A collection of blank receipts from Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The receipts, measuring approximately 3 x 8 inches, are printed with the name 'Mickve Israel' (with partial Hebrew words) and were used for seat rentals. Two examples are present in this record, with dates ranging from 1829 to 1855.
Subject: Rental agreements
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This document is a financial record detailing the rental of seats at Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, New York. The record, dated June 8, 1842, shows the rental of one man's seat and three women's seats for a six-month period. The names Phillips, D. and Hendricks, Henry, are associated with the transaction.
A receipt issued on October 16, 1849, by Hyman Gratz, Gabay of Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to A. Benjamin for twelve dollars, for the rent of seat number 32. The receipt is written in English and/or Hebrew.
A faded and partially illegible receipt issued by S. Gans, acting as Gabay (representative) of Mikveh Israel Synagogue, to Mariam Gratz Etting. The receipt is for the rental of a seat, specifically located upstairs in the synagogue. The receipt was found among estate papers and the date is September 27, 1876.
Receipt for Rent of Seat #93 at Mikveh Israel Synagogue, Philadelphia, October 16, 1849This document is a receipt issued by Hyman Gratz, as gabay (trustee) of Mikveh Israel Synagogue, to Solomon N. Carvalho for the rent of seat #93. The receipt indicates a payment of six dollars and is dated October 16, 1849. Carvalho's endorsement is visible on the reverse. The receipt mentions Carvalho's profession as a painter and photographer.
Printed receipt, in Hebrew and English, issued by Hyman Gratz, Gabay of Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, to Abraham Depaux for the rent of seat number 32, for twelve dollars. Dated September 16, 1839.
Printed receipt in Hebrew and English for the rental of a seat at the Touro Synagogue in New Orleans, Louisiana. Issued by Simpson & Silva (possibly De Silva) to Charles Tobias for $12.60 covering three months rent. Dated February 1, 1853.
Receipt issued by Hyman Gratz, Gabay of Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Isaac L. Arnold for six dollars, for seat number 119, dated November 6, 1850. The receipt is written in English.
Ink receipt (3 x 8 inches) issued by Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 2, 1853, to Philip Hanau for the rental of a seat for the years 1854-1855. The receipt includes partial Hebrew text and the signature of Hyman Gratz, Vice President.
Receipt issued by Hyman Gratz, Gabay of Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to A. Benjamin for twelve dollars, seat number 32, on November 6, 1850. The receipt is written in English and possibly Hebrew.
Printed receipt in Hebrew and English issued by I. Gans, Gabay of Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 24, 1873. The receipt acknowledges payment of thirty dollars from Mrs. Lazarus for the rental of seat number 39 (upstairs).
Printed receipt in Hebrew and English issued by I. Gans, Gabay of Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Miss A. Lazarus for the rental of seat number 40, upstairs, for thirty dollars. Dated September 24, 1873.
Printed and handwritten receipt issued by Congregation Shearith Israel to Charles Tobias on June 8, 1841, for payment of six months' rent for seat #13. The receipt is signed by D. Phillips Cohn. The receipt measures 7.75" x 3.25".
Printed receipt issued by Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, New York on June 8, 1841, to Henry Tobias for seat rental. The receipt indicates payment for six months and is signed by D. Phillips Cohn. The receipt measures 7.5" x 2.75".