Manuscript Ledger of Mercantile Transactions, 1775-1784

This 10" x 14" ledger contains 404 pages detailing business activities in Philadelphia between 1775 and 1784. The records encompass a wide range of mercantile transactions, including prize ships, ship partnerships, privateering ventures, and even a discounted note from Benjamin Franklin during his time as minister to France. The ledger features numerous entries involving prominent colonial merchants, many of whom were Jewish, such as Haym Salomon, Michael Gratz, Isaac Moses, Levy Marks, and others. Notably, the ledger lacks entries for Robert Morris. The record-keeping ceases during the British occupation of Philadelphia.

Associated People/Businesses

  • SALOMONS, HAYM (SOLOMON), plus numerous others

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