Subject: Invoices

Commercial letter dated October 30, 1849, from David Gratz to James Alport. The letter, which includes a shipping invoice, details items shipped and their prices by Wane & Beidelman. The letter also contains personal comments. The letter is postmarked Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a blue 5-cent cds.

This itemized billhead was issued by H. Wertheimer (originally Seldner & Co.), Dealers in Dry Goods, located at No. 13 Main Street in Norfolk, Virginia, to Msrs. Drew, Pretlow, & Co. on June 6, 1867. The bill details a transaction for various dry goods, including "Cal. Print," "Summer Drill," "Duck," "Lawns," "Prints," "Coats Spools," "Cotton Hdkfs," and "Pr Shoes," with corresponding quantities, unit prices, and extended totals. The total amount due is $102.89, which includes freight charges. The document features ornate script for the buyer's name and the location, and standard serif font for the seller's business details. The printed business name "SELDNER & CO." is enclosed within a decorative border and has been crossed out, with "H. Wertheimer" handwritten above it, indicating a change in business name or management. A clause regarding claims is printed at the top. The verso contains handwritten notes including "Unpaid Seldner & Co. Bill." 3.

This billhead from Wolff Brothers & Co. details an invoice for various hats, caps, and straw goods purchased by Durarak & Beckman. The items listed include specific styles such as "Brawers Albia," "Georgia College," "Bluebird Scotch," "Blue Moscos," "Coyp Roller," "Parisian," "Albion," "Valurbans," "Garfield," "Blue Ruskie," "Blue Franklin," "Pearl Empire," and "Low brown Nelson," with quantities and prices for each. The total amount is 179.50. The bill notes shipment via "Mo Valley" and that the balance will follow. The billhead features a decorative masthead with an ornate company logo depicting a shield crest flanked by hats, and the business name "Wolff Brothers & Co." in a stylized script. Below this, the types of goods sold—"HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, GLOVES AND UMBRELLAS"—are presented with elaborate Victorian-style borders and varied typography. 3.

Billhead from the Barnum Restaurant located on Commercial Street in San Francisco, California, dated April 16, 1866. The invoice is made out to Cohen for six days of board at $10 per day, with additional charges for wine, whiskey, or cigars. The bill is addressed to Leon Dinjeon & Co. and signed by Dinjeon.

Billhead from May & Seligman, dated December 4, 1898, noting a closeout sale of items, possibly suits for young boys. The accompanying letter on the invoice mentions sacrifices due to the closeout.

Billhead of Bloch & Co., dated February 9, 1876. The billhead indicates the company's establishment date as 1854 and its address as 430 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead also shows a handwritten address of 150 West 4th (location unspecified) and an illustration of an American flag. The billhead was used for an invoice for a Centennial banner.

Pre-printed invoice for Venetian Liniment from Dr. S. I. Tobias, dated March 8, 1866. The billhead is located at 56 Cortlandt Street. Additional notes indicate a connection to Elijah Myers and Ellen, daughter of Dr. S. I. Tobias, based on information from Rev. J. J. Lyons. The billhead was found via a Google search for "Myers . Tobias".

Billhead of E.L. Goldstein, dated October 1, 1889. The billhead indicates an invoice to Bufford in Virginia City, Montana. The address listed is 630 to 642 Brannan Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead also mentions "B. Dreyfus & Co." although this name is not listed as an owner. The names Frowenfeld, J., Frowenfeld, E., and Weglein, John are also associated with the document.

Billhead from Greenebaum & Bros., dated October 31, 1856. The billhead indicates the business's address as No. 128 J Street, corner of 5th, Sacramento, California. The invoice details the sale of six gold bags at $3.00 each.

Billhead from J. Friedenthal, located at 225 Mott Street, between Prince and Spring Streets, New York, New York. Dated March 31, 1874. The bill is addressed to the New York City Health Department, 128 Worth Street, for $5.25 in repairs and sales of various tack. A detailed invoice is written on both sides totaling $580.21. A lithograph of a horse's head is included. The billhead indicates that Friedenthal made horse collars, tack, and harness to order.

Billhead from James Kent Santee & Co., Dry Goods, Philadelphia, dated May 25, 1865, invoicing Joseph Abrams. The billhead includes two receipts for payment, one signed by Abrams, each bearing a period Revenue Stamp. The document measures 17 x 8 1/2 inches. The receipts are affixed to the bottom of the invoice.

Billhead - 11/5/1886 San Francisco Olcovich Bros Importers Sailing Ship Illustrated. The invoice is to Rosenberg Brothers in Nevada City. In the early 1860s, the four Olcovich brothers, Hyman, Joseph, Herman and Benjamin immigrated to Carson City from Prussia. Within three years, the brothers had started the Olcovich Brothers Store, a dry goods business, on the corner of Fourth and Carson streets. The Olcovich family soon became one of the most prominent Jewish families in Carson City. Within a few years, the brothers were so successful that they owned several other businesses including the Sazarac Saloon, a drug store, a jewelry store, a Chinese wash house. By 1872, the brothers had built a family home at 110 West Fourth, where all four resided for a time. Within the next few years, the brothers built homes of their own. From June 1889 to July 1891, Isaac and Selig Olcovich, sons of Hyman Olcovich, published The Sun, a semiweekly newspaper.

Billhead from S.F. Myers, dated April 4, 1890. The billhead indicates that the invoice is for Rank 7 Co. The billhead lists addresses in Virginia City, Montana, and New York, New York: 48 & 50 Maiden Lane, 33 & 35 Liberty Street. The header also includes the words "GREAT GRAPHICS".

Billhead from Becker, Julius / Epstein, located at 90 Chambers Street, New York, New York, invoicing R. Holliday in Dillon, Montana. The date of the invoice is November 29, 1881. This is a financial record from a mercantile business.

Billhead detailing a sale of eight boxes of spermaceti candles from Naphtali Hart & Co. to William Vernon on May 1, 1764, in Newport, Rhode Island. The invoice is handwritten by Naphtali Hart.

Billhead from Saks & Company, located on Broadway between 33rd and 34th Streets in New York City. The billhead is dated January 9, 1909. The description in the archival record indicates that this is a billhead, suggesting it is a form used for invoicing customers.

This archival item consists of three sealed documents related to a legal case between S. Schiffer & Nephews, wholesale grocers and commission merchants located at 38 Vesey Street, New York, New York, and B. K. Smith, formerly of Longview, Texas, and currently residing in Tyler, Texas. The primary document outlines the claims of S. Schiffer & Nephews against Smith. The other two documents are copies of invoices/billheads dated September 17, 1873, one addressed to Smith in Longview, Texas, and the other to Smith in Tyler, Texas. Both invoices detail products and prices. Notably, this billhead is the first encountered that includes 'Nephews' in the firm's title. The date of the court document is February 27, 1874.

An invoice and envelope documenting a transaction between Crofut, Knapp & Solmans of New York, New York and J. C. Meussdorffer & Bro of San Francisco, California on April 26, 1873. The invoice, written on the envelope, details a charge for four cases at $414.50. The envelope is addressed from New York, New York to San Francisco, California.

A legal invoice from Samuel Chase, signer of the Declaration of Independence, to Mark Pringle, dated June 29, 1790. The invoice details legal services rendered in October 1788 on behalf of Isaac Moses, Samuel Myers, and Moses Myers, prominent early American Jewish merchants. The document is twice signed by Samuel Chase and includes details of the civil actions involving the merchants.

Invoice for 6000 ball cartridges and 6 ammo boxes. The invoice was issued by Charles L. Isaacs and approved by Major General Wallace. The document is dated July 5, 1864, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Billhead for one month's washing services rendered to Cohen by the City Laundry, located at 304 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. The invoice date is May 1, 1866. The billhead is part of the archival collection, Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 6.

Billhead for an invoice made out to Cohen for boots. The invoice is from G. Weber & Co., located at 638 Commercial Street, San Francisco, California. The date of the invoice is March 17, 1866.

Billhead for an invoice from G. Weber & Co. to Cohen for shoes. The invoice lists the address as 638 Commercial Street, San Francisco, California, and the date is September 30, 1865.

Invoice from J. & A. Freiberg Distillers, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Bateman, 58 Main Street, Great Falls, Montana, dated April 24, 1897. The invoice details a business transaction, likely for alcoholic beverages, given the nature of the business.

A single-sheet invoice, dated July 13, 1784, from Joseph Lopez to Colonel John Cooke of Newport, Rhode Island. The invoice details a sale of various crockery items, including baking dishes, cups and saucers, chamber pots, mugs, and other tableware, with prices listed for each item. The document is beautifully penned in a typical 18th-century style.

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.

Invoice from Levi & Briavion in Veracruz, Mexico, dated October 9, 1834. The invoice details a shipment of goods to Philadelphia.

Invoice or folio bill presented to Captain James Cahoone of the sloop Molly by Naphtali Hart on August 1, 1746 in Newport, Rhode Island. The invoice details over 24 entries, including a payment by Moses Levy for flour. The document measures 12" x 7.5" and is folded in two. Hart's name appears at the head and back of the sheet.

This item is a detailed invoice from Pollock & Bernheimer, located at 6, 8, 10 & 12 South Water Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The invoice is dated November 13, 1896, and is written on both sides. The invoice is described as a 'Good Litho,' suggesting it was printed using lithographic techniques.

Invoice from S. Levy & Bros. dated March 26, 1894. The invoice mentions a 'vinget of store'. The location of the business is not specified on the invoice.

Invoice from Samson Levy to Samuel Wallace for goods purchased. Dated April 12, 1761, Philadelphia. Written on fine laid paper with a partial watermark. This document is potentially in Levy's hand. Samson Levy (1722-1781) was a prominent Philadelphia merchant and one of the first patriots to sign documents protesting British rule. The invoice reflects commercial activity in 18th-century Philadelphia.

Billhead invoice from Strauss, Goodman, Yondorf & Co. to J. H. McKnight & Co. for goods or services rendered. The invoice is dated May 1, 1885, and lists the business addresses of both companies: Strauss, Goodman, Yondorf & Co. at Monroe Street & Fifth Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, and J. H. McKnight & Co. in Fort Shaw, Montana. The document contains good graphic design and showcases the business name, "STRAUSS, GOODMAN, YONDORF & CO."

Invoice from Wm. Lewis & Co. to Bufford in Virginia City, Montana. The invoice lists an address of 30 & 32 California Street and is dated October 27, 1881. The invoice is part of a larger manuscript collection.

Invoice from Margin Jacobs detailing a shipment of sugar and brandy. The invoice is dated May 9, 1870, and originates from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Invoice from R. H. Macy & Co., located at Broadway at 6th Ave., 34th St. to 35th St., for a canoe and paddle. The invoice is dated December 17, 1900. The invoice is associated with Nathan Straus (1848-1931), an American merchant and philanthropist who, along with his brother Isidor, were partners and co-owners of R.H. Macy & Company. The description includes biographical information about the Straus brothers, their involvement with Macy's, and Nathan Straus's philanthropy in Israel, as well as a connection to Anne Frank through Otto Frank, who worked at Macy's.

Invoice from Captain Bill, Master of the Brig Enterprise, to Michael Levy for 21,899.19 pounds sterling. The invoice details numerous items and their prices across three sides of a large sheet folded in half. Signed twice by Levy on May 26, 1789, in New York, New York. The document measures 12.5" x 8" and consists of four pages, one blank.