Subject: Financial Records

A $1,000 Confederate bond issued on December 23, 1862, signed by Judah P. Benjamin. The bond includes coupons and was printed by Duncan of South Carolina. The bond is in outstanding condition.

Broadside detailing an account of Matilda Levy's financial dealings with George Saunders. The document spans from January 1813 to December 1813, with a final settlement date of July 15, 1817. The broadside indicates Levy resided in Baltimore, Maryland.

Check drawn on the Anglo-Californian Bank in San Francisco, California, dated October 17, 1890. The check was prepared by A.S.D. Mayer, teller. The Anglo-Californian Bank was founded in 1873 as a successor to the London firm of J & W Seligman and Co.

This document is a detailed handwritten bill of sundry disbursements for the sloop Molly, captained by James Cahoone. Dated September 5, 1746, it lists various supplies and fees incurred, including items like "caeser dain," "rum & sugar," "pump leather," "nails," "grain shovels," "sail needles," "shoes," "candle for binnacle," "rope," "white lead," "knives & forks," "lanthorn," "carpenter's bill for tubs," "Cash paid at Custom House at Clearing out," "Naval Officer's fee," "Magould for clearing grape," "bill of health," "pape for fear," "cabin stoves," "Custom House for entering," and "Register & bill of health." The total amount is £61-16-4. The item is a manuscript in a functional ledger-style script, characteristic of commercial records from the period. 3.

Invoice from Altschul, Seller & Co., importers and dealers in crockery, china, and glassware, located at 119 Battery Street, near California, San Francisco. Dated July 1, 1884. The bill lists several items purchased by Bliss & Kelsey, including

Statement of Account from Altschul, Seller & Co., importers and dealers in crockery, china, and glassware, located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco. The statement lists a balance of $33.58 due from Bliss & Kelsey for items purchased on April 17, 1884 and July 18, 1884, and indicates the account was paid. It features simple text and includes a handwritten signature marking payment. The billhead is printed on ruled paper with faint vertical lines.

This billhead for produce commission merchants Barham & Pollard, located at No. 20 Roanoke Square, Norfolk, Virginia, is dated October 24, 1879. The bill lists a transaction for goods purchased by R. O. Gray. The billhead features an ornate logo with the phrase 'Bought of' in a circle around a floral design. The billhead features a printed header with the business name and address, and the date is handwritten. The transaction details are handwritten. The billhead has a light purple border.

Invoice from Beir & Stern, located at 10 State Street, Gould Building in Rochester, New York. Dated March 24, 1862. The billhead shows the purchase of 13 items, with varying prices listed. There is a handwritten signature at the bottom of the billhead. The billhead is handwritten in ink and has a simple design.

Invoice from Chas. Mayn & Co., dealers in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, liquors, tobacco, cigars, mining tools, and other goods. Dated June 1, 1874. The invoice is made out to Davis & Wallace and details various purchases, likely including tobacco, possibly brooms, and/or shoes, with corresponding price and quantity information. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The header lists the business name and a short list of goods sold. The billhead also mentions A. Kleinschmidt.

A handwritten bill from Elias & Cohen, dated July 27, 1888. The bill is addressed to A. H. Twichell, of Clifton, S.C. It is an invoice for $459.00, covering goods purchased on July 23, 1888. The bill includes a printed header with an image of the business's storefront, featuring ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Invoice from Friedman & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in stoves, tin plate, sheet iron, wire, copper, zinc, tin and Japanned Ware, located at the corner of Front and Stark Streets, Portland, Oregon. Dated July 31, 1865. The bill lists two safes purchased by the Bank of British Columbia. The billhead features a 15c revenue stamp, payable in gold coin. The bill is written in an ornate cursive.

Billhead from Greensfelder, Rosenthal & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of boots and shoes, located at 105 & 107 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Dated August 30, 1881. The bill is addressed to Dworak & Beckman in Oakdale, Nebraska, and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead is a standard business form with standard business headings and terms of service, including discounts. The document shows the sale of two lots of footwear, likely boots or shoes. The billhead displays a company logo with ornate lettering and decorative elements including a framed header section.

Invoice from Hammerstein & Co., commission merchants, located at No. 15 South Commercial Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Dated December 16, 1882. The invoice is for C. H. Harsted, Stony Hill, Missouri, and lists one transaction for 150 barrels of coal oil at 42 cents per gallon, totaling $9.54. The billhead is simple and printed in black ink on a cream-colored paper. There is a framed header and a handwritten note specifying “ship to Gasconade, Mo.”

Invoice from J. S. Rosenfeld, dry goods merchant, located at 61 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Dated September 29, 1882. The bill lists several items purchased by C. K. Brewster of Worthington, Massachusetts. The billhead displays an address and business name at the top, followed by a section for an itemized list of the transaction, and a section detailing payment terms. The billhead has an ornate border at the top and bottom.

Billhead from Katzenstein & Wachtel, located at No. 141 West Third St., between Race and Elm, in Cincinnati. Dated May 18, 1880. The bill lists an item purchased, likely merchandise, by Mr. Thos. S. M. Kaufman. The billhead is printed and includes details of the business, transaction, date, terms of payment, and signature. The billhead includes columnar lines for recordkeeping.

Billhead from Klopman & Fellman, dated July 1, 1878. The billhead includes a decorative printed header featuring a building, likely the business location. The transaction was for Doz (6) Mosquito Bars for Prisoners in County Jail (Cheap Quality).

Invoice from Krohn, Feiss & Co., manufacturers of cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco. The business is located at 7 & 9 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated January 12, 1893, the bill is addressed to Mr. R. C. Holliday, Dillon, Montana, and lists the purchase of 28 items. The items purchased include “Cigar 10c Havana, Yutler.” The billhead features a detailed visual of the business building and an ornate company logo with a decorative border. The invoice was likely for a tobacco and cigar wholesaler. The billhead displays a graphic of a storefront, ornate Victorian-style lettering, and a decorative border.

Billhead from Kullman & Armer, importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at 306-308 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated April 17, 1877. The billhead includes a handwritten note indicating that the purchase was made by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. and the amount of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header with decorative elements, including an oval border with a company logo and a handwritten signature in the upper right corner.

Billhead from L. J. Levy & Co., importers and dealers in fancy and staple dry goods located at 134 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Dated June 11, 1852. The bill is addressed to Mrs. Col. Davenport. The bill includes items purchased from Levy & Co., their costs, and an addition of the amounts to arrive at the final amount. This document is a statement of account.

Credit memorandum issued by Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco, California. Dated March 28, 1903. The memorandum lists several items, including shirts, and their prices. The document is handwritten and includes a formal header with ornate lettering.

Invoice from Louis Stix & Co., dealers in dry goods, notions, cloaks, manttillas, and women's goods, located at West Third, Race & Union Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated May 7, 1867. The invoice lists the purchase of numerous items likely related to dry goods, notions, or clothing. It also includes detailed calculations of the transaction, a printed revenue stamp, and a handwritten signature of “Paid Louis Stix & Co.” The billhead includes a lithographic image of a building with ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Invoice from LOUIS STIX & CO., dealers in dry goods, notions, cloaks, mantillas & c.& c. , located at West Third, Race & Union Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated August 19, 1866. The bill lists the purchase of various items by John Rick, including: 1/2 doz. of 'Jenny Birds' for $7; 1 'Shirtfront' for $.50; 3 1/2 'Corners' for $1.75; 2 'Gar. Shoot' for $1.50; 1 1/2 'Needles' for $.50; 1/2 'Pins' for $.25; and 1 1/4 'Ins Eyes' for $1.25. The total cost of the purchase was $7.75. The invoice is dated Aug. 19, 1866 and is signed by Louis Stix & Co., the billhead is ornately decorated with an illustration of the business's storefront, has printed headers, and includes an embossed revenue stamp.

This is a handwritten receipt from M. Oppenheimer & Co., manufacturers of clothing and jobbers of piece goods, located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The receipt is dated January 30, 1882, and was issued to Joseph Kammerer. The receipt shows an amount of $1.00 for cash due on a bill from November 1st, followed by an amount of $13.50 due for goods purchased on November 12th, which includes interest of $0.60. The total due is $14.50, which was paid by check. This receipt, likely for fabric purchased from a local clothier, is part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. archive.

Payment record from Mandelbaum Brothers, a cigar factory, located in Cleveland, Ohio. Dated December 5, 1895. The record details a payment of $60.00 to Mess. J. Hreickut & Co. in Dallas, Texas, for an invoice dated August 28. The billhead features an ornate, decorative logo with an image of a man.

Billhead from Neumegen, Zacharias & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, clothing, etc. Located at the corner of Main and Texas Streets, Vernon, Texas. The bill is dated December 31, 1890, and lists a purchase by A. L. Lonig. It includes an itemized list of goods purchased with quantities and prices, and a balance due. The business’s addresses in New York, Gainesville, and Weatherford, Texas are also included. The billhead features a printed header with the business name and address in a decorative font. The business name is also printed below in a bold, gothic typeface.

Invoice from P. Merseles & Co., commission dealers, located at 122 West Street, foot of Dey Street, New York City, dated July 13, 1869. The bill was purchased by J.M. Hackett and contains the following items: 1,000 bushels of corn for $38.35, with $0.50 for carting, for a total amount of $38.85. The billhead includes a handwritten notation in purple ink, indicating payment was made. The billhead has a decorative, simple format with a standard print format, which uses a ruled grid layout. The company name is printed in a bold black font, and the address is printed in a standard black font. The transaction details are written in handwritten purple ink.

Statement of account from Ph. Hatzfeld & Co., importers, dated January 1, 1889. The billhead lists transactions with Aust Ford (likely a buyer) in July and January of 1889. It includes a record of payments received in March 1889. The billhead is handwritten with black ink on a ruled sheet. The address for the business is clearly printed: 500-502 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas; the NYC office address is also provided: 57 Walker Street. The billhead includes handwritten notes, indicating a more personal touch in business transactions.

Sales slip from S. Rosenthal & Son, dealers in dry goods, clothing, gents' furnishings, etc., in Petoskey, Michigan. The slip lists the sale of various items, including

Invoice from Silverman Bros. & Co., wholesale liquor and cigar dealers, located in Great Falls, Montana, dated March 31, 1892. The invoice is addressed to Bateman and Sweitzer and lists an itemized account of liquor purchases by quantity and price. The total amount of the invoice is $16.25. The billhead features bold lettering and a clear layout. It is printed on ruled ledger paper.

Invoice from the Bullion and Exchange Bank, located at the corner of Carson and Proctor Streets, Carson City, Nevada, for an insurance payment made to Mrs. M. Kan. The billhead includes the names of the bank's officers: Jacob Klein, President; Evan Williams, Vice President; and T. R. Hoper, Cashier. The invoice is dated May 11, 1889 and lists a payment of $31.50 for 'insurance policy #1753' with the notation 'Angle Nevada'. The bank's name is printed with ornate lettering and is framed by a decorative border. The date 'Aug 19 1889' and the notation 'Paid' are written in ink. The billhead also includes a line for 'Tribune Print'.

A passbook verification from The Bullion and Exchange Bank, located in Carson City, Nevada, dated October 1, 1892. The billhead lists the bank's capital and surplus amounts. The document was likely mailed to a customer, A. Cohn, and includes a handwritten note from Cohn confirming the balance of his account. The billhead features a simple, clear design, and contains the bank's official letterhead, including the names of key individuals. The billhead has a handwritten signature with a flourish, indicating the date and the customer's name.

Billhead for The Carson City Savings Bank, located in Carson City, Nevada. Dated July 22, 1883. The bill is a sales slip listing a transaction for 100 shares of the Albion stock, for a total of 35 cents per share. The billhead includes the bank's name, location, date, and a description of the stock transaction.

Billhead for work performed for Mikvah Israel on May 26, 1865. The billhead features a vignette of fruit and the name E. Satterthwait. This is number 4 of 12 billheads.

Billhead for work performed for Mikvah Israel on November 21, 1892. The billhead details the provision of globes for gas lights, with the name 'Hugh Carlon' mentioned. A vignette of a gas light is also depicted. This is item 7 of a set of 12.

Billhead for work performed for Mikvah Israel. The billhead is written on Uriah Hunt's writing paper. The date is October 8, 1863. This is item 12 of 12 in the folder.

A lot of twelve billheads for Mikvah Israel in Philadelphia, dating from 1855-1892. This particular billhead is printed with the date 185x. The billhead also mentions 'Locks', indicating the type of goods or services provided. Physical location: Arc.MS.56, Box A, Folder 2.

Billhead for work performed for Mikvah Israel in Philadelphia. The billhead includes the names 'JAMES McEVOY' and 'VINGETTE WALL PAPER'. This is bill 2 of 12. Dated July 6, 1866.

Billhead from G.W. Faber located at 36 Beaver Street. The date is August 22, 1870. The billhead is part of a collection of financial records.

Billhead sent from M. Letzeler to W.P. Schenk in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dated January 25, 1913. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records. The item's geographic location is Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Billhead from R. Hovey to Henry Tobias for personal items, including a trunk, dated April 9, 1841, in New York City. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records related to Charles Tobias.

Billhead of Alfred Mendelsohn, located at 249 East 52nd Street, near 2nd Avenue in New York, New York. The billhead is dated October 6, 1881, and bears Mendelsohn's signature. The billhead is categorized as a financial record and mercantile material.

Billhead from Altman, B. & Co., a mercantile business, dated October 2, 1893. The billhead likely reflects a transaction from this New York City business. This item is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Billhead from Bamberger, Streng & Co. in Louisville, Kentucky, dated June 23, 1891. The billhead features the company's name and address. The billhead is lithographed.

Billhead - 4/24/1846...ASD...D. Behrman, Silk, Tuscan, and Straw Hat Manufacturer 60 CANAL STREET, New York, New York....as a research note...there is a brochure in Singerman's..."Choice Groceries for Passover, [Pesa?] at D. Behrman’s New Store, 172 Bowery, opposite Delancy Street, New-York ... [New York]: Jackson, Cheap Printer, [1848]. 1 leaf printed on both sides".

Billhead from Charles Silverbrandt, located at 252 East Eleventh Street, near Avenue C, in New York, New York. The date on the billhead is September 28, 1866. The billhead is part of the E Collection.

Billhead of Cohen, S.H. & Brothers. The billhead is dated May 21, 1875, and lists the company's address as 326 Canal Street, between Broadway and Church Street, New York, New York. The billhead is part of the E collection.

Billhead from F. Auerbach & Brother, dated January 28, 1886. The business was located at 144 & 140 East Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. This item is a mercantile record.

Billhead from Goldfrank, Frank & Co., located on Commerce Street in San Antonio, Texas. The billhead is dated April 28, 1879. This item is a financial record providing insight into commercial activity in 19th-century San Antonio.

Billhead from December 16, 1878, issued by Goldsmith Brothers, clothiers located at 335 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This billhead is a statement to M. Wertheimer & Bro. in Defiance, Ohio, covering three months (September 3, October 25, and December 16, 1878) and totaling $688.53. The billhead shows business transactions between Goldsmith Brothers in Philadelphia and M. Wertheimer & Bro. in Defiance, Ohio.

Billhead from Guggenheimer & Co., wholesale dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, boots, shoes, and hats, located at 144 Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. Dated July 22, 1874. The billhead includes a statement that all claims must be made immediately upon receipt of goods and notes that interest will be charged at the highest legal rate on matured goods. The bill was issued to Mr. Walker.

Billhead from H. S. Rosenfeld & Co., successor to John Lyman, a manufacturer and wholesale dealer in fine-cut chewing and smoking tobacco, and imported and domestic cigars. Located at No. 32 Merwin Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated December 22, 1870. The billhead features a graphic of a Native American.

Billhead from Herman & Pinski, New Orleans Cigar Factory, dated June 2, 1881. The billhead lists the address as 53, 55 & 57 Gravier St., New Orleans, Louisiana. It is signed by Herman & Pinski.

Billhead from Hirsh and Oppenheimer, located at 14 & 16 Maiden Lane, New York, New York. The date on the billhead is February 5, 1869. This item is a manuscript/mixed material, specifically a financial record in the form of a billhead.

Billhead from Hoffman Brothers, dated May 25, 1868. The billhead indicates their business address as 17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush, San Francisco, California. This item is a financial record offering insight into commercial activities in 19th-century San Francisco.

Billhead - "I. PINCUS"; ASD MRS. I. PINCUS;......7/1/1889(81?).....WEAVERVILLE, CALIFORNIA In the 1800s, brothers Isaac and Abraham Pincus operated a collaborative regional dry-goods trade and deeply intertwined their family ties by marrying women from the prominent Packscher family. When Abraham's wife, Amelia (Emily) Packscher Pincus, managed transactions at their shared Main Street shop, she followed standard 19th-century legal and social naming customs by signing business receipts as "Mrs. A. Pincus" to represent her husband's name. Because the brothers pooled their family resources for retail operations, Amelia held full authority to accept payments, issue receipts, and manage the storefront's counter ledger alongside her extended family. Isaac and Abraham Pincus were Jewish, a fact documented by clear historical. Born in Poland in 1833, Pincus migrated to the West Coast and established a successful dry goods business on Main Street in Weaverville, regularly co-advertising in the Weaverville Weekly Trinity Journal alongside other early pioneer Jewish clothiers. His Jewish heritage is firmly cemented through his marriage to Seraphina Packscher. The Packscher family belonged to a tight-knit German-Jewish mercantile network; notably, Seraphina's sister, Annie, married Jacob W. Davis-the Jewish tailor who partnered with Levi Strauss to invent riveted denim jeans. Regional family history accounts document that both couples were wed through traditional shidduch (matchmaking) arrangements orchestrated by the pioneer Jewish communities of British Columbia and California. Later in life, Pincus co-founded early business ventures in the Pacific Northwest and maintained lifelong ties to Temple Beth Israel, while his children's births in Weaverville and subsequent resting places remain permanently tied to historic Western Jewish congregation registries and cemeteries. While he spent years operating his dry goods store in Weaverville, California, Pincus had been tracking and investing in commercial properties across the Pacific Northwest since as early as the late 1850s and 1860s. When he finally relocated permanently in 1884, he shifted his focus from running dry goods stores to the agricultural trade. He established a massive hops ranch in nearby Puyallup, bought local crops by the ton, and grew to become the largest international hops dealer on the West Coast, serving on Tacoma's city council and helping form the city's early Chamber of Commerce The Packscher family belonged to a tight-knit German-Jewish mercantile network; notably, Seraphina's sister, Annie, married Jacob W. Davis-the Jewish tailor who partnered with Levi Strauss to invent riveted denim jeans. Regional family history accounts document that both couples were wed through traditional shidduch (matchmaking) arrangements orchestrated by the pioneer Jewish communities of British Columbia and California. Later in life, Pincus co-founded early business ventures in the Pacific Northwest and maintained lifelong ties to Temple Beth Israel, while his children's births in Weaverville and subsequent resting places remain permanently tied to historic Western Jewish congregation registries and cemeteries.

Billhead of Isaac M. Asch, dated November 8, 1869, from 427 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead features a vignette of a leopard and muffs; the bottom portion is missing. This item is a manuscript financial record.

Billhead for work performed for Mikvah Israel on March 12, 1891. The billhead features a vignette of a lock and lists 'BARREL & SPADE' as items or services rendered. This is item 8 of 12.

Billhead from Jacob L. Seixas located at 8 Warren Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated January 10, 1866. This item is part of the E Collection at the University of Pennsylvania.

Billhead from Jonas Gratz, dated July 7, 1866. The billhead lists two addresses: 34 Pine Street and 304 Bleecker Street, New York, New York. The content of the bill itself is illegible except for the name and date. This archival item is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 8.

Billhead from the mercantile business of Julius Koch, located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The billhead dates from approximately January 1, 1890. This item is part of a larger collection of financial records. The geographical location is specified as New Orleans, Louisiana.

Billhead from the firm Katz & Driesner in Austin, Minnesota, dated April 16, 1875. The billhead indicates a payment note.

Billhead of Kutner, Goldstein & Co., dealers in general merchandise, dated May 27, 1884. The billhead indicates their business location as Hanford, California. The billhead is printed by F.M. Yager.

Billhead from L & S Hecht located at 109 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 22, 1852. The billhead is a financial record indicating a business transaction.

Billhead of L. Bernstein, dated August 26, 1873. The billhead indicates that orders were taken at 625 6th Avenue, or at the residence 267 West 39th Street, New York, New York. This is a mercantile record.

Billhead from Levy & Dreyfus, dated December 20, 1889. The billhead features a lithograph of binoculars and is addressed from 11 Maiden Lane, New York, New York. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Billhead from Levy, D. & Son, dated June 7, 1887. The business was located at 558 Broadway and 94 & 96 Crosby St., New York, New York. This item is a financial record from a mercantile business.

Billhead from Lewis Brothers, located at 213, 215 & 217 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated July 2, 1876. The billhead is part of a collection of financial records.

Billhead from M. A. & H. B. Kopperl, a Jewish mercantile business in Austin, Texas. The billhead likely dates from the 1890s and is printed in English. It features business information, likely including the company name, address and possibly names of owners and/or managers.

Billhead from M. A. & H. B. Kopperl, Austin, Texas, dated March 24, 1891. The billhead lists additional names: B. J. Kopperl, Martin, Gery, and Thaxton, W. H. It is presumed these are business associates or family members.

Billhead from M. G. Cohn, a jobber of produce, fruits, and cigars, located at 54 & 56 West Park, Butte, Montana. The billhead is dated March 1, 1892.

Billhead from M. J. Sohan, clothier, located at 277 Market Street, between 7th and 8th Streets, Louisville, Kentucky. The billhead is dated September 20, 1880. The billhead is part of a collection of business records related to Jewish merchants in Louisville.

Billhead from M. Levy's dry goods store in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, dated December 13, 1888. The billhead was issued to M. McMillan. It provides a glimpse into the commercial activities of a Jewish merchant in late 19th-century Wisconsin.

Billhead from Manuel, H., located at 20 & 22 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, dated September 18, 1885. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Billhead from Marcus Loeb's business in Palatka, Florida, dated July 1, 1887. The billhead indicates a business location on Lemon Street, Palatka, Florida.

Billhead from Meyer & Bro., located at 1859 Main Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The billhead is a single sheet of paper, and is part of a collection of financial records from the mid-19th Century.

Billhead from Michael Schwartz's business located at 133 & 135 Exchange Street in Portland, Maine. The billhead is dated May 17, 1864. The document is part of the 'O' collection, Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 23.

Billhead from Moise, T., dated September 18, 1896. The billhead indicates a business address at 615 Main Street, Owensboro, Kentucky. This item is a manuscript/mixed material, specifically a financial record in the form of a billhead.

Billhead - MRS. I. PINCUS WRITTEN OVER "I. PINCUS""; ASD MRS. I. PINCUS...2/9/1889.....WEAVERVILLE, CALIFORNIA In the 1800s, brothers Isaac and Abraham Pincus operated a collaborative regional dry-goods trade and deeply intertwined their family ties by marrying women from the prominent Packscher family. When Abraham's wife, Amelia (Emily) Packscher Pincus, managed transactions at their shared Main Street shop, she followed standard 19th-century legal and social naming customs by signing business receipts as "Mrs. A. Pincus" to represent her husband's name. Because the brothers pooled their family resources for retail operations, Amelia held full authority to accept payments, issue receipts, and manage the storefront's counter ledger alongside her extended family. Isaac and Abraham Pincus were Jewish, a fact documented by clear historical. Born in Poland in 1833, Pincus migrated to the West Coast and established a successful dry goods business on Main Street in Weaverville, regularly co-advertising in the Weaverville Weekly Trinity Journal alongside other early pioneer Jewish clothiers. His Jewish heritage is firmly cemented through his marriage to Seraphina Packscher. The Packscher family belonged to a tight-knit German-Jewish mercantile network; notably, Seraphina's sister, Annie, married Jacob W. Davis-the Jewish tailor who partnered with Levi Strauss to invent riveted denim jeans. Regional family history accounts document that both couples were wed through traditional shidduch (matchmaking) arrangements orchestrated by the pioneer Jewish communities of British Columbia and California. Later in life, Pincus co-founded early business ventures in the Pacific Northwest and maintained lifelong ties to Temple Beth Israel, while his children's births in Weaverville and subsequent resting places remain permanently tied to historic Western Jewish congregation registries and cemeteries. While he spent years operating his dry goods store in Weaverville, California, Pincus had been tracking and investing in commercial properties across the Pacific Northwest since as early as the late 1850s and 1860s. When he finally relocated permanently in 1884, he shifted his focus from running dry goods stores to the agricultural trade. He established a massive hops ranch in nearby Puyallup, bought local crops by the ton, and grew to become the largest international hops dealer on the West Coast, serving on Tacoma's city council and helping form the city's early Chamber of Commerce. The Packscher family belonged to a tight-knit German-Jewish mercantile network; notably, Seraphina's sister, Annie, married Jacob W. Davis-the Jewish tailor who partnered with Levi Strauss to invent riveted denim jeans. Regional family history accounts document that both couples were wed through traditional shidduch (matchmaking) arrangements orchestrated by the pioneer Jewish communities of British Columbia and California. Later in life, Pincus co-founded early business ventures in the Pacific Northwest and maintained lifelong ties to Temple Beth Israel, while his children's births in Weaverville and subsequent resting places remain permanently tied to historic Western Jewish congregation registries and cemeteries.

Billhead from Oberndorf & Ullman, located at 28 Broad Street, Selma, Alabama. The billhead is dated May 16, 1874. This item is a manuscript/mixed material, specifically a financial record in the form of a billhead.

Billhead from Oelrichs & Co., a mercantile firm, dated September 1, 1866. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records. Geographic location: New York.

Billhead of Paul Fuchs located at 197 Avenue B, between 12th and 13th Streets, New York, New York. Dated May 28, 1879. This item is a financial record from the Fuchs business. The billhead indicates a business transaction.

Billhead from the mercantile firm of Pollock / Block, located at 415 & 517 North Second Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The billhead is dated October 5, 1872. This item is a manuscript/mixed material, specifically a financial record in the form of a billhead.

Billhead from the Pulaski House Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, dated February 1, 1854. The billhead mentions W. H. Wiltberger. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Billhead - Rosengarten & Sons, Represented by Charles Rutherford @ 26 Liberty St., NYC...11/14/1879. Adolph George Rosengarten (1838-1862) was born in Philadelphia, PA. His parents were George David Rosengarten and Elizabeth Bennet. Rosengarten and his family were included in Malcolm Stern's First American Jewish Families. His death was reported on by The Israelite, which stated: "Major Rosengarten, of the Philadelphia cavalry, who fell in the engagement near Nashville, was an Israelite and was buried in Philadelphia, agreeably to the rites and customs of Israel."

Billhead from S. Liebowitz located at 14 & 16 Lispenard Street, New York City. The billhead is dated May 10, 1892. The record includes the notation "ASD", the meaning of which is unknown.

Manuscript billhead of S. Wineberg located at 310 3rd Street, New York City, dated December 22, 1860. The billhead is in manuscript form. This item is part of the E Collection at the University of Pennsylvania.

Manuscript billhead of S. Wineberg located at 310 3rd Street, New York City, dated October 26, 1859. The billhead is in manuscript form.

Manuscript billhead of S. Wineberg located at 310 3rd Street, New York City, dated December 22, 1860. The billhead is in manuscript form.

Billhead from Seligman, Einstein & Co. in Uniontown, Alabama, dated January 9, 1871. This item is a financial record from a mercantile business.

Billhead from the Banking House of Lazarus Silverman, located at 93 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois. Dated September 12, 1884. The billhead suggests a collection notice, possibly indicating the business functioned as a collection agency.

Billhead from Wechsler & Abraham, importers and retailers, located at 297-299 Fulton Street and 266-268 Washington Street, Brooklyn, New York. The billhead is dated July 1, 1883.

Billhead from William S. Gottsberg's business located at 11 Murray Street, New York City. The billhead is dated July 1, 1885. The record indicates the presence of additional, unspecified information labeled 'ASD'.

Billhead from Zellner & Co. in Memphis, Tennessee, dated August 30, 1894. The billhead features a lithograph of a high woman's shoe.

Billhead from 109, 111, & 113 Grand Street, payable in US gold coin. Printed on buff paper. Dated April 8, 1893. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Billhead from 120 & 122 South Main Street, St. Louis, Missouri, dated December 22, 1874. The billhead lists the address 120 & 122 South Main Street. The document is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410.

Billhead from 30 Essex Street, New York City. The date is estimated as August 21, 1899, based on the metadata provided. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records. The image shows no further details.

Billhead from 94 Fulton Street, New York. The date is August 31, 1894. The billhead is part of a collection of financial records. The names Fishel, Adler, and Schwartz are associated with the document.

Billhead from A. Baruch / B. Brochfeld in Waco, Texas, dated October 1, 1874. The billhead shows a payment made to M.L. The handwriting on the billhead is described as poor. This item is part of the E Collection.

Billhead from Philip Adler located at 17 & 19 Rose St., New York, New York, dated December 10, 1891. The billhead is printed on yellow paper and marked 'ASD'. The document is part of the E Collection.

Billhead from Emanuel located at 509 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. The date is March 5, 1903. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Billhead from the mercantile business of Jacob Gutapfel, located on Fourth Street between Centre and Pearl Streets in Cincinnati, Ohio. The billhead is dated January 1, 1895. This item is part of manuscript collection 1410.

Billhead from Moke & Bro. Dry Goods in San Antonio, Texas, dated December 31, 1874. The bill shows a purchase by Mrs. W. A. Menger of the Menger Hotel for ladies' shoes and gaiters, totaling $4.50. An advertisement for the *San Antonio Daily Express*, December 15, 1874, is visible on the reverse (not included in this collection).

Billhead for an order placed by Elizabeth Randolph, wife of the Governor of Virginia, with Messrs. Cohen and Isaacs on January 7, 1787. The order includes a gross of corks, four gallons of molasses, and two tumblers. The document is endorsed in Hebrew/Yiddish on the verso. This billhead offers insight into the commercial activities of the time and the business dealings of prominent figures in Richmond, Virginia.

Billhead from Rothschild Bros. Hat Co., located at 1100/1102/1104 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Missouri. The bill is specifically for Stetson hats and is dated September 22, 1916. This item is a financial record offering insight into the business activities of the Rothschild Bros. Hat Co. and the sale of Stetson hats in St. Louis during this period. The billhead is part of a larger collection of manuscripts and mixed materials.

Collection of billheads from the mercantile firm of Bauman, Froelich, Fuerth, and Meyer, located at 144 & 146 West 125th Street, New York City. The billheads are dated October 18, 1904.

Blank printed receipt from Congregation Mikveh Israel for an offering for the year 56xx (circa 1830s). The receipt is printed in Hebrew and English. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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.

Stock receipts for five shares of capital stock in the Charleston Gas Light Company, signed by Isaac B. Cohen and dated November 28, 1859. The receipts also detail the transfer of shares.

Stock transfer receipt for shares of the capital stock of the Charleston Gas Light Company, signed by Joshua Lazarus on October 22, 1858. The receipt shows a transfer of shares and indicates that Lazarus was president of the company. Each share of stock was valued at $25.00. The receipt is in excellent condition as it was kept in the original certificate of shares book.

Stock transfer sheet for nine shares of the capital stock of the Charleston Gas Light Company, signed by Joshua Lazarus on November 15, 1858. The document details the transfer of shares and indicates that Joshua Lazarus was president of the Charleston Gas-Light Company. Additional dates mentioned are November 9th and 22nd, 1858.

Check issued by the Office of the Board of Fire Commissioners in Baltimore, Maryland, dated January 24, 1879. The check is payable to S. Levy for the amount of $42.04. The check displays a simple design with printed text and handwritten signatures of the President and Secretary.

Check for an unspecified amount drawn on Greenhood, Bohm & Co. and signed by S. M. Cohn. The check was deposited with Flechheimer, Goodkinder & Co. by J.S. and includes a revenue stamp. The check was written in Helena, Montana on March 14, 1879. Rothenberg is also mentioned on the check, possibly as an attorney.

Check drawn on Kaufmann & Bondy, dated June 14, 1879, and paid to Greenwood & Bohm in Helena, Montana. The check is a financial record related to Kaufmann Bros. and Goodman, Bohm & Co. in New York, New York.

Check drawn on L. H. Hershfield & Bro. on November 5, 1880, in Helena, Montana. The check was made payable to E. Andrews & Co.

Check drawn on the Schuylkill Bank, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated October 12, 1825, and endorsed by Sarah Nathans. The description notes that Sarah Nathans was the mistress of Moses, bore three sons, and later converted to Judaism at Mikveh Israel.

Check drawn on the Schuylkill Bank and endorsed by Sarah Nathans on April 13, 1825. The check provides details about Sarah Nathans's life, including her relationship to Moses Nathans and her conversion to Judaism.

Check drawn on the Schuylkill Bank on March 12, 1819, and endorsed by Sarah Nathans. The check's description notes that Sarah Nathans was the mistress of Moses and bore three sons before converting to Judaism at Mikveh Israel.

A printed check drawn on Wilmerding, Loewe Co. in San Francisco, California, payable to Rosenwald & Kahn. The check is dated January 14, 1898.

Check dated December 28, 1789, drawn on the New York Bank by Aaron Burr and payable to B. S. Judah. The check bears Aaron Burr's full signature. This check is significant due to the involvement of both Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States, and Benjamin S. Judah, a prominent New York merchant and member of Congregation Shearith Israel.

Check dated August 31, 1840, issued by Uriah Hendricks Levy to John D. Wendel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Levy was the owner of one of the finest apothecaries in New York City.

Check dated September 28, 1877, issued by R. N. Hershfield of Leavenworth, Kansas, payable to Kountze Bros. The check includes a vignette depicting the successor firm "Hershfield & Mitchell." Biographical information on R. N. Hershfield is included, detailing his career in watchmaking and retail in Leavenworth, Kansas, from 1856 to 1877. Information from William G. Cutler's *History of the State of Kansas* (1883) is cited.

Check drawn on Greenbaum & ASD, dated November 27, 1894, and paid to Bateman & Switzer of Great Falls, Montana. The check features a yellow vignette of a distillery and originates from Louisville, Kentucky.

Check issued by DeWitt Clinton, as Mayor of New York City, payable to Goodheart & Hays for 'City Watch' on October 20, 1811. The check is endorsed by Jacob Hays.

Check issued on January 17, 1883, by the V.O.F. Building Association in Virginia City, Nevada. The check is signed by L. Guggenheim as secretary. The check features a vignette of an Indian princess.

Check issued to Jacob Hays, High Constable of New York City, on June 30, 1828 for the amount of $125.00. The check is drawn on the City of New York and signed by William Paulding Jr., as Mayor.

Check for $200.00 payable to Albert Levy, dated September 13, 1852, issued by Albert Bell & Son in Coshocton, Ohio. The check features a vignette of a woman and bears endorsements from both Levy and L. Heidenheimer on the reverse.

Collection of bond certificates issued to Congregation Beth El, located at the northeast corner of Palmer Square and Sawyer Avenue. The certificates indicate a potential default in January 1930, during the Great Depression. Coupons remain uncashed since 1932. Several signatures are present on the documents. The documents indicate a value of $500 and a 6% interest rate.

Copy of Bernard Gratz's expense report, dated April 3, 1779, used to settle his estate. Includes expenses related to the sale of a horse and a trip from Virginia to Philadelphia in December 1778. The copy was made on February 27, 1823. This manuscript is part of the Illinois Land Company financial records.

Demand note dated March 15, 1855, against David Lopez. The note includes a notation that a letter was left at Lopez's residence because he could not be reached personally. The reverse of the note shows what appears to be a satisfaction of debt by P. M. Cohen and Company dated January 11, 1856. The note relates to financial dealings involving David Lopez, P. M. Cohen, J. W. Brownfield, and the Bank of the State of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.

Demand note for a loan of $866 payable in 90 days from Pragers & Co. to E. Datith & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated April 15, 1793.

Deposit slip from Blumenthal & Cohn to the Bullion and Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada, dated May 21, 1888. The slip indicates a deposit of $110.

Deposit slip from Blumenthal & Cohn to the Bullion and Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada, dated May 22, 1888. The slip indicates a deposit of $50.

Deposit slip from Blumenthal & Cohn to the Bullion and Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada, dated May 7, 1888. The slip indicates a deposit of $150.

Bond – There are a number of documents found in the auction lot with the Schoyer Will documents . At this point they require translation to see if they are related to the will of Nathan Solomons Schoyers of Amsterdam. This a mosltly printed National Dutch Bond dated 2/28/1815...the holders are the Solomon ???, Moses Ruben, Israel Rosen & ????. Possible connection...Israel Rosen is mentioned in the Dec. 1800 Will.

Bond – There are a number of documents found in the auction lot with the Schoyer Will documents . At this point they require translation to see if they are related to the will of Nathan Solomons Schoyers of Amsterdam. This a mosltly printed National Dutch Bond dated 9/8/1815...the holders are the Solomon ???, Moses Ruben, Israel Rosen & ????. Possible connection...Israel Rosen is mentioned in the Dec. 1800 Will. Signed on verso Moses Israel Rosen

This financial record from C. B. Richard, Boas & Co., dated October 30, 1858, details a list of clients and their respective locations for shipments made through Adams Express Co. The document includes a numbered list of individuals and their destinations, such as Johnstown, PA; Philadelphia, PA; New Haven, CT; Washington, D.C.; and Norfolk, VA. The item features an ornate Victorian-style letterhead for "C.B. Richard, Boas & Co." identifying them as "Commission Merchants," "Foreign and Domestic Exchange," and "Passenger Agents for the Hamburg, Bremen and Havre Packets." The business name is rendered in a prominent, decorative script font, and “Adams Express Co.” is also part of the printed letterhead.

This item is a certified copy of an original resolution from The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society in San Francisco, dated July 24, 1895. The resolution authorizes William Green and Mark Davis, Trustees of the Chebra Bikur Cholin Ukedisha Society, to receive and receipt for moneys related to the withdrawal of funds from their Pass Book No. 197-1485. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, printed text, and manuscript additions including signatures. An additional letter, dated August 2, 1900, from H. Shapira to the Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, notes that the resolution was "Received and Answered." The document also contains details for verifying signatures and official designations related to money withdrawal.

Printed receipt (hand-filled) for dues payment to the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, Ahavath Sholem Lodge No. 160, on December 8, 1872. The receipt shows an embossed mark from the lodge, incorporated in 1871. The reverse side contains accounting for dues of other members. The lodge operated in Oil City and Corry, Pennsylvania.

Four-page ledger sheet detailing the account of E. Pinkham with D. Falk & Bro., a general store in Boise, Idaho. The account spans from December 25, 1877, to June 15, 1878, totaling $2,806.47. Items purchased include groceries, sewing supplies, boots, lumber, and more.

Manuscript financial record of Hawkins & Norwood, a business in New Orleans, Louisiana. The document, dated October 31 and November 8, 1859, details the official measurement of 40 barrels of molasses. It includes the notation of an office located at 11 Bienville Street and mentions A. Samuel and M.B. Miller as partners.

A financial record, possibly a letter with principal and interest calculations, from Simon Sternberger, Banker, located at 17 Broad Street, New York, New York. The document includes a lithographed letterhead and is dated December 31, 1880. The record covers the period of 1879-1880.

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.

A legal document detailing a court judgement in favor of Samson Levy, attorney at law. The document, dated July 1, 1802, indicates an agreement for Levy to receive funds. Additional parties mentioned include Joseph Hopkinson, Daniel Stroud, Connelly Stockard, and Lydia Shipmaker.

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.

Promissory note made out to Joseph Jacobs from P. R. Polond of London, dated February 26, 1841, in New York, New York. The note represents a financial transaction between the two individuals.

Check issued to Rougemont de Lowenberg in Paris, France, on October 4, 1851. The check's issuer is listed as Gomez, H. The check is written in French.

This document is a financial record detailing the rental of seats at Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, New York. The record, dated June 8, 1842, shows the rental of one man's seat and three women's seats for a six-month period. The names Phillips, D. and Hendricks, Henry, are associated with the transaction.

Two financial notes on a letter sheet featuring lithographs of steamships, sailing ships, and the 85 Race Street Bakery in Philadelphia. The notes detail payments for Passover bread made to William Essen's bakery by the Congregation Mikveh Israel in May 1857. One note, dated May 11, 1857, is from Isaac Rheinstrom authorizing Abraham Hart to pay Essen $80. The second note, dated May 19, 1857, confirms that A.S. Wolf, Treasurer, paid Essen $80 for the bread.

Blotter - Loose Journal Sheets- found in Letter Book 20.1430T ..The cover is blue paper with "August 2 1815" in ink… listed in seller's inventory with #3 as 38 more leaves. They are comprised of Journal sheets from the accounts of the Tobias family, including 5 double sided manuscript pages from March 15, 1815, until August 2, 1815; London, England plus a blotter Large piece of ink blotting paper

This financial resolution, issued by The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society in San Francisco on January 14, 1895, serves as a certified true copy of an original resolution. It authorizes M. Silverstein (President), Max Michaels (Vice President), and D. Block (Treasurer) of the Chevra Shaare Refooah Society to receive and provide valid receipts for money deposits into their Pass-Book No. 172-506 account. The document confirms the authenticity of their signatures and states that D. Lande, Secretary of The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, is to be notified of any changes regarding authorized individuals. The item is a printed form with handwritten insertions for the date, the name of the recipient society, the names and roles of the authorized individuals, and the signatures of the Hibernia Savings and Loan Society officials. It features a printed "SEAL." indicator at the bottom left. **3.

This receipt book, maintained by Frederick Schenkel of Philadelphia between January 5, 1760, and January 25, 1810, documents transactions primarily involving the purchase of deer skins from Jewish merchants. The book contains 23 entries detailing sales between 1763 and 1776, with a notable gap during the British occupation of Philadelphia. The entries showcase the business dealings of prominent figures such as Bernard and Michael Gratz, Alexander Abraham, Ephraim Abraham, and Moses Etting. The volume provides a glimpse into the economic activities of Jewish merchants in Philadelphia and their involvement in the fur trade before transitioning to land and financial dealings after the Revolutionary War.

Check issued by G. B. Lichtenberg firm, located at 64, 66 & 66 Congress Street East, New York, New York, dated January 4, 1871. The check includes a revenue stamp.

A three-page financial record consisting of a notarized demand note in French (March 28, 1763) for 6300 livres, drawn on Louis Herbin and assigned by Gershon Levy to his Canadian associate Aaron Hart. The note includes a receipt for 200 pounds New York currency and a sworn testimony from Hart, recorded in English, affirming the transaction and noting his Jewish faith. This document exemplifies Jewish inter-family networking between Canada and New York during the Seven Years' War and the early involvement of Jews in the Canadian fur trade after the British conquest of New France.

Partially printed document signed by Abraham Touro guaranteeing payment for the tuition of Isaac Coffin at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire on October 10, 1813. This document suggests a charitable act by the wealthy Boston merchant and major donor to the Touro Synagogue.

Invoice from Krohn, Feiss & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, to R. C. Halliday of Dillon, Montana, dated March 30, 1896. The invoice displays the company's logo and address: 7 & 9 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The invoice details are not fully legible but show charges and business transactions related to tobacco products, as evidenced by the subject tags.

Check drawn on Isaacs, Taylor & Williams, bankers in Richmond, Virginia, dated April 2, 1872. The check is from Manchester, Virginia.

A $25 bond issued on February 19, 1861, by the Kahal Kadosh Beth El Emeth Congregation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The bond notes that 'G.D' is spelled out. The names B. Spatz, A. Kalin, and W. Florance appear on the bond.

Check drawn on L. H. Hershfield & Co., Bankers, in Helena, Montana, dated June 6, 1867. The check is made out to 'Self' for $2,102.00 and payable in gold dust at a discounted rate. The check is signed by H. Rosenthal (possibly the H. Rosenthal from Nevada) and includes a notation on the verso specifying payment terms in gold dust.

Incomplete check from L. H. Hershfield & Co., Helena, Montana, dated 1865. The Merchants National Bank of Helena, Montana, was originally established as L.H. Hershfield and Co. in Virginia City, Montana Territory, and operated for many years as L.H. Hershfield and Bro. It went into receivership in 1897.

A single ledger sheet (8" x 13") from January 1, 1805, documenting a debt owed by Jacob Hart to Joseph Burke. This document was later used in a court case. The sheet is part of the larger collection of materials related to the Hart family of Easton, Pennsylvania.

Four-page ledger sheet (8" x 9 3/4") detailing items sold or auctioned by Parkhill, Robertson & Kelso through Tobias I. Tobias and Co. in Richmond, Virginia on June 9, 1821. The ledger shows a carried balance of $1087.83, indicating incompleteness.

One-page ledger sheet detailing the account of Edward Pollock from the auction held by Haggerty, Austin & Co. in New York, New York on March 18, 1822. The sheet measures 13" x 8".

This letter from Cook & Bernheimer, a liquor wholesaler located at 67 New Street in New York, dated August 4, 1880, acknowledges receipt of $5.55 from Gauntlett & Brooks of Ithaca, NY. The payment is placed to Gauntlett & Brooks' credit in full of a bill from July 21, 1880. The letter features an ornate letterhead with the business name "COOK & BERNHEIMER" in decorative script, along with their address and the names "M. S. COOK." and "J. A. BERNHEIMER." printed at the top. The date, recipient's name, and transaction details are handwritten. **3.

A handwritten letter from M. Chambers to Horace Moses, dated Philadelphia, June 23, 1852. Chambers responds to Moses's note regarding ground rent in Richmond, expressing displeasure about a perceived threat and stating his intention to settle the matter. Chambers mentions being engaged with building in Jersey and his usual practice of annual ground rent payments. The letter is handwritten on plain paper, folded, with a postmark visible on the reverse side.

This letter, written on the letterhead of V.E.A Meyer & Co., Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants of New York and New Orleans, is from A. A. Levi, acting as Trustee. Dated June 28, 1888, it is addressed to The First National Bank in Helena, Montana. Levi requests the bank to collect and remit the proceeds of a past due note for $75.50 from Miss Greenhood, which was accepted by Mrs. Schwerman and was due on July 11, 1886. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style script for the business name and location, along with a distinct smaller logo in the upper left corner for "V. & A. Meyer & Co. Commission Merchants New Orleans." 3.

This archival item consists of a letter, envelope, and receipt. The letter, dated September 24, 1886, was sent from Fleischner, Mayer & Co. in Portland, Oregon to S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, Oregon. The letterhead indicates that Fleischner, Mayer & Co. also had offices at 3618 Broadway, NYC (A. Schleusel). The Oregon and California Railroad receipt is dated September 25, 1886. The addresses of Fleischner, Mayer & Co. are listed as 25-27 Front Street and 24-26 First Street, Portland, Oregon.

Check drawn on the Northern Liberties Gas Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 15, 1838. The check is signed by S.V. Merrick and Joseph Gratz, chairman.

Check drawn on the Northern Liberties Gas Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 29, 1838. The check is signed by S. V. Merrick as chairman. Note that S.V. Merrick was the first president of the Pennsylvania Railroad and brother of Rebecca Gratz.

Financial record of the Northern Liberties Gas Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The document shows transfers of assets as trustee to various Samuel children, signed by D. Samuel, George R. Ziesler, Jane Shiver, and Henry Samuel. Dates of transactions include September 4th, 18th, and 25th, 1854.

Stock transfer certificate for the Northern Liberties Gas Works, the first gas works in the United States. This document, dated March 1, 1845, and including additional transfers dated April 3rd and 21st, 1845, records transfers to various Samuel children. The certificate is signed by Joseph Gratz, Thomas Sergeant, George David Rosengarten, Angus N. McPherson, John Robb, and David Gibb.

Stock transfer certificate for the Northern Liberties Gas Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated December 20, 1838, this document records the transfer of stock from Henry M. Phillips to E. L. Moss. The transfer was signed by G. Moss, attorney for H. Phillips. The family of Henry M. Phillips was involved in early Philadelphia shipping and merchant activities.

Stock transfer sheet for the Northern Liberties Gas Works, the first gas works in the United States. Dated March 1, 1845, this single-sheet transfer document shows the transfer of stock to Julia Moss, wife of Joseph Moss, son of early Philadelphia Jewish ship owner and merchant, Samuel David Moss.

Note payable dated April 24, 1789, in which Alexander and Ephraim Blaine issue a bond to Joseph Simon of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for two hundred pounds in gold or silver. The note bears the signatures of Alexander Blaine, Ephraim Blaine, Mary Blaine, and Deniston Hays. Four endorsements on the verso record payments received on July 14, 1790, September 2, 1790, December 6, 1791, and August 8, 1792. The first two endorsements are believed to be secretarial signatures on behalf of Joseph Simon, who may have been illiterate. The third and fourth endorsements are signed by Simon Gratz and Hyman Gratz, respectively. Joseph Simon was the maternal grandfather of Simon and Hyman Gratz, brothers of Rebecca Gratz.

A rare Revolutionary War naval payment (State of South Carolina) indented certificate, dated September 1, 1783, payable to John M. Cambridge. This note, originally for 24 pounds with annual interest of one pound/14 shillings, was purchased by Cambridge from a note due to William Horts (sic) for wages as a “patteroon” (seaman) on a boat. The note is signed by W. Parker and Edward Blake, Commissioners of the Treasury. The verso shows subsequent assignments: first to Isaac Da Costa (signed by John M. Cambridge, witnessed by Mathis), then to Joseph da Costa (1759-1809) to Alexander Gillon (6/28/1784). Interest receipts for 1785, 1786, and 1787, signed by Alexander Gillon, are also included. The document measures 7.5 x 15 inches.

A pawn ticket issued by Samuel M. Fridenburg's Eagle Loan Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 23, 1869. The ticket, printed and filled in by hand, records a loan of $12.05 for a spring coat. It includes a revenue stamp and notes the office's relocation from S.E. corner 7th & Callowhill Streets to N.W. corner Ninth & Buttonwood Streets.

A pawn ticket issued by the Girard Licensed Loan Office on March 13, 1871, to Jacob Myers for a small dress suit. The ticket includes a 5-cent revenue stamp and indicates a loan amount of $4. The ticket is printed and includes handwritten details.

Two handwritten receipts for peddler's licenses issued in Lebanon, Ohio on October 13th and November 14th, 1857. The receipts, noting payment received by Augustus Cohn, detail payments for licenses to peddle. One receipt shows a payment of $3.00 for three months of peddling on foot, signed by Jacob Koogle. A second receipt (included in the same folder) details a $5.00 payment for a license to peddle using a horse and cart.

A group of nine 6% General Obligation bonds issued by the Pennsylvania Canal Company in 1870, each with a face value of $1000. These bonds are signed by Alfred Mordecai and bear revenue stamps on the front and back. The bonds are part of a larger collection of financial records related to the Pennsylvania Canal Company, spanning from July 1, 1870 to March 26, 1886. Additional financial records include those pertaining to John M. Lineley.

Post office receipt from B. Lowenstein & Co. in Mora, New Mexico to F. Rosenwald & Co. in Las Vegas, New Mexico, dated February 7, 1883. The receipt documents a financial transaction between the two companies.

Printed property tax receipt for property owned by T. I. Tobias in New York City, dated December 5, 1825. The receipt was issued by William Berrian.

Printed sight draft check drawn on September 23, 1853, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The check is signed by Joseph Abrams and involves the firms Nesbit, Sellers & Co. and James, Kent, Santes & Co.

A handwritten promissory note from P. Melvin Cohen to Col. F. I. Moses, dated Charleston, SC, August 2, 1860. The note states that P. Melvin Cohen promises to pay Col. F. I. Moses the sum of $46.67 (stated as "Forty Six Dollars & 67 cents") twelve months from the date, with the amount due August 2, 1861. The note also indicates "value received". The verso includes an endorsement by Moses dated December 5, 1867. The document is written on lined paper in an ornate cursive script typical of the period.

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, 1861, in which Lydia Moss promises to pay Andrew T. Goodman an unspecified sum. The note is countersigned on the back by Moses A. Dropsie. The note was created in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Promissory note dated December 1, 1769, payable to Naphtali Hart Myers from Mary Bradstreet. The note was collected and signed by her husband, Colonel John Bradstreet, in Albany, New York. The note was witnessed by Judah, acting as an agent for Myers. Naphtali Hart Myers signed the note twice. This financial record reflects a transaction between Bradstreet and Myers, highlighting a business relationship between the two families.

Promissory note for 16 pounds from Samuel Davis to Joseph Davis, due May 1, 1771. The note was written in Augusta County, Virginia on May 19, 1769.

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).

Purchase order from the firm of Neafie & Levy, Penn Steam Boiler Works, dated February 2, 1865. The order is signed by C.(?) Levy. This manuscript document is part of a larger collection of financial records.

A handwritten receipt dated December 6, 1756, issued by Isaac Gomez, acknowledging receipt from Jacob Turke of an order on Mr. Law. Reads for Twenty Pounds. This amount, when paid, will constitute full payment for the account of Conradt Elmendorf. The document is handwritten in an ornate script on aged, folded paper, typical of 18th-century documents. 3.

A handwritten manuscript sight draft issued by L. Cohen, instructing payment of $193,487.05 to Octavus Cohen. The payment is for cargo received by J. H. Taylor, likely acquired through blockade-running activities during the Civil War in Wilmington, NC. The draft is dated November 12, 1863. The verso of the document contains an endorsement by Octavus Cohen to the order of David Gabrel. The item features ornate cursive script throughout.

Page from Captain Joseph Cozzens' receipt book documenting a payment of 143 pounds to Joseph Jacobs in Newport, Rhode Island on March 11, 1753. Joseph Jacobs ( - 1778) was a silversmith and shohet who lived in Newport with his wife Bilhah Polock.

Two-page receipt signed by Aaron Lopez and Zachariah Polock for the payment of three months of a Congregational Subscription. This receipt completes the payment of £25 for the entire year. Newport, Rhode Island, August 24, 1757.

Receipt issued by L. H. Hershfield & Bro. to M. Lissner for $124.00 in gold dust. The receipt notes a name change incorporating the brother. Issued in Helena, Montana Territory, in 1868.

This document is a receipt issued to Aaron Myers on September 12, 1863, for the sum of $15.38 for hay and corn. The receipt indicates payment to the 1st Division of the Confederate States Army (CSA).

A page from Captain Joseph Cozzens' receipt book documenting a payment of 74 pounds to Moses Lopez on December 13, 1753, in Newport, Rhode Island. The payment was made on behalf of Aaron Lopez. The receipt is signed by Moses Lopez.

Printed receipt for the sale of an enslaved person named Bella, age 11, for $940. The receipt is signed by M. Cohen and dated September 2, 1832, in Savannah, Georgia. This document offers valuable insight into the little-documented practice of Jewish involvement in the slave trade in the antebellum South.

A receipt documenting the sale of an enslaved woman, Dina, by an unknown seller to Harris Levy for $400 in Butler, Georgia on March 14, 1863. The receipt specifies Dina's age (approximately 75 years old) and physical description. The document includes the signatures of the seller (initials W.M. and an illegible last name) and Sergeant D.O. Smith, N.P.

This is a blank receipt form from Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, for annual seat rent in either the New Synagogue on Seventh Street or the Old Synagogue on Cherry Street. The form covers the period from May 25, 1860, to Rosh Hashanah, 5621 (circa 1860-1861), and also includes a line for 'prescription money.' The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the heading 'To CONG. 'MICKVE ISRAEL,' Dr.' and an elaborate script initial 'M.' The printed name '(Gabay)' appears at the bottom. The verso of the document contains handwritten financial notes and calculations, dated September 12, 1875, indicating the reuse of the paper. 3.

Printed and handwritten receipt from Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, New York, to Charles Tobias for donations received during the first and second quarters of 1841. The receipt is signed by D. Phillips Cohn. Measures 7.75" x 3.25".

A quarter sheet receipt (2.5" x 8.5") documenting a purchase made by Edward Pollock in New York City on January 16, 1822. The seller and the exact nature of the purchase are unclear from the fragment. Acquired January 7, 2013.

Handwritten receipt from G. Wolkmar to the Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated February 2, 1861. The receipt details numerous purchases.

A receipt for $23.50 issued by J. C. Winans to Mr. Tobias on January 8, 1841 in New York, New York. The receipt is written on a small piece of paper and indicates an address of 85 Amity Street, New York, NY.

Receipt signed by Judah Monis for items sold to Steven Coolidge. Dated January 12, 1732, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The verso contains a docket not in Monis's hand. The document measures 3 x 5 inches and is in excellent condition.

A receipt issued by L. Sinsheimer, located at 544 Broadway, New York, New York, to Phillip J. Walsh on January 3, 1884. The receipt mentions ASD and Lowenstein.

A receipt issued on March 1, 1888, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by the Rittenhouse Council No. 927. The recipient is I. Feinberg. The document shows a transaction involving Adam Warnock and H. Polano.

Neatly penned 4" x 6.5" receipt issued on June 7, 1768, from Samuel and William Vernon to Myer Polock in Newport, Rhode Island. The receipt documents a financial transaction.

Receipt signed by Aaron Isaacs acknowledging receipt of 669 pounds and shillings from William Vernon on April 1, 1774, in Newport, Rhode Island. Additional notations on the receipt indicate transactions with Samuel Vernon, Clothic Hathaway, John Glazier, and Benjamin Donham and span from April 1, 1774 to May 27, 1774.

Neatly penned 3" x 7" receipt issued to Moses Levy, circa 1750. The receipt is a financial record detailing a transaction. The exact details of the transaction are not specified in the available metadata.

Receipt issued to Charles V. Rosenberg for cloth on April 17, 1887, in Ellinger, Texas. The receipt is partially printed and signed by William R. Pollard. Rosenberg was one of the first three residents of Ellinger in 1880.

A signed receipt documenting a debt of $68.75 owed by Moses Weil to the Trustees of Congregation Benei Israel. The receipt, dated December 1, 1865, includes a revenue stamp and notes that the debt is payable in nine months. The document also mentions L. Kahn, who fought in the Civil War. Evansville, Indiana.

A receipt documenting a statement of account between William Page of London, England and I. J. Tobias of New York, New York, dated December 23, 1859. The document measures 7.5" x 10".

A receipt documenting a purchase made by T. J. Tobias & Co. from George Phelps in New York City on November 29, 1825. The receipt measures 8" x 2.5". It is part of a larger collection of financial records related to Jewish merchants.

This collection comprises nineteen documents related to Ahaveth Sholem Lodge No. 160 of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, located in Corry, Pennsylvania. The documents date from 1871 to 1893 and include reports, financial records, administrative records, letters, and a membership certificate book. The materials detail the lodge's founding and early years, providing insights into its activities and membership. One item of note is a ceremonial leather apron bearing the lodge's insignia. The collection offers a glimpse into the history of this fraternal organization in Corry, Pennsylvania, a town situated northeast of Erie, Pennsylvania, near the New York state border.

Financial document from the Hibernia Savings and Loan Society granting Samuel J. Levy, S. Altfield, A. Michael, A. Rosenstein, and H. Monash permission to accept receipts on behalf of Chebra B'nai Jacob; San Francisco, CA

This document is a true copy of an original resolution passed by the Chevra Shaare Sholam on February 10, 1875. The resolution authorizes individuals to receive and receipt for moneys deposited with the Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, referencing Pass-Book No. 197-1011. Dated February 24, 1875, the document includes handwritten signatures of Hibernia Savings and Loan Society officers: H. Bernard (President), H. Benjamin (Vice President), A. Davis (1st Trustee), J. H. Coleman (2nd Trustee), and I. Less (Secretary), verifying the resolution and the authenticity of the required signatures. A handwritten note near the bottom indicates 'Feby 15th 1875', and a formal embossed seal is present. The document features ornate handwritten script for the date and business name.

This document is a true copy of a resolution from The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, dated July 1, 1894. The resolution, originally passed on July 5, 1894, authorizes Theodor Blodes and Sigmund Fischer to receive and receipt for moneys deposited with the Society under Pass-Book No. 165/913 for Chebra B'rith Shalom. The document includes the printed text of the resolution with handwritten dates, names, and signatures, including those of the authorized individuals (Theodor Blodes and Sigmund Fischer) and Soloman Meyer (Sec.). An indication for a "SEAL" is present at the bottom left.

This document is a true copy of an original resolution from The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, dated May 17, 1894, in San Francisco. The resolution, initially passed at a regular meeting of Congregation Ohabai Shalom on May 10, 1894, authorizes B. Reiss (attorney) and Abraham Altmayer to receive and sign receipts for moneys deposited with The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, specifically for Pass-Book No. 1656. The item is a printed form with handwritten details, including dates, names, account number, and signatures. It also indicates a space for a seal. 3.

This document from The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, dated October 10, 1893, is a true copy of a resolution passed on August 8, 1873. The resolution authorizes H. L. Springer, S. Schwartz, M. Michaels, and David Block to receive and receipt for moneys on deposit for the Chevra Shaare Refooah Society, associated with Pass-Book No. 172-526. The document includes the names and signatures of the authorized individuals and their official designations within the society, confirming their authority for the transaction. The item is a printed form with handwritten details in ink, showing signs of age with folds and some discoloration along the right edge.

A resolution document dated May 1, 1895, from the 'Club Tangled Up Twelve' to close their account at the Hibernia Savings & Loan Society in San Francisco, California. The document is signed by Charles S. Levy and Coleman Jelinsky.

Check drawn on S. S. Bloom & Co., dated April 1, 1869, in Shelby, Ohio. The check features a graphic design incorporating Bloom's building and advertises their services: "General Agency and Collection Office...Military Claims Collected; and Pensions Procured."

A handwritten sales record detailing a transaction made by Benjamin Davis on account of Mr. William Parr in Richmond, Virginia, on April 8, 1853. The document lists the sale of an enslaved "Girl Maria" for $800.00 and an enslaved "Boy Joseph" for $895.00, totaling $1,695.00. Additional itemized charges include commissions (2% for $33.90), clothing ($8.50), and board ($1.50), leading to net proceeds of $1,651.10. The record is handwritten in script, signed "Benj Davis for N Daniels," and features a simple, unadorned layout typical of financial documents of the period. 3.

Check drawn on the Territory of Montana by Salomon Hanauer, dated November 22, 1865. The check includes revenue stamps.

Set of six billheads from Rice & Levy, located at 30 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania. The billheads were likely printed in 1898. The telephone number 3083 is included on the billheads. The business appears to have been involved in mercantile activities.

A set of six promissory notes issued by the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. on February 11, 1879. Each note is due one month after the previous, and features an illustration of a billiard table. These notes are part of a larger archive documenting a legally contested purchase of a billiard table.

Sight draft check issued by Heidelbach, Bauer & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, to L. M. Rosenthal on November 18, 1867. The check is drawn on a bank in Berlin, Germany, a branch of Espy, Heidelbach & Co. The check is written in both German and English.

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.

This handwritten statement of account, likely issued by Samuel Vernon to Moses Levy, details financial transactions and balances related to Levy's 1/4 ownership of the Sloop Mollye. The document lists charges for "cargo & Outreit to Madera" amounting to £764.19.4 1/2, with an additional £5.19.2 1/2 due, totaling £770.18.7. On the credit side, it notes "By your acctt supplys to ye Sloop" for £745.10.9, "By Hughs Bill" for £12.2.6, and "Cash p. S. Vernon" for £13.5.4, also totaling £770.18.7, indicating a balanced account. A separate note near the bottom mentions "J. N. Hart for Weaving." The manuscript features clear, ornate handwritten script and organized columns of figures typical of mercantile records from the mid-18th century. This document is part of a series related to the Sloop Mollye, a vessel involved in the slave trade. 3.

Stock certificate receipt, number 125, issued to Messrs. Coleman & Levy for one share at $100.00 on March 29, 1861. The receipt bears a notation in red ink, "for the City of Houston (Texas)", indicating the certificate's connection to the city. The receipt provides insight into early Jewish presence in Houston, Texas, with information on some of the earliest Jewish settlers.

This item is a $100 First Mortgage, Four Percent Bond (Number 1497) issued by the Jewish Agricultural and Colonial Association. It was issued to Jacob H. Schiff on April 14, 1913, with interest payable from December 31, 1917, and the final principal due on December 31, 1924. Payments were designated to be made through the Utah Colonization Fund, Inc., The National Copper Bank, or Walker Brothers Bank, all located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The certificate features ornate green borders and decorative Gothic-style lettering for the association's name. An engraved vignette depicting a cultivated agricultural landscape, likely representing the Clarion colony, is centrally placed. The document includes detachable coupons for future interest payments and bears the signatures of Benjamin Brown (President), B. Horowitz (Secretary) of the Jewish Agricultural and Colonial Association, and David Spitz (Secretary of Utah Colonization Fund, Inc. Trustee). 3.

Document detailing the sale of 25 shares in the Lehigh Navigation Company at $40 per share. The transaction took place at 138 South Third Street on July 18, 1896. The document is part of a larger collection of financial records.

A manuscript document from the Trustees of the Academy in the Borough of Frankford, Pennsylvania, dated December 18, 1804, soliciting additional subscriptions to fund the education of youth. The document lists 22 subscribers who pledged various amounts to Isaac Worrell, treasurer. Notable pledges include $20.00 each from Commodore Stephen Decatur and Robert Morris, and $5.00 from Solomon Lyons. The item also includes two later payment records from Abraham Duffield to Isaac Worrell, Treasurer, for $20.00 each, dated March 9, 1805, and May 22, 1805, for the use of Frankford Academy. The reverse side features a poem titled "An Acrostick" by E. Clark, four small circular colonial-style drawings (one attached to a piece of silk cloth), and a card inscribed "George Williams, Weston School, NO. 501." The document exhibits water stains and a horizontal tear across the bottom. 3.

First Texian Loan Certificate, No. 89, signed by Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton. This partially printed bond, issued January 11, 1836, by the Provisional Government of Texas, acknowledges receipt of $32 from Robert Triplett as the first installment on a $320 loan. Printed by Benjamin Levy in New Orleans, Louisiana. The certificate was redeemable for Texas land at 50 cents per acre.

This archival record consists of three deposit slips from the Anglo-Californian Bank, Limited, in San Francisco, California. The slips are dated November 18, 1886, an unknown date in July 1886, and December 27, 1886. The deposit slips show transactions involving Ignatz Steinhart and P.N. Lilienthal. The Anglo-Californian Bank, founded in 1873, was a successor to the London firm of J & W Seligman and Co. Ignatz Steinhart was a banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who notably donated $250,000 in 1916 to the California Academy of Arts & Sciences for the construction of the Steinhart Aquarium.

An unfilled check drawn on the Leather Manufacturers' National Bank by De Cordova, Olendorf & Co. The check is undated, but other evidence suggests it dates from around 1875. The check was issued in New York City.

Check drawn on Wells Fargo & Company on September 10, 1873, payable to S. & H. Levy in Columbia, California. The check includes a revenue stamp.