Check from Benjamin Altman to Lich & Co., payable through Chemical National Bank, New York City, February 7, 1906 A check drawn on February 7, 1906, by Benjamin Altman and made payable to Lich & Co. The check is drawn on the Chemical National Bank of New York City. The check is endorsed.
Confederate States $1000 Bond Confederate States of America $1000 bond, dated December 10, 1862. The bond features a printed image of Judah P. Benjamin, who served as a Confederate Secretary of State. This financial record originates from Richmond, Virginia.
First National Bank of Helena Check, Goldberg, L., October 23, 1872 Check drawn on the First National Bank of Helena, Montana, dated October 23, 1872. The check, for $3000 payable to L. Goldberg at 12% annual interest in 90 days, was signed by Goldberg and subsequently paid.
L. H. Hershfield & Co. Check Incomplete check from L. H. Hershfield & Co., Helena, Montana, dated 1865. The Merchants National Bank of Helena, Montana, was originally established as L.H. Hershfield and Co. in Virginia City, Montana Territory, and operated for many years as L.H. Hershfield and Bro. It went into receivership in 1897.
Letter from Henry Wolff to Bullion & Exchange Bank Regarding Isadore Cohen's Note, August 13, 1889 A commercial letter dated August 13, 1889, from Henry Wolff, located at 120 Sutter St., Rooms 5 & 6, San Francisco, California, to the Bullion & Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada. The letter concerns an endorsed note for $20.00 belonging to Isadore Cohen.
Letter from Sam Gibson to H. J. Wallin Regarding a Note Payable, Caldwell and Galveston, Texas, February 16, 1884 A letter written on February 16, 1884, from Sam Gibson to H. J. Wallin in Caldwell, Texas, concerning a note payable. The letter references Leon/H. Blum of Galveston, Texas, suggesting business dealings related to negotiable instruments.
Negotiable Bond: Congregation Anshe Emes, Chicago, Illinois, 1930 This archival object consists of a negotiable bond issued by Congregation Anshe Emes of Chicago, Illinois, dated January 1, 1930. The bond is for $500, with a 6% interest rate, indicating a potential default due to the economic depression. The document shows numerous signatures and attached coupons that have not been cashed since 1931. The bond's physical condition reflects its age and the economic circumstances of its issuance.
Note Payable to Bernard and Michael Gratz for Land Surveying, Philadelphia, February 1, 1774 A one-page oblong 8vo. note payable, dated February 1, 1774, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brigadier General William Thompson orders payment of ten pounds to prominent Jewish merchants Bernard and Michael Gratz for surveying two thousand acres of land on the waters of Saltlick Creek. Addressed to Jacob Morgan, future colonel of the Philadelphia militia and superintendent of commissioners purchasing provisions.
Promissory Note, Jacob Simons to William Alm, December 23, 1799 Promissory note signed by Jacob Simons, payable to William Alm, dated December 23, 1799, in the State of Virginia. The note specifies a sum of money in pounds and shillings. The note measures 7 1/2" x 8".
S. Cohen & Co. Company Store Currency Note Ten-cent company store currency note issued by S. Cohen & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1863. The note features a lithograph of a Civil War officer and was printed by L. Prang.
Three Checks Drawn by C. V. S. Levy, Frederick, Maryland, 1873-1877 This collection contains three checks drawn by C. V. S. Levy, a Jewish lawyer. One check, dated January 28, 1873, is drawn on the First National Bank in Glade Hill, Virginia, and made payable to William Devries & Co. Two other checks are also included; one is dated December 14, 1876, drawn on the First National Bank in Frederick, Maryland, payable to B. Hill; the other is dated January 7, 1877, drawn on the First National Bank in Frederick, Maryland, and payable to Charles E. Cassell and Frederick White. Two of the checks bear revenue stamps.