Subject: New York (N.Y.)--History--18th century

This item is an 1854 lithograph by G. Hayward, representing a re-issue of Bernard Ratzer's rare 1769 map of New York City. The map depicts the city from the Battery to south of present-day Grand Street, including significant landmarks such as Fort George, churches, meetinghouses, the Exchange, and marketplaces. King's College (Columbia University) is also shown. The map notably includes Shearith Israel and the Jewish burial ground, the site of America's first Jewish congregation founded in 1654. The map is dedicated to Governor St. Henry Moore. The 1854 re-issue is a beautiful example of 19th-century cartography, offering a detailed panoramic view of New York City from Governor's Island, showcasing Long Island and Jersey City in the background.

Newspaper advertisement from the *New York Journal and Patriotic Register*, April 25, 1792, advertising books and stationery sold by Benjamin Gomez, described as the "1st Jewish Book Dealer in the USA." The advertisement is located on page 4, column 4. The advertisement is from a newspaper published in New York, New York.

A partially printed bond for a misdemeanor, issued in New York on August 3, 1799. The document is signed by Jacob de la Montagnie and was likely processed by the New York State government.

Legal document detailing the inventory of the estate of Abraham De Lucena, prepared on March 24, 1726, in New York City. The document, sworn to by Rachel De Lucena, the widow, includes a list of household goods and slaves, and notes a debt owed by Moses Benjamin. It was authenticated by the Royal Governor of New York, William Burnet, and the Mayor, Robert Lurting, acting as appraiser. This inventory is part of the Deanne and Arnold Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica.

Hand-colored map of New York City and its environs, depicting the city as it appeared in 1742-1744. Originally drawn by an unknown individual in 1744, and re-engraved by George Hayward in 1854 for an edition of D.T. Valentine's Manual. This map features a key identifying governmental, religious, and public buildings, as well as natural features such as rivers, farms, and wells. Ships sailing in the North and East Rivers are also depicted. Illustrations of religious houses (including Shearith Israel) and Fort George are included.

Lithographed re-issue of Bernard Ratzen's 1769 map of New York City, published in 1854 by G. Hayward. This map depicts a portion of the city from the Battery to south of Grand Street, including significant landmarks such as Fort George, churches, meetinghouses, the Exchange, and marketplaces. It also shows a small part of Long Island and the Brookland Ferry. The map is dedicated to Sir Henry Moore, Captain General and Governor of New York.

Issue of the New-York Gazette newspaper published in New York, New York on October 9, 1758. This issue includes a full-page advertisement for Simons, who recently arrived from London, offering various goods and services. The newspaper also mentions several individuals: Simons, Levy, Samuel Judah, Emanuel Abrahams, and Hayman Levy. Hayman Levy is noted for his patriotism during the Revolutionary War and the French and Indian War, his ownership of a privateer, and his presidency of Shearith Israel Synagogue in New York City.

Issue of the New-York Mercury newspaper published in New York, New York on November 8, 1756. Includes advertisements for Gomez and Hays, a distinguished merchant and constable who served in the French and Indian Wars.

Receipt documenting the sale of a chest of Bokea tea from Isaac Moses to Samuel Gilford on January 27, 1794, in New York, New York. The receipt may be in the hand of Isaac Moses.

Receipt signed by Solomon Levy acknowledging receipt of three pounds from Martha Washington (Lady Washington) in full payment for 20 lbs of cotton. Dated June 17, 1790, New York, New York. This is potentially the only known commercial document between a Jewish merchant and the first family of the United States.