Subject: Debt Collection

A broadside advertisement for the Law and Collection Bureau for the United States and Canada, founded by Moses A. Dropsie. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1860. The broadside announces the bureau's services and notes that business may be conducted in German, French, and Dutch.

A one and a half page letter, likely written circa 1840, containing business instructions. The letter, possibly from Fred Tobias (London) to Henry Tobias in New York City, details the purchase of 200 bushels of apples and the collection of a debt. It also mentions Charles Tobias leaving the city. The letter's content suggests commercial activities within the food industry and trade.

This reference book, published circa 1901 by the Cigar Manufacturer's Protective Association, lists most cigar dealers and manufacturers in the USA, categorized by city and state. It also includes credit limits for each business. The Association's services included bad debt collection, at a cost of $25 annually. The book contains numerous names of Jewish business owners, highlighting the significant presence of Jews in the cigar industry.

A manuscript document listing rates of commissions on collections made without legal process. The document, dated January 1, 1873, is from Gazzam at 229 Broadway, New York City. The back of the document provides explanations of various types of claims. This item is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in OOS, Binder 1, Page 17.

A one-page commercial letter written by Horstmann Bros. & Co. in New York, New York, to Horace E. Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 17, 1851. The letter discusses overdue payments and broken promises.

A letter dated March 4, 1861, demanding payment from the Bank of Savannah. The letter was written by H. M. Cohen and sent from Americus, Georgia. The letter also references Winfrey & Holman. The original letter and envelope with a stamp are included in this archival record.

Legal document detailing a lawsuit filed by Samuel Israel against David Laufman on April 22, 1856, concerning non-payment of a lease for a store or shop. The document measures 11 7/8" tall. The case appears to relate to a business transaction in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

This is a handwritten letter dated February 9, 1871, from S. Marks in Roseburg, Oregon, to R. Cohen in San Francisco, California. The letter reminds Cohen of an outstanding debt ("bill of bee 22 feet") and asks for a reply. It also seeks Cohen's opinion and potential involvement regarding the Oregon City Manufacturing Company's interest in establishing an agency for the purchase of wool "spring clips." S. Marks requests Cohen's views on the proposal and asks him to keep the discussion private. The letter is written in cursive on lined paper. **3.

This letter, written on the letterhead of V.E.A Meyer & Co., Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants of New York and New Orleans, is from A. A. Levi, acting as Trustee. Dated June 28, 1888, it is addressed to The First National Bank in Helena, Montana. Levi requests the bank to collect and remit the proceeds of a past due note for $75.50 from Miss Greenhood, which was accepted by Mrs. Schwerman and was due on July 11, 1886. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style script for the business name and location, along with a distinct smaller logo in the upper left corner for "V. & A. Meyer & Co. Commission Merchants New Orleans." 3.

Two-page letter written in German from A. Cahn in Grenada, Mississippi, to Jacobs & Mayer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 8, 1849. Cahn requests that Jacobs & Mayer place a notice in New York and Philadelphia newspapers warning merchants against extending credit to M. Leoney (Marcus Levy), whose business has ceased to exist and whose goods have been seized by Cahn.

This letter, written circa January 1, 1849, from A.S.D. to Isaac Leeser, discusses collections from various individuals. It mentions Moses Schloss and Mr. Finkel in Albany, Mr. Jordan in Hudson, New York, and Mr. Beckel. The writer also notes that Mr. Wysinger is in prison due to a badly managed bankruptcy, resulting in an inability to collect anything. The letter's geographic context is Albany, New York.

A commercial letter written by E. W. Moise on September 15, 1866, concerning the collection of a debt. The letter was sent from Tuskegee, Alabama to Sumter, South Carolina. The letter provides biographical information about Moise, detailing his military service in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and his post-war career in South Carolina.

Letter from Baltimore lawyers Emack & Weinhagen to Henry B. Curtis in Mount Vernon, Ohio, dated May 19, 1846. The letter concerns the collection of $139.00 owed by Solomon Silberman. Silberman had previously informed them he was in Rochester, attempting to sell horses, but fell ill. The letter includes the original promissory note signed by Silberman.

A commercial letter dated June 23, 1887, from I. E. Levy of Samuel Levy, Jobbers in Watches, located at 401 Broadway, New York, New York, to A. E. Patton. The letter concerns the collection of $8.00 from Joseph Borst. Levy notes that business is going well and that he no longer has partners.

A one-page letter dated April 20, 1880, from I. Frankenthal, assignee, to Ebenezer C. Bailey in Charlotte, North Carolina. Frankenthal informs Bailey, a creditor of Lehman Asiel, about the assignment of Asiel's goods and effects for settlement with creditors. Frankenthal seeks Bailey's advice on the sale of Asiel's goods.

A letter dated December 20, 1854, from Jacobs Levi & Co. in San Francisco, California to John F. Miller. The letter concerns a debt of $495.26 owed by Louis Vogel of Santa Rosa Valley, dating back to August 1853. The letter is written in English.

A one-page stampless letter, approximately 7-1/2" x 9-1/2", dated July 11, 1825, written by Lucius Levy Solomons in Albany, New York, to T. I. Tobias & Co. in New York City. Solomons, writing on behalf of his father, Levy Solomons, returns a note from Mr. Gilfert, explaining an unsuccessful attempt to collect payment and declining further involvement in the matter. The letter includes an "ALBANY" cds and a manuscript "12-1/2" rate.

This letter, dated March 14, 1898, was written by M. H. Epstein from Luling, Texas, to J. N. Nixon. Epstein acknowledges the receipt of funds to settle a claim against an estate.

One-page stampless letter from Mikee Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his brother, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York, NY, dated November 29, 1823. The letter pertains to the ongoing collection of funds owed to Mikee Tobias by Tobias I. Tobias, a continuation of a matter also discussed in document 20.1222T. Mikee seeks assistance in obtaining payment from A. Joseph.

Two-page letter from N. Mears, formerly of Jerusalem, residing in Peckham, Surrey, London, to Michael I. Tobias, a watchmaker in Liverpool, England, dated March 14, 1823. Mears details a debt owed by Tobias related to a watch case draft that was dishonored due to the bankruptcy of a third party, Rosenberg. Mears discusses previous attempts to collect payment, including a visit to Tobias in New York City by an associate, and indicates that if payment is not made, he will pursue legal action.

A one-page business letter written on letterhead from S. Schiffer & Nephews, wholesale grocers at 36 Vesey Street, New York City, to Robertson & Herndon in Tyler, Texas, on February 27, 1874. The letter concerns the collection of a bad debt. The letter is accompanied by its original postal cover.

A letter written by Sol. D. Epstin, Attorney and Counsellor at Law in Columbia, South Carolina, to Simons & Simons in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 12, 1876. The letter pertains to the case of M. David, a creditor of P. Lyons.

A one-page, stampless letter dated May 21, 1792, written by Solomon Raphael from Philadelphia to Daniel Clymer in Reading, Pennsylvania. The letter concerns the collection of a debt owed by a Mr. Zeanley. The body of the letter is in a hand other than Raphael's, but it is signed by him. The letter includes a docket by Clymer.

A one and one-half page letter written by Wickliffe E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 13, 1852. Baldwin discusses closing business in New Orleans, mentions the death of someone named Horace, and refers to Adams as collectors regarding accounts and collecting bad debts.

A letter written by William Vernon on September 9, 1747, in Newport, Rhode Island. The letter pertains to the collection of a debt owed on a note previously referenced in another letter from this folio. The recipients are Abraham, Israel, and Nathan Nathan.

This legal document is a summons issued in the Justice's Court of Oakland, Contra Costa County, California, on August 6, 1878. The plaintiffs, J. Jacob & Levy, are suing Christian Lass to recover one hundred dollars on a promissory note with interest, and four dollars for merchandise. The document instructs Lass to appear in court within twenty days. A note on the reverse indicates the summons was served on August 7, 1878, by Deputy Sheriff M. G. Wilson. The item is a printed legal form with handwritten details filled in, typical of court documents from the late 19th century. **3.

This trade card advertises Hatch & Cohn, a Creditors' Agency located at 320 & 322 Broadway, New York, New York. The card is a simple, straight design and states that the agency was “late of Law” and the “Collection Dept. of H.B. Claflin.” The card is printed on white card stock. The back of the card is blank.

Writ signed by Oliver Wolcott, while serving as Litchfield County Sheriff, for the recovery of a debt owed to Samson Simson and Myer Myers of New York City by Abraham and Israel Brownson of Woodbury, Connecticut. Dated October 2, 1767. The document details the legal proceedings and the levy on Abraham Brownson's body.