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Letter from A. C. Brown & Green to Hendricks Brothers, July 4, 1851

Letter from A. C. Brown & Green to Hendricks Brothers, July 4, 1851

A commercial letter from A. C. Brown & Green in New York City to Hendricks Brothers in Liverpool, England, dated July 4, 1851. The letter pertains to the copper trade, highlighting Hendricks Brothers' significant role as a major copper importer in the USA and a primary supplier to the US Navy and Paul Revere. The letter is stampless.

Request for Insurance on Furs, Providence to London, 1770

Request for Insurance on Furs, Providence to London, 1770

Request for insurance on four kegs of furs shipped from Providence, Rhode Island to London aboard the "Hope" by Moses David and Jacob Lopez, circa 1770. The document details the insurance request and includes information about the shipment and the parties involved.

Sight Draft from David Franks to Moses Franks, July 30, 1772

Sight Draft from David Franks to Moses Franks, July 30, 1772

Sight draft from David Franks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother Moses Franks in London, England, dated July 30, 1772. The document is a receipt for a financial transaction, measuring 4" x 8". David Franks was a partner in Gratz Bros. and Joseph Simon, involved in supplying goods for the fur trade. Moses Franks was a major supplier to the Crown during the French and Indian War. This document exemplifies trans-oceanic family business transactions during the period.

Promissory Note from Mary Bradstreet to Naphtali Hart Myers

Promissory Note from Mary Bradstreet to Naphtali Hart Myers

Promissory note dated December 1, 1769, payable to Naphtali Hart Myers from Mary Bradstreet. The note was collected and signed by her husband, Colonel John Bradstreet, in Albany, New York. The note was witnessed by Judah, acting as an agent for Myers. Naphtali Hart Myers signed the note twice. This financial record reflects a transaction between Bradstreet and Myers, highlighting a business relationship between the two families.

Bill of Exchange: Moses Castella to Elizer & Jacob Montefiore, July 26, 1796

Bill of Exchange: Moses Castella to Elizer & Jacob Montefiore, July 26, 1796

A partly printed bill of exchange for £369.6.8 Sterling, payable sixty days after sight, from Moses Castella in Philadelphia to Thomas Ewing in London, on account of Elizer & Jacob Montefiore in London. Dated July 26, 1796. Accompanied by a manuscript note detailing transaction fees and a notarized manuscript document. The document bears several cancelled endorsements and a blind-embossed tax stamp.

Shipping Record: Hirsh & Bros., Liverpool to Philadelphia, April 3, 1876

Shipping Record: Hirsh & Bros., Liverpool to Philadelphia, April 3, 1876

Shipping record documenting the shipment of goods from Hirsh & Bros. in Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 3, 1876. The record notes a date of September 2, 1875, possibly indicating an earlier date related to the shipment's preparation. The document includes details related to the port of entry and the involvement of Mason Hirsh.

Shipping Records of Rosengarten & Sons, Philadelphia and London, 1873-1880

Shipping Records of Rosengarten & Sons, Philadelphia and London, 1873-1880

Four port of entry documents detailing shipments of raw materials to Rosengarten & Sons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Liverpool, England between October 1, 1873, and September 13, 1880. The documents are part of a larger collection that later describes the acquisition of Rosengarten & Sons by Merck of Germany and the subsequent formation of Merck & Co. in the United States after World War I.

Letter from Jarvis Smith to Ebenezer Smith, London, England, March 5, 1809

Letter from Jarvis Smith to Ebenezer Smith, London, England, March 5, 1809

Four-page letter dated March 5, 1809, from Jarvis Smith, an American businessman in London, England, to his uncle, Ebenezer Smith, in New Marlborough, Massachusetts. The letter details a previous letter lost at sea, and describes the author's observations of Jewish life in London, including the Feast of Esther and a visit to a synagogue. The letter includes a ship stamp and Boston postmark, and was carried by the ship Albatros, Captain Wildes. 7 1/4" x 9", folds, very good condition with minor paper loss from opening wax seals.

Shipping Record: Arrival of the Ship *Aurora* in New York, October 25, 1817

Shipping Record: Arrival of the Ship *Aurora* in New York, October 25, 1817

Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship *Aurora* from Liverpool, England, to New York, New York, on October 25, 1817. The record indicates Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson were involved in the shipment. The document's value suggests its importance as a record of commercial activity between England and the United States during that period.

Shipping Record: Ann from Liverpool to New York, July 11, 1817

Shipping Record: Ann from Liverpool to New York, July 11, 1817

Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship Ann in New York City from Liverpool, England on July 11, 1817. The record notes Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson's involvement in the shipment. This broadside was likely created as part of the customs documentation process upon the ship's arrival in New York.

Receipt for Textile Purchases: Henry & Charles Tobias, New York, 15 July 1840

Receipt for Textile Purchases: Henry & Charles Tobias, New York, 15 July 1840

A receipt listing numerous textile purchases, forwarded for the account of Henry & Charles Tobias in New York through Leech Harrison & Co. in Liverpool. The receipt, dated July 15, 1840, is a single folded sheet with two sides numbered 352 and 353; the verso is blank. The document indicates transactions between New York City and London/Liverpool, England, and Huddersfield, England. The document measures 8" x 10.5".

Letter from N. Mears to Michael I. Tobias Regarding Debt, London, England, March 14, 1823

Letter from N. Mears to Michael I. Tobias Regarding Debt, London, England, March 14, 1823

Two-page letter from N. Mears, formerly of Jerusalem, residing in Peckham, Surrey, London, to Michael I. Tobias, a watchmaker in Liverpool, England, dated March 14, 1823. Mears details a debt owed by Tobias related to a watch case draft that was dishonored due to the bankruptcy of a third party, Rosenberg. Mears discusses previous attempts to collect payment, including a visit to Tobias in New York City by an associate, and indicates that if payment is not made, he will pursue legal action.

Letter from Henry Tobias to Charles Tobias, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England to New York, New York, December 9, 1841

Letter from Henry Tobias to Charles Tobias, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England to New York, New York, December 9, 1841

A two-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, on December 9, 1841, to Charles Tobias in New York, New York. The letter discusses a meeting with Fanny and Uriah Hendricks, comments on Fanny's weight, and details business matters including buttons, twist, credit, and house repairs needed before renting a property on Amity Street. Henry instructs his mother to wait for his return before leaving her home.

Letter from August Belmont to Stephan Feist, May 20, 1842

Letter from August Belmont to Stephan Feist, May 20, 1842

Two-page letter written in German on May 20, 1842, from August Belmont in New York City to his brother-in-law, Stephan Feist, in London. Belmont, a prominent banker and U.S. chargé d'affaires, discusses personal matters with Feist, the husband of Belmont's sister.

Letter from Colchester, England, to Miramichi, New Brunswick, September 17, 1843

Letter from Colchester, England, to Miramichi, New Brunswick, September 17, 1843

A one-page, stampless letter (approximately 7-3/8" x 9") dated September 17, 1843, written from Colchester, England, to Michael Samuel in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada. The letter combines business and personal matters, expressing concern over disturbances in Chatham, England, related to a disputed 1843 parliamentary election. The writer hopes that "no injury will come to you and yours". Michael Samuel's involvement in the repeal of the State Oath in New Brunswick by 1846 is referenced in the collection description.

Broadside: The Lord's Prayer in Fourteen Languages, for the Benefit of the Loo-Choo Naval Mission

Broadside: The Lord's Prayer in Fourteen Languages, for the Benefit of the Loo-Choo Naval Mission

A lithographed broadside printed in London by E. Barwick in 1847. It features the Lord's Prayer in fourteen languages: Hebrew, French, Syriac, Polish Jewish, Turkish, German, New Greek, Latin, Italian, Arabic, Loo-chooan (Japanese), Portuguese Jewish, Hollandish, and Chinese. The broadside was produced for the benefit of the Loo-Choo Naval Mission (the Ryukyu Islands). It measures 20 x 17-1/2 inches and is folded.

Letter from London to Liverpool, March 2, 1846, with Undated Envelope

Letter from London to Liverpool, March 2, 1846, with Undated Envelope

A two-page letter dated March 2, 1846, from an uncle identified as 'Uncle Morris' in London, England, to Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England. The letter expresses well wishes for Henry's upcoming trip to America. An undated envelope is also included. Acquired as part of a larger collection on January 7, 2013, and cross-referenced with item 20.1132 in Collectify.

Legal Document Concerning Solomon de Medina, Mosesson and Company and the Seizure of Tobacco, 1727

Legal Document Concerning Solomon de Medina, Mosesson and Company and the Seizure of Tobacco, 1727

Four pages (out of an original forty-four) of a printed legal document on vellum, concerning a case between Solomon de Medina, Mosesson and Company, and Rene Hett and the Executors of Andrew Fresneau. The case centers around a shipment of tobacco seized in 1718 and the subsequent legal battles in the New York Court of Vice Admiralty and the High Court of Admiralty of Great Britain. The document, dated March 1727, details the legal proceedings and the involved parties. It appears to have been printed in New York by William Bradford in 1728.

Royal Warrant for Payment to Flour Suppliers in New Hampshire and New York, 1761

Royal Warrant for Payment to Flour Suppliers in New Hampshire and New York, 1761

Royal Warrant signed by King George III, dated February 27, 1761, ordering payment of £1,211, 19 shillings, and 2 pence to Sir James Colebrooke, Arnold Nesbitt, George Colebrooke, and Moses Franks for flour supplied to British forces in New Hampshire and New York during the French and Indian War. The warrant is countersigned by Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle (Prime Minister), and Henry Bilson-Legge (Chancellor of the Exchequer). The two-page document is from the Court of St. James's, London, England.

Letter Book of Rev. H. A. Henry: Correspondence Regarding his Search for a Rabbinical Position in the USA, 1849

Letter Book of Rev. H. A. Henry: Correspondence Regarding his Search for a Rabbinical Position in the USA, 1849

A letter book containing eight letters, four on each page, written to and from Rev. H. A. Henry concerning his search for a rabbinical position in the United States in 1849. The correspondents include prominent figures in the British Jewish community, such as Simeon Abrahams, Henry S. Keeling, David Salomons, Abraham Kisch, John Salmon, and A. Rothschild. The letters document Henry's journey from London to America, his initial engagement to Louisville, and his eventual position in Cincinnati at the B'nai Jeshurun Synagogue. The letters were subsequently used by Isaac Leeser for the Occident.

Autograph Letter from J. J. Sylvester to Dr. John W. Francis, June 13, 1846

Autograph Letter from J. J. Sylvester to Dr. John W. Francis, June 13, 1846

A three-page autograph letter written by James Joseph Sylvester to Dr. John W. Francis on June 13, 1846, from London, England. Sylvester expresses gratitude for Francis's kindness during his previous stay in New York and discusses his current situation and prospects in London. The letter reveals Sylvester's experiences in America, including professional rebuff due to his religion and a violent incident at the University of Virginia.

Collection of 39 Miscellaneous Commercial Documents from Mayer Sulzberger's 1880 European Trip

Collection of 39 Miscellaneous Commercial Documents from Mayer Sulzberger's 1880 European Trip

This collection comprises 39 miscellaneous commercial documents related to Mayer Sulzberger's European trip in 1880. The materials include billheads, letters, receipts, and telegrams from various hotels, businesses, and individuals in France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and England. The documents provide insights into Sulzberger's travel itinerary, expenses, and business contacts during his journey. Dates range from 1880 to 1882. Specific locations include Paris, Munich, Philadelphia, Liverpool, Stuttgart, and London, among others.

Collection of 24 Letters from the Tobias Family Archive, 1843-1865

Collection of 24 Letters from the Tobias Family Archive, 1843-1865

This collection comprises 24 miscellaneous letters from the Tobias family archive, spanning the years 1843-1865. The letters, written between various members of the Tobias family and their associates, discuss personal and business matters, including family health, shipping, money issues, and general news. Geographic locations mentioned include Liverpool, England; New York, New York; Charleston, South Carolina; Boston, Massachusetts; Paris, France; and Cheltenham, England. Addresses mentioned in the letters include Board Street, New York, NY; 29 Nassau Street, New York, NY; Bleecker Street, New York, NY; Broad Street, New York, NY; and 38 Harley Street, London, England. The collection provides insight into the lives and business dealings of a Jewish merchant family in the mid-19th century.