Discounted Bill of Exchange: Samuel Wallis to C. Hayes, endorsed to Aaron Levy, 1775-1776


A discounted bill of exchange, dated April 9, 1776, originating from a note payable to C. Hayes from Samuel Wallis for labor performed on August 26, 1775. C. Hayes assigned his rights to Aaron Levy, with the endorsement witnessed by Joseph Alexander. Ezekiel Levy signed as agent for Aaron Levy. The document is related to Samuel Wallis, a significant landowner in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Additional biographical information on Aaron Levy, Ezekiel Levy, and their connections to the Jewish community in Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary period is included in the description.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Levy, Aaron, 1742-1815
  • Wallis, Samuel
  • Alexander, Joseph
  • Levy, Ezekiel
  • LEVY, AARON (1742.1815)

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 9, Folder 10