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Note Payable: Financial Record of Naphtali and Samuel Hart, Newport, Rhode Island, 1743-1745

A note payable signed by Naphtali Hart, factoring a note from William Vernon of London, dated April 2, 1743, with a related transaction from January 23, 1745, between William Vernon and Naphtali and Samuel Hart. This financial record reflects early transatlantic commercial activity and indicates high interest rates in the period. The document originates from Newport, Rhode Island.

Associated People/Businesses

Hart, Naphtali
Vernon, William, 1719-1806
Jevon, William
Hart, Samuel
HART, NAPHTALI AND SAM'L

Geography

Newport

Subjects

Finance
Commercial credit
International trade
Slavery
Jewish merchants

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 8, Folder 6