Peter Gallagher's Receipt Book: Philadelphia Merchants, 1776-1784

This leather-bound receipt book, spanning July 22, 1776, to December 29, 1784, belonged to Philadelphia merchant Peter Gallagher. It documents transactions with nine Jewish merchants, including 34 individual entries with signatures and some dates. Notably, entries from Jewish merchants ceased one month before the British occupation of Philadelphia (September 11, 1777 – June 28, 1778) and resumed three weeks after their departure. Several of the merchants listed served in the Continental Army.

Associated People/Businesses

  • Phillips, Jonas / Lyon, Enoch / Gratz, Bernard / Seixas, Benjamin / Judah, Isaac / Josephson, Manuel / Marache, Solomon / Judah, Moses / Aaron, Solomom

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