Subject: Promissory notes

Bank draft dated August 28, 1871, drawn on the San Antonio National Bank. The draft is a promissory note with a revenue stamp, signed by S. Hernsheim of New Orleans and countersigned by P.(?) I. Hernsheim. Simon Hernsheim founded S. Hernsheim Brothers, a tobacco company that supplied tobacco leaves to the European market. By the 1880s, the company had grown significantly, culminating in the construction of a large manufacturing facility and the establishment of La Belle Creole Cigar and Tobacco Company, a major player in the American cigar industry.

Bill of exchange dated March 25, 1861, issued by the San Francisco branch of the Rothschild Bank to Lopes Dubec & Co. in Bordeaux. The note, printed lithographically with delicate decorations, promises payment of 1100 Francs to James L. Marbel. The note is signed by B. Davidson and endorsed by Marbel. The note includes 'N.M. de R' (Natan Meir de Rothschild) printed on the left.

A check for $69.38, dated March 24, 1854, drawn on a bank in Puerto Cabello and endorsed by Isaac Leeser, payable to A. Myerston. The check is written in English and includes decorative embellishments. The verso includes an endorsement by A. Myerston and additional markings, potentially from a photography studio (Bendann Bros.).

Printed demand note for a loan of $333.50, payable four months after October 2, 1850. Issued by Cohen & Lowenthal of St. Louis, Missouri. The note is printed on a form "Sold by J. Halsall" and filled in by hand.

Three-part commercial correspondence regarding the purchase of plate glass from Fleishman (S.) & Cohn (M) at 60 Liberty Street, New York, New York, dated January 31, 1859. The correspondence includes an envelope with their advertisement on the back, a promissory note to Fleishman (S.) & Cohn (M), and a letter from the same firm.

Four-page debt instrument, both printed and handwritten, executed in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 13, 1839. Relates to Captain Israel Barret's paid note. Signed by Marks, Joseph | Marks, Isaac D. | Ricardo, Daniel I. | Barret, Israel Capt. and Joseph Benzaken Marks as Notary Public. Although executed in New Orleans, the parties involved appear to be from South Carolina Jewish families.

Demand note dated June 9, 1785, issued by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne in Savannah, Georgia, payable to Philip Jacob Cohen in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The note is signed by Wayne and endorsed by Philip Jacob Cohen. This financial record relates to Wayne's acquisition and subsequent loss of an 800-acre rice plantation in Georgia. Further details on this transaction are available in related correspondence (ref. 20.291).

Demand note for a loan of $866 payable in 90 days from Pragers & Co. to E. Datith & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated April 15, 1793.

Eight-dollar promissory note printed by Hall and Sellers and signed by Ben Jacobs on May 9, 1776. The note is part of Manuscript Collection 1410.

Promissory note made out to Joseph Jacobs from P. R. Polond of London, dated February 26, 1841, in New York, New York. The note represents a financial transaction between the two individuals.

A three-page financial record consisting of a notarized demand note in French (March 28, 1763) for 6300 livres, drawn on Louis Herbin and assigned by Gershon Levy to his Canadian associate Aaron Hart. The note includes a receipt for 200 pounds New York currency and a sworn testimony from Hart, recorded in English, affirming the transaction and noting his Jewish faith. This document exemplifies Jewish inter-family networking between Canada and New York during the Seven Years' War and the early involvement of Jews in the Canadian fur trade after the British conquest of New France.

This archival collection contains three documents related to the legal case *Simon Wolf v. Chas. P. Marsh* in the Supreme Court of California, dating back to 1866 but with court proceedings in 1880. The case involved a promissory note dispute over money owed to Simon Wolf by Chas. P. Marsh, contingent on the profitability of Marsh's coal mines. The collection includes the Transcript on Appeal (66 pages), Points and Authorities on behalf of the Appellant (12 pages), and Respondent's Points and Authorities (12 pages). All documents are in their original printed wrappers and are described as being in very good condition. Simon Wolf, known as the "Pioneer Master Merchant of Contra Costa County, California," won the initial trial, and this collection represents the appellate phase of the case.

This archival collection contains three documents related to the Supreme Court of California case *Simon Wolf, Plaintiff and Respondent, vs. Chas. P. Marsh, Defendant and Appellant*. The case, initiated in 1866, concerned a promissory note and a dispute over coal mine profits. The collection includes the Transcript on Appeal (66 pages), Points and Authorities on behalf of the Appellant (12 pages), and Respondent's Points and Authorities (12 pages), all in their original printed wrappers. Simon Wolf, the plaintiff, was a prominent businessman known as the "Pioneer Master Merchant of Contra Costa County, California."

This archival collection contains three documents related to the legal case *Simon Wolf, Plaintiff and Respondent, vs. Chas. P. Marsh, Defendant and Appellant*, heard in the Supreme Court of California in 1880. The case, which originated in 1866, involved a promissory note dispute concerning a coal mine on Marsh Ranch. The collection includes a 66-page Transcript on Appeal, a 12-page document titled *Points and Authorities on behalf of Appellant*, and a 12-page *Respondent's Points and Authorities*. All three documents are in their original printed wrappers. Simon Wolf, the plaintiff, was a prominent merchant known as the "Pioneer Master Merchant of Contra Costa County, California."

Duplicate of a suit, Moses Hart vs. James Bell, in the Kings Bench, October Term 1798. This document is one of 56 from the Aaron Hart archive, found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family lawyer. The documents relate to the division of the Aaron Hart estate after his death on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. This particular item is an evidential document dated prior to Aaron Hart's death, consisting of mercantile papers such as ledger sheets and promissory notes.

This archival collection contains two legal documents pertaining to a debt dispute. The first document, dated October 10, 1867, involves the Memphis German Savings Institution as plaintiff and Henry Nathan and Jacob Sartoris as defendants. The document concerns an unpaid promissory note signed by Nathan on February 19, 1867. The second document, dated September 7, 1870, and filed in the Second Circuit Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, continues the case. Jacob Sartoris pleads bankruptcy (declared December 4, 1868), claiming inability to repay the debt. The final notation on this document is December 6, 1870.

Two-page letter written by Elijah Gratz Etting in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1821, to Joseph R. Ingersoll in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses a lawsuit between Major Pierce Butler and Charles Huston, concerning an overdue promissory note. Etting enclosed a copy of the note and Huston's authorization to confess judgment. The letter includes a manuscript town mark "Bellefonte" and a double-rate 37 cents mark. A large red seal with Etting's initials "GE" is also present.

Letter from Baltimore lawyers Emack & Weinhagen to Henry B. Curtis in Mount Vernon, Ohio, dated May 19, 1846. The letter concerns the collection of $139.00 owed by Solomon Silberman. Silberman had previously informed them he was in Rochester, attempting to sell horses, but fell ill. The letter includes the original promissory note signed by Silberman.

Promissory note for $700, issued by Lopez & Dexter on February 1, 1811, payable to Thomas Dennis in 60 days. The note references the Newport Bank and is inscribed 'Son of Abraham'.

Note payable dated April 24, 1789, in which Alexander and Ephraim Blaine pledge two hundred pounds in gold or silver to Joseph Simon of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The note bears the signatures of Alexander Blaine, Ephraim Blaine, Mary Blaine, and Deniston Hays. Three endorsements on the verso record payments received on July 27, 1789, August 16, 1789, and November 3, 1789. The document measures 8x14 inches.

Note payable dated April 24, 1789, in which Alexander and Ephraim Blaine issue a bond to Joseph Simon of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for two hundred pounds in gold or silver. The note bears the signatures of Alexander Blaine, Ephraim Blaine, Mary Blaine, and Deniston Hays. Four endorsements on the verso record payments received on July 14, 1790, September 2, 1790, December 6, 1791, and August 8, 1792. The first two endorsements are believed to be secretarial signatures on behalf of Joseph Simon, who may have been illiterate. The third and fourth endorsements are signed by Simon Gratz and Hyman Gratz, respectively. Joseph Simon was the maternal grandfather of Simon and Hyman Gratz, brothers of Rebecca Gratz.

A printed note payable form, filled in by hand, documenting a loan of $4,000 from Aaron Levy to Robert Morris on April 2, 1794, in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The note includes signatures from Robert Morris, two witnesses, and a seal. The verso shows Aaron Levy's signatures indicating receipt of interest on April 2, 1795 and April 2, 1796; the loan was not fully repaid.

Note payable for 110 pounds sterling, discounted to 88 pounds sterling, issued by Cohen & Isaacs of Richmond, Virginia to Robert Morris on October 25, 1787. The note is docketed on the reverse in Yiddish. Accompanied by a later engraving of Robert Morris.

A printed, filled-in debt form representing a loan of $2,000 from Jacob Seixas to Elias Bloy. The note is dated April 29, 1809, and signed by Bloy. The form is a formal printed document with handwritten details.

A note payable for $759 between William Vernon and Samuel Ward, endorsed by both and cashed at the Bank of Rhode Island on November 23, 1797. The note bears the signature of Moses Seixas, cashier.

Payment order dated March 2, 1781, instructing John Gibson to pay 50 pounds to Samuel McLane from funds received from Virginia's Military Fund. Accepted by Barnard and Michael Gratz for payment in Virginia state bonds. The verso records a November 1787 purchase of a desk and bookcase from Gibson and a transfer of accounts receivable. Signed by Barnard and Michael Gratz. This document exemplifies post-war bond transactions involving the Gratz brothers.

Promissory note for $102.87 1/2, signed by Adolphus Sterne, dated August 10, 1837, in Nacogdoches, Texas. The note is payable to John G. Low.

Printed promissory note dated December 23, 1772, in which Archibald Mercer loans Michael Gratz nine hundred and fifty-seven pounds and eight pence. The note is signed by Michael Gratz, Levy Andrew Levy, and Judah Philip. The verso details payments made on the loan. The note is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional notations referencing New York, New York.

Promissory note dated December 31, 1849, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The note was signed by Enos Walker and subsequently transferred to Moses Dropsie.

Promissory note for $1000, payable in 60 days, issued by Lopez & Dexter to Jacob Lopez on December 25, 1810 in Newport, Rhode Island. The note mentions Job Sherman and Jacob Richardson. Jacob Lopez (1752-1822) is identified as the son of Abraham Lopez.

Promissory note dated November 1, 1861, in which Lydia Moss promises to pay Andrew T. Goodman an unspecified sum. The note is countersigned on the back by Moses A. Dropsie. The note was created in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Promissory note dated December 1, 1769, payable to Naphtali Hart Myers from Mary Bradstreet. The note was collected and signed by her husband, Colonel John Bradstreet, in Albany, New York. The note was witnessed by Judah, acting as an agent for Myers. Naphtali Hart Myers signed the note twice. This financial record reflects a transaction between Bradstreet and Myers, highlighting a business relationship between the two families.

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.

Promissory note on a printed form, documenting a loan of 823 pounds, 11 shillings, and 8 pence from Michael Gratz & Company to Robert Callander. Dated December 7, 1767, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and witnessed by Joseph Simon. The verso records three payments on the loan, each signed by Michael Gratz. This note is from the Gratz Collection in Canada, Nathan Family Archive.

Manuscript promissory note for $50 in gold coin, signed by P. A. Lamping, a prominent Downieville banker, and payable to A. Cohn & Co. Dated June 29, 1870, in Downieville, California. The note specifies a 1% monthly interest rate and includes a clause stating the note is due upon sale of Lamping's Primrose Quartz Mine. Three two-cent Internal Revenue stamps are affixed to the note. The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley holds a collection of A. Cohn & Co. receipts (1866-1877).

Promissory note dated November 1, 1862, for $150.00 payable in 180 days to Gustav Isaac from Saller & Engel. The note includes two 5-cent revenue stamps. Because payment was not made, a judgement from the Manufacturers and Mechanics Bank, with a 25-cent revenue stamp, is attached. Isaac is identified as a teller for A. Nathan & Co.

Promissory note for 16 pounds from Samuel Davis to Joseph Davis, due May 1, 1771. The note was written in Augusta County, Virginia on May 19, 1769.

Promissory note for £300 sterling (with a dollar equivalent) from Samuel Mordecai to Joseph Marx, dated September 5, 1808, in Richmond, Virginia. The note mentions London, England.

Promissory note dated April 20, 1838, payable to Levy & Todd at the Trenton Banking Company. The note, issued in Allentown, New Jersey, promises payment of two hundred dollars two months after the date of issue. The document is headed 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and features an American Bald Eagle and shield; an embossed seal is present on the bottom left. The note is signed by Levy and Todd, A. Beach, Esq., and a notary of Otsego County. S. Levy & Todd are referenced in a 1797 Pennsylvania lawsuit.

Promissory note issued by Captain Isaac Tobias for $250 in New York City on July 25, 1809. The note also mentions Benjamin Bailey, Charles Denison, and George Randall. While the note itself originates from Newport, Rhode Island, it's associated with Isaac Tobias, a New York City resident (1782-1832).

A promissory note payable for $1500.00 in 90 days to John Brown. The note is dated June 17, 1795, and is endorsed on the verso by John Brown, E. Ewald, and Alex Fullerton. This is reportedly the only known commercial record of Abraham Lindo's presence in Philadelphia. Additional names mentioned in connection with the note are A. Lindo and Holmes & Rainey.

Printed promissory note, signed, paying David Rittenhouse interest on a depreciation certificate. The note is dated November 5, 1785, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was issued by the Pennsylvania Council and countersigned by Charles Biddle and Jonathan Nicholson. The verso is signed by Nathan Levy, a private in the 6th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line, for whom the payment was made. The note records a payment of 3 pounds, 17 shillings for one year's interest.

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".

Promissory note signed by Aaron Lopez to John Gorton for goods sold, payable in four months. The document is entirely in Lopez's hand, dated July 13, 1763, in Newport, Rhode Island.

A promissory note dated April 1, 1774, from Abraham Franks to Samuel Griffin for forty-one pounds, ten shillings. The note was written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and includes additional signatures of James Fletcher (on the note) and William Barnell and Richard Checkley (on the verso).

Promissory note for $1003.32 payable in 60 days from Abraham Lindo to Holmes Rainey. The note is dated June 17, 1795, and endorsed on the verso by Rainey. This is the only known commercial record of Lindo's presence in Philadelphia. The note was created in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Three-page promissory note (12x15 inches) dated July 7, 1807, in which Ephraim Hart, a New York City broker, and his wife Frances, are bound to James C. Roosevelt for three thousand dollars as part of a larger land purchase on Ridge Street. The total purchase price was $6,150.56, with the remaining balance accruing 7% interest. The note is signed by Ephraim Hart, Frances Hart, and Francis Arden on the third page.

Three-page promissory note dated July 7, 1807, in New York City. Ephraim Hart, a broker, promises to pay James C. Roosevelt $12,600.00 by July 7, 1810, with 7% interest. Francis Arden also signs the note, and multiple signatures of James C. Roosevelt indicate partial payments received. Absalom Nelson and Samuel Gedney witnessed the note. By 1812, Hart's insolvency and subsequent use of the Insolvent Act are noted.

Promissory note dated May 9, 1891, from John Potter to M. Scheeline in Eureka, Nevada. The note specifies payment in gold coin with 2% monthly interest. M. Scheeline was the founder of the Scheeline Bank and Trust in Reno, Nevada. This document reflects the financial landscape of Eureka, Nevada, a silver mining town.

Promissory note from Levy & Solomons to Jonathan Hart, dated April 1, 1795, in Montreal, Canada. This document is one of 56 from the Aaron Hart archive, predating 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 lawyer. This note is part of a subset of approximately 28 mercantile papers, including ledger sheets and promissory notes, providing evidence supporting various claims related to the division of Aaron Hart's estate.

This document is a receipt for a promissory note. Moses Myers, a prominent Jewish merchant-shipper, issued a note payable to E. Dulith & Wachsmuth of Philadelphia for $5000, payable in 60 days. The receipt is dated November 25, 1794, and was written in Norfolk, Virginia. The document is entirely in Myers' hand.

Promissory note dated January 2, 1854, in Charleston, South Carolina. The note is for $1800 payable by Bella Phillips, Emma Lazarus, and Adeline Lazarus to Henry A. Mullings. B. Lazarus signed as a witness. The reverse of the note indicates it was paid off by Joshua Lazarus.

Printed document accomplished in manuscript and signed by Congressional notary Assheton Humphreys, with his notarial blindstamp. A copy of a promissory note dated May 22, 1795, from Robert Morris to John Nicholson for $2,000. The document includes a notary's testimony regarding an attempt to collect payment, involving Moses Levy and David Allison. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1795.

Receipt issued by Nathan Lyon promising payment, dated January 14, 1799. The receipt bears a Massachusetts embossed seal and mentions 20 cents. The receipt is part of a larger financial record involving Asaph Lyon, James Linfey, David Linfey, and William Ewing.

A set of six promissory notes issued by the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. on February 11, 1879. Each note is due one month after the previous, and features an illustration of a billiard table. These notes are part of a larger archive documenting a legally contested purchase of a billiard table.

Printed summons form, filled in by hand, concerning a claim to satisfy a promissory note for $132.00 owed to S.H. Hirshfeld. The document names James Williamson and David H. Williams. Issued in Sumter County, Alabama, on March 14, 1861.

Three promissory notes issued by J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. on June 19, 1875, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each note is due one month apart. Part of a larger archive documenting a legal dispute over a billiard table purchase.

A writ of attachment for debt, partially printed and hand-filled, issued in Bristol County, Massachusetts on August 30, 1774. The document commands the attachment of the goods or estate of Thomas Gilbert of Freetown, Massachusetts, to satisfy a debt owed to Aaron Lopez of Newport, Rhode Island. The debt stems from a promissory note dated June 6, 1770, for 344 milled silver dollars. The writ includes the signatures of Deputy Sheriff Hoti Crosman and Leonard, attorney for the defense. The document is written on hand-laid paper with a Massachusetts Bay Colony seal watermark.