Subject: Continental Currency

Six-dollar Continental Currency note printed by Hall and Sellers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 26, 1777. The note is signed by Benjamin Levy, one of two Jewish signers of colonial notes.

Two dollar Continental Currency note printed by Hall and Sellers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 2, 1776. The note is signed by Benjamin Levy, one of two Jewish signers of colonial notes.

A two-thirds dollar Continental Currency note printed by Hall and Sellers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 17, 1776. The note bears the signature of Ben Jacobs.

This archival object consists of a single-page letter, dated October 1, 1781, written by Caleb Bull of Hartford, Connecticut, to Aaron Lopez. The letter focuses on commercial matters, specifically discussing payments and the exchange rate of Continental Currency. Bull details his transactions on Lopez's behalf and mentions his own independent trading activities. The letter is part of a collection (14 letters total) spanning June 21, 1779, to October 1, 1781, detailing trade between Bull and Lopez (or Joseph Lopez). The letters discuss business dealings, the currency crisis, and the complexities of commerce during the American Revolution. The collection includes physical wear and tear such as staining, edge wear, toning, creasing, and water damage resulting in some illegibility. The collection also includes background information on the Continental currency crisis and Aaron Lopez's commercial endeavors.

A one-page letter written by Caleb Bull of Hartford, Connecticut, to Aaron or Joseph Lopez on February 12, 1781. The letter discusses a lawsuit against County Courts by Elsworth and includes details about a financial transaction involving 9,000 Continental dollars. Bull also inquires about the availability of ostrich plumes and acceptable forms of payment, highlighting the instability of Continental currency during the American Revolution. This letter is part of a collection of fourteen letters (dated 6/21/1779 to 10/1/1781) concerning trade between Bull and Lopez, which included goods like rum, ostrich plumes, flour, and fish. The letters show the impact of the Currency Crisis of 1779 on business transactions. The physical condition of the letter is noted as stained, edge-worn, toned, creased, and with portions illegible due to water damage.

A single-page letter written by Josiah Blakeley in Hartford, Connecticut on March 27, 1780, to Aaron Lopez. The letter discusses legal matters before the Admiralty and County Courts, though specifics are not detailed. This letter is one of fourteen in a collection spanning June 21, 1779 to October 1, 1781, concerning trade between Blakeley and Aaron (or Joseph) Lopez. The letters detail business transactions involving rum, ostrich plumes, and other imported goods, as well as the challenges of the Continental currency crisis. The collection displays signs of age and wear, including staining, creasing, and some illegible portions due to moisture damage. The collection also includes background information on the Continental currency crisis of 1779 and Aaron Lopez's life and business dealings.

Continental Currency one dollar note issued in Charleston, South Carolina in 1777. The reverse of the note features four Hebrew letters used as decorative motifs and anti-counterfeiting devices. The note was printed on a press previously owned by Francis Salvador, a Jewish American Patriot who died fighting for American independence.

A one-dollar note printed by Hall and Sellers and signed by Ben Jacobs. The note dates from May 9, 1776. The note is part of Manuscript Collection 1410.

Continental Currency note for one-third of a dollar, printed by Hall and Sellers and signed by Ben Jacobs on February 17, 1776. This example of early American currency reflects the financial challenges faced during the Revolutionary War.

Congressional Record accompanying Senate Bill 81, 23rd Congress, 1st Session. The report deals with Continental Congress notes and a claim brought by the estate of Michael Gratz, who had lost and never made a claim for these notes. Date: December 23, 1833.

Seven Dollar Continental Currency note printed by Hall and Sellers and signed by Benjamin Levy. One of two Jewish signers of Colonial notes. Issued November 2, 1776.

Six-dollar Continental Currency note printed by Hall and Sellers on November 2, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Signed by Benjamin Levy, one of two Jewish signers of colonial notes. The note is part of a larger collection of financial records related to the American Revolution. This particular note is one of two signed by a Jewish signer of colonial notes. The description notes that the signer, Benjamin Levy, was an American merchant, a signer of the Non-Importation Agreement of 1765, and a friend and supporter of Robert Morris and Horatio Gates during the Revolutionary War.