Subject: Commercial law

First American edition of Joshua Montefiore's groundbreaking legal work, published in Philadelphia by James Humphreys in 1803. This octavo volume contains approved forms for business transactions and an appendix on legal principles related to bills of exchange, insurance, and shipping. Montefiore, a Jewish attorney, significantly revised this edition for an American audience, incorporating notes and legal principles specific to the United States. This precedes the three-volume 1804 edition owned by Thomas Jefferson.

This court document, written and signed by P. H. Heinrich, Notary, on May 22, 1867, is part of an ongoing series of documents concerning a payment to David Wolff. The documents relate to a note dated February 19, 1867, for $3033.20, due May 19, 1867, from Henry Nathan. The document includes endorsements from H. Sessel, Lyons Fies & Co., and David Wolff for the German Savings Institution.

This archival item consists of three sealed documents related to a legal case between S. Schiffer & Nephews, wholesale grocers and commission merchants located at 38 Vesey Street, New York, New York, and B. K. Smith, formerly of Longview, Texas, and currently residing in Tyler, Texas. The primary document outlines the claims of S. Schiffer & Nephews against Smith. The other two documents are copies of invoices/billheads dated September 17, 1873, one addressed to Smith in Longview, Texas, and the other to Smith in Tyler, Texas. Both invoices detail products and prices. Notably, this billhead is the first encountered that includes 'Nephews' in the firm's title. The date of the court document is February 27, 1874.

Court copy of a legal document from the October Term 1805 of the Kings Court in Montreal. The case is Ezekiel Hart vs. Louis & Joseph Bellair. This document is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific document is from the first category of papers, those written after Aaron Hart's death, which are primarily legal in nature.

Court document pertaining to the case of Moses Hart vs. Andrew Hays, dated March 5, 1792. The document demands payment from Hays and is written on both sides. This item is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate following his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific document is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, consisting primarily of mercantile papers such as ledger sheets and promissory notes.

This document is a court order demanding payment from Jacob Heath to Moses Hart for a debt incurred on October 22, 1796, plus interest. Payment was to be made on Saturday, September 13, 1800, after 6 o'clock. The document is written on both sides and is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate following his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. These documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific document is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, belonging to a group of approximately 28 mercantile papers, including ledger sheets and promissory notes.

A debt document from June 18, 1818, involving Michael E. Cohen, Abram L. Hart, and Richard Roe in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The document appears to be part of a larger printed form, possibly related to commercial trading fees. The document obligates the parties to pay a sum of $150.00.

Legal document detailing a lawsuit filed by William McDonald against Samuel and Solomon Levy in Charleston, South Carolina on April 5, 1798. The suit concerns an unpaid debt of approximately £82.4.9 (converted to $705) for goods and merchandise purchased on April 10, 1797. The document includes the original complaint, filing information, and a record of payment made by the Levy brothers on April 5, 1798. The document is a single sheet of paper, approximately 12.5 x 15.625 inches, with some edge damage.

Legal document pertaining to a commercial case in the New York Supreme Court, involving Aaron B. Nones as the defendant. The document, dated September 5, 1825, also mentions Annette Guilbaud, Alexander Tate, and Joseph Longchamp. The case has connections to both New York, New York, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Legal document dated December 5, 1866, concerning a debt owed to the New York firm John M. Davis & Co. by B. Foley of Charleston, South Carolina. The document is notarized by South Carolina Commissioner Joseph B. Nones. Two documents are glued together at the top. The document measures 10 x 8 1/2 inches.

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.

Legal document detailing a lawsuit filed by Samuel Israel against David Laufman on April 22, 1856, concerning non-payment of a lease for a store or shop. The document measures 11 7/8" tall. The case appears to relate to a business transaction in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

Two legal documents from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, dated July 7, 1853, and January 30, 1854, detail a case involving Gabriel Rothschild and Felix Reichman. The documents describe an alleged fraud involving counterfeit currency, with a detailed drawing of the counterfeit bills. The defendant was found not guilty. The case pertains to mercantile affairs.

This archival collection comprises three legal documents from Baltimore, Maryland, dated September 1861. These documents pertain to a lawsuit initiated by Thomas Phillips against Jacob I. Cohen, Jr. Phillips's suit concerns approximately $2500 worth of store merchandise and fixtures. The documents include the complaint filed by Phillips, a writ of summons to the Sheriff of Baltimore City, and Cohen's response to the complaint. The case was filed in the Superior Court of Baltimore City. The documents offer insights into legal practices and commercial disputes in 19th-century Baltimore.

Two-page letter written in German from A. Cahn in Grenada, Mississippi, to Jacobs & Mayer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 8, 1849. Cahn requests that Jacobs & Mayer place a notice in New York and Philadelphia newspapers warning merchants against extending credit to M. Leoney (Marcus Levy), whose business has ceased to exist and whose goods have been seized by Cahn.

A two-page letter dated February 10, 1811, from Benjamin Jacobs of New York City to William Meredith concerning a legal suit against the Union Insurance Company of Philadelphia. Jacobs, acting on behalf of his son-in-law, Gompert S. Gompert, details an insurance claim for a lost cargo of sugar and authorizes Meredith to draw on him for legal expenses.

A letter written by D. Wolfson to M. Joseph on June 22, 1889, concerning a claim made by Kahn and Schloss. The letter references a legal matter and is addressed to M. Joseph, a dry goods and notions merchant in Columbus, Georgia. The letter's content is partially visible in the provided image.

A one-page letter dated February 8, 1811, from Gompert S. Gompert in New York City to William Meredith. Gompert informs Meredith that he has assigned the insurance policy for a lost cargo of sugar to Benjamin Jacobs, who will now manage the lawsuit against the Union Insurance Company. Gompert also describes unsuccessful attempts to settle with the insurance company in Philadelphia.

A one-page letter, approximately 6-1/2" x 8", dated December 25, 1770, in Newport, Rhode Island. Written by Moses Michael Hays and Myer Polock, it notifies the Captain of the ship *The Rising Sun* of the execution of a bill of sale for the ship to Mr. Livingston, involving Michael Gratz and Mr. Hart. The letter instructs the captain to follow Mr. Gratz's instructions. This letter is part of Myer Polock's scheme to defraud creditors and Hays.

A one-page letter dated April 20, 1880, from I. Frankenthal, assignee, to Ebenezer C. Bailey in Charlotte, North Carolina. Frankenthal informs Bailey, a creditor of Lehman Asiel, about the assignment of Asiel's goods and effects for settlement with creditors. Frankenthal seeks Bailey's advice on the sale of Asiel's goods.

A letter written by Isaac A. Isaacs to I. M. Singer & Co. on January 14, 1862, in Cleveland, Ohio. The letter concerns a dispute and includes a lithograph of the store.

A business letter dated December 24, 1873, from Isaac Greenbaum & Sons in Baltimore, Maryland, to the law firm of Higgins, Barn & Bell. The letter discusses Greenbaum's refusal to settle with H. Kohn of Janesville, Ohio, at 25% of the claimed amount. The letter features an ornate letterhead.

A letter written by J. Feuerlicht to Attorney Huffman on February 25, 1897, concerning a problematic business transaction. The letter is written on Attorney Huffman's letterhead and was found in his envelope. The letter's content details the specifics of the 'bad business deal.'

A letter from L. Levenson & Co., a wholesale clothing manufacturer located at 461-467 Broadway (corner of Grand Street), New York City, to an attorney. Dated March 5, 1879, the letter discusses a legal case against Jacob Tobias, suggesting that Tobias is being dishonest. The letter is written on stationery featuring an engraved architectural vignette of the company's building. Approximately 8" x 10".

A letter written by Mayer S. Weil on April 7, 1876, from 21 Lexington Street, Baltimore, Maryland, to Simons & Simons. The letter concerns a lawsuit against D. Goldstein. The letterhead indicates the writer's address.

A letter written by Samuel Vernon to Benjamin Kenk on October 11, 1746, in Newport, Rhode Island. The letter discusses a debt owed by Israels and Nathans, noting that Abraham was committed to paying but was discharged by the Assembly after delivering his estate to creditors.

A letter written by Sol. D. Epstin, Attorney and Counsellor at Law in Columbia, South Carolina, to Simons & Simons in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 12, 1876. The letter pertains to the case of M. David, a creditor of P. Lyons.

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.

Neutrality certificate drawn up in Boston on June 27, 1800, before Notary Public Samuel Cooper, British Consul Thomas MacDonogh, and Spanish Consul Don Juan Stoughton. This document certifies that merchandise owned by Judah Hays is not owned by any citizen of a belligerent country and will be disposed of by Hays, a citizen of the USA. The certificate is signed by all parties mentioned. This document relates to the Neutrality Act of 1794, which made it illegal for American citizens to wage war against countries at peace with the United States. The act also prohibited foreign warships from outfitting in American waters and established a three-mile territorial limit at sea.

This 1770 first edition folio, published in 's-Gravenhage (The Hague), is a codification of the legal rights of Dutch Jews to engage in business and commerce. Commissioned by William V, Prince of Orange-Nassau, the 22-page document, printed in Fraktur type, details in 55 articles the permissible trades, business enterprises, and contracts for protected Jews ("Schutzjuden") in the Netherlands. The text highlights the lack of previous unified standards regarding the status of protected Jews within the provinces of Orange and Nassau. A notable article (25) addresses the legal right of Jews to own one, but no more than one, home.

Partnership agreement between Levy Solomons (son of Lucius, ne Levi) and Benjamin Solomons concerning the manufacture and sale of tobacco, snuff, and chocolate in Albany, New York and Montreal, Canada. Dated July 21, 1817. This two-and-one-third page folio document (15 1/2" x 10 1/4") details the terms of their business partnership. The tobacco factory was located in Albany.

Power of attorney document authorizing William Lewis to act on behalf of Michael Gratz regarding a debt. A partially printed court document from the Gratz Collection in Canada, dated March 2, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A set of six promissory notes issued by the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. on February 11, 1879. Each note is due one month after the previous, and features an illustration of a billiard table. These notes are part of a larger archive documenting a legally contested purchase of a billiard table.

First edition of *The American Trader's Compendium; Containing the Laws, Customs, and Regulations of the United States, Relative to Commerce. Including the Most Useful Precedents Adapted to General Business. Dedicated by Permission To The Honorable William Tilghman, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania*. Published in Philadelphia by Samuel R. Fisher, Junr. in 1811. This compendium provides an alphabetically organized explanation of terms used in commercial transactions, including forms and an index. The book was found within "Some Unrecorded American Judaica Printed Before 1851 by Wolf...#33".

This book, published in New York City around 1830, is a commercial directory and digest compiled by Myer Moses. It offers a snapshot of businesses and commercial activities in New York during that period. The book's contents remain largely unknown, due to the scarcity of the book itself and its absence from major library catalogs.

Two legal-sized lined pages, written on three sides, containing legal explanations. The letter, undated but circa 1840s, is addressed to "Dear Tobias" and signed "H.D." It answers questions about the liability of commission merchants concerning goods held for others. The content may be paraphrased from a legal text.