Sebastian Zimmerman's Receipt Book, 1812

This leather-bound receipt book (4" x 6"), owned by Sebastian Zimmerman, contains 35 pages filled with receipts written in English. Each receipt is signed. While the book was found in York, PA, it includes numerous references to Philadelphia and contains many signatures of Philadelphia Jewish merchants and brokers. Notable names include agents of Montmollin and Moses, and Solomon Moses (who married Rachel Gratz in 1806 and partnered with Frederick Montmollin from 1811-1818 in the "Auction and Commission Line," a prominent Philadelphia business). Other signatures include Jacob Levy, Jacob Mayer, Thomas Abrams, and Michael Asch (a Polish Jew in Philadelphia).

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• NUMEROUS NAMES / JEWISH SIGNATURES AS BROKERS

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Subjects

• Business records
• Jewish merchants
• Commerce
• Auctions

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