Subject: Public utilities

This legal document contains the argument presented by Alfred A. Cohen before the California State Senate's Committee on Corporations concerning Senate Bill No. 332. This bill aimed to regulate maximum rates for passenger and freight transportation on California railroads. The argument, delivered at the request of the bill's author, Mr. Lindsey, likely details the legal and economic justifications supporting or opposing the proposed rate regulations. The context suggests it was likely presented sometime around 1875.

Check drawn on the Northern Liberties Gas Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 15, 1838. The check is signed by S.V. Merrick and Joseph Gratz, chairman.

Check drawn on the Northern Liberties Gas Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 29, 1838. The check is signed by S. V. Merrick as chairman. Note that S.V. Merrick was the first president of the Pennsylvania Railroad and brother of Rebecca Gratz.

Check from the Northern Liberties Gas Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 18, 1839. The check is signed by Joseph Cresson Jr., and Joseph Gratz signed as chairman.

Stock certificate for 24 shares in the Northern Liberties Gas Works, issued to David Samuel on December 20, 1852, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The certificate was later signed over to Clara and Eleanor Samuel.

Stock certificate for nine shares in the Northern Liberties Gas Works, issued to Joseph Gratz on March 11, 1845, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joseph Gratz was the brother of Rebecca Gratz and connected to Mikveh Israel.

Broadside outlining the terms of gas service provided by the Charleston Gas Light Company. Signed in print by Joshua Lazarus, President and founder of the company. The broadside is 5" x 7.5" and comprises three pages folded from a single sheet. Published in Charleston, South Carolina, circa 1850.