Subject: Banks and banking

Check drawn on the Nevada Bank of San Francisco, dated December 9, 1896, and signed by Adolph Sutro. Sutro is noted for building the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode.

Check drawn on Adolphus Meier & Co., dated June 1, 1841, and signed by H. Shurlds. The check is from New York, New York.

Check drawn on the National Broadway Bank, New York City, dated December 31, 1868, and endorsed by Albert Cardoza. The check was for judicial salaries. Albert Cardoza was the father of Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo and had connections to Tammany Hall.

This pamphlet reprints "An Act to Incorporate the Girard Bank, in the City of Philadelphia," passed on April 3, 1832, and its supplementary act passed on March 19, 1836. It also includes an appendix referencing other relevant laws. This 1836 edition is a first printing and provides the legal framework for the Girard Bank's operations, outlining its structure, powers, and regulations. The pamphlet is significant for its role in documenting the legal history of banking in Philadelphia and the involvement of prominent figures like Hyman and Joseph Gratz.

Check drawn on the Anglo-Californian Bank in San Francisco, California, dated October 17, 1890. The check was prepared by A.S.D. Mayer, teller. The Anglo-Californian Bank was founded in 1873 as a successor to the London firm of J & W Seligman and Co.

Advertising bank note for the Auction Dry Goods Bank, located at 10 Market Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The note is signed by M. G. Einstein and is dated circa 1865.

Stock certificate for 17 shares of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, dated May 27, 1836. This certificate shows J. I. Cohen Jr. & Brothers as stockholders; the firm was a reputable bank and fiscal agent for the Rothschilds. J. I. Cohen Jr. was on the Board of Directors for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.

Bank draft issued by the Otsego County Bank in Otsego, New York, on January 28, 1836, payable to Joseph Gratz and endorsed by A. Scott. This financial record provides evidence of a monetary transaction during this period.

Bank draft issued by the Otsego County Bank in Otsego, New York on March 11, 1836, payable to Joseph Gratz and endorsed by Hyman Gratz as his attorney. This financial record provides evidence of a banking transaction.

Bank draft issued by the Otsego County Bank in Otsego, New York, on October 2, 1839, payable to Joseph Gratz and endorsed by A. Scott. This financial record offers insight into the banking practices of the time and the financial transactions of Joseph Gratz.

Bank draft issued by the Otsego County Bank in Otsego, New York on March 5, 1836, payable to Joseph Gratz and endorsed by him. This financial record provides evidence of a banking transaction.

Bank draft issued by the Otsego County Bank in Otsego, New York on March 4, 1836, payable to Joseph Gratz and endorsed by him. The draft is a banking receipt indicating a financial transaction.

Check drawn on Girard Trust for the Bank of North America, dated January 21, 1848, and made out to I. B. Nones. The check was likely a dividend payment. Joseph B. Nones (1787-1887), a Jewish American, was a notable figure who served in the US Navy during the War of 1812 and the First Barbary War. Later in life, he became an importer in Philadelphia and also served as a commissioner for various states, signing legal documents in those capacities.

Check drawn by Benjamin Hart on Joseph Houston, dated October 26, 1815, in New York, New York. The check shows a countersignature on the back.

Bill of Exchange drawn on the paper of A. B. & Co. to the House of Rothschild in Paris for A. Camus on June 18, 1860. The bill is endorsed by August Belmont, a prominent American Jewish financier.

Bill of exchange for $193.18, due in sixty days, issued by the Otsego County Bank on September 20, 1855. The bill is signed by L. Eppstein, M.W. Strauss, Herman Bacharach, and two other illegible signatories.

Bill of exchange dated March 25, 1861, issued by the San Francisco branch of the Rothschild Bank to Lopes Dubec & Co. in Bordeaux. The note, printed lithographically with delicate decorations, promises payment of 1100 Francs to James L. Marbel. The note is signed by B. Davidson and endorsed by Marbel. The note includes 'N.M. de R' (Natan Meir de Rothschild) printed on the left.

Bill of exchange issued January 19, 1858, by the San Francisco branch of the Rothschild Bank to Natan Meir Rothschild, payable to Franz Joerger for 2500 florins. The bill is signed by B. Davidson, agent for the Rothschilds. The document is printed lithographically with delicate decorations on colored paper and stamped to prevent forgery. The note shows evidence of being filled out by hand. It is in good condition with minor imperfections.

A business card or billhead for A. C. Kaufman, a banker and broker, located at No. 25 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina. The card is dated July 28, 1871. The business card states that Kaufman is a dealer in stocks, bonds, coupons, and collections. The card is simple, featuring a plain header with the business name and address.

Deposit slip from Leon & H. Blum, wholesale dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, hats, boots, and shoes, located at Bank Buildings, Strand, Galveston, Texas. Dated February 28, 1870. The bill lists deposits made to the business by M.P. Hart & Co., an associated business. The deposit slip is printed on heavy, off-white paper with the company's logo and address in black. Leon H. Blum is overprinted in red.

Invoice from the Bullion and Exchange Bank, located at the corner of Carson and Proctor Streets, Carson City, Nevada, for an insurance payment made to Mrs. M. Kan. The billhead includes the names of the bank's officers: Jacob Klein, President; Evan Williams, Vice President; and T. R. Hoper, Cashier. The invoice is dated May 11, 1889 and lists a payment of $31.50 for 'insurance policy #1753' with the notation 'Angle Nevada'. The bank's name is printed with ornate lettering and is framed by a decorative border. The date 'Aug 19 1889' and the notation 'Paid' are written in ink. The billhead also includes a line for 'Tribune Print'.

A passbook verification from The Bullion and Exchange Bank, located in Carson City, Nevada, dated October 1, 1892. The billhead lists the bank's capital and surplus amounts. The document was likely mailed to a customer, A. Cohn, and includes a handwritten note from Cohn confirming the balance of his account. The billhead features a simple, clear design, and contains the bank's official letterhead, including the names of key individuals. The billhead has a handwritten signature with a flourish, indicating the date and the customer's name.

Billhead for The Carson City Savings Bank, located in Carson City, Nevada. Dated July 22, 1883. The bill is a sales slip listing a transaction for 100 shares of the Albion stock, for a total of 35 cents per share. The billhead includes the bank's name, location, date, and a description of the stock transaction.

Billhead for a securities trade from August Belmont & Co., dated May 2, 1857, in New York, New York. The billhead features the name of F. Milldroun and August Belmont (1813-1890).

Notarial certification concerning £770 in the Suasso account at the Bank of England, requested by Abraham Teixeira of London. Dated November 29, 1809. This bond relates to manuscript documents (ref: 18.499xxx) concerning the Dutch-Jewish noble families de Pinto and Lopes.

A trade card for A. C. Kaufman, Banker and Broker, located at No. 25 Broad Street. The broadside was found alongside a letter and a stock quote. The date is estimated as 1870. It is cross-referenced to item 12.698 in the Judaica catalog of the OYC (presumably, the organization from which the materials originated).

Stock certificate #13 for two shares in the Bullion and Exchange Bank, Carson City, Nevada. Issued on October 27, 1887, to Jacob Klein, who was president of the bank. The certificate measures 5.25" x 9.5".

Check from the Carrolton Bank, New Orleans, Louisiana. The check is printed with the bank's name and location. The date is partially visible as '183---', with the last digit illegible. The check also bears the imprint 'Printed and sold by B. Levy' at the bottom. Imagery on the check includes an angled beehive and an angel with a paintboard.

Carte-de-visite photograph of Baron James Mayer Rothschild, taken by Disderi & Co. in Paris, France. The photograph is undated, but based on Rothschild's lifespan (1792-1868), it is likely from the mid-19th century.

Check dated September 2, 1868, drawn on the Fourth National Bank of New York and made payable to Kamak Levy & Co. The check is signed by L.H. Hershfield & Bro. The check features a vignette of a figure of Justice. This check represents an early example of financial activity involving Jewish pioneers in Helena, Montana.

Check drawn on Kaufmann & Bondy, dated June 14, 1879, and paid to Greenwood & Bohm in Helena, Montana. The check is a financial record related to Kaufmann Bros. and Goodman, Bohm & Co. in New York, New York.

Check drawn on the Kensington Bank, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Ell L. Moss on September 12, 1844, payable to Northern Liberties Gas Works.

Check drawn on Kensington Bank; endorsed by Joseph Gratz; signed by the treasurer of the Northern Liberties Gas Works; brother of Rebecca Gratz; dated September 10, 1844; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This check is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Check drawn on the Kensington Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated December 5, 1844. The check was endorsed by Joseph Gratz and signed by the treasurer of the Northern Liberties Gas Works. Joseph Gratz was the brother of Rebecca Gratz.

Check drawn on the Kensington Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated September 10, 1844. The check is endorsed by Joseph Gratz and his brother Jacob Gratz, and signed by the treasurer of the Northern Liberties Gas Works.

Check drawn on the banking house of L. H. Hershfield & Bro., Helena, Montana, dated March 1, 1871. The check was paid in gold coin and features a vignette of a miner. L.H. Hershfield & Bro. were early Jewish pioneers in Montana.

Check drawn on L. H. Hershfield & Bro. on November 5, 1880, in Helena, Montana. The check was made payable to E. Andrews & Co.

Check for an unknown amount drawn on the L.H. Hershfield & Bro. Banking House in Helena, Montana on February 16, 1883. The check was written by William H. Morrill.

Check drawn on the Merchants National Bank of Helena, Montana on April 3, 1889, made out to Rothschild & Hadenfeldt and signed by Aaron Hershfield. The check was stamped for deposit. The Hershfield brothers, Aaron and Lewis, were prominent bankers in Montana. Lewis Hershfield was a highly successful businessman in the American West, establishing a bank in Virginia City and later moving it to Helena.

Check drawn on the Rocky Mountain National Bank, Central City, Colorado, payable to B. Altman & Co. on April 14, 1894.

Check drawn on the Schuylkill Bank, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated July 12, 1821, and endorsed by Sarah Nathans. The check's description notes that Sarah Nathans was the mistress of Moses, bore three sons, and later converted to Judaism at Mikveh Israel.

Check drawn on the Schuylkill Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated October 25, 1821, and endorsed by Sarah Nathans. The check's description notes that Sarah Nathans was the mistress of Moses and bore him three sons before converting to Judaism at Mikveh Israel.

Check drawn on the Bank of California, Helena, Montana, dated June 19, 1866. The check was endorsed by F. Behan and is associated with L. H. Hershfield, an early Jewish pioneer in Montana.

Check drawn on the Bank of Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated December 4, 1824. The check was written by Nathaniel Cox and endorsed by W. F. Saul as cashier. Saul is listed as a non-Israelite donor in the 1828 bylaws of the Congregation of Shinarai Chasset.

Check for an unspecified amount drawn by H. I. Levy on the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 3, 1834.

Check drawn on the Schuylkill Bank on March 12, 1819, and endorsed by Sarah Nathans. The check's description notes that Sarah Nathans was the mistress of Moses and bore three sons before converting to Judaism at Mikveh Israel.

Check for 500 pounds sterling, dated August 20, 1810, drawn in Richmond, Virginia, to the order of Samuel Myers of London. The check is signed by David Milhado and endorsed by Samuel Myers and Seixas Nathan.

Check dated December 28, 1789, drawn on the New York Bank by Aaron Burr and payable to B. S. Judah. The check bears Aaron Burr's full signature. This check is significant due to the involvement of both Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States, and Benjamin S. Judah, a prominent New York merchant and member of Congregation Shearith Israel.

Check drawn on the Paris branch of the New York branch of the House of Rothschild, dated October 29, 1844. The check is signed by August Belmont and made payable to Clermont & Co. The check reflects Belmont's role as the American representative of the Rothschild banking house.

A check drawn on February 7, 1906, by Benjamin Altman and made payable to Lich & Co. The check is drawn on the Chemical National Bank of New York City. The check is endorsed.

Check for $34.78 issued by C. V. S. Levy to A. P. Schoneman & Bro. on January 14, 1877. Drawn on the First National Bank, Frederick, Maryland. The check features a vignette of Miss Liberty and a revenue stamp.

Check for $49.50 drawn on the First National Bank of Frederick, Maryland, dated January 7, 1877. The check is signed by C. V. S. Levy and includes a revenue stamp. A vignette of Miss Liberty is featured on the check.

Check dated September 12, 1839, made out to J. R. Poland & Sons in New York, New York. The check was issued by Herman Sillem.

Check issued by I. M. Oppenheim & Co. to Francis Degen on May 10, 1849 in New York, New York. The check is endorsed.

A check for $1000 in gold coin, dated June 7, 1871, drawn on J. Strauss & Bro. and endorsed to L. H. Hershfield & Bro., bankers in Helena, Montana. The check features a vignette of a miner and a dog.

Check drawn on the New York City branch of J. W. Schmidt & Vogel, London, and made payable to Joseph Brothers on September 29, 1847, in New York, New York.

Check issued by L. H. Hershfield & Bros. bankers of Helena, Montana, to I. L. Holzman & Bros. on September 4, 1877. The check was endorsed by I. L. Holzman & Bros.

Check for an unspecified amount issued by L. H. Hershfield & Co. on July 15, 1867, in Helena, Montana Territory. The check is payable to "Charity" and signed by L. H. Hershfield. L. H. Hershfield was a prominent Jewish businessman in the American West, known for establishing banks in Montana.

Check issued by L. H. Hershfield & Co., Bankers, in Helena, Montana Territory on October 27, 1866. The check, written in German, is payable to Herr Levy for $1443.75 and signed by Mann & Berliner.

Check drawn on the Merchants' National Bank of Helena, Montana, dated September 23, 1884, and signed by L. H. Hershfield & Son.

Check dated November 20, 1879, made out to A. S. Rosenbaum & Co. from Lazard Frères, Bankers, in San Francisco, California. The check includes advertisements by Weihe.

Check dated August 31, 1840, issued by Uriah Hendricks Levy to John D. Wendel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Levy was the owner of one of the finest apothecaries in New York City.

A check for an unspecified amount, dated December 29, 1874, issued by Louise A. Uhlich and payable to O'Malley Bros. The check was processed through the First National Bank of Chicago, Illinois and bears a revenue stamp. The check's amount is illegible in the available image.

A check dated August 9, 1892, issued by Moses Dryfoos of "The People's Store," a dealer in cigars and tobacco, to the Marine National Bank in Erie, Pennsylvania. The check is signed by Moses Dryfoos.

Bank check issued by Moses Levy on the Schuylkill Bank, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated September 23, 1817. This financial record provides insight into the banking practices and commercial activities of the time.

Check issued by the New York branch of N. M. Rothschild & Sons on November 9, 1844, payable to Joseph Brothers and endorsed by August Belmont. The check is part of the financial records related to Belmont's activities in New York City.

Check drawn on the New York City branch of N.M. Rothschild & Sons, London, dated August 12, 1850, and made out to I.D. Kohler and Sons. The check is endorsed on the front and back. August Belmont, Sr., the American representative of the Rothschild family's banking house, is discussed in the donor's description.

Check issued by the New York City branch of N.M. Rothschild & Sons on October 31, 1843, payable to P.R. Poland & Sons. The check is endorsed on the front and back by August Belmont. This check represents a financial transaction within the context of 19th-century American finance, involving prominent figures like August Belmont and the Rothschild banking house.

Check for $200.00 drawn on the Pima County Bank by B.M. Jacobs on April 6, 1881, payable to Zuong, Chung, Shing & Co., who held an account at the Pacific Bank in San Francisco. The check documents a financial transaction between Tucson, Arizona and San Francisco, California.

Check dated July 24, 1845, issued by the Paris branch of the New York branch of Rothschild Bros. to R. G. Talcott. The check is signed by August Belmont. August Belmont, Sr. (1813-1890) was the American representative of the Rothschild family's banking house.

Check issued by the New York branch of Theodore Vietor & Duckwitz to Joseph Jacobs on December 4, 1842. The check is endorsed on the front and back by Joseph Jacobs.

Check drawn on Faber & Bierwirth, dated March 6, 1834, and payable to F. E. Blatspiel. The check's specifics, such as the amount, are not visible in the available image.

Check dated March 9, 1880, made out to Alice Knickerbocker and endorsed by her. The check was drawn on L. H. Hershfield & Bro., Bankers, in Helena, Montana. Lewis and Aaron Hershfield were prominent bankers in Montana, known for their success in Virginia City and Helena. Aaron Hershfield's later involvement in a legal case involving check fraud and a contentious divorce is also documented.

Check dated September 12, 1844, made payable to Julia Moss and drawn on the Kensington Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The check's memo line indicates payment from the Northern Liberties Gas Works.

Check made out to Einstein, Rosenfeld & Co. and endorsed on December 17, 1864. The check was drawn on the George Washington Banking Office in Corning, New York.

Two checks dated December 11, 1888. One check is drawn on the Cochise County Bank in Tombstone, Arizona, and made payable to Lynn Union Cooperative Shoe Co. The second check, also from the Cochise County Bank and written by A. E. Jacobs, is for $144.60 payable to the Lynn Union Cooperative Shoe Co., who held an account at the Chemical National Bank of New York.

A coded telegram sent on December 8, 1884, from B.M. Jacobs, cashier, to the Cochise County Bank in Tucson, Arizona. The telegram's content is a coded message.

Printed letterhead from the Banking House of J. I. Cohen & Brothers in Baltimore, Maryland, dated May 20, 1835. The letter, written to Elie Beatty in Hagerstown, Maryland, is a commercial communication.

A commercial letter dated December 21, 1825, from Louis Gomez in Wilmington, North Carolina, to H. (Harmon) Hendricks in New York, New York. The letter discusses a draft of funds on T. I. Tobias & Co. and the difficulty of obtaining checks. The writer's signature is unclear, possibly Gomez or Jonas.

A commercial letter written by M. Bondy on the letterhead of his office at 190 Pearl Street, New York, New York, to the First National Bank of Andes, New York, on February 19, 1885. The letterhead features an illustration and mentions Havana & Seed Leaf Tobacco. The letter pertains to a business transaction.

This document is a deed transferring property from Meissner, Ackerman & Co. to Philip Speyer & Co. in New York, New York, dated December 11, 1867. The deed is not signed.

A letter dated March 4, 1861, demanding payment from the Bank of Savannah. The letter was written by H. M. Cohen and sent from Americus, Georgia. The letter also references Winfrey & Holman. The original letter and envelope with a stamp are included in this archival record.

Demand note dated March 15, 1855, against David Lopez. The note includes a notation that a letter was left at Lopez's residence because he could not be reached personally. The reverse of the note shows what appears to be a satisfaction of debt by P. M. Cohen and Company dated January 11, 1856. The note relates to financial dealings involving David Lopez, P. M. Cohen, J. W. Brownfield, and the Bank of the State of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.

Printed check signed by Edward Goldschmidt. The check features "EDWARD GOLDSHMIDT, RECEIVER" on the side and "NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH AMERICA IN NEW YORK" across the front. Dated October 13, 1897.

A financial record, possibly a letter with principal and interest calculations, from Simon Sternberger, Banker, located at 17 Broad Street, New York, New York. The document includes a lithographed letterhead and is dated December 31, 1880. The record covers the period of 1879-1880.

Printed form financial record filled in by hand, with a printed signature of Benjamin Nones as Notary Public. The document shows a transaction from the Mechanics Bank of Philadelphia to Jeremiah Emlen for money due and unpaid, dated June 2, 1824.

Two financial documents related to Mordecai Myers' stock ownership in the Bank of Plattsburgh, New York. The first document is a stock certificate dated June 7, 1817, for 25 shares issued to Mordecai Myers. The second document is a receipt dated September 10, 1817, acknowledging a payment of $53.12 by Myers for the same 25 shares. The documents provide insights into early banking practices and the financial activities of a prominent Jewish American figure in New York during the early 19th century.

A letter dated November 18, 1891, from Hirsh & Brother in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, requesting Wells Fargo Bank in Carson City, Nevada to collect on a draft. The letter includes the address 1309-1317 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Check drawn on the First National Bank of Helena, Montana, dated October 23, 1872. The check, for $3000 payable to L. Goldberg at 12% annual interest in 90 days, was signed by Goldberg and subsequently paid.

Check issued by G. B. Lichtenberg firm, located at 64, 66 & 66 Congress Street East, New York, New York, dated January 4, 1871. The check includes a revenue stamp.

Lithographed invitation to a dinner of the Buyers Exchange, a group of banks involved in the export of California goods, held at the Maison Doree in San Francisco on February 8, 1882. The invitation features a cartoon depicting canning company owners and alludes to a disagreement about the price of peaches that year. Printed by M. Schmidt Co., San Francisco.

Bank check drawn by Isaac Hays on the Kensington Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated September 10, 1844.

Check for $605.49 drawn by Isaac Polock on the Bank of the United States, dated October 31, 1795. The check is printed on a standard Bank of the United States form.

Check drawn on Isaacs, Taylor & Williams, bankers in Richmond, Virginia, dated April 2, 1872. The check is from Manchester, Virginia.

Check drawn on Northrup & Chick, bankers, payable to G. W. Pritchett for an unspecified amount. The check is signed by L. H. Hershfield & Bros. and bears a revenue stamp. Dated January 18, 1869. The Merchants National Bank of Helena, Montana, was originally established as L.H. Hershfield and Co. in Virginia City, Montana Territory, and for many years operated as L.H. Hershfield and Bro. It went into receivership in 1897.

Check drawn on L. H. Hershfield & Co., Bankers, in Helena, Montana, dated June 6, 1867. The check is made out to 'Self' for $2,102.00 and payable in gold dust at a discounted rate. The check is signed by H. Rosenthal (possibly the H. Rosenthal from Nevada) and includes a notation on the verso specifying payment terms in gold dust.

Incomplete check from L. H. Hershfield & Co., Helena, Montana, dated 1865. The Merchants National Bank of Helena, Montana, was originally established as L.H. Hershfield and Co. in Virginia City, Montana Territory, and operated for many years as L.H. Hershfield and Bro. It went into receivership in 1897.

Sight draft check issued by L. H. Hershfield & Co. on June 25, 1867, payable to George Clark. The check lacks a bank name. L. H. Hershfield & Co. was a prominent banking firm in Helena, Montana, originally established as L. H. Hershfield and Co. in Virginia City, Montana Territory. It later operated as L. H. Hershfield and Bro. before entering receivership in 1897. The firm was founded by Lewis Hershfield, a successful Jewish businessman in the American West.

Sight draft check issued by L. H. Hershfield & Co. on July 8, 1867, payable to Maria Allen. The check does not name the bank on which it is drawn. L. H. Hershfield & Co. operated as a bank in Virginia City and later Helena, Montana. The firm was later known as the Merchants National Bank of Helena, Montana, before going into receivership in 1897.

Check drawn on L. M. Jacobs & Co., one of the first Arizona Jewish bankers, dated August 1, 1878, and endorsed by C. L. Metzger on September 1, 1878. The check was issued in Tucson, Arizona.

A bifolium broadside issued by Lazard Frères & Co. on March 31, 1884, announcing the appointment of Eugene Arnstein as a partner in their New York City office. The broadside also lists the firm's offices in London and Paris and specifies the banks on which the firm draws. One page displays Arnstein's signature for authentication.

A court record, written on one side and docketed on the other, from a civil case brought by the Bank of the State of South Carolina against Nathan A. Cohen, Clara N. Cohen, Leopold Cohen, and Julius M. Woolfe in Charleston, South Carolina on March 14, 1853.

Letter from Greenebaum Bros. & Co., Bankers, located at No. 1 Nassau Street, New York. Dated December 9, 1874. The letter is addressed to R. D. Gribble of Jefferson, Texas. The letter states that Greenebaum Bros. & Co. has enclosed a corrected list of European correspondents for Gribble's guidance. The letter also states that drafts on Germany are henceforth to be issued in Reichsmarks, which please note. Thalers and Florins cease to be legal currency with the end of the current year. The letter concludes by requesting Gribble to return the old list of instructions.

A letter written in French from A & M Heine in New Orleans, Louisiana to B. L. Fould & Fould Oppenheim in Paris, France, dated March 25, 1853. The letter details banking transactions.

Two-page letter written by A. Engle in New Orleans on October 6, 1857, to James Symington in New York. The letter discusses a business matter concerning a draft, banking transactions, and the potential loss of money. It reveals details about pre-Civil War business practices and anxieties related to banking solvency.

A letter written by A. Gusdorf to the First National Bank of Santa Fe, New Mexico on September 27, 1879. The letter originates from Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico and pertains to business matters. The letterhead features the name and address of A. Gusdorf.

A business letter dated February 12, 1825, from A. Solomons in Albany, New York, to T. I. Tobias. Solomons complains about a monetary draft on the Bank of Montreal that kept his money idle for over a month. The letter references Levy Solomons and his business at 346 North Market Street, Albany.

A single-page letter written and signed by Aaron Moise on October 6, 1828, from the Courier Office in Charleston, South Carolina. The letter is addressed to Major J.H. Cook, U.S. Army, in Washington, D.C., confirming the discontinuation of Charleston Courier subscriptions for officers of the 6th U.S. Infantry Regiment in St. Louis, Missouri, upon expiration of their 18-month subscription. The letter was written by Moise on behalf of A.S. Willington, editor and co-founder of the Charleston Courier.

This archival item consists of a letter and envelope dated November 27, 1885, from August Belmont, Jr. to Mr. Thayer. The letter was sent from Belmont, New York. The letter is part of a larger collection documenting the life and career of August Belmont Sr., a prominent American financier born in Alzey, Prussia in 1813 to a Jewish family. Belmont Sr. immigrated to New York City in 1837, becoming a representative of the Rothschild banking house. He established August Belmont & Company, played a significant role in American finance, and actively supported the Union cause during the Civil War. This letter from his son, August Belmont Jr., offers insight into the family's continued involvement in finance and business in the late 19th century.

A letter written on Bank of Tucson stationery by B. M. Jacobs to A. Springer in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, dated December 9, 1884. The letter contains a discussion of revisions to a code system and bears the stamp of the Cochise County Bank, Tombstone, Arizona Territory. The letter is considered rare Western content.

A letter written on Bank of Tucson stationery by B.M. Jacobs to A. Springer in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, dated February 25, 1885. The letter bears the stamp of the Cochise County Bank in Tombstone. The content pertains to mercantile matters.

A letter dated February 28, 1842, from David I. Cohen to Elie Beatty, cashier of the Hagerstown Bank in Hagerstown, Maryland. The letter discusses an exchange of bank notes, with Cohen acknowledging receipt of $100 in Williamsport and Westminster Bank bills in exchange for bills on the Hagerstown Bank. This is the only correspondence in the collection by David I. Cohen, who was the brother of Jacob I. Cohen Jr. and died at age 47.

A three-page letter dated January 28, 1846, from Edmund Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his cousin Henry Tobias, also in Liverpool. The letter details Henry's significant overdraft problems, discusses potential solutions, and suggests alternative banking arrangements. The letter is stamped.

A three-page stampless letter written by George Newbold, President of the Bank of America, to Rothschild Frères in Paris on September 30, 1839. Newbold requests additional loans to help the Bank of America recover from the Panic of 1837. The letter details the bank's financial situation and proposes using Treasury Notes as collateral. The letter was carried by the packet ship Charles Carroll.

A letter dated February 25, 1876, from Greenfield & Strauss, wholesale confectioners in New York City, to the Kenton Savings Bank in Kenton, Ohio. The letter contains instructions to the bank. The letter measures approximately 5 1/4" x 8 1/4".

A one-page stampless letter, measuring approximately 7-5/8" x 9-1/2", dated July 12, 1825, from H. Burts, Cashier of the Hartford Bank, to Harmon Hendricks in New York City. The letter discusses the enclosure of 100 shares of United States Bank stock as payment on a note and includes a list of U.S. Bank stock holders held at the Hartford Bank, notably including Aaron L. Gomez and Seixas Nathan. The letter also mentions Henry L. Ellsworth.

A business letter from the banking house of Henry Greenebaum & Co., located at the southwest corner of Lake and La Salle Streets in Chicago, Illinois, dated April 6, 1875. The letter provides insight into the operations of a prominent Chicago banking firm during the 19th century.

Letter from the banking house of Henry Greenebaum & Company, located at the southwest corner of Lake and LaSalle Streets in Chicago, Illinois. The letter, dated December 15, 1870, acknowledges receipt of a deposit. Henry Greenebaum (1833-1914) was a prominent German-born Jewish-American banker in Chicago.

A letter dated June 10, 1887, from Henry Wolf to Isadore Cohen concerning a $20 bank note endorsed by Cohen. The letter contains commercial content and was written from 120 Sutter St., Rooms 5 & 6, San Francisco. The letter also mentions watch-making materials.

A commercial letter dated August 13, 1889, from Henry Wolff, located at 120 Sutter St., Rooms 5 & 6, San Francisco, California, to the Bullion & Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada. The letter concerns an endorsed note for $20.00 belonging to Isadore Cohen.

Autograph letter signed by Jacob I. Cohen to Elie Beatty, dated August 21, 1820. Written from Baltimore, Maryland, the letter discusses the transmittal of a check and notes the failure of the Central Bank of Georgetown & Washington. The letter is franked "p paid JIC Jr."

Letter dated January 12, 1881, on letterhead from the international banking firm Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne, with offices in New York and Leipzig. The letter measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne was a notable firm composed of both Jewish and Christian bankers operating in Germany and the USA. This letter is part of a larger collection that includes biographical details on Jacob Nachod, a key figure in the firm.

A commercial letter dated May 4, 1885, from Lehman, Stern & Co. (Successors to Lehman, Abraham & Co.) in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The letter discusses funds and mentions Lehman Bros. in New York City and Lehman, Durr & Co. in Montgomery, Alabama.

A one-page letter written by Nicholas Biddle from Frankford, Pennsylvania, to Thomas Wilson in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 29, 1826. The letter discusses the protested notes of S. Gratz & Brothers and Samuel Hays, informing Wilson of their failure. The letter measures 8" x 12" and includes an integral address leaf. Expected folds and toning are present, along with a V-notch in the address leaf that does not affect the text. The letter is in very good condition.

A business letter dated March 29, 1884, from Rosenthal Bros., wholesale clothiers located at 70 Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The letter includes banking instructions.

A one-page business letter dated January 22, 1886, from Samuel Cohn, Director of the Mechanics and Traders Bank of New York City (153 Bowery St.), to the Eagle & Phenix Savings Bank in Columbus, Georgia. Cohn transmits financial information and proposes a correspondent banking relationship between the two institutions. The letter is written on the letterhead of Samuel Cohn & Bro., 281 Grand Street, "East Side Agency for E.C. Burt Shoes."

Autograph letter signed by Samuel Marx to J. L. Jones, written in Richmond, Virginia on September 22, 1843. The letter discusses personal matters, and mentions Marx's position as President of the Bank of Virginia. The recipient's address appears to be New York, New York.

A letter dated March 3, 1888, from the Anglo-Californian Bank, Ltd. in San Francisco, California, to the Bullion & Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada. The letter explains the workings of the spot silver market and the reasons behind their lower silver price. Philip Lilienthal, founder of the Anglo-Californian Bank in 1873 (successor to J & W Seligman and Co. of London), is mentioned in the context of the letter.

Letter dated April 19, 1879, from the Bank of Arizona in Prescott, Arizona, to L. M. Jacobs in Tucson, Arizona. Signed by Solomon Lewis, President of the Bank of Arizona. Martin W. Kales, Cashier, is also listed on the letterhead. The letter measures 8" x 5".

A business letter from the Union National Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Moses Aaron Dropsie, dated May 27, 1870. The letter concerns financial matters.

A business letter written on April 28, 1879, by Weisl, Lesinsky & Co. in Silver City, New Mexico. The letterhead shows "Cor. E. Goldsmith & Co." with B. Weisl and Cor. E. Goldsmith listed. The letter concerns a banking matter.

Letter of protest from the Bank of the United States to Abraham Moïse, Jr., concerning nonpayment. Dated December 28, 1828, New York. The letter discusses the non-payment of a debt and protests against Moïse's non-payment. The Bank of the United States was a national bank created in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton.

A letter written on the verso of a printed broadside detailing prices in New Orleans. The letter, dated September 1, 1842, was sent from New Orleans, Louisiana to Belmont, referencing dealings with Rothschild's Bank. The broadside itself is the New Orleans Price-Current, Commercial Intelligence, and Merchant's Transcript.

Letter to a bank from Lyon Brothers, dated June 23, 1868, concerning the National Fire Work Co. located at 33 Cortlandt Street. The letter is part of a collection of financial records. The geographic location is New York City.

Promissory note for $700, issued by Lopez & Dexter on February 1, 1811, payable to Thomas Dennis in 60 days. The note references the Newport Bank and is inscribed 'Son of Abraham'.

A check for $7.00 drawn on the Merchants National Bank of Helena, Montana, on March 12, 1883. The check was written by William M. McCormick to Kountze Brothers. Aaron Hershfield is listed as the cashier. This check is part of a larger collection documenting the history of the Merchants National Bank, originally founded by Lewis H. Hershfield.

Issue of the National Gazette and Literary Register, a Philadelphia newspaper, published on April 4, 1826. This issue contains a report on the failure of Goldschmidt's Bank and the subsequent financial panic of February 15, 1826. Rothschild's appointment as one of the trustees is also mentioned.

A note payable for $759 between William Vernon and Samuel Ward, endorsed by both and cashed at the Bank of Rhode Island on November 23, 1797. The note bears the signature of Moses Seixas, cashier.

Postal return confirmation slip documenting a transaction between L. H. Hershfield & Bro. in Helena, Montana, and the Merchants Bank of Canada in Montreal, dated June 27, 1881. The document shows the confirmation of the return of a postal item.

A postcard announcing that Lehman Brothers will pay interest as agents for the City of Montgomery, Alabama. Dated December 13, 1877. The postcard also mentions Levy & Borg.

This document records the proceedings and a memorial adopted at a meeting held in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16, 1834, concerning the restoration of deposits in banks. The memorial was likely addressed to the United States Congress, advocating for a specific policy regarding bank deposits. John B. Levy served as chairman of the meeting. The document includes biographical information about John B. Levy, noting his birth in Virginia, his later moves to Louisiana and Texas, and his death in Texas in 1877 at approximately age eighty-nine. Information is also provided on his wife, Emeline Butt Levy.

Promissory note dated April 20, 1838, payable to Levy & Todd at the Trenton Banking Company. The note, issued in Allentown, New Jersey, promises payment of two hundred dollars two months after the date of issue. The document is headed 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and features an American Bald Eagle and shield; an embossed seal is present on the bottom left. The note is signed by Levy and Todd, A. Beach, Esq., and a notary of Otsego County. S. Levy & Todd are referenced in a 1797 Pennsylvania lawsuit.

Promissory note dated May 9, 1891, from John Potter to M. Scheeline in Eureka, Nevada. The note specifies payment in gold coin with 2% monthly interest. M. Scheeline was the founder of the Scheeline Bank and Trust in Reno, Nevada. This document reflects the financial landscape of Eureka, Nevada, a silver mining town.

Memorandum receipt for a gold deposit at the U.S. Assay Office in New York City on November 7, 1874, by L. H. Hershfield of Helena, Montana. The receipt details the deposit of four gold bars weighing 578.10 oz, 70.85 oz, 48.86 oz, and 82.94 oz, along with $2.32 in gold coin and $111.83 in silver coin. The document provides a breakdown of the gold, silver, and non-value assay of the bars. The receipt is from Donnell Lawson & Co.

Receipt issued by August Belmont on November 17, 1856 in New York, New York. The receipt indicates payment is payable only in certified checks drawn to the order of August Belmont. The receipt suggests a transaction involving equities.

Receipt for $410 in currency deposited with L. H. Hershfield & Bro. Banking House in Helena, Montana on January 30, 1880. The receipt was issued to I. B. Porter.

A receipt documenting a deposit of $215 in currency with L. H. Hershfield & Bro., bankers in Helena, Montana, on August 11, 1871. The receipt was issued to T. C. Groshor.

Receipt for a deposit of $2,000 in treasury notes with L. H. Hershfield & Co., bankers, in Helena, Montana on March 21, 1868. The receipt also mentions Ware Ollis & Co.

A remittance form letter dated July 15, 1891, from Cahn & Straus Bankers, located at 128 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois. The letter is part of the E Collection.

Check issued by the New York branch of Rothschild Brothers, Paris, dated January 3, 1841, and made payable to J. M. Cohn. The check bears the endorsement of August Belmont on the reverse.

Check drawn on the Merchants National Bank of Helena, Montana on May 1, 1883, payable to Sando Bros. The check is signed by Aaron Hershfield, cashier. The Hershfield brothers, Aaron and Lewis, were prominent bankers in Montana. Lewis Hershfield was a particularly successful businessman in the American West, establishing a bank in Virginia City, Montana before moving it to Helena.

Check drawn on the Schuylkill Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated September 30, 1819, and endorsed by Sarah Nathans. The check's description notes that Sarah Nathans was the mistress of Moses, bore him three sons, and later converted to Judaism at Mikveh Israel.

Check drawn on the Schuylkill Bank by Simon Gratz dated March 16, 1839, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This check is a financial record of a transaction involving Gratz and the bank.

A circa 1830s stampless letter from New York bankers J. L. & S. Joseph & Co. to N. M. Rothschild in London. The letter, which includes a printed flap denoting bonds and bank stocks with handwritten prices, was sent from New York and charged 2/8d postage 'per Thames'. It features a clear Portsmouth/Ship Letter postmark. The contents page has been removed.

Sight draft check for $100 issued by Stein Brothers in Baltimore, Maryland on December 16, 1889. The check was payable to Fock and charged to the account of Jacob Isaac Weiller Sohne in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Collection of eight telegrams sent between April and September 1878, primarily from David Neahr in Yuma, Arizona, to L.M. Jacobs & Co. in Tucson, Arizona. The telegrams, imprinted with the War Department, Signal Service U.S.A. (Form No. 1), detail business transactions involving money transfers, shipping of goods, and delivery information related to the firm's mercantile and banking operations.

Collection of eight telegraph messages sent between April and September 1878, primarily from David Neahr in Yuma to L.M. Jacobs & Co. in Tucson, Arizona. The messages, sent via the War Department Signal Service, concern financial transactions, shipping of goods, and delivery details related to the Jacobs Company's mercantile and banking business. The messages are imprinted with the War Department, Signal Service U.S.A. - United States Telegraph (Form No. 1).

Newspaper issue of The New Hampshire Journal, published in Concord on May 5, 1828. The front page features a column titled "Rothschild, the Banker," which includes a brief biography of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, noting his Jewish heritage and humble origins. Page 2 contains a political advertisement endorsing John Quincy Adams for President, along with international news and other items of interest. The newspaper comprises approximately 16 pages.

This pamphlet, published around 1874, is a scathing attack on the "California Bank Ring" for its efforts to obstruct Adolph Sutro's authorized tunnel project. It highlights the conflict between the Bank of California's influence and Congressional authorization, questioning which entity ultimately controlled power in the United States. The pamphlet's strong language underscores the intensity of the conflict surrounding Sutro's endeavors.

This pamphlet, published circa 1869, is Adolph Sutro's response to a smear campaign launched by the Bank of California against him and his Sutro Tunnel project. The Bank of California, fearing the tunnel would impact its profits, allegedly initiated attacks on Sutro's reputation. This pamphlet serves as Sutro's defense, detailing the accusations and presenting his rebuttal. It offers insight into a California banking scandal and the business conflicts of the era.

This trade card is for Dr. jur F. M. Warburg in New York, New York. The card is printed in black ink and features a simple handwritten sentence on the front. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for Eric M. Warburg. Undated. The card features a simple design, likely from the early 20th century, judging by the style of typography and printing. The card shows the name "Eric M. Warburg." The exact nature of Warburg's business is not specified on the card.

Typed letter signed by Jacob H. Schiff on Kuhn, Loeb & Co. letterhead, expressing displeasure towards Sir Julian Goldsmid. Written in New York, New York on September 16, 1889.

An unfilled check drawn on the Leather Manufacturers' National Bank by De Cordova, Olendorf & Co. The check is undated, but other evidence suggests it dates from around 1875. The check was issued in New York City.

Check for $10.00, dated November 10, 1888, drawn on Wells Fargo & Co. Bank, San Francisco, and signed by Adolph Sutro. The check was made payable to Children's Hospital. Adolph Sutro was the builder of the famous Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode.