Letter of Authorization from Rachel and Aaron Soria to Joseph Lopes Dias, July 1, 1801 Four-page letter authorizing Rachel née Mendes Soria and her husband, Aaron Soria, both natives of Bordeaux, France, to grant Citizen Joseph Lopes Dias, a New York City resident, power of attorney to represent their interests in inheriting the estate of Rachel's deceased uncle, Jacob Mendes Veiga, in Bordeaux. The letter, dated "12 Messidor, Year Nine of the Republic" (July 1, 1801), is written in brown ink on official stationery of the French Consulate, "Commissariat de New York, et New Jersey." The masthead features the seal of the French Republic. This document highlights early Jewish family connections across the Atlantic, specifically between French Jews living under the Revolutionary government and their American counterparts. According to Rosenbloom, Aaron Soria (b. Bordeaux, February 22, 1762; d. New York City, January 5, 1852) was married to Rachel Mendez Hega. Rosenbloom also mentions Abraham Lopes Dias and Daniel Lopes Dias, who immigrated from Bordeaux to Louisiana in 1796, but does not list the Joseph Lopes Dias named in this letter.
Power of Attorney for the Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of the Blind, February 3, 1844 Handwritten power of attorney document pertaining to a mortgage, granting power of attorney to George W. Edelman, treasurer of the Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of the Blind. Signed, among others, by Benjamin W. Richards, president of the institution. The document covers events from December 5, 1832, to December 16, 1839, with the power of attorney granted on February 3, 1844. The institution later became the Overbrook School for the Blind.
Power of Attorney for the Settlement of Michael Gratz's Estate, October 24, 1838 Power of attorney document authorizing Jacob Gratz to act on behalf of his brothers, Joseph and Simon Gratz, in settling the lands in Virginia from their father Michael Gratz's estate. Dated October 24, 1838, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Power of Attorney: Frederick Auerbach to Manage Mining Interests of Stephen and Mary Jane Maloney, Salt Lake City, Utah, December 17, 1866 Power of Attorney document appointing Frederick Auerbach to manage the Utah mining interests of Stephen and Mary Jane Maloney. The document, dated December 17, 1866, is handwritten and consists of four pages. A brief note by Stephen Maloney to Auerbach is included on the third leaf.
Power of Attorney: Henry Drinker to John Ewing, March 3, 1807 Power of Attorney document signed by Henry Drinker, witnessed by William Drinker and Abraham Mitchell, appointing John Ewing as his attorney. The document, dated March 3, 1807, pertains to a land matter in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, involving Drinker and the deceased Abel James. The document is written in legible ink on hand laid paper and features clear, bold signatures and seals.
Power of Attorney: J., W. & E. Ward to Henry & Charles Tobias, Philadelphia and New York, February 20, 1839 Power of Attorney document appointing Henry and Charles Tobias of New York City as agents to transact business for the firm of J., W. & E. Ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated February 20, 1839. Measures 8" x 10.75".
Power of Attorney: Jacob Gratz for Joseph Gratz, July 16, 1846 Power of attorney document executed by Jacob Gratz on July 16, 1846, authorizing him to act on behalf of his brother, Joseph Gratz, in settling lands in Virginia inherited from their father, Michael Gratz's estate. The document reflects the protracted settlement of a complex estate involving twelve children.
Power of Attorney: Joseph Mandlebaum to Henry Epstein, March 6, 1863 Power of Attorney document executed on March 6, 1863, in which Joseph Mandlebaum of Genoa, Nevada, grants power of attorney to Henry Epstein of San Francisco, California. The document includes a 10-cent imperf bill of lading revenue stamp. Signatures of Mandlebaum and Epstein are present.
Power of Attorney: Michael Gratz to William Lewis, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 2, 1787 Power of attorney document authorizing William Lewis to act on behalf of Michael Gratz regarding a debt. A partially printed court document from the Gratz Collection in Canada, dated March 2, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Power of Attorney: Morris A. Tynberg to Nathan Zemansky Regarding Suit Against P. Lyons & Co., May 17, 1866 Legal document granting power of attorney from Morris A. Tynberg to Nathan Zemansky to represent him in a lawsuit against P. Lyons & Co. in Charleston, South Carolina. The document was signed by Joseph B. Nones, Commissioner of South Carolina in New York, on May 17, 1866. It includes a blue 50-cent revenue stamp.
Power of Attorney: Rachel nee Mendes Soria and Aaron Soria to Joseph Lopes Dias, July 1, 1801 Power of attorney authorizing Citizen Joseph Lopes Dias, a resident of New York City, to represent the interests of Rachel nee Mendes Soria and her husband, Aaron Soria, in France regarding the inheritance of Rachel's deceased uncle, Jacob Mendes Veiega, in Bordeaux. The document, dated July 1, 1801, is written in brown ink on official stationery of the French Consulate, "Commissariat de New York, et New Jersey." The stationery features a masthead depicting the French Republic. The document consists of four pages measuring 7 3/8" x 12 1/4". Aaron Soria and his wife are listed in New York City in 1800, with a son born there in 1798. This document highlights early transatlantic family connections between French and American Jews under the French Revolutionary government.
Power of Attorney: Simon Levi, Carbonear, Newfoundland, 1853 October 25 Manuscript power of attorney signed by Simon Levi, executed in Carbonear, Newfoundland on October 25, 1853. The two-page document, sealed with wax, grants authority to dispose of property on Levi's behalf. This document offers insight into the presence of early Jewish merchants in Newfoundland.