Subject: Business and Finance

Autograph letter signed by Thomas Gage to Thomas Whatley, dated January 23, 1765, from New York, New York. The letter discusses challenges in contracting for provisions for British troops in North America, specifically mentioning difficulties with spoilage under a previous contractor and praising the firm of Sir Samuel Fludyer, Adam Drummond, and Moses Franks, who assumed the contract. Brigadier General Burton's order for inspection of provision stores at Montreal is also noted.

This legal document, dated August 27, 1752, is a contract between Moses Levy and William Vernon outlining a partnership for the construction of a ship in Swansea, Massachusetts. The contract, written in Newport, Rhode Island, details payment terms involving cash, West India goods, and European goods. The document provides insight into the business practices of the time and the involvement of prominent figures in colonial America.

Trade card advertising B. Arfmann, successor to Max Ams, located at 303 Second Street. The card features a yellow rose illustration. The card dates from circa 1885 and is part of the O Collection, Ms. Coll. 1410, Binder 1, Page 31. Geographic location is New York, New York.

Trade card advertising Frank & Levi's successors located at 30 & 32 Milton Avenue. The card mentions President Hayes. The card is part of Volume 25, Page 2 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The card dates from circa 1885.

A colored business card depicting a hunting scene. The card indicates a business address at 150 Graham Avenue. The card is estimated to date from circa 1885. The card is part of the O collection, manuscript collection 1410, located in Binder 1, Page 31, of the Out-of-Scope materials.

Trade card for Kline & Brothers, located at 605 Hamilton Street. The card features a large rose design. Circa 1885. Found in Manuscript Collection 1410, Out of Series, Box 2, Folder 45.