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Copy of Bernard Gratz's Expense Report, February 27, 1823Copy of Bernard Gratz's Expense Report, February 27, 1823

Copy of Bernard Gratz's expense report, dated April 3, 1779, used to settle his estate. Includes expenses related to the sale of a horse and a trip from Virginia to Philadelphia in December 1778. The copy was made on February 27, 1823. This manuscript is part of the Illinois Land Company financial records.

Court Broadside: Moses Hart v. James Bell, June 20, 1798Court Broadside: Moses Hart v. James Bell, June 20, 1798

Court document dated June 20, 1798, in the case of Moses Hart against James Bell. The broadside, sealed with a complaint by Moses Hart, concerns a debt originating on February 19, 1796. This document is part of a larger archive of 56 items related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific item is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, consisting primarily of mercantile papers such as ledger sheets and promissory notes.

Court Document: Demand for Appearance of Francis Millen in the Case of Hart v. Millen, January 29, 1799Court Document: Demand for Appearance of Francis Millen in the Case of Hart v. Millen, January 29, 1799

A two-sided court document, written in French, demanding the appearance of Francis Millen. Dated January 29, 1799. This document is part of a larger archive (56 documents) related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific document is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, supporting various claims within the estate settlement. It is one of approximately 28 mercantile papers, including ledger sheets and promissory notes, within this category.

Estate Settlement Documents of Solomon Rich, 1878-1879Estate Settlement Documents of Solomon Rich, 1878-1879

Legal documents pertaining to the estate settlement of Solomon Rich. The documents include a letter from attorney J.H. Riker and an estate settlement sheet detailing payments to Rev. Mendes, Rev. Isaacs, and Rev. Phillips for funeral expenses, a headstone, and burial at Temple Emanuel. Total disbursements exceeded $100,000. New York, New York. January 1, 1878.

Ledger of Jonathan Hart's Shop, Trois-Rivières, 1794-1795Ledger of Jonathan Hart's Shop, Trois-Rivières, 1794-1795

Six detailed ledger sheets documenting transactions at Jonathan Hart's shop in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, from May 9, 1794, to February 23, 1795. The ledger indicates a partnership with Levi Solomons, who appears to have supplied the goods. This ledger is part of a larger archive (56 documents) related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died December 28, 1800. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This item is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, supporting various claims in the estate settlement. The archive primarily consists of mercantile papers, such as ledger sheets and promissory notes.

Receipt for Goods Delivered to Jonathan Hart from Levy Solomons and Co., 1794Receipt for Goods Delivered to Jonathan Hart from Levy Solomons and Co., 1794

Receipt detailing the list and value of items delivered to Jonathan Hart by Levy Solomons and Co. for sale at his shop between May 9th and May 17th, 1794. This original receipt served as a court exhibit on April 6th, 1799. The receipt is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate following his death on December 28th, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. These documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This receipt is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, supporting various claims within the estate proceedings. It is one of approximately 28 mercantile papers, including ledger sheets and promissory notes, within this category.