Sight Draft from David Franks to Moses Franks, July 30, 1772


Sight draft from David Franks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother Moses Franks in London, England, dated July 30, 1772. The document is a receipt for a financial transaction, measuring 4" x 8". David Franks was a partner in Gratz Bros. and Joseph Simon, involved in supplying goods for the fur trade. Moses Franks was a major supplier to the Crown during the French and Indian War. This document exemplifies trans-oceanic family business transactions during the period.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Franks, Moses, 1719-1789
  • Franks, David, 1720-1794
  • Reynell, John, 1708-1784

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 5, Folder 5