A one-page financial record detailing payment for provisions supplied to the Continental Army. Dated January 7, 1782, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The document indicates payment of 161 ¼ pounds to Henry Durand for provisions, authorized by a resolution of the Pennsylvania Assembly dated April 8, 1782. The payment was directed to David Rittenhouse, the Treasurer, and receipt was acknowledged by Aaron Levy. The verso is docketed 'Henry Durand Jan 7, 1784, 161/4/4 Pounds'.
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Four-page ledger sheet detailing Michael Gratz's expenses, including payments for soldiers joining George Washington's Continental Army. The ledger covers the period from June 30, 1780, to January 19, 1781, and includes entries signed by Michael Gratz, Isaiah Bush, and others. Created in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A one-page letter (written on both sides) from W. V. Wimple, a senior surgeon in the Revolutionary War, to Mr. Judah. Written in Claverack, New York on April 27, 1797, the letter discusses outstanding debts related to the Continental Army and their financing during the Revolutionary War, particularly during the period of British occupation of Philadelphia and the retreat from Canada (circa 1776-1778). The letter mentions John Taylor's involvement and the possible legal recourse Mr. Judah might take to recover payment.
A one-page oblong 8vo. note payable, dated February 1, 1774, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brigadier General William Thompson orders payment of ten pounds to prominent Jewish merchants Bernard and Michael Gratz for surveying two thousand acres of land on the waters of Saltlick Creek. Addressed to Jacob Morgan, future colonel of the Philadelphia militia and superintendent of commissioners purchasing provisions.
A quartermaster's voucher or sight draft dated May 2, 1783, from Henry Hart of Albany, New York, to Nicholas Quackenbush for goods and cash totaling 9 pounds 9 shillings and 6 pence. The document relates to the American Revolutionary War, with Hart's payment possibly representing a contribution or supply transaction during the conflict.