Receipt from Lady Washington to Solomon Levy for Cotton, June 17, 1790


Receipt signed by Solomon Levy acknowledging receipt of three pounds from Martha Washington (Lady Washington) in full payment for 20 lbs of cotton. Dated June 17, 1790, New York, New York. This is potentially the only known commercial document between a Jewish merchant and the first family of the United States.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Levy, Solomon
  • Lady Washington
  • LEVY, SOLOMON

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 5, Folder 2