Subject: Auctioneers

Newspaper advertisement from the *New York Journal and Patriotic Register*, March 31, 1792, featuring two ads for auction services. One ad is in English, and the other is in French. The advertisement was placed by a well-known merchant involved in a commercial dispute with Thomas Jefferson. A second advertisement promotes books and stationery, mentioning the advertiser as the first Jewish book dealer in the USA. The advertisement is found on page 4, column 2.

A one-page, stampless letter written by Tobias I. Tobias in New York City to David Judah in Richmond on April 14, 1823. The letter expresses anger regarding a misstatement on a note from Pollock and Judah, and notes that Pollock has cancer. David Judah & Co. was licensed as auctioneers on November 11, 1822, with Judah, Tobias, and Edward Pollock as principals.

Invoice from H. H. DeLeon, a broker, auctioneer, and commission agent located at No. 24 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina. Dated March 24, 1887. The billhead features a decorative border and a stylized company logo. The document likely represents the purchase of bonds or other securities by T. G. Summons, who is named at the top of the billhead, from H. H. DeLeon. The transaction value appears to be $100 for 478/32nds.

Billhead from Greenebaum & Co., auctioneers located at 115 & 117 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. Dated September 9, 1877. The billhead indicates payment is to be made in gold.

A large vellum document signed by numerous prominent Philadelphians, settling the debts of the auctioneering firm Humes and Etting, located at 15 South Front Street, Philadelphia. The document, dated January 1, 1812, includes signatures from Simon Gratz, Samuel Hays, Jos Donath, James John Mazurie, John Meany, Howell and Shaw, and George Armroyd, among others. It releases Humes and Etting from their debts upon payment of one dollar to each creditor. The document features over twenty red wax seals.

Two related financial documents from Memphis, Tennessee dating to March 20, 1861 and March 22, 1862. The first is a check for $25.00 payable to A. S. Levy & Co. The second is a printed notary document from the Confederate States of America, filled out on March 22, 1862, related to an attempt to collect a debt from A. S. Levy & Co. A. S. Levy & Co. were auctioneers and commission agents who advertised "money on loan on all kinds of personal property."

Three-page business letter from David Judah & Co. in Richmond, Virginia to T. I. Tobias & Co. in New York, New York, dated March 29, 1824. The letter details sales, prices, and mentions an inquiry from Mr. Gomez.

A one-page, stampless business letter written by David Judah in Richmond, Virginia to T. I. Tobias & Co. in New York, New York on October 4, 1824. The letter discusses sales and funds. David Judah & Co., licensed as auctioneers on November 11, 1822, consisted of Judah, T. I. Tobias, and Edward Pollock. While information on David Judah is limited, sources indicate he was a leading member of the Richmond Synagogue and a merchant. He is also noted as an auctioneer who dealt in slaves. His last known letter in this collection dates to April 12, 1849.

A two-and-a-quarter page, stampless business letter written by David Judah in Richmond, Virginia to T. I. Tobias & Co. in New York City on September 3, 1823. The letter details sales, prices, and suggests the company has overcome financial difficulties. It mentions Mr. Abraham Sexias of New York City.

Newspaper advertisement from the *New-York Journal & Patriotic Register*, April 4, 1792, featuring two advertisements. One is in English and the other in French, offering auction services. The advertisement also mentions a well-known merchant involved in a commercial dispute with Thomas Jefferson, and an advertisement for books and stationery from the first Jewish book dealer in the USA.

This item contains a page from the *New-York Journal & Patriotic Register*, published in New York, New York on February 18, 1792. The page features advertisements, including one in English and another in French, for an auction service offered by a merchant. The merchant is noted as being well-known and involved in a commercial dispute with Thomas Jefferson.

Issue of the New-York Journal & Patriotic Register newspaper, published in New York, New York on June 6, 1792. This issue includes advertisements, one in English and one in French, for the auction services of a merchant involved in a commercial dispute with Thomas Jefferson.

This trade card advertises Geo. Finck, an auctioneer located at the corner of Kearny and Geary Streets in San Francisco. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a couple sitting together. The woman is playing the piano while the man is slumped over, possibly asleep. Both are positioned within a third-quarter moon scene. The back of the card has a full advertisement for Geo. Finck's auction services, indicating that auctions are held every night.

Broadside trade circular announcing the establishment of a general auction and commission house by Louis Stern & Brothers at 36 Camp Street, New Orleans, in addition to their existing shoe and boot business at 33 Magazine Street. Published in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 10, 1867.