Subject: Commission merchants

Billhead showing an account statement for tobacco sales to R. Saunders. The statement, dated June 4, 1868, totals $409, with a net amount of $385. The billhead features the imprint of L. Levy, commission merchant, Richmond, Virginia.

Billhead for A. Wiener & Co., Produce Commission Merchants, located at No. 30 River Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The billhead states the business deals in grain, flour, butter, cheese, eggs, hides, seeds, highwines, and country produce generally. It is dated October 22, 1861. The billhead indicates that the buyer, Mr. Prop. Sciola, purchased 1 tub of something (possibly butter) for $4.95. The word 'Rec'd' followed by a signature suggests the buyer paid for the items.

Billhead from Frederick Lehman, a Commission Merchant, located at No. 53 Main Street, Helena, Montana Territory. Dated January 31, 1876. The billhead lists a total of 6 items and a total value of $319.20. It is formatted with a hand-written itemized list of goods sold to Davis & Wallen, indicating an amount in dollars and cents for each item. It also lists a handwritten total amount at the bottom of the bill. The billhead is printed on thin, lined paper. The text is in a traditional Victorian-style font.

Invoice from Hammerstein & Co., commission merchants, located at No. 15 South Commercial Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Dated December 16, 1882. The invoice is for C. H. Harsted, Stony Hill, Missouri, and lists one transaction for 150 barrels of coal oil at 42 cents per gallon, totaling $9.54. The billhead is simple and printed in black ink on a cream-colored paper. There is a framed header and a handwritten note specifying “ship to Gasconade, Mo.”

Billhead of Henry Levin, a commission merchant, located at No. 50 North Wharves, below Race Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The bill is dated August 19, 1852, and was purchased by Peter Small. The bill lists 2 barrels of mackerel purchased for $13.62. It also includes a decorative element featuring a fish, which is likely a visual representation of the business's trade in fish products. The billhead contains clear and ornate lettering, and a small business card for the buyer.

Invoice from Henry Levin, a commission merchant, located at No. 50 North Wharves, below Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated March 23, 1852. The bill lists an item purchased by P. Smou. The billhead features a decorative border, ornate lettering, and a drawing of a fish, indicating that the business likely dealt with the sale of seafood. The billhead also includes a stamp reading: “Fish, Butter, Cheese, Provisions, &c.”, providing further evidence that Henry Levin’s business was focused on food.

Billhead from Jacob Adler & Co., Grocers and Commission Merchants, located at 54 S. Howard St., 288 & 290 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Dated May 16, 1881. The bill lists a purchase of 3 bags of Rio Coffee, 1 bag of Caracao Indigo, and 1 bag of Bray. This transaction was made by I.P. Curtis & Co., likely located in Butler, Tennessee. The billhead includes a header with ornate lettering.

Billhead of Joseph A. Dreyfous, a wholesale grocer and commission merchant, located at 261 Washington Street, New York City. Dated April 25, 1861. The billhead indicates that a purchase was made by A. Smith & Son and contains handwritten details about the items purchased, quantities, and prices. It also notes shipping information for the goods. The billhead features simple but elegant typography typical of the period.

A billhead from Koshland Bros., Commission Merchants, located at 180, Corner Front & Main Streets, Portland, Oregon. Dated October 31, 1873. The billhead notes that Koshland Bros. pays the highest cash price for wool, hides, and furs. It is likely a record of a transaction with the Bank of British Columbia. The billhead includes a decorative border and a company name in a script font.

A handwritten billhead from M. Levy & Sons, cotton factors and commission merchants, located at 194 Gravier Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The bill is addressed to Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The billhead lists two invoice numbers, 698 and 698-X, from August 25th and September 16th, and details the transaction. The bill includes a handwritten notation that the amount is less 2%. The date of the billhead is September 18, 1885. The billhead also includes a stamp from the New Orleans Clearing House.

Billhead for Meyer & Guye, Flour and Commission Merchants, located at No. 22 South Main Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The bill was issued to C. Wulfing on February 27, 1871. The bill lists 1 Bbl of Flour and the price is $8.50. The billhead has a decorative header with a graphic depicting barrels in a field background. There are various brands of flour listed under the graphic.

Invoice from Poland & Henry, wholesale grocers, liquor and commission merchants, located at 38 & 40 Corner of Second & Sycamore Sts, Cincinnati. Dated October 16, 1854. The bill lists purchases made by William Corbin of a pocket of Java coffee, 1/3 of a box of N.O. sugar, and 1 box of ship tea. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and has a printed header section.

Invoice from Roussel & Siesfeld, commission merchants and dealers in steam engines, farming tools, and mill machinery, located in Sherman, Texas. Dated February 12, 1885. The bill lists the purchase of 1-2 in. G-luth Valve, likely from a customer named J. S. Dowell. The total amount of the purchase is $3.36. The billhead has a printed header and the business name in large letters. Decorative elements include a framed header section, ruled lines, and ornate lettering for the business name.

A simple billhead for S. H. & H. Levin & Co., commission merchants and wholesale fish dealers. The billhead is printed with an ornate Victorian-style font, with the business name prominently displayed and located at Race Street Wharf, Philadelphia, PA. The billhead also includes an address, 154 North Wharves, Corner of Race, Philadelphia, PA. The image also features a return envelope, unused, on the bottom of the billhead. This billhead, printed by the company, was used to create invoices and other business correspondence. The billhead is likely from the mid-19th century due to the style of the lettering. The company name is printed in bold. Details regarding the transaction are not available. The billhead provides a clear and concise outline of the business information.

Billhead from Seessel & Ashner, general commission merchants and wholesale dealers in grain and produce, located at 336 Front Street, corner of Union, Memphis, Tennessee. Dated October 7, 1887. The bill is addressed to John Freeman and includes a handwritten entry. The billhead features the business name prominently in large, decorative lettering and lists the terms of the transaction as 'cash.'

Billhead of Slagle & Sneeringer, commission merchants, wholesale dealers in manufactured and smoking tobacco, cigars, pipes, etc., located at No. 5 S. Sharp St., 2nd door from Baltimore St., opposite Harnden’s Express Office. This bill is dated June 3, 1867, and details a transaction between the business and Mr. E. Firmwaltz. The billhead includes handwritten totals of the transaction in a columnar format. The bill is printed in black ink and has a decorative header with ornate lettering. The billhead also includes a revenue stamp, which was required for certain transactions during the Civil War.

Billhead from Teichmann & Co., Flour and General Commission Merchants, located at No. 206 South Main Street, between Elm & Myrtle, Saint Louis, Missouri. Dated September 2, 1871. The billhead lists a purchase of an item(s) from the business by H. Curwendel. The amount of the transaction, $7.95, is listed on the billhead. The billhead features a detailed company logo in the upper left corner, including decorative flour barrels and sacks, with the printed text 'TERMS CASH'.

Billhead from Wulfing & Labatt, commission merchants and wool growers agents, located in San Antonio, Texas. The bill is dated June 17, 1879, and is addressed to W. A. Menger. The billhead displays a simple printed header. The bill includes a single line item for “1 Bolt” with an amount of “$3.20”.

Billhead from Bateman & Switzer, commission merchants and dealers in Kentucky whiskies, located at 201 West Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky. Dated June 10, 1891. The billhead is addressed to Nathan F. Block in Great Falls, Montana.

Billhead from J. Pache & Co., Commission and Forwarding Merchants. Their office was located in the Starbuck Building, corner of Commerce on the Levee, opposite the Steamboat Landing, Stockton, California. The date on the billhead is April 10, 1866.

Billhead from Joseph A. Dreyfous, a wholesale grocer and commission merchant located at 261 Washington Street in New York City. The billhead is dated April 25, 1861.

Billhead from Joseph A. Dreyfous, a wholesale grocer and commission merchant, located at 261 Washington Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated September 6, 1861, and also mentions A. Smith & Son.

Billhead from Koshland Bros., commission merchants, located at 26 Front Street, Portland, Oregon. Dated September 23, 1876. The billhead advertises that Koshland Bros. pay the highest cash prices for wool, furs, and hides. The bill was sold to Samuel Marks and Hyman Wolenberg. According to information provided by Polena Olsen's *Portland Jewish History*, Samuel Marks and Hyman Wolenberg purchased what became Canyonville in 1863 and operated a gristmill and dry goods store. Asher and Solomon Marks, near Grants Pass, owned a sawmill and flume on Mule Creek. The Rogue River Ranch National Historic Site preserves remnants of the nearby town. Two San Francisco agents are listed as S. & N. Koshland. The item was printed by Joe Niles Printer.

Billhead of Moreno Brothers, Commission Merchants, Importers of Havana Produce, and dealers in Louisiana Sugar and Molasses. Located at No. 34 Old Levee Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Dated May 18, 1860. The billhead mentions an "Old Sephardic Name", suggesting a connection to Sephardic Jewish heritage.

Billhead of Strauss & Sachs, Importers and Commission Merchants for Austrian Pearl Buttons, located at 355 & 357 Broadway. Dated September 1, 1893.

Four-page circular advertising the produce commission merchant firm of Shimer & Laing, located at 300 Washington Street and 176 Reade Street, New York City. The circular, dating from circa the 1870s, features a fine lithograph of the establishment. Both Shimer and Laing had names of Jewish origin, but further details about the firm remain unconfirmed.

Envelope addressed to Joseph Wolf, a distiller's agent and commission merchant, at 75.77 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois, dated May 17, 1889. The envelope also shows the return address of S. R. Buford & Co.

A letter dated December 5, 1828, from the commission merchants Mayer & Lohman in Philadelphia to Frederick Konig in Baltimore, Maryland. The letter conveys an update on the arrival of Konig's relatives from New York and mentions the improved health of L.M. (likely Lewis Mayer). The letter was privately carried to Baltimore and postmarked there on December 6th. The letter's content provides insight into the personal and business affairs of the correspondents.

This trade card advertises G. Seeligson & Co., a wholesale grocery and commission merchant company in Galveston, Texas. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a young Swiss child, likely promoting the sale of Silver Spoon baking powder. The back of the card provides the business address: Corner 24th and Mechanic Streets, Seeligson's Buildings.

This trade card advertises Myers & Gordon, commission merchants specializing in hides and leather. The front of the card (image 1) displays the business's name prominently, followed by their specialty, "Commission Merchants...Hides & Leather." Their address, 82 Gold Street, is also clearly listed. The overall design is simple and functional. The back of the card (image 2) is blank.

Trade card for Schefer, Schramm & Vogel, successors to Luckemeyer, Schefer & Co., commission merchants located at 476 & 478 Broome Street, New York City. The card is undated, but based on the style it is circa 1885.

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.