Billhead/letter from the firm D & A Oppenheimer, located at 260 Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas. Dated February 23, 1889, the document details a reconciliation of an estate debt owed to the firm. The letterhead also includes the New York City office address: Corner Leonard & West Broadway. The document is annotated 'ASD BY ANTON'.
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A business letter from Ullman Bros. & Co., liquor and wine merchants in Cleveland, Ohio, to William Otter in Ashland, Ohio, dated February 20, 1875. The letter, printed on a billhead, concerns an unpaid invoice from November 1871 for 42.5 gallons of whiskey at $1.70 per gallon.
A debt document from June 18, 1818, involving Michael E. Cohen, Abram L. Hart, and Richard Roe in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The document appears to be part of a larger printed form, possibly related to commercial trading fees. The document obligates the parties to pay a sum of $150.00.
Four-page debt instrument, both printed and handwritten, executed in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 13, 1839. Relates to Captain Israel Barret's paid note. Signed by Marks, Joseph | Marks, Isaac D. | Ricardo, Daniel I. | Barret, Israel Capt. and Joseph Benzaken Marks as Notary Public. Although executed in New Orleans, the parties involved appear to be from South Carolina Jewish families.
Dividend receipt for debt owed to Benjamin Franklin and Hall from the estate of Elijah Etting. Dated March 12, 1792, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This document represents a rare association between Benjamin Franklin and the Jewish merchant Elijah Etting.
Printed and partially filled dunning letter from William Hackenberg to Isaac Schrick, dated April 1, 1868, concerning an outstanding debt of $22 for a subscription to the *Occident* owed to the Estate of Reverend Isaac Leeser. The letter is on the letterhead of the Executors of the Estate of Rev. Isaac Leeser and includes the address: N. W. Cor. Front and New Sts., Philadelphia.
Manuscript financial record dated January 15, 1762, from Newport, Rhode Island. The document notes fees due by various merchants, including M. Levy and L. Hart, who are listed as creditors.
Ledger sheet documenting a debt of $77.13 owed by Benjamin Seixas to Caleb Coggeshall. The record appears to originate from Rhode Island and dates from circa 1790.
Legal document detailing a claim filed by M. M. Marple & Co. of Philadelphia against the estate of H. Cohen on November 26, 1867, for unpaid merchandise, including women's hose, army blouses, and lamb's wool. The claim, totaling $294, was settled in 1871. The document includes an itemized list of goods and a sworn deposition by Mathias M. Marple.
A letter dated October 27, 1875, from A. B. Elfelt in San Francisco, California, to Fort Brioger in Walla Walla Territory (W.T.). The letter discusses a bad debt and mentions a lawsuit with Levi Strauss & Co. over the use of copper rivets on pants pockets. Elfelt was a partner in the New York City firm of Elfelt, Levi & Co. The A. Elfelt company, established in San Francisco in 1867, manufactured and sold workwear wholesale. The letter originated from 108 & 110 Samsome Street, San Francisco, California.
A letter written by Harmon Hendricks to H. A. Perkins in New York, New York on April 7, 1830. The letter concerns a debt and mentions Hendricks's involvement in the copper import business. The letter is stampless and originates from Hartford.
A business letter from I. Hamburger & Co. in New York, New York, to H. Finn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 14, 1878. The letter discusses various outstanding accounts and money owed. The letterhead shows the address 151 Water Street, New York.
A letter written by J. H. & S. Riker of New York, New York, dated December 9, 1880, concerning the pursuit of money owed to Solomon Rich. The letter discusses the pursuit of a debt owed by an unidentified party to Solomon Rich.
A one-page, stampless letter written by M.B. Seixas to Tobias I. Tobias on September 3, 1834, in New York, concerning a synagogue controversy. The letter is part of a three-part correspondence, addressing Tobias's involvement and the status of accounts with the congregation.
Two-page letter dated September 14, 1893, from Morris J. Sideman of Sideman, Lachman & Co. in San Francisco, California, relating to a debt owed by Asher Marks of Roseburg, Oregon. The letterhead features a large cigar illustration. A notation mentions that Roseburg was founded by a Jewish butcher in 1851.
A one-page letter from N. Hart in London, England to Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated January 30, 1824. The letter discusses accounts and a discrepancy in the amount due to Hart.
A letter written on November 25, 1761, from Naphtali Hart Myers to Thomas Oliver, Director of Musick for the 46th Regiment. The letter focuses on collecting a debt before the Regiment's departure from America. Additional biographical information notes that Myers was President of Sherith Israel in 1756, returned to London in 1771 to lead the Great Synagogue, and initiated efforts to expel Jewish criminals from England.
A one and one-quarter page letter written by Richa Hernshein to Mr. L. Guns (possibly Gans) in Roma, Texas on May 27, 1850. Hernshein writes at the request of Mr. H. Seeligson, urging Guns to settle a debt with Charles Schmidt and Mr. Ash, partners of Mr. Hahn, for the benefit of Hernshein and Haber, Goldsmith & Co. of New Orleans. The letter also expresses concern for her children.
A one-page stampless letter dated September 4, 1834, from S.I. Isaacs to T.I. Tobias in New York, New York. The letter addresses a synagogue controversy, specifically denying previous statements made by Isaacs to Mr. M.B. Seixas concerning Tobias's debts to the congregation.
Receipt signed by Jonas Phillips acknowledging payment of 4.2 pounds from John Ellick on October 12, 1774. This sheet is from a payment book kept by John Ellick, and records payments made to creditors. The receipt is dated November 7, 1774, and indicates the payment was made in New York City.
Receipt signed by William Lewis on April 20, 1773, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, acknowledging the receipt of 15 pounds from Michael Gratz as partial payment on a bond owed to Nicholas Waln. The receipt includes an early 1800s engraving of William Lewis.
A signed receipt documenting a debt of $68.75 owed by Moses Weil to the Trustees of Congregation Benei Israel. The receipt, dated December 1, 1865, includes a revenue stamp and notes that the debt is payable in nine months. The document also mentions L. Kahn, who fought in the Civil War. Evansville, Indiana.