Subject: Bills of exchange

Bill of exchange (number 610) issued in Curaçao on October 8, 1863, by the Ministerie van Kolonien (Ministry of Colonies) to the Jesurun family (Sarah, Rachael, Judith, Abigail, Gravia, Ester, and Moses) for 1000 guilders. This compensation was paid to former slave owners for the manumission of slaves previously owned by Moises Abraham Jesurun (d. 1853), a former parnas and mohel of the Mikveh Yisrael congregation. The document, signed by Governor J. D. Crol, bears numerous endorsements, seals, and stamps from various banking establishments, tracing its journey to Amsterdam, where it was redeemed on December 22, 1863. The bill consists of two leaves; the first is printed and filled, and the second is in manuscript form. This document relates to the abolition of slavery in the Dutch colonies in 1863.

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 dated December 31, 1794, drawn by C. Dutih & Wachsmith in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and endorsed to Barnett & Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The bill of exchange represents a transaction between businesses, highlighting international commerce between the Netherlands and the United States in the late 18th century. Nathan Barnett, who is mentioned in relation to this bill, was a member of Mikvah Israel and originally from Holland. His wife, Elizabeth (Sheprah) Barnett, later married Naphtaly Hart.

Bill of exchange for $444, written in Charleston, South Carolina on August 9, 1793, payable to Abraham Sasportas from Edmond Charles Genet, French Ambassador to the United States. The bill is endorsed on the verso by Abraham Sasportas. This document is a significant piece of Judaica Americana, highlighting the commercial activities of Abraham Sasportas, a prominent Jewish merchant in Charleston known for his trade with France and his later dealings with James Madison regarding British privateering.

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, written on an approximately 19 x 15 cm sheet, dated November 16, 1740. The bill, drawn by the Duke of Newcastle (who became Prime Minister in 1754), instructs Albert Nesbitt & Company of London to pay Michael David five hundred pounds. The verso displays three endorsements in French and Dutch, indicating transfers between Michael David, Berend Heyman, Heen Eliaser, Samuel Levy, and David Levy. This document highlights the transnational financial activities of Jewish financiers, with connections to David Franks, a partner with Nesbitt & Company in supplying the British army during the French and Indian War.

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 partly printed bill of exchange for £369.6.8 Sterling, payable sixty days after sight, from Moses Castella in Philadelphia to Thomas Ewing in London, on account of Elizer & Jacob Montefiore in London. Dated July 26, 1796. Accompanied by a manuscript note detailing transaction fees and a notarized manuscript document. The document bears several cancelled endorsements and a blind-embossed tax stamp.

Bill of exchange dated August 19, 1774, from Moses Henry of Schenectady to Robert C. Clince for Eighteen Pounds Pennsylvania Currency. Endorsed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on October 19, 1774, by Andrew Levy, ordering payment to Michael and Barnard Gratz. This document illustrates the interconnected business relationships within early Pennsylvania Jewish communities, involving prominent figures such as the Gratz brothers and Joseph Simon, a significant Indian trader and merchant.

Billhead from Richard Spence & Co. in Liverpool, England, dated September 1, 1880. This bill relates to the European trip of Judge Mayer Sulzberger, concerning the Board of Delegates of American Israelites and issues of European Jewry.

Billhead from Taaffe & McCahill, located on Montgomery and Sacramento Streets in San Francisco. The bill is made out to Captain Folsom for $996.25, dated May 8, 1852.

A discounted bill of exchange, dated April 9, 1776, originating from a note payable to C. Hayes from Samuel Wallis for labor performed on August 26, 1775. C. Hayes assigned his rights to Aaron Levy, with the endorsement witnessed by Joseph Alexander. Ezekiel Levy signed as agent for Aaron Levy. The document is related to Samuel Wallis, a significant landowner in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Additional biographical information on Aaron Levy, Ezekiel Levy, and their connections to the Jewish community in Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary period is included in the description.

A one-page letter written by John R. Livingston in New York, New York on July 20, 1793, to Homberg & Homberg in either Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or New York City. The letter discusses the shipment of furs and a problem with a bill of exchange.