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Court Broadside: Moses Hart v. James Bell, June 20, 1798Court Broadside: Moses Hart v. James Bell, June 20, 1798

Court document dated June 20, 1798, in the case of Moses Hart against James Bell. The broadside, sealed with a complaint by Moses Hart, concerns a debt originating on February 19, 1796. This document is part of a larger archive of 56 items 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.

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: Moses Hart v. Mr. Bell, November 9, 1798Court Document: Moses Hart v. Mr. Bell, November 9, 1798

Transcript of court proceedings in a debt case between Moses Hart and Mr. Bell. The debt originated on February 19, 1796. This 1 1/2-page document includes a transcription of all rules and orders for the proceedings. It is one of approximately 28 mercantile papers from the archive of 56 documents related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died 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, supporting various claims within the estate settlement.

Court Document: Suit Against Jonathan Hart by Levi Solomons and Thomas McCord, 1799Court Document: Suit Against Jonathan Hart by Levi Solomons and Thomas McCord, 1799

Declaration of a suit brought against Jonathan Hart by Levi Solomons and Thomas McCord. This document, dated April 1799, is one of approximately 28 mercantile papers from the archive of Aaron Hart (d. 1800). The documents, found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family lawyer, support various claims related to the division of Aaron Hart's estate. This specific item consists of two sealed documents.

Draft Court Document: Millenas v. Hart, June 1799 TermDraft Court Document: Millenas v. Hart, June 1799 Term

Draft of a court document from the June 1799 term, where Francis Millenas is the plaintiff and Jonathan Hart is the defendant. This two-sided document is part of a larger archive (Arc.MS.56) of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart 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 categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, consisting primarily of mercantile papers such as ledger sheets and promissory notes.

Draft of a Suit: Moses Hart vs. James Bell, King's Bench, April 1799Draft of a Suit: Moses Hart vs. James Bell, King's Bench, April 1799

Draft of a suit in the King's Bench, April 1799, between Moses Hart and James Bell. 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. This is one of approximately 28 such papers within this category.

Letter from Moses Hart in Quebec to James Reid, November 1, 1798Letter from Moses Hart in Quebec to James Reid, November 1, 1798

A two-page letter written on November 1, 1798, by Moses Hart in Quebec to James Reid, the family attorney. The letter concerns a lawsuit against Mr. Bell and is part of a larger collection of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate. These documents, found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), consist primarily of mercantile papers such as ledger sheets and promissory notes dating before Aaron Hart's death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. This letter is categorized as an evidential document supporting various claims within the estate division.

Notarized Document Concerning Dealings Between Jonathan Hart and Levy Salomons, March 27, 1795Notarized Document Concerning Dealings Between Jonathan Hart and Levy Salomons, March 27, 1795

Notarized document in French detailing transactions between Jonathan Hart and Levy Salomons, dated March 27, 1795. 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 discovered among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific item belongs to a subset of 28 documents that predate Aaron Hart's death and serve as evidentiary materials supporting various claims. These documents primarily consist of mercantile papers such as ledger sheets and promissory notes.

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.

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.

Withdrawal Form for a Cask of Brandy, October 7, 1863Withdrawal Form for a Cask of Brandy, October 7, 1863

A withdrawal form from a warehouse at the original port of importation for one cask of brandy. The form includes a column for "marks," and a handwritten Jewish star appears, possibly indicating kosher wine. The form features a motif of a sailing ship in port and is signed with the Jewish star as a mark. Date: October 7, 1863.

Withdrawal Form for Imported Brandy, 1863Withdrawal Form for Imported Brandy, 1863

A withdrawal form from a warehouse at the original port of importation, dated October 23, 1863. The form details the withdrawal of three casks of brandy. A handwritten Jewish star appears in the "Marks" column, suggesting the possibility of kosher wine. The form also features a motif of a sailing ship in port. The form was likely used in the process of releasing imported goods from customs.