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Subject: Invoices


Billhead from May & Seligman, 1898 Billhead from May & Seligman, 1898

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., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 9, 1876 Billhead of Bloch & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 9, 1876

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.

Billhead of Dr. S. I. Tobias, 3/8/1866 Billhead of Dr. S. I. Tobias, 3/8/1866

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, Virginia City, Montana, October 1, 1889 Billhead of E.L. Goldstein, Virginia City, Montana, October 1, 1889

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 of J. Friedenthal, Harness Maker, New York City, 1874 Billhead of J. Friedenthal, Harness Maker, New York City, 1874

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 of Olcovich Brothers, San Francisco, 1886 Billhead of Olcovich Brothers, San Francisco, 1886

Billhead from November 5, 1886, issued by Olcovich Brothers, importers in San Francisco, California, to Rosenberg Brothers in Nevada City, California. The billhead features an illustration of a sailing ship. The Olcovich brothers, Hyman, Joseph, Herman, and Benjamin, immigrated to Carson City, Nevada from Prussia in the early 1860s and established a successful dry goods business. They later expanded into other ventures, including a saloon, drug store, jewelry store, and a Chinese wash house. Isaac and Selig Olcovich, sons of Hyman Olcovich, published the semi-weekly newspaper *The Sun* from June 1889 to July 1891.

Court Document Regarding S. Schiffer & Nephews v. B. K. Smith, February 27, 1874 Court Document Regarding S. Schiffer & Nephews v. B. K. Smith, February 27, 1874

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.

Invoice for Legal Services, Samuel Chase to Mark Pringle, June 29, 1790 Invoice for Legal Services, Samuel Chase to Mark Pringle, June 29, 1790

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 from Naphtali Hart to James Cahoone, August 1, 1746 Invoice from Naphtali Hart to James Cahoone, August 1, 1746

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.

Invoice from Samson Levy to Samuel Wallace, Philadelphia, April 12, 1761 Invoice from Samson Levy to Samuel Wallace, Philadelphia, April 12, 1761

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.

Invoice from Strauss, Goodman, Yondorf & Co. to J. H. McKnight & Co., Chicago, Illinois, May 1, 1885 Invoice from Strauss, Goodman, Yondorf & Co. to J. H. McKnight & Co., Chicago, Illinois, May 1, 1885

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."

R. H. Macy & Co. Invoice for Canoe and Paddle R. H. Macy & Co. Invoice for Canoe and Paddle

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.

Ships Invoice to Michael Levy, New York, New York, May 26, 1789 Ships Invoice to Michael Levy, New York, New York, May 26, 1789

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.