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Note Payable to Bernard and Michael Gratz for Land Surveying, Philadelphia, February 1, 1774

A one-page oblong 8vo. note payable, dated February 1, 1774, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brigadier General William Thompson orders payment of ten pounds to prominent Jewish merchants Bernard and Michael Gratz for surveying two thousand acres of land on the waters of Saltlick Creek. Addressed to Jacob Morgan, future colonel of the Philadelphia militia and superintendent of commissioners purchasing provisions.

Associated People/Businesses

Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811
Gratz, Barnard, 1738-1801
Gratz, Bernard / Gratz, Michael

Geography

Philadelphia

Subjects

Negotiable instruments
Jewish merchants

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 15