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Report from the Committee on Revolutionary War Claims Regarding the Estate of Michael Gratz
This congressional report from December 23, 1833, addresses a claim filed by the administrators of the estate of Michael Gratz. The report recommends payment to the estate for lost Continental Office Loan Certificates dating back to 1779. The report references a letter from Gratz (dated June 3, 1779, from Williamsburg) explaining that the funds from these certificates were used to procure goods from West Indies ports during the Revolutionary War.
Associated People/Businesses
- Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811
- Gratz, Michael
Geography
Subjects
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
- Finance, Public
- History
- 18th century
- Jews
- History
- 18th century
- Gratz family
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 11