Subject: Ledger

This ledger documents the business transactions of an unidentified Philadelphia merchant from August 31, 1784, to August 23, 1788. The 438-page manuscript ledger contains hundreds of entries detailing exchanges of imported and domestic goods, payments received, and accounts settled. Many transactions involve the shipping trade. The ledger includes numerous entries related to prominent Jewish merchants in Philadelphia, providing valuable insight into their commercial activities during this period. The book is bound in full brown reverse calf, and shows signs of age and wear.

This billhead records a transaction where A. M. Hotler purchased 14 lemons for $1.00 from M. Silverman, a wholesale and retail dealer in Helena, Montana, on August 1, 1881. The business offered a diverse range of products, including cigars, tobaccos, arms, ammunition, cutlery, pipes, green fruits, Sharps business items, sporting and Creedmore rifles, field glasses, clocks, notions, toys, and confectionery. The bill is marked as "Paid M.S.". Visually, the item features a prominent, ornate block letter masthead for "M. SILVERMAN," with a detailed list of goods presented in a smaller, elegant serif font, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial printing. The document includes standard ruled lines for transaction details. 3.

Ledger sheet detailing the sales report of T. I. Tobias & Co. for four months beginning May 31, 1821. The ledger sheet measures 8" x 9 5/8" and consists of two pages of entries and two blank pages. Likely from Richmond, Virginia.

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

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

Six-page manuscript trial balance for the years 1859, 1860, 1861, and 1864, detailing the financial records of Samuel A. Harrison, a doctor and gentleman farmer from Talbot County, Maryland. The ledger includes listings for property holdings in St. Michaels, Maryland, and two loans: one to H. H. Cohen for $7,350, and another to the Hebrew Congregation for $10,500. The ledger sheet represents the year ending December 31, 1860.

Ledger sheet documenting stock subscriptions and payments owed by four individuals, including Moses Seixas. The handwriting may be that of Moses Seixas. Circa 1795. Moses Seixas (1744-1809) was a prominent figure in Rhode Island, serving as an organizer of the Bank of Rhode Island, the first Grand Mason in Rhode Island, and the first Jewish Grand Master of a Masonic lodge in the United States. As Grand Master of King David's Masons, he corresponded with President George Washington on the subject of religious freedom. Copies of this correspondence, as published in contemporary newspapers, are also part of this collection.

A ledger sheet (8" x 6") dated January 22, 1793, documenting financial transactions between Aaron Levy and William Morris, and other transactions involving Robert Morris. The sheet also includes transactions dated January 29th and February 10th, 1793. This document is from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Partial ledger sheet documenting a financial transaction between Aaron Levy and Joseph Simons. The entry, dated December 27, 1792, and a subsequent entry dated February 10, 1793, indicates a business transaction in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The sheet also mentions Charles George and Casper Shaffner.

Ledger sheet documenting a debt of $77.13 owed by Benjamin Seixas to Caleb Coggeshall. The record appears to originate from Rhode Island and dates from circa 1790.

One-page ledger sheet (9.75" x 8") detailing the account of Edward Pollock with L. B. Boruck & Co. in New York City. The sheet includes a signature by John Boruck and is dated August 13, 1822. The account covers transactions from April 1, 1822 to August 12, 1822.

This ledger sheet, comprising three pages plus one blank page (8" x 9 1/4"), details items purchased from or for auction by Evert & Delvins in Bremen, Germany on September 22, 1821, for Tobias I. Tobias and Co. in Richmond (?). A second sheet records dollar amounts totaling $5,872.10, covering February through July, noting payments to Evert & Delvins.

Ledger sheet detailing the account of Moses Hays with Dr. John Coffin Jones, dated September 20, 1788. The document lists amounts of money owed to Moses Hays by Dr. Jones. The sheet is on laid paper watermarked with a crown and the initials "GR" (likely King George). The account is signed by Moses Hays. Accompanying biographical information details Moses Hays' move from New York to Newport, Rhode Island in 1769, his later move to Boston, his role in the American Revolution, his involvement in shipping and trade with the Far East, and his founding role in the Massachusetts Bank (later BankBoston).