadelphians, settling the debts of the auctioneering firm Humes and Etting, located at 15 South Front Street, Philadelphia. The document, dated January 1, 1812, includes signatures from Simon Gratz, Samuel Hays, Jos Donath, James John Mazurie, John Meany, Howell and Shaw, and George Armroyd, among others. It releases Humes and Etting from their debts upon payment of one dollar to each creditor. The document features over twenty red wax seals.

Associated People/Businesses

Humes and Etting
Etting, Ruben / Gratz, Simon / Hays, Samuel

Geography

Philadelphia

Subjects

Debtor and creditor
Auctioneers
Business records
Legal documents

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Oversize Box 4, Folder 5