Subject: Debt

Arrest warrant for Samuel Meads, issued on July 8, 1852, in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. The warrant details a debt of $1.00 owed to N. A. Cohen. The document, partially printed on blue paper and completed in brown ink, includes the magistrate's signature and the sheriff's notation on the execution of the warrant.

Printed and filled-in bond document concerning the sale of a Negro girl named Elira to Isaac Rose for $211.38 in satisfaction of a debt. The bond is dated October 3, 1840, and originates from Norfolk, Virginia. The document details the transaction and payment terms.

A one-page business letter written by A. J. Latz in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lazarus Mayer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 1850. Latz explains his financial difficulties, heavy losses, and slow collections, stating his inability to continue business and assuring Mayer of his intentions to pay his creditors.

Court document dated June 20, 1798, in the case of Moses Hart against James Bell. The broadside, sealed with a complaint by Moses Hart, concerns a debt originating on February 19, 1796. This document is part of a larger archive of 56 items related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific item is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, consisting primarily of mercantile papers such as ledger sheets and promissory notes.

This court document, written and signed by P. H. Heinrich, Notary, on May 22, 1867, is part of an ongoing series of documents concerning a payment to David Wolff. The documents relate to a note dated February 19, 1867, for $3033.20, due May 19, 1867, from Henry Nathan. The document includes endorsements from H. Sessel, Lyons Fies & Co., and David Wolff for the German Savings Institution.

This document is a court record from April 15, 1799, concerning a debt case between Moses Hart and James Bell. The debt originated on February 19, 1796. The document includes pleas from James Bell. This item is part of a larger collection of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. These documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific document is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, consisting primarily of mercantile papers such as ledger sheets and promissory notes.

A one-page court document (198 x 324 mm) from Philadelphia, dated October 3, 1746. The document details an account from March 1, 1743/4, by Philadelphia merchant John Wister for fabrics and clothing sold to Lyon Lepman. Partial payment was made by Messrs. Levy and Franks on Lepman's behalf. The document includes a complaint from Wister regarding an outstanding balance and notes that Lepman was a storekeeper in Frederick County, Virginia. The document is signed by Wister and Sheriff Septimus Robinson. This record is significant for its early representation of commercial activity between Jewish merchants in Philadelphia.

Legal document pertaining to a debt suit, involving Joseph B. Nones, Henry M. Bacon, Selden H. Gorham, and Eliza Gorham. The document, dated November 26, 1873, was notarized in New York and concerns property in Chicago, Illinois. Two documents are glued together at the top. The document measures 10 x 8 1/2 inches.

Two estate documents pertaining to Isaac Eliezer Israel. The first document, dated June 18, 1818, is an appointment of administrators for Israel's estate, naming Michael E. Cohen, Abram L. Hart, and Richard Roe as administrators. The appointment was requested by Michael E. Cohen, brother of the deceased. The second document, dated December 15, 1819, is a two-sided ledger sheet detailing the assets, debts, and expenses of the estate, including burial expenses. The documents indicate that Isaac Israel's debts were settled at 20 cents on the dollar. Note: Some confusion arises in names; Michael Eliezer Cohen is the brother of Isaac Eliezer Israel; his grandfather was a Cohen, and he adopted that surname. (See Malcolm Stern, pg. 128).

Account of Penalties listing Samuel Israel for $50.00, dated May 20, 1809, Philadelphia. Additional notes mention that Samuel Israel is the son of Israel Israel and was baptized at birth. The document also includes references to John Wright and Griffen Sneed.

Record of a £40 advance given by Michael Gratz to Derry Ryan on March 21, 1796, as an advance on Ryan's commission from the sale of his property. The document discusses potential debt recovery actions. The manuscript is in Michael Gratz's hand, unsigned, and measures approximately half a letter size. It originates from the Gratz Collection in Canada, part of the Nathan Family Archive.

Legal document detailing a judgement search. The document, written on English watermark paper typical of blockade-run paper, originates from the Office of Common Pleas in Charleston, South Carolina. It notes that records had been removed to Charleston. Dated December 21, 1863.

A three-page legal document (8 x 13 inches) detailing the forced public auction of a property located on Love Lane, New York City. Dated 1812-1817, the document outlines the sale by Ephraim Hart and his wife Frances to satisfy a loan defaulted on July 7, 1807, to James C. Roosevelt. The property, a country house, was formerly owned by the deceased Abraham Duryee. The document includes signatures of James C. Roosevelt, Harry Peters, Michael Burnham, Thomas Bolton, and William Slocum.

Printed and handwritten legal document detailing a judgment against S. E. Cohen in favor of Henrietta Young for $7.85. The document is dated August 7, 1847, and originates from Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, Virginia. The document bears the signature "F. Beckham."

A two-page legal document dated March 14, 1874, from Charleston, South Carolina. It details a lawsuit filed by I. Evans Britton against Otto A. Moses for an unpaid invoice. The document is signed by Otto A. Moses and references the Charleston Republican.

Legal document detailing a lawsuit filed by William McDonald against Samuel and Solomon Levy in Charleston, South Carolina on April 5, 1798. The suit concerns an unpaid debt of approximately £82.4.9 (converted to $705) for goods and merchandise purchased on April 10, 1797. The document includes the original complaint, filing information, and a record of payment made by the Levy brothers on April 5, 1798. The document is a single sheet of paper, approximately 12.5 x 15.625 inches, with some edge damage.

A single-page ledger sheet (8" x 12.5") detailing the financial transactions of D. J. & Co. (David Judah) in Richmond, Virginia, on January 1, 1822. The sheet records debts owed to D. Hart, Samuel I. Tobias, and Tobias I. Tobias.

This single-page ledger sheet (8" x 12.5") details the financial accounts of D.J. & Co. (David Judah) in Richmond, Virginia, on January 1, 1822. The ledger shows debts owed to D. Hart, Samuel I. Tobias, and Tobias I. Tobias. This item was purchased on January 7, 2013, and is listed with historical context on item 20.1132 in Collectify. It is part of a larger collection valued as a single unit.

This legal document is a summons for Isaac Henry to appear before the Justices of the Orphan's Court in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. The document requires Isaac Henry to explain why he has not provided an inventory of the debts and a final account of the estate of Samuel Henry, who has recently deceased. It is dated March 22, 1803 and signed by William Smith, Chief Justice of the Orphan's Court. The document has a handwritten signature on the bottom right corner and decorative flourishes on the bottom left corner.

Arrest warrant issued by David Dubois, a Justice of the Peace in Salem County, New Jersey, on August 10, 1812. The warrant commands a constable to arrest David Loch for an unpaid debt of two dollars and 105 cents to Abraham Aarons. The warrant specifies that Loch should be held in the common jail of Salem County until the debt is paid. A paper seal is located under the county designation.

Court document signed by David Judah as Justice of the Peace in Fairfield, Connecticut on December 13, 1796. The document pertains to a debt or legal matter involving Judah, Jesup, and Lockwood. David Judah served in Capt. Gregory's Company, Connecticut Line (1776). He was the son of Michael Judah, a devout Jew whose estate was left to New York's Jewish community. David Judah married outside his faith and distanced himself from Judaism.

Court document from Cleveland, Ohio, dated July 21, 1851. A. Lowentatt sued A. Asher and Isaac Schragenheim for non-payment of a $229.23 note dated April 29, 1851. The signed note is attached to the Common Pleas Court document.

A payment assignment document dated December 7, 1869, in Charleston, South Carolina. Alexander Hezekiel Abrahams, his son Adolphus Hezekiel Abrahams, and Theodore H. Abrahams bind themselves to E.W.M. Mackey, Sheriff of Charleston County, for $9,666.00, payable in two installments with interest. Sheriff Mackey assigns portions of the bond to Hannah Enston and James E. Walker. An attached section shows A.H. Abrahams' payment to Stephen Thomas on June 7, 1870.

This archival collection contains two related legal documents pertaining to bankruptcy cases in Memphis, Tennessee. The first document, dated September 3, 1870, involves the Memphis German Savings Institution as plaintiff and Henry Nathan et al. as defendants. It details the bankruptcy of Henry Lyons on November 30, 1868, and includes a statement by Lyons acknowledging his discharge from debt to the bank. The second document appears to be an attorney's brief, mentioning Lyons, Henry, Nathan, Henry, Sartoris, Jacob (1823-1884), and Jacob Fies (?). These documents are connected to a separate set of legal documents (item 18.434), which involve similar parties and debts. One of the documents within the related set (item 18.434) is from October 10, 1867, concerns a note signed by Henry Nathan, and Jacob Sartoris, and the other document within that set, dated September 7, 1870, was handled by the Second Circuit Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. Jacob Sartoris's bankruptcy declaration on December 4, 1868, is also mentioned in item 18.434.

Legal document concerning a judgment search conducted by Cohen, J. Barrett on February 2, 1864, in Columbia, South Carolina. The document, written on English watermark paper typical of Blockade Run paper, details a search for money decrees in Confederate court against three unnamed individuals. Cohen, a New York City attorney admitted to the bar in 1857, was captured crossing the Potomac River and paroled due to poor eyesight. During the war, he was put in charge of county records.

This document pertains to a legal suit, Benjamin & Alexander Hart vs. Isaac Phineas, heard in the King's Bench during the April Term of 1804. The case concerns funds owed to Aaron Hart. This item is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of Aaron Hart's estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific document falls within the first category of papers – those written after Aaron Hart's death, primarily legal in nature.

Five-page letter from Abraham Joseph in London, England to T.I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated December 20, 1820. The letter details economic conditions in Europe and family news from England, France, Ireland, and Jamaica. It also mentions the release of Nathan Joseph from prison after clearing debts.

A three-page letter written by Abraham Joseph in London, England, to Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York, on June 23, 1823. The letter discusses reconciliation between Tobias I. Tobias and his brother, and business matters concerning a debt owed to Moses Samuel of Liverpool.

A one-page letter written by David Judah of D. J. & Co. in Richmond, Virginia to T. I. Tobias of T. I. Tobias & Co. in New York City, dated May 4, 1826. The letter discusses the financial difficulties faced by the writer during the Panic of 1826.

A one-page, stampless letter written by E. Ostrander on February 8, 1848, from Troy, New York. Addressed to Mr. Samuel Campbell Esq., 11 Wall Street, New York. The letter discusses a financial matter, mentioning a previous judgment and the need to recover funds. The letter bears a circular date stamp indicating "TROY N.Y. 9 FEB 5 cts."

A three-page letter dated January 28, 1846, from Edmund Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his cousin Henry Tobias, also in Liverpool. The letter details Henry's significant overdraft problems, discusses potential solutions, and suggests alternative banking arrangements. The letter is stamped.

A two-and-a-half-page letter dated January 27-28, 1834, from Henry Hays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Seth Low & Co. in New York City. Hays details his financial troubles, promising to repay debts and outlining a plan for settling his accounts with creditors. The letter reflects the business practices and financial anxieties of the time.

Two-page letter written by Henry Joseph in Kingston, Jamaica, to T. I. Tobias in New York City on April 20, 1823. Joseph explains his inability to repay a debt, mentioning A. Piexotto & T. R. DeCordova.

One and one-quarter page letter written by Horace E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans on March 20, 1851. The letter discusses Baldwin's financial difficulties and impending creditors.

Two-page letter written by Horace E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans on March 24, 1851. Baldwin discusses his poor health, financial difficulties, debts totaling $59,866.27, and negotiations with creditors. He mentions plans to visit New Orleans in May. An attachment lists his debts in detail.

A one-page letter written by Jonas Hasting in Port Gibson, Mississippi, on February 20, 1837, to T. I. Tobias in New York City. The letter concerns a promise to pay a debt.

This letter, dated 1846, was written from New Orleans, Louisiana to New York, New York. The author, Judah, writes to Charles Tobias about business matters and money owed.

Commercial letter dated February 26, 1875, from Kalisky & Goldbarth, a general merchandise firm in Camden, South Carolina, to T. Moultrie Mordecai, a lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina. The letter concerns a debt and requests an extension of two weeks.

Broadside letter from M. Greenbaum & Co. to their creditors, dated July 4, 1874, announcing their inability to reach an agreement and informing them of pending lawsuits. The letter reflects the economic climate of the Panic of 1873 and its aftermath. The letter was sent from Chicago, Illinois, and concerns business dealings in both Chicago and Warren, Ohio.

A commercial letter from M. Heyman & Bro., wholesale dealers in boots and shoes located at Decatur Street, Kimball House, Store 16, Atlanta, Georgia, to E. C. Bailey in Boston, Massachusetts. Dated December 17, 1872, the letter explains the inability to make a payment and promises further details.

A three-quarter page letter, approximately 8" x 10", dated January 6, 1825, from Michael Nisbet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to T. I. Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses commercial matters, specifically a bonded shawl transaction with Eleazer Cohen, Nisbet's business partner. The letter includes details about outstanding debts and payment arrangements. The letter bears a "PHIL" cds postmark, a "PAID" handstamp, and a manuscript "12-1/2" rate indication.

An angry letter written by Moses Levy of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to W. S. Wallis, also of Philadelphia, concerning monies owed to Levy. The letter is dated circa 1790.

A one-page business letter written by Samson Levy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jonathan Meredith in Baltimore, Maryland on October 17, 1808. The letter is unstamped.

A business letter dated September 4, 1894, from Solomon Frank and Frank & Adler, located at 212 & 214 W. Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland, concerning a missing interest payment. The letter is written in English.

A half-page letter dated January 27, 1829, from the Farmers Bank of Virginia in Richmond to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City. The letter addresses an inquiry about the debt owed by David Judah & Co. to the bank, indicating that the debt is small and being paid off. This correspondence is the last in the Tobias Collection referencing David Judah, whose firm dissolved in 1828, after which he moved to Baltimore.

Two-page, stampless letter written by Thomas Cooper from Northumberland, Pennsylvania to Aaron Levy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 9, 1797. Cooper explains his inability to repay a debt to Levy. The letter suggests a pre-existing relationship between the two men.

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.

Letter written by William Wilkins in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to William M. Meredith in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 19, 1815. The letter concerns a debt of $20,120.00 owed by John Wilkins (possibly a relative) to Simon Gratz.

Letter of protest from the Bank of the United States to Abraham Moïse, Jr., concerning nonpayment. Dated December 28, 1828, New York. The letter discusses the non-payment of a debt and protests against Moïse's non-payment. The Bank of the United States was a national bank created in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton.

Promissory note for $700, issued by Lopez & Dexter on February 1, 1811, payable to Thomas Dennis in 60 days. The note references the Newport Bank and is inscribed 'Son of Abraham'.

A one-page manuscript letter, measuring 7 x 12.5 inches, written in Newport, Rhode Island on December 7, 1773. Aaron Lopez writes to Captain Brotherton Daggett, captain of the sloop *Two Brothers*, providing instructions for the disposal of cargo at Cape Fear, North Carolina, and the collection of a debt from Colonel William Dry. The letter includes specific instructions for negotiating payment for a promissory note and emphasizes the importance of securing payment. An additional manuscript note added at the lower left suggests a strategy for obtaining payment from Colonel Dry.

Newspaper report detailing the suicide of Oppenheimer by hanging in Vienna, Austria, on April 1722. The report connects his suicide to a lost lawsuit against the Austrian government to recover debts owed his father for financing the king's wars. See also item 17.430 for a related broadside on his father.

A printed, filled-in debt form representing a loan of $2,000 from Jacob Seixas to Elias Bloy. The note is dated April 29, 1809, and signed by Bloy. The form is a formal printed document with handwritten details.

Broadside notice to creditors from the District Court regarding a second meeting for Greenbaum & Co. on November 12, 1874, in Chicago, Illinois. The notice mentions Michael Greenbaum and Jacob Livingston. This document relates to the Panic of 1873.

Power of attorney document authorizing William Lewis to act on behalf of Michael Gratz regarding a debt. A partially printed court document from the Gratz Collection in Canada, dated March 2, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Promissory note dated December 31, 1849, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The note was signed by Enos Walker and subsequently transferred to Moses Dropsie.

Promissory note dated November 1, 1862, for $150.00 payable in 180 days to Gustav Isaac from Saller & Engel. The note includes two 5-cent revenue stamps. Because payment was not made, a judgement from the Manufacturers and Mechanics Bank, with a 25-cent revenue stamp, is attached. Isaac is identified as a teller for A. Nathan & Co.

Promissory note dated April 20, 1838, payable to Levy & Todd at the Trenton Banking Company. The note, issued in Allentown, New Jersey, promises payment of two hundred dollars two months after the date of issue. The document is headed 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and features an American Bald Eagle and shield; an embossed seal is present on the bottom left. The note is signed by Levy and Todd, A. Beach, Esq., and a notary of Otsego County. S. Levy & Todd are referenced in a 1797 Pennsylvania lawsuit.

A promissory note payable for $1500.00 in 90 days to John Brown. The note is dated June 17, 1795, and is endorsed on the verso by John Brown, E. Ewald, and Alex Fullerton. This is reportedly the only known commercial record of Abraham Lindo's presence in Philadelphia. Additional names mentioned in connection with the note are A. Lindo and Holmes & Rainey.

Promissory note signed by Jacob Simons, payable to William Alm, dated December 23, 1799, in the State of Virginia. The note specifies a sum of money in pounds and shillings. The note measures 7 1/2" x 8".

A promissory note dated April 1, 1774, from Abraham Franks to Samuel Griffin for forty-one pounds, ten shillings. The note was written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and includes additional signatures of James Fletcher (on the note) and William Barnell and Richard Checkley (on the verso).

Promissory note dated January 2, 1854, in Charleston, South Carolina. The note is for $1800 payable by Bella Phillips, Emma Lazarus, and Adeline Lazarus to Henry A. Mullings. B. Lazarus signed as a witness. The reverse of the note indicates it was paid off by Joshua Lazarus.

Printed and handwritten protest note against Michael and Bernard Gratz regarding an uncollected debt. Served at Michael Gratz's home on June 5, 1795, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His wife refused to accept it, citing his illness. The note was signed by a magistrate. From the Gratz Collection in Canada, Nathan Family Archive.

Printed document accomplished in manuscript and signed by Congressional notary Assheton Humphreys, with his notarial blindstamp. A copy of a promissory note dated May 22, 1795, from Robert Morris to John Nicholson for $2,000. The document includes a notary's testimony regarding an attempt to collect payment, involving Moses Levy and David Allison. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1795.

A 1 1/2 page, undated letter written September 26, 1847 from Solomon Apfel in Haysville, Kentucky to Emory Low & Co. in Louisville, Kentucky, concerning business problems and delayed payments. The letter offers insight into the business practices of a Jewish immigrant merchant in the 19th century. The letter was mailed from Stephensburg, Kentucky on September 30, 1847.

Sharecropping note payable issued by J. Abraham & Bro. in Montgomery, Alabama on March 28, 1871. This document, dating from the Reconstruction era, details cash and supply advances to three individuals, likely formerly enslaved people, who marked their agreement with an "X" and had their names subsequently added and witnessed. The note was witnessed by J. Levy.

A legal summons document issued on April 5, 1815, in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky. The summons concerns a debt owed to Ezekiel Hart by Thomas Key. The document is signed by Kentucky frontiersman Ben Helm. The single-page document measures 6-1/2 x 5-1/2 inches.

Printed summons form, filled in by hand, concerning a claim to satisfy a promissory note for $132.00 owed to S.H. Hirshfeld. The document names James Williamson and David H. Williams. Issued in Sumter County, Alabama, on March 14, 1861.

A manuscript writ of attachment against Jacob Knight for non-payment of a debt to Joseph Simon and John Campbell. Issued in Jefferson County, Virginia (now Kentucky) on April 12, 1785. The writ, signed by Saml Culberson, Justice of the Peace, details the debt and orders the Sheriff to attach Knight's goods due to his absconding. The document is nineteen lines long and written in neat ink on a leaf measuring 8-1/4" x 13".

Writ of Certiorari Bond for $960 against B. Sharff, W. M. Loeb, and Morris Cohen regarding a property at 92 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee. This legal document, dated October 14, 1871, is a surety bond accompanying a writ of certiorari, ensuring the defendants' payment of costs associated with the writ. If the defendants fail to pay, the court can claim against the bond.