Deed of conveyance between Samuel Disbrow and Sarah Disbrow, grantors, and Isaac Hanford and Aaron Adams, grantees, in Fairfield, Connecticut, dated March 9, 1804. The deed is signed twice by David Judah. Annotations mention David Judah's service in the Revolutionary War, his circumcision and conversion, and his appeal to Aron Lopez for post-war financial assistance.
Subject: Connecticut History
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This archival object is a land transfer deed from Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, dated November 1, 1749. The deed features the bold signature of Isaac Pinto (1720-1791), a 29-year-old Jewish American merchant, who served as a witness to the transaction. The document measures approximately 8 x 12-3/4 inches and includes early printed text. The inclusion of Pinto as a witness is considered unusual for the time. Accompanying the deed is biographical information highlighting Pinto's contributions to American society, including his role as a translator for the United States government and his significant contribution to American Judaism by creating the first English translation of the High Holiday service, published in colonial times.
A letter dated December 10, 1777, from Jonathan Trumbull to Ezekiel Williams, Commissary of Prisoners, in Lebanon, Connecticut. Trumbull issues orders for the release of John Tully, a prisoner of war, to be escorted by Aaron Isaacs to negotiate the release of John Smith, another prisoner held in New York.
Writ signed by Oliver Wolcott, while serving as Litchfield County Sheriff, for the recovery of a debt owed to Samson Simson and Myer Myers of New York City by Abraham and Israel Brownson of Woodbury, Connecticut. Dated October 2, 1767. The document details the legal proceedings and the levy on Abraham Brownson's body.