Subject: Petitions

This 11-page manuscript details the accomplishments of Captain Fernand Bravo de Lagunas and his ancestors, including Pedro Arias de Ávila, to support a petition for his promotion. It recounts significant historical events such as the founding of Panama and Portobelo, the discovery of Peru, military service in Chile, encounters with indigenous groups (Chiriguan Indians), and defense against pirates, notably Francisco Draque. The document is handwritten in a historical cursive script, featuring decorative flourishes and an ornate initial letter at the beginning. **3.

Memorial submitted to Congress on January 3, 1821, by auctioneers of New York City. Mordecia Major Meyers (1777-1871) is listed among the memorialists. The document is part of the Congressional Record and pertains to mercantile affairs in New York City.

Petition recommending the appointment of William J. McCormack as Justice of the Peace for Washington County's 5th Ward. Signed by 24 residents of Washington, D.C., including Mayor James G. Berret, and endorsed by President James Buchanan. The petition is dated November 1858 and includes the signature of R. Cohen among the petitioners. The document measures 10x8 inches and is written on recto and verso.

Pamphlet documenting a petition to change the name of the Young Men's Hebrew Benevolent Association to the Hebrew Benevolent Fuel Association. The petition was founded on March 2, 1850, and the meeting took place at the Broadway Synagogue on January 24, 1869. The pamphlet's geographic context is New York State Senate District 34.

A petition to the Postmaster, dated April 1, 1886, advocating for the retention of Henry A. Muller as Assistant Postmaster in Cincinnati, Ohio. The petition is written on illustrated letterhead belonging to Kahn's and signed by 23 firms, at least 50% of which appear to be Jewish businesses.

Petition to the Common Council of Philadelphia requesting the appointment of George Pierce as High Constable. Signed by 36 prominent citizens, including Moses Levy and Thomas McKean (signer of the Declaration of Independence). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 19, 1790.

This is an eight-page congressional report from January 11, 1796, detailing the petitions of several importers, including Moses Myers, seeking remission of duties. The report, prepared by the U.S. House Committee on Commerce and Manufactures, was presented to the House and referred to a committee of the whole. The document quotes Moses Myers regarding his business activities in Norfolk, Virginia. Printed by Francis Childs in Philadelphia.

This report, written in Dutch, is a petition from David Ricardo Capriles, a medical doctor and doctor for the poor in Curaçao, to the Second Chamber of the States General of the Netherlands. Dated May 24, 1882, the petition likely concerns a matter of public health or social welfare on the island. The exact content of the petition remains unknown without further access to the text.