Subject: Handwritten Documents

Handwritten billhead of Jonas Gratz, dated July 7, 1866. The billhead indicates an address of 34 Pine Street, New York, New York. The corner of the billhead is cut to cancel it. The billhead is part of the collection of Archival Materials, Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 8.

This item consists of a legal document granting land on Haverford Road/Street to Enoch G. Hopkins, John Sloan, and Joseph L. Moss on May 1, 1859, accompanied by seven certificates. These certifications, issued by the District Court and Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of Philadelphia, attest that there are no unsatisfied mortgages or judgments against the property of Hopkins, Sloan, and Moss. The documents are addressed to A. D. Boileau from M. J. Davis and are dated throughout June 1859. The documents feature ornate handwritten script, characteristic of the mid-19th century, with various signatures from court officials and parties involved. **3.

This legal document, dated July 25, 1792, is a manuscript pertaining to the estate of Samuel Jacobs. It records a declaration made before public notaries in Quebec concerning a debt of twelve hundred livres owed by Michel Cornud to the succession of the deceased Samuel Jacobs. The document details Cornud's obligation to repay the sum with interest and specifies properties in Quebec (including a house on Rue Sous le Fort) that are pledged as security through a general and special mortgage. The document refers to prior acts and mentions notaries involved in the transaction. The item is written in French with ornate handwritten script, typical of legal documents from the late 18th century, and includes calligraphic signatures. 3.

A handwritten letter concerning a "shlichut haget" (mission of a Jewish divorce document) from 1886. The document was sent from New York City to Europe and is signed by Rabbi Shlomo Mordechai Ziskind (or Siskind), who is identified as a rabbi in New York, possibly affiliated with the Al-La'an Street School. Other signatories include Moshe Shimon B.R. Mordechai and Yitzhak B.R. Alexander Saander. The letter reflects the historical context of significant Jewish emigration from Europe to the United States in the late 19th century, specifically addressing instances where immigrants sent divorce documents back to Europe. The item features text in Hebrew/Yiddish script, handwritten on folded paper.

A handwritten note from Meyers Bros. stating a commitment to donate $200 to charity if they deviate from their stated prices by 5 cents over nearly four years. The note is dated circa 1910. The geographic location associated with this note is Syracuse, NY.