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Bill of Exchange from Edmond Charles Genet to Abraham Sasportas

Bill of exchange for $444, written in Charleston, South Carolina on August 9, 1793, payable to Abraham Sasportas from Edmond Charles Genet, French Ambassador to the United States. The bill is endorsed on the verso by Abraham Sasportas. This document is a significant piece of Judaica Americana, highlighting the commercial activities of Abraham Sasportas, a prominent Jewish merchant in Charleston known for his trade with France and his later dealings with James Madison regarding British privateering.

Associated People/Businesses

Sasportas, Abraham
Genet, Edmond Charles, 1763-1834

Geography

Charleston
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania

Subjects

Bills of exchange
International trade
Jewish merchants

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 13