Account Ledger of a Philadelphia Merchant, 1784-1788

This ledger documents the business transactions of an unidentified Philadelphia merchant from August 31, 1784, to August 23, 1788. The 438-page manuscript ledger contains hundreds of entries detailing exchanges of imported and domestic goods, payments received, and accounts settled. Many transactions involve the shipping trade. The ledger includes numerous entries related to prominent Jewish merchants in Philadelphia, providing valuable insight into their commercial activities during this period. The book is bound in full brown reverse calf, and shows signs of age and wear.

Associated People/Businesses

  • Myers, Asher / Salomon, Haim / Levi, Abraham & Son / Levi, Abraham & Son / Simon & Etting / Cohen, Israel / Simon, Joseph / Gratz, Michael / Solomon, Isaac / Cohen, Moses / Myers, Abraham / Josephson, Manuel

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