Subject: Copper industry and trade

Billhead from August 4, 1882, for Hendricks & Brothers, proprietors of the Belleville Copper Milling Mills in New York City. The firm manufactured bolt and sheet copper, locomotive flues, copper wire and rivets, and imported and dealt in metals. The billhead shows stains and creases. The Hendricks family business, initially founded by Uriah Hendricks in 1764, spanned five generations and was affiliated with the same synagogue for 200 years. The company's history included periods of reorganization, expansion into copper rolling mills (one of the first in the U.S. in 1812), and involvement of various family members across generations, including Uriah, Harmon, Henry, Washington, Montague, Joshua, Edmund, and Francis Hendricks. The mill finally closed in December 1938.

Fragmentary business records pertaining to H. Upmeyer at 258 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The records mention Stephen Douglas, Rev. Beading, and the use of copper. H. Upmeyer's business later became Bunde (Louis) & Upmeyer, a prominent jewelry manufacturing firm. Date: January 1, 1863 (inferred from provided date).

Printed three-page will of Edmund Hendricks, dated June 25, 1908, pertaining to the Hendricks Copper fortune. The will was executed in New York, New York.

A stampless letter written by Charles Henry Haswell in Cold Spring, New York, to Hendricks & Brothers in New York City on April 5, 1841. The letter discusses the need for copper bolts for the boilers of the USS Missouri, then under construction. The cover shows a manuscript postmark and is addressed to 'Mess Hendricks & Bros New York'.

A commercial letter dated July 14, 1857, from Newton Keates & Co. in Liverpool, England, to Hendricks Brothers in New York, New York. The letter pertains to business matters related to the Hendricks copper dynasty.

Letter written by Solomon Moses to Herman Hendricks on March 3, 1828, concerning copper. Moses, active in Jewish affairs and married to Rachel Gratz (Rebecca Gratz's sister), was trained in his father Isaac Moses' counting house in New York City. The letter was sent from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to New York, New York.

Port of Entry document from Hendricks & Brothers, detailing a shipment of finished copper from their Soho, New Jersey refinery to Boston, Massachusetts. The document dates from approximately 1836, based on contextual information within the associated archival record. This record highlights the significant role of Hendricks & Brothers in the American copper industry, tracing the family business from its origins in Amsterdam to its prominence as a key supplier during the War of 1812 and beyond. The company's contribution to the development of American industry and the family's commitment to philanthropy are also described.

A port of entry document from Hendricks & Brothers, indicating a shipment of finished copper to New Orleans, Louisiana. This document is one of three related items and provides insight into the operations of Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent American copper manufacturing firm founded by Harmon Hendricks and his brother-in-law, Solomon Isaacs, in Soho, New Jersey, in 1812. The document highlights the company's role in supplying copper for various uses, including shipbuilding for the U.S. Navy and steamboats. The Hendricks family, originating in Amsterdam, played a crucial role in the development of American industry and maintained a long-standing tradition of Jewish communal involvement in New York City. The document's date is inferred to be between 1812-1838 based on the operational years of Hendricks & Brothers.

A port of entry document from Hendricks & Brothers, indicating the shipment of finished copper from an unspecified location to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The document is dated July 17, 1845. This record is one of one. The Hendricks family, originally from Amsterdam and later based in New York, played a significant role in the American Industrial Revolution through their copper manufacturing. Uriah Hendricks, the patriarch, established a metals business in 1764, and his son Harmon expanded it significantly, establishing a copper rolling mill in Soho, New Jersey, in 1812. The firm supplied copper to prominent figures such as Paul Revere and Robert Fulton and contributed significantly to the US Navy during the War of 1812. The business, known as Hendricks Brothers, remained a prominent Jewish family business in the United States until its closure in 1938.

A port of entry document detailing shipments of finished copper from Hendricks & Brothers to Cincinnati, Ohio. This document is part of a larger collection documenting the history of Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent American copper manufacturing company founded by Uriah Hendricks in 1764 and operating until 1938. The document highlights the company's role in the Industrial Revolution and the American economy. The Hendricks family, originally from Amsterdam, established a successful metals business in New York, transitioning from importing to manufacturing copper, becoming crucial suppliers to prominent figures such as Paul Revere and Robert Fulton. The document also touches upon the family's significant contributions to the Jewish community in New York City.

This document, dating from approximately 1854, records business information related to two entities. 'Queen of Diamonds' is located at 236 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, while 'Jack of Clubs' is situated at No. 1 Barclay Street, NYC. The document also notes that 'Cousin of Isaac Levy/Nephew of Lewis I. Cohen' merged in 1871. The entry 'Copper....Miller PA-197A' suggests a possible reference to a material or product and its possible relation to Miller PA-197A.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers documenting the shipment of finished copper to Hartford, Connecticut on November 4, 1845. The record also notes the involvement of Hendricks & Isaacs (brother-in-law) and their Soho Copper Refinery in Soho, New Jersey. Part of a larger collection detailing the history of Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent American copper manufacturing firm.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York to New Orleans, Louisiana on December 9, 1845. The record provides details about the port of entry and the shipment of copper products. This is one of three parts of the record.

Shipping record from David Cox to Hendricks & Brothers, documenting a shipment between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York, New York on December 8, 1849. The record, written on a stampless letter, includes the H&B mark and an additional letter.

Partially printed and handwritten shipping record detailing imported goods and their value. Signed by Harmon Hendricks and David N. Carvalho. The document lists imported items and their values, and includes annotations on the verso, including a circular stamp and inscription relating to David N. Carvalho, expert in handwriting. Dated June 18, 1799, New York, New York.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers in New York, NY to Brown & Elton in New Haven, CT, detailing the shipment of finished copper. Dated September 10, 1840. The record is part of a larger collection documenting the Hendricks family's copper business, which played a significant role in the American Industrial Revolution.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers in Charleston, South Carolina to New York, New York, dated April 12, 1836. The record pertains to the shipment of finished copper.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, detailing the shipment of finished copper from New York, New York to Hartford, Connecticut on November 8, 1845. The record notes the port of entry and is one of five related documents.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent New York-based copper manufacturing firm, detailing the shipment of finished copper from Hartford, Connecticut to New York, New York on July 15, 1845. The record is part of a larger collection documenting the Hendricks family's significant contributions to American industry.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York to Hartford, Connecticut on April 12, 1836. The record indicates Charles Brainard as the recipient. This document is one of five shipping records in the collection.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York to New Haven, Connecticut on August 11, 1836. The record provides details of the port of entry and is part of a larger collection illustrating the business activities of Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent American copper manufacturing firm.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, documenting the shipment of finished copper from Providence, Rhode Island to New York, New York on July 29, 1845. The record mentions the company's connection to the Soho Copper Refinery in Soho, New Jersey, founded by Hendricks & Isaacs.

Shipping record detailing a shipment from Bristol, England to New York, New York on February 20, 1807. The record involves Harmon Hendricks and Thaddeus Waterman. The record is part of a larger collection documenting the activities of Harmon Hendricks and his family's involvement in the metals industry.

Shipping record from S. I. Isaacs & Soho Copper Co. documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York, New York, and Washington, District of Columbia to Norfolk, Virginia on November 3, 1826. One of five shipping records. The Soho Copper Refinery was founded by Hendricks & Isaacs (brother-in-law) in Soho, New Jersey.

Shipping record from S. I. Isaacs & Soho Copper Co. documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 17, 1826. The record details the port of entry and is one of two related documents. The Soho Copper Refinery, founded by Hendricks & Isaacs (brother-in-law), was a significant contributor to the early American Industrial Revolution.

Sight draft for $2800 issued by Mordecai & Co. to Tobias Hendrick & Co. of New York City on August 19, 1859. Tobias Hendrick & Co. was a well-known copper firm. The draft is graphically striking. Additional historical notes from an unknown source claim that Mordecai paid to have Confederates killed at Gettysburg and brought them back south on his ship in 1870.