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Arbitration Findings in the Estate of Aaron Hart, 1805Arbitration Findings in the Estate of Aaron Hart, 1805

Detailed findings of arbitrators regarding claims on the estate of Aaron Hart by four of his sons (Moses, Ezekiel, Benjamin, and Alexander). This six-page, folio-sized document outlines the claims and the arbitrators' decisions, mostly denying the claims. This document is part of a larger archive (Arc.MS.56, Box 15, Folder 2) of 56 documents related to the division of Aaron Hart's estate following 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 is dated May 25, 1805, and is part of the first category of papers—those written after Aaron Hart's death, primarily legal in nature.

Contract for Arbitration of the Aaron Hart Estate, March 21, 1805Contract for Arbitration of the Aaron Hart Estate, March 21, 1805

Agreement to arbitrate claims on the estate of Aaron Hart, dated March 21, 1805. This four and a half page, folio-sized document details the claims of the four Hart brothers (Moses, Ezekiel, Benjamin, and Alexander) on their father's estate. It is part of an 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 in the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer.

Court Document: Demand for Appearance of Francis Millen in the Case of Hart v. Millen, December 24, 1798Court Document: Demand for Appearance of Francis Millen in the Case of Hart v. Millen, December 24, 1798

A two-sided court document dated December 24, 1798, demanding the appearance of Francis Millen in a case where Jonathan Hart is the plaintiff. This document is one of 56 related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died 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 document is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, part of a group of approximately 28 mercantile papers, including ledger sheets and promissory notes.

Court Document: Ezekiel Hart vs. Jacques Laminando, Montreal, February 8, 1806Court Document: Ezekiel Hart vs. Jacques Laminando, Montreal, February 8, 1806

Court document related to the case of Ezekiel Hart vs. Jacques Laminando in Montreal on February 8, 1806. This document is part of a larger archive of 56 documents pertaining to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died 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 is from the first category of papers, those written after Aaron Hart's death, and primarily consists of legal materials.

Court Document: Moses Hart vs. Jacob Heath, August 5, 1800Court Document: Moses Hart vs. Jacob Heath, August 5, 1800

This document is a court order demanding payment from Jacob Heath to Moses Hart for a debt incurred on October 22, 1796, plus interest. Payment was to be made on Saturday, September 13, 1800, after 6 o'clock. The document is written on both sides and is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate following 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, belonging to a group of approximately 28 mercantile papers, including ledger sheets and promissory notes.

Court Document: Moses Hart vs. James Bell, April 15, 1799Court Document: Moses Hart vs. James Bell, April 15, 1799

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.

Decision of the Deputies of the States of North Holland concerning a request from M. Suasso da Costa to support indigent members of the Suasso Family Fund, April 18, 1844Decision of the Deputies of the States of North Holland concerning a request from M. Suasso da Costa to support indigent members of the Suasso Family Fund, April 18, 1844

Decision of the Deputies of the States of North Holland concerning a request from M. Suasso da Costa to support indigent members of the Suasso Family Fund. This legal document, dated April 18, 1844, is part of a larger collection of manuscripts relating to the Dutch-Jewish noble families de Pinto and Lopes. It is related to a will and the administration of the Suasso Family Fund.

Deed for the Estate of Moses Isaac, New York City, February 16, 1801Deed for the Estate of Moses Isaac, New York City, February 16, 1801

Deed settling the estate of Moses Isaac, dated February 16, 1801, in New York City. The deed transfers $5000 to Joshua Jones and was signed by Isaac Gomez Jr., Abigail Gomez, and Esther Gomez. Esther Gomez was the daughter of Aaron Lopez of Newport, Rhode Island, and the wife of Moses Isaac Jr., son of the deceased Moses Isaac. Isaac Gomez Jr. was married to Abigail, also a daughter of Aaron Lopez.

Deed: Settling the Estate of Isaac Moses, New York, New York, May 28, 1818Deed: Settling the Estate of Isaac Moses, New York, New York, May 28, 1818

This deed, dated May 28, 1818, details the settlement of the estate of Isaac Moses. Moses L. Moses and David Moses transfer property to Gulian Ludlow and Joshua Moses. The document includes a schedule of debts owed to various creditors in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, and Norfolk. Signed by David Moses and Moses Moses, witnessed and signed by Hayman Moses.

Deposition of Moses Hart Regarding the Estate of Aaron Hart, April 22, 1803Deposition of Moses Hart Regarding the Estate of Aaron Hart, April 22, 1803

A three-page (one sheet) signed deposition by Moses Hart, dated April 22, 1803. The document details demands made by Moses Hart on the estate of his father, Aaron Hart, as part of an agreed-upon arbitration process between Moses and his brothers. This document is one of approximately 28 legal papers from the 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.

Deposition Regarding the Estate of Aaron Hart, April 25, 1803Deposition Regarding the Estate of Aaron Hart, April 25, 1803

A five-page (three-sheet) signed deposition by Alexander and Benjamin Hart, dated April 25, 1803. This document pertains to the claims made by Moses Hart against the estate of his father, Aaron Hart. It is part of an arbitration process agreed upon by Moses and his brothers. This document is from a collection 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 deposition is categorized as one of approximately 28 legal documents created after Aaron Hart's death.

Estate Document of Isaac Moses and Joshua Moses, November 1, 1819Estate Document of Isaac Moses and Joshua Moses, November 1, 1819

Estate document concerning the division of properties belonging to Isaac Moses (1742-1818), founder of Isaac Moses & Co., and involving his son, Joshua Moses (1780-1837). The document, dated November 1, 1819, includes signatures from Joshua Newton and details the distribution of assets. The verso contains additional information related to the estate of Moses. The document describes the mercantile business established by Isaac Moses and continued by his sons after his death, encompassing trade with China and Mexico.

Indenture (Land Deed):  Transfer of Property from Levi and Leah Phillips and Bilah Cohen to James Smith, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1806Indenture (Land Deed): Transfer of Property from Levi and Leah Phillips and Bilah Cohen to James Smith, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1806

This four-page land deed, measuring 11x17 inches each, records the transfer of 305 acres of land in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, for $266.67. The deed was executed on April 13, 1806, by Levi Phillips, Sarah Phillips (likely Leah Phillips, daughter of Joseph Simon), and Bilah (Bell) Cohen, acting as executrix for the estate of Joseph Simon. James Smith of Huntingdon County was the buyer. Abraham Myers Cohen witnessed the transaction.

Last Will and Testament of Samuel JudahLast Will and Testament of Samuel Judah

Last will and testament of Samuel Judah, deceased, dated November 16, 1870, Knox County, Indiana. The will details the disposition of Judah's estate, including bequests to his children and other family members. The document was attested by John H. & Samuel Riker.

Legal Document: Moses Hart vs. James Bell, Court of Appeals, November 19, 1798Legal Document: Moses Hart vs. James Bell, Court of Appeals, November 19, 1798

A true copy of the court record from the Court of Appeals case of Moses Hart vs. James Bell, dated November 19, 1798. This document is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died 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 is from the first category of papers, those written after Aaron Hart's death, which are mostly legal in nature.

Legal Document: Moses Hart vs. James Bell, Kings Bench October Term 1798Legal Document: Moses Hart vs. James Bell, Kings Bench October Term 1798

Duplicate of a suit, Moses Hart vs. James Bell, in the Kings Bench, October Term 1798. This document is one of 56 from the Aaron Hart archive, found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family lawyer. The documents relate to the division of the Aaron Hart estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. This particular item is an evidential document dated prior to Aaron Hart's death, consisting of mercantile papers such as ledger sheets and promissory notes.

Legal Letter Regarding the Aaron Hart Estate, January 20, 1807Legal Letter Regarding the Aaron Hart Estate, January 20, 1807

Signed legal letter addressed to James Reid on January 20, 1807, concerning the estate of Aaron Hart, who died December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. This document is one of approximately 28 legal papers from the archive of 56 documents relating to the division of the Aaron Hart estate. These papers were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer.

Legal Suit: Benjamin & Alexander Hart vs. Isaac Phineas, 1804Legal Suit: Benjamin & Alexander Hart vs. Isaac Phineas, 1804

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.

Letter from A. H. Rosenheim to an Attorney in Tioga County, Pennsylvania Regarding the Estate of Simon Mayer Levi, November 22, 1844Letter from A. H. Rosenheim to an Attorney in Tioga County, Pennsylvania Regarding the Estate of Simon Mayer Levi, November 22, 1844

A letter written by A. H. Rosenheim in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 22, 1844, to an attorney in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The letter concerns the estate of Simon Mayer Levi, a peddler killed by a train between Pottsville and Reading two years prior. Rosenheim, a creditor of Levi, seeks assistance in settling the estate to ensure creditors are paid.

Letter from Alexander Hart to James Reid Regarding Funds, March 29, 1803Letter from Alexander Hart to James Reid Regarding Funds, March 29, 1803

Letter written by Alexander Hart to James Reid on March 29, 1803, concerning funds from a creditor. Hart requests notification upon receipt of the funds. This letter is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died 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 letter belongs to a subset of approximately 28 documents primarily concerning legal matters after Aaron Hart's death.

Letter from Jonathan Hart to James Reid regarding a defamation case, October 12, 1806Letter from Jonathan Hart to James Reid regarding a defamation case, October 12, 1806

Letter from Jonathan Hart to James Reid, dated October 12, 1806, requesting representation in a defamation case. This letter is part of the Aaron Hart Archive, a collection 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 letter belongs to the first category of papers—those written after Aaron Hart's death, primarily legal documents.

Letter from Moses Ehrlich to Isaac Leeser Regarding Judah Touro's Bequest, May 3, 1854Letter from Moses Ehrlich to Isaac Leeser Regarding Judah Touro's Bequest, May 3, 1854

A one-page letter dated May 3, 1854, from Moses Ehrlich in Boston, Massachusetts, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses the controversy surrounding Judah Touro's bequests and the conflict between recently arrived Eastern European Jews and the German Jewish establishment in Philadelphia. Ehrlich requests Leeser to publish congregational resolutions related to the dispute and to intervene with the estate's executors.

Letter from Moses Hart to James Reid Regarding the Bellair Case, May 2, 1804Letter from Moses Hart to James Reid Regarding the Bellair Case, May 2, 1804

Letter from Moses Hart to James Reid dated May 2, 1804, referencing the Bellair case. This item is part of an archive of 56 documents 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 letter is categorized among approximately 28 documents from the post-death period, primarily of a legal nature.

Letter from Moses Hart to James Reid, August 14, 1803Letter from Moses Hart to James Reid, August 14, 1803

Letter from Moses Hart to James Reid, dated August 14, 1803. This letter is one of approximately 28 documents from a larger archive of 56 documents 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 part of a subset of approximately 28 papers primarily focused on legal matters concerning the estate after Aaron Hart's death.

Letter from Samuel Jones Jr. to William Meredith Regarding the Gompert and Nathan Estate, November 15, 1811Letter from Samuel Jones Jr. to William Meredith Regarding the Gompert and Nathan Estate, November 15, 1811

A letter dated November 15, 1811, from Samuel Jones Jr. in New York City to William Meredith in Philadelphia. The letter pertains to a legal case involving the estate of Gompert S. Gomperts and Seixas Nathan, concerning a claim against the Union Insurance Company for the loss of a sugar cargo in 1805. Jones discusses the progress of the case and sends Joseph Kaumann to Philadelphia to obtain an update from Meredith.

Power of Attorney: Jacob Gratz for Joseph Gratz, July 16, 1846Power of Attorney: Jacob Gratz for Joseph Gratz, July 16, 1846

Power of attorney document executed by Jacob Gratz on July 16, 1846, authorizing him to act on behalf of his brother, Joseph Gratz, in settling lands in Virginia inherited from their father, Michael Gratz's estate. The document reflects the protracted settlement of a complex estate involving twelve children.

Promissory Note from Mayer Salomon to Moses Hart, March 17, 1790Promissory Note from Mayer Salomon to Moses Hart, March 17, 1790

Promissory note issued by Mayer Salomon to Moses Hart on March 17, 1790. The note is also signed by Moses Hart on the verso. This document is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died 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 item is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, supporting various claims within the estate settlement. The archive primarily consists of mercantile papers, such as ledger sheets and promissory notes.

Report on the Count of the Towers' Mayorazgo in Lima, Peru, 1752Report on the Count of the Towers' Mayorazgo in Lima, Peru, 1752

Handwritten report dated April 1, 1752, in Lima, Peru, concerning the Count of the Towers' attempt to transfer his mayorazgo (family entailed estate) to Spain due to property damage from earthquakes and the death of enslaved laborers. The report also discusses the arrangements of previous generations, the Count's will, and the concerns of the Royal Audiencia regarding the potential consequences of the Count's departure from Lima, including the possibility of Jewish invasion or uprisings.

Sheriff's Sale of Jonathan Hart's Property, August 10, 1795Sheriff's Sale of Jonathan Hart's Property, August 10, 1795

Court document detailing the property of Jonathan Hart sold at a sheriff's sale on August 10, 1795, to satisfy a lawsuit brought by Levi Solomons and Thomas McCord. This document is part of a larger archive of 56 documents 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.

Three Colonial-Era Inheritance Documents of the Abalos Family, Lima, Peru, 1641-1647Three Colonial-Era Inheritance Documents of the Abalos Family, Lima, Peru, 1641-1647

Collection of three official inheritance documents from colonial Peru (1641-1647), detailing the inheritance of the Abalos family. The documents include the rare signature of Diego de Leon Pinelo. These manuscripts offer insights into legal practices and family history during this period in Lima, Peru. The Leon Pinelo family is known for its association with Crypto-Jews in colonial Lima.

Trust Agreement: Hendricks and Tobias Families, New York, 1886Trust Agreement: Hendricks and Tobias Families, New York, 1886

Transcription of a trust agreement between the Hendricks and Tobias families, detailing the resignation of Edmund and Francis Hendricks as trustees for Augusta and Henry A. Tobias, and the appointment of the United States Trust Company. Prepared by attorney Samuel Riker for a fee of $200. The document includes details of the original trust established in 1844. Six pages, 13" x 8", bound in a legal cover. Filed May 8, 1886, in New York, New York.

Will of Nathan Solomons Schoyer, Amsterdam, circa 1800Will of Nathan Solomons Schoyer, Amsterdam, circa 1800

Will – There are three seperate manuscript documents Re; the will of Nathan Solomons Schoyers of Amsterdam they are no doubt part of the Schoyer Archives in the Collection. The 2d is1 folio pages written on both sides in Dutch.....may be an addendum..circa 1800.

Will of Nathan Solomons Schoyer, Amsterdam, December 1800Will of Nathan Solomons Schoyer, Amsterdam, December 1800

Will – There are three seperate manuscript documents Re; the will of Nathan Solomons Schoyers of Amsterdam they are no doubt part of the Schoyer Archives in the Collection. The first is 8 folio pages written on both sides in Dutch and signed for Schoyer, Nathan Solomons....in December 1800.

Will of Rachel Suasso de Pinto, 1776Will of Rachel Suasso de Pinto, 1776

Dutch-language manuscript will of Rachel Suasso de Pinto, widow of Antonio Lopes Suasso, dated March 4, 1776. The will details the distribution of assets to support the poor and certain family members. This document is part of a larger collection of manuscripts relating to the Dutch-Jewish noble families de Pinto and Lopes Suasso.