One-page autograph receipt signed by Aaron Lopez, a Jewish merchant in Newport, Rhode Island, for the purchase of "9 Elephants Teeth" from David Ross for the sum of £17/9/11. Dated December 8, 1768. The receipt shows evidence of having been torn from a larger book or sheet.
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This document is a detailed handwritten bill of sundry disbursements for the sloop Molly, captained by James Cahoone. Dated September 5, 1746, it lists various supplies and fees incurred, including items like "caeser dain," "rum & sugar," "pump leather," "nails," "grain shovels," "sail needles," "shoes," "candle for binnacle," "rope," "white lead," "knives & forks," "lanthorn," "carpenter's bill for tubs," "Cash paid at Custom House at Clearing out," "Naval Officer's fee," "Magould for clearing grape," "bill of health," "pape for fear," "cabin stoves," "Custom House for entering," and "Register & bill of health." The total amount is £61-16-4. The item is a manuscript in a functional ledger-style script, characteristic of commercial records from the period. 3.
Bill of sale detailing the sale of 25 boxes of spermaceti candles and boxes of paper from Aaron Lopez to William and Samuel Vernon. The document lists each box separately, totaling 1,843 pounds sterling. Dated January 8, 1770, in Newport, Rhode Island.
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.
Two-page debt instrument detailing monies owed by Thomas and Patrick Grant to Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island. Witnessed by Naphtali Hart and Daniel Vernon. Dated March 12, 1745.
Manuscript financial record dated January 15, 1762, from Newport, Rhode Island. The document notes fees due by various merchants, including M. Levy and L. Hart, who are listed as creditors.
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.
Single-page ledger sheet, measuring 11 x 14 inches, documenting the mercantile transactions between Aaron Lopez and Messrs. Samuel & William Vernon. The document, dated March 24, 1767, details itemized sales from July 5, 1765 to March 24, 1767, including goods such as rum, spermaceti candles, nails, and flour. The sheet is double-signed by Aaron Lopez in the header and at the end, showing the final tally with noted and accounted for errors. The ledger is from Newport, Rhode Island.
Handwritten letter from Judah Touro in New Orleans to Christopher G. Champlin in Newport, Rhode Island, dated October 12, 1822. The letter discusses various financial matters, including an account current related to the ship "Ocean," a bill owed by Shepherd & Benton for $132.50, and a draft on account of Mr. Robinson for $430. Touro also mentions an "Epidemic" affecting business and expresses concern over an unreceived payment for a sale of "Pron" to Danl McGrant. The letter's verso features an autograph address panel with postal markings. 3.
A two-page letter dated June 13, 1768, from Aaron Lopez, Jacob Rodrigues Rivera, Haye Z. Polock, and Nathaniel Hathaway in Newport, Rhode Island, to Captain Nathaniel Hathaway, master of the brigantine The Hope. The letter provides instructions for the delivery of cargo to Captain Joseph Dean in Surinam and outlines alternative procedures if sufficient molasses cannot be procured. The letter also hints at the far-reaching commercial network of Aaron Lopez.
A letter written in 1800 in Newport, Rhode Island, from Issachar Polock to Moses Seixas. Polock complains about a past legal judgment against him and mentions other debtors and a debt of $399.
A letter dated June 17, 1752, from William Vernon in Newport, Rhode Island to Captain Cozzens. Vernon requests 313 pounds and mentions Moses Levy as involved in the transaction. The letter provides insight into the business dealings of prominent figures in 18th-century Newport and the role of Moses Levy, a prominent Jewish merchant.
Manuscript invoice documenting the sale of 35 boxes of spermaceti whale candles from Aaron Lopez to Samuel and William Vernon on March 24, 1767, in Newport, Rhode Island. The receipt mentions the ship 'Brig Othello', owned by the Vernon brothers, and includes the GR + Crown symbol of King George. The verso contains additional details of the transaction.
This three-page handwritten portage bill from August 1, 1746, records wages and deductions for the crew of the Sloop Molly, with James Cahoon as master. It lists individual sailors, their time served, payments received before the voyage, and final amounts owed. The document also notes partial payments made to the vessel's owners: Moses Levy, Naphtali Hart, and Samuel Vernon. The Sloop Molly was involved in maritime trade and, according to historical context, potentially in the slave trade. The document is formatted as a ledger, with columns for detailed financial transactions and names.
A handwritten receipt documenting the payment of Four Hundred and Sixty Four pounds, twelve shillings for molasses by Joseph Cozzens. The item features handwritten text in a cursive style on aged paper. 3.
Two-page receipt signed by Aaron Lopez and Zachariah Polock for the payment of three months of a Congregational Subscription. This receipt completes the payment of £25 for the entire year. Newport, Rhode Island, August 24, 1757.
A page from Captain Joseph Cozzens' receipt book documenting a payment of 74 pounds to Moses Lopez on December 13, 1753, in Newport, Rhode Island. The payment was made on behalf of Aaron Lopez. The receipt is signed by Moses Lopez.
A page from the receipt book of Samuel Vernon. This receipt, dated November 18, 1746, is signed by Naphtali Hart and acknowledges receipt of 100 pounds as partial payment for the use of the sloop Molly, captained by James Cahoone. The sloop Molly was a privateer and slaver owned by the Vernons. The receipt may be entirely in Hart's handwriting.
Receipt dated September 13, 1759, signed by Jacob R. Rivera of Newport, Rhode Island, to William Vernon for the purchase of 252 pounds sterling of spermaceti candles. Jacob Rodriguez Rivera (1717-1789) was a Sephardic Jew who fled the Inquisition and settled in Newport. He was involved in the manufacture of spermaceti candles and was a prominent figure in the Newport Jewish community. The Vernon brothers, William and Samuel, were Newport merchants involved in the transatlantic slave trade, making significant profits through the 'triangle trade' involving rum, slaves, and molasses. This receipt provides insight into the commercial activities and economic interactions within 18th-century Newport, highlighting the involvement of both Jewish and non-Jewish merchants in the colonial economy.
Receipt for five boxes of spermaceti candles, issued by Jacob Rodriguez Rivera to Thomas Vernon in Newport, Rhode Island on February 26, 1759. The receipt details a commercial transaction between two individuals in 18th-century Newport.
Receipt for two boxes of spermaceti oil candles, dated February 23, 1764, from Jacob Rodriguez Rivera to Thomas Vernon in Newport, Rhode Island. The receipt provides details about a transaction for spermaceti candles between two prominent figures in Newport's 18th-century mercantile community. Jacob Rodriguez Rivera (1717-1789), a Sephardic Jew who fled the Inquisition and became a successful entrepreneur in Newport, is known for introducing the manufacture of spermaceti candles to the colonies. Thomas Vernon was part of the Vernon brothers, prominent Newport merchants involved in the transatlantic slave trade. The receipt offers insights into the business dealings of these individuals and provides a glimpse into the economic activities of Newport during the mid-18th century.
Receipt for the purchase of Hanover duck for 154 pounds sterling, dated September 1, 1732. Signed by Moses Levy of Rhode Island. Moses Levy (1704-1792), a prominent merchant and trader, was one of several Ashkenazi Jewish families in Newport at that time. He owned the Touro Street Mansion, willed the property to Moses Seixas in 1792, and was an original benefactor of Touro Synagogue. He was the grandfather of Gershom Mendez Seixas. This receipt was exhibited in the opening exhibit of the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) in 2010.
A financial receipt issued on July 25, 1759, in Newport, Rhode Island, from Jacob Rodriguez Rivera to William Vernon. The receipt documents a financial transaction between the two individuals. Jacob Rodriguez Rivera was president of the Touro Synagogue in 1760 and was the father-in-law of Aaron Lopez. He also controlled a spermaceti oil cartel.
Receipt for 342 pounds and seven shillings, signed by Joshua Isaacs on behalf of Napthali and Isaac Hart. Dated August 20, 1766, in Newport, Rhode Island. The receipt mentions William and Samuel Vernon and William Goddard.
Single printed pro-forma sheet (approx. 6" x 7 ½") shipping document, accomplished in ink by Brotherton Daggitt on November 20, 1771 in Newport, Rhode Island. Daggitt consigns various goods, including menhaden, codfish, salmon, cheeses, and oak staves, to Aaron Lopez for transport to the Windward West Indies aboard Lopez's sloop George. The document details the consignment's contents and terms, specifying that the shipment is "on his own acct. & risque." The document provides insight into the mercantile activities of Aaron Lopez and the trade networks operating in colonial Newport during this period. Additional context notes that menhaden is a type of fish, and that Lopez was involved in spermaceti, candle-making, and the slave trade.
Shipping record signed by Nathaniel Phillips, Surveyor, in Newport, Rhode Island on November 16, 1798. The document is partially printed and features a "Brandywine" watermark. Nathaniel Phillips and his father were members of the King David Masons Lodge. Further research is needed on Phillips's background; he may have been a Major in the American Revolution.
This handwritten statement of account, likely issued by Samuel Vernon to Moses Levy, details financial transactions and balances related to Levy's 1/4 ownership of the Sloop Mollye. The document lists charges for "cargo & Outreit to Madera" amounting to £764.19.4 1/2, with an additional £5.19.2 1/2 due, totaling £770.18.7. On the credit side, it notes "By your acctt supplys to ye Sloop" for £745.10.9, "By Hughs Bill" for £12.2.6, and "Cash p. S. Vernon" for £13.5.4, also totaling £770.18.7, indicating a balanced account. A separate note near the bottom mentions "J. N. Hart for Weaving." The manuscript features clear, ornate handwritten script and organized columns of figures typical of mercantile records from the mid-18th century. This document is part of a series related to the Sloop Mollye, a vessel involved in the slave trade. 3.