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Ledger Sheet detailing Cargo of Brig Sally, Newport, Rhode Island, October 1, 1767Ledger Sheet detailing Cargo of Brig Sally, Newport, Rhode Island, October 1, 1767

One-page handwritten ledger sheet (14.5 x 12 inches) detailing the cargo of the brig Sally, owned by Aaron Lopez, on a trading voyage. The sheet, likely created in Newport, Rhode Island on October 1, 1767, itemizes the outgoing cargo (oxen, sheep, shingles, turpentine, tallow, and spermaceti candles) and the returning cargo (hogsheads of rum). The accounts balance at 919 pounds sterling, 14 shillings, and ten pence, including Captain Nathaniel Briggs' 10% commission. While not explicitly stated on this ledger, the brig Sally was also involved in the transatlantic slave trade, transporting slaves from Africa to the West Indies. Aaron Lopez (1731-1782) was a wealthy merchant and leader in the Newport Jewish community. Captain Nathaniel Briggs made at least three voyages for Lopez between 1766 and 1772.

Letter - E. Lieberman, Detroit, July 30, 1875Letter - E. Lieberman, Detroit, July 30, 1875

A letter from E. Lieberman, a wholesale clothing manufacturer and jobber in goods for men's wear, located at 122 Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, dated July 30, 1875. The letter, addressed to Messrs. Potter & Strotland of Sheridan, discusses a previous communication received on July 20th and apologizes for an oversight in sending a statement. It requests payment within a few days and offers a one percent deduction for early remittance. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and details. **3.

Metal Tokens from the Blum Account, #21281Metal Tokens from the Blum Account, #21281

These oval-shaped metal tokens served as charge cards for account number #21281, belonging to someone named Blum. Each token displays the account holder's number. The tokens date from around January 1, 1925.