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Abstract of Title for Roosevelt Family Property, New York City, 1831 Abstract of Title for Roosevelt Family Property, New York City, 1831

Abstract of Title for property owned by the Roosevelt family in New York City, Manhattan. The document details land ownership from 1788-1831, tracing transfers of deeds and mortgages. It specifically mentions Ephraim Hart and his wife conveying a deed in 1790, and a subsequent mortgage transfer to James Roosevelt in 1807. The property was originally part of the Lancey's Estate. The abstract includes later annotations dated September 21, 1849, and September 13, 1859, relating to further sales. The document consists of two pages, with writing on both sides.

Brief to the Willington Estate, Late of Simon Gratz, Deceased Brief to the Willington Estate, Late of Simon Gratz, Deceased

This 40-page pamphlet details a legal brief concerning the Willington Estate, formerly owned by Simon Gratz, deceased. The brief is related to the Farmers' and Mechanics' Land & Building Association in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The pamphlet, dated 1871, likely outlines the legal arguments and documentation surrounding the estate's disposition.

Brief to the Willington Estate, Late of Simon Gratz, Deceased Brief to the Willington Estate, Late of Simon Gratz, Deceased

This 32-page pamphlet from 1855 details the legal title to the Willington Estate, formerly owned by Simon Gratz. It includes a three-page extract from Simon Gratz's will (dated February 16, 1839), outlining the disposition of his 71-acre estate. The pamphlet also notes the acquisition of the Willington Estate by the Farmers and Mechanics Land and Building Association in 1852. This is a rare item, not indexed in OCLC prior to this cataloging effort, though two copies of an 1871 edition are known to exist.

Castle Real Estate and Improvement Company Stock Certificate Castle Real Estate and Improvement Company Stock Certificate

Stock certificate #21 for 8,333 shares of the Castle Real Estate and Improvement Company, issued to Henry S. Glazier on February 7, 1893, in Helena, Montana. The certificate is signed by E.D. Edgerton and President Albert Seligman. It features a vignette of surveyors and was printed by the Pioneer Press of St. Paul. The certificate is not cancelled.

Deed for City Lot No. 325, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 1, 1798 Deed for City Lot No. 325, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 1, 1798

Original partially-printed vellum land deed between Gustavus and Martha Colhoun (Calhoun?) and James Milligan for City Lot No. 325, situated on the north side of Chestnut Street, between Delaware Street (now 7th Street) and 9th Street, Philadelphia. Dated July 1, 1798. One page, 17 1/2" x 24 1/2", signed twice by Isaac Franks as Justice of the Peace.

Deed for Property Purchase by Mizpah Agricultural and Industrial Company, New Jersey, September 29, 1892 Deed for Property Purchase by Mizpah Agricultural and Industrial Company, New Jersey, September 29, 1892

Partially printed deed, signed by Julius D. Eisenstein as President of the Mizpah Agricultural and Industrial Company, Michael S. Mirsky as Secretary, and Ralph Nathan as Commissioner for New Jersey in New York. The deed details the purchase of property from the West Jersey and Atlantic Railroad Company for a "Russian-Hebrew" communal colony. The three-page folio document is partially printed and completed in manuscript. The Mizpah colony, founded in part by Eisenstein, was an attempt to establish an agricultural settlement for Russian-Jewish immigrants in southern New Jersey. The colony's history is marked by challenges, including poor land quality and difficult living conditions for its early inhabitants. This deed provides crucial documentation of the colony's early development and its connection to broader patterns of Jewish immigration and settlement in the United States.

Deed for the Estate of Moses Isaac, New York City, February 16, 1801 Deed for the Estate of Moses Isaac, New York City, February 16, 1801

Deed settling the estate of Moses Isaac, dated February 16, 1801, in New York City. The deed transfers $5000 to Joshua Jones and was signed by Isaac Gomez Jr., Abigail Gomez, and Esther Gomez. Esther Gomez was the daughter of Aaron Lopez of Newport, Rhode Island, and the wife of Moses Isaac Jr., son of the deceased Moses Isaac. Isaac Gomez Jr. was married to Abigail, also a daughter of Aaron Lopez.

Deed from Benjamin Seixas and Zipporah Seixas to Isaac Moses, June 14, 1793 Deed from Benjamin Seixas and Zipporah Seixas to Isaac Moses, June 14, 1793

Four-page deed in folio format (each page 12-1/2"h x 8"w) from Benjamin Seixas and his wife, Zipporah, to Isaac Moses, dated June 14, 1793. Witnessed by Simon Nathan. All parties signed except Moses. Benjamin Seixas, brother of Gershom Mendes Seixas, was a founder of the New York Stock Exchange, a member of the NY Militia, and engaged in privateering with Isaac Moses. Seixas was prominent in Jewish affairs and worked as a saddler and later an auctioneer. Isaac Moses (1742-1818) was a large-scale merchant who operated out of Philadelphia during the British occupation of New York. He was a prominent merchant-shipper and blockade-runner, whose firm, Isaac Moses & Company, later became Isaac Moses & Sons. The document is part of the collection of Judaica Americana.

Deed of Conveyance from Solomon Moses to Isaac Moses, March 24, 1818 Deed of Conveyance from Solomon Moses to Isaac Moses, March 24, 1818

Four-page deed of conveyance, dated March 24, 1818, from Solomon Moses to Isaac Moses for $1.00. This legal document transfers property from Solomon to Isaac and his son, Moses Levy Moses, following the dissolution of Isaac Moses & Sons. The deed lists the property owned by Isaac Moses at his death and includes mention of land on Long Island. Signed by Solomon Moses, his wife Rachel Gratz Moses, and witnessed by Benjamin Gratz and Reuben Etting. It also bears the signature of William Tilghman, Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Deed of Land in Doddridge County, West Virginia, from Joseph and Jacob Gratz to Henry Hallam, October 18, 1849 Deed of Land in Doddridge County, West Virginia, from Joseph and Jacob Gratz to Henry Hallam, October 18, 1849

This deed, dated October 18, 1849, conveys a tract of land in Doddridge County, West Virginia, from Joseph and Jacob Gratz of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry Hallam. The land was originally purchased by their father, Michael Gratz, in 1786 and subsequently passed through a trust held by family members before being sold. The deed is four pages long, measuring 11" x 17", written in attractive calligraphy on thin, hard wove paper. It shows minor age-toning and some repaired tears.

Deed of Land Purchase, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 16, 1770 Deed of Land Purchase, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 16, 1770

Deed documenting a land purchase in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 16, 1770. The deed was witnessed by a Quaker and signed by Judah Muhman, whose literacy appears questionable. The document is written on Great Water Seal laid paper. The buyer of the land was Samuel Wallis. Further research is needed to confirm whether Judah Muhman was Jewish.

Deed of Land Sale from Isaac and Elizabeth Moses to Henry Pannebecker, Frederick Township, Pennsylvania, 1808 Deed of Land Sale from Isaac and Elizabeth Moses to Henry Pannebecker, Frederick Township, Pennsylvania, 1808

Indenture of April 4, 1808, by which Isaac Moses (described as a peddler) and Elizabeth Moses of Philadelphia sold a tract of land in Frederick Township, Pennsylvania to Henry Pannebecker (described as a storekeeper) of Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. The deed specifies boundaries referencing the land of George Nye and others. Witnesses include Abm. Quimpert, Abraham Moses, Benj. Markley, Isaac Peirce, and Fran. Wolbord(?). The document is a single-page vellum manuscript measuring 26 1/2" x 11 1/2".

Deed of Property Transfer from Vaseli Kashoff to Benjamin Levy, Sitka, Alaska, 1867-1868 Deed of Property Transfer from Vaseli Kashoff to Benjamin Levy, Sitka, Alaska, 1867-1868

Manuscript deed detailing the transfer of property from Russian subject Vaseli Kashoff to American citizen Benjamin Levy in Sitka, Alaska, between October 17, 1867, and October 23, 1868. The 8" x 27" document is signed twice by William Dodge, Sitka's first mayor. It mentions Prince Dimitry Maksontoff (last Governor of Russian Colonies in America and Russian consul in Alaska) and Andrew Ziazeff (listed as a Russian property owner in Sitka). The deed was executed on May 20, 1868, and recorded in Sitka's town offices on October 23, 1868. The document reflects the transfer of property following the Alaska Purchase and the commercial ties between Russian Jewish fur traders and the Jewish community in San Francisco during the Russian America colony period (1850s-1860s). Benjamin Levy's role in the formal transfer of sovereignty in Sitka, lowering the Russian flag and raising the United States flag, is also noted.

Deed of Sale for an Alleyway in Easton, Pennsylvania, 1812 Deed of Sale for an Alleyway in Easton, Pennsylvania, 1812

Vellum deed documenting the sale of a twenty-foot-wide alleyway in Easton, Pennsylvania, on March 31, 1812. The sellers were John Penn, William Penn, and Juliana Catharine Penn, heirs of William Penn, represented by their attorney John R. Coates. The buyer was Jacob Hart. The deed includes the signatures of John Geyer, Mayor of Philadelphia, and witnesses Tobias Scheonheit and Frederick Beates. The document details the legal transfer of property from the Penn heirs to Jacob Hart.

Deed of Sale for Lot 19, Parcel 533, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1827 Deed of Sale for Lot 19, Parcel 533, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1827

This document is a deed of sale for Lot 19, Parcel 533 in Washington, D.C., dated May 15, 1827. Charlotte Abigail Myers and Mordecai Cohen Myers, a Jewish family from Georgetown, South Carolina, sold the land to John A. Smith of Washington City for $350. The land was inherited from David Pollock. The deed is signed by William Cranch, subscriber of Deeds for the District of Columbia, and witnessed by Solomon Cohen. A verso notation indicates that notary Thomas R. Mitchell appeared before William Cranch as subscribing witness on January 22, 1828. The main portion of the deed is handwritten by a secretary. William Brent, Clerk of the Court for the District of Columbia, also signed the document.

Deed of Sale: Aaron Levy to James Duncan and Henry Weiss, Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania, August 23, 1803 Deed of Sale: Aaron Levy to James Duncan and Henry Weiss, Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania, August 23, 1803

Deed for the direct sale of land in Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania, from Aaron Levy to James Duncan and Henry Weiss. The deed is dated August 23, 1803, and features Levy's signature twice, with two Hebrew letters beneath one of the 'Y's. Levy, a partner of Joseph Simon, was involved in supplying troops and loaning money to the Continental Congress during the American Revolution and was a close associate of the Gratz family.

Deed:  Transfer of Property in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, 1821 Deed: Transfer of Property in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, 1821

Legal document detailing a property transfer in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, dated October 15, 1821. The deed is signed by George Scott and Benjamin Shoemaker, acting in a legal capacity for Jacob Hart. References are made to Jacob Hart's familial connections in Easton, Pennsylvania, and his role as a constable in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The document includes specific dates: January 13, 1821; January 29, 1821; and February 10, 1821.

Deed: Abraham De Peyster to Pierre Guillaume De Peyster and Elizabeth De Peyster, New York, January 14, 1757 Deed: Abraham De Peyster to Pierre Guillaume De Peyster and Elizabeth De Peyster, New York, January 14, 1757

Deed signed by Abraham De Peyster, Isaac De Peyster, Anne De Peyster, Pierre De Peyster, and Elizabeth De Peyster Hamilton. Witnessed by Hayman Levy, Samuel Seabury Jr., Jacob Walton, and William Sackett. Includes remains of five personal wax seals and an embossed New York IV Pence tax stamp. Describes property located on the East Side of Broadway, New York, between the house of the widow of John Minerson and the house of William Barker. Dated January 14, 1757.

Deed: Brewerton and Jacobs Land Claim, New York, 1792 Deed: Brewerton and Jacobs Land Claim, New York, 1792

Five-page legal document detailing a land claim owned by James Brewster and pledged to Philip Jacobs. The document describes the eventual payoff of the claim by Brewster's mother, who sells his New York City house to Jacobs. The deed is signed by Brewster and includes an additional page of expense entries dating from 1792 to 1795.

Deed: Levi Brothers Purchase in Carroll County, Illinois, August 14, 1850 Deed: Levi Brothers Purchase in Carroll County, Illinois, August 14, 1850

Land deed signed by Illinois Governor Augustus C. French, transferring property in Carroll County, Illinois to Levi Brothers. The deed, dated August 14, 1850, bears the Illinois State Seal and the signature of Secretary of State David L. Gregg. The document is a single folded sheet of light blue paper showing signs of age, including tears, discoloration, creases, and soil spots.

Deed: Property Transfer between Henry Cohn and Others, New York City, 1864 Deed: Property Transfer between Henry Cohn and Others, New York City, 1864

This document is a deed detailing a property transfer in New York City, New York. The deed, dated December 13, 1864, involves Henry Cohn as a principal party and references previous owners including David Devore, Erastus Benedict, and Henry B. Brevoort. The property is located between 53rd Street and Second Avenue, encompassing a lot between 105 and 107. The deed traces the property's history back to 1760 when it sold for 1200 pounds sterling. Cohn purchased the property for $10,000.

Deed: Sale of Land on Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1828 Deed: Sale of Land on Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1828

Deed for the sale of land located on the west side of Second Street, above the Delaware River, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated February 23, 1828. The deed involves a transaction between Nathan Nathans and Curtis Cavender. This may represent a transaction between father and son; earlier transactions did not go through. See related items 18-119 and 200 in the collection.

Deed: Sale of Land on Wall Street, New York City, 1793 Deed: Sale of Land on Wall Street, New York City, 1793

Deed dated February 12, 1793, in which Gabriel William Ludlow, merchant, executor to William Brownjohn, druggist, sold a piece of land on Wall Street, New York City, to Benjamin Seixas. The deed includes a subsequent assignment of the purchase to John Ray by Benjamin Seixas. The document measures 9x14 inches and comprises a single page.

Deed: Sale of Property Known as Loves Lane, New York City, May 1, 1818 Deed: Sale of Property Known as Loves Lane, New York City, May 1, 1818

A single-page printed and handwritten deed dated May 1, 1818, documenting the sale of a property known as Loves Lane in New York City. James C. Roosevelt and his wife, Catherine, sold the property to Samuel Tobias, a merchant, for $7500. The deed is signed by James C. Roosevelt and his wife. The document measures 19 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches.

Deed: Transfer of Property from James Euston and Samuel W. Weer to the Pennsylvania Company for Insurances on Lives and Granting Annuities, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1844 October 29 Deed: Transfer of Property from James Euston and Samuel W. Weer to the Pennsylvania Company for Insurances on Lives and Granting Annuities, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1844 October 29

This document is a deed transferring property in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was signed by Hyman Gratz, President of the Pennsylvania Company for Insurances on Lives and Granting Annuities, on October 29, 1844. The deed details the transfer of property from James Euston and Samuel W. Weer to the Pennsylvania Company.

Deposition of Levy Andrew Levy Regarding Land Transfer in Cherry Valley, New York, June 14, 1817 Deposition of Levy Andrew Levy Regarding Land Transfer in Cherry Valley, New York, June 14, 1817

This legal document is a deposition given by Levy Andrew Levy on June 14, 1817, concerning a land transfer in Cherry Valley, New York. Michael Gratz and George Croghan questioned Levy about the transfer of land between Michael and Bernard Gratz and George Croghan, which occurred in 1779. Levy was 82 years old at the time of the deposition. The document originates from the Gratz Collection in Canada and the Nathan Family Archive.

Fifteen-Year Calendar and Advertisement for Land Scrip, Farm & City Mortgages Fifteen-Year Calendar and Advertisement for Land Scrip, Farm & City Mortgages

A single-sided item featuring a fifteen-year calendar and an advertisement for the sale of land scrip, farm mortgages, and city mortgages. The item's creation date is unknown, but based on the style of the advertisement it was likely created sometime in the late 19th or early 20th century. The geographic location referenced in the advertisement is unknown.

Financial Record: Advance to Derry Ryan from Michael Gratz, March 21, 1796 Financial Record: Advance to Derry Ryan from Michael Gratz, March 21, 1796

Record of a £40 advance given by Michael Gratz to Derry Ryan on March 21, 1796, as an advance on Ryan's commission from the sale of his property. The document discusses potential debt recovery actions. The manuscript is in Michael Gratz's hand, unsigned, and measures approximately half a letter size. It originates from the Gratz Collection in Canada, part of the Nathan Family Archive.

Forced Sale of Property on Love Lane, New York City, 1812 Forced Sale of Property on Love Lane, New York City, 1812

A three-page legal document (8 x 13 inches) detailing the forced public auction of a property located on Love Lane, New York City. Dated 1812-1817, the document outlines the sale by Ephraim Hart and his wife Frances to satisfy a loan defaulted on July 7, 1807, to James C. Roosevelt. The property, a country house, was formerly owned by the deceased Abraham Duryee. The document includes signatures of James C. Roosevelt, Harry Peters, Michael Burnham, Thomas Bolton, and William Slocum.

Indenture (Land Deed):  Transfer of Property from Levi and Leah Phillips and Bilah Cohen to James Smith, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1806 Indenture (Land Deed): Transfer of Property from Levi and Leah Phillips and Bilah Cohen to James Smith, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1806

This four-page land deed, measuring 11x17 inches each, records the transfer of 305 acres of land in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, for $266.67. The deed was executed on April 13, 1806, by Levi Phillips, Sarah Phillips (likely Leah Phillips, daughter of Joseph Simon), and Bilah (Bell) Cohen, acting as executrix for the estate of Joseph Simon. James Smith of Huntingdon County was the buyer. Abraham Myers Cohen witnessed the transaction.

Indenture of Mortgage: Saint James' Benefit Building Society, London, 16 October 1854 Indenture of Mortgage: Saint James' Benefit Building Society, London, 16 October 1854

Handwritten London indenture on vellum, measuring approximately 28.5 inches by 22.5 inches. Dated 16 October 1854. This deed pertains to a mortgage of two tenements located at numbers 13 and 14 John Street, in the Parish of Saint Mary Matfelon, London. The signatories include Rachael Hart, Emanuel Moss, Solomen Joseph, and Joel Phillips, the latter three being trustees of the Saint James' Benefit Building Society. Rachael Hart is a member and shareholder of the society. The document details the mortgage and mentions other individuals involved in the transaction.

Ledger Sheet of Samuel A. Harrison, 1861 Ledger Sheet of Samuel A. Harrison, 1861

Six-page manuscript trial balance for the year ending December 31, 1861, detailing the financial records of Samuel A. Harrison, a doctor and gentleman farmer from Talbot County, Maryland. The ledger includes entries related to property holdings in St. Michaels, Maryland, and financial transactions with the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and the Union Presbyterian Church.

Legal Documents Concerning the Relocation of the Shaaray Tefila Cemetery, New York, New York, 1856-1857 Legal Documents Concerning the Relocation of the Shaaray Tefila Cemetery, New York, New York, 1856-1857

This archival collection contains three legal documents related to a lawsuit concerning the relocation of the Shaaray Tefila Cemetery in New York City. The lawsuit, filed in the New York Supreme Court on May 30, 1856, pits plaintiffs Benjamin J. Hart and David J. Levy against defendants Louis Levy, John M. Davies, Edward Josephs, Aaron S. Solomons, and Joseph Aden (trustees of Shaaray Tefila). The documents include a request for deposition of the plaintiffs (dated May 30, 1856), a copy of an affidavit from Alexander Kursheet for the defendants (filed June 20, 1856), and a group of possibly incomplete draft documents. The suit stemmed from a New York State law passed in 1850-1851 prohibiting further burials in Lower Manhattan, prompting Shaaray Tefila to establish the Beth Olam Cemetery in 1851 with two other Manhattan congregations. The documents detail the legal proceedings surrounding the sale and relocation of the original Shaaray Tefila cemetery. The Shaaray Tefila Synagogue, founded in 1845, was officially chartered in 1848 by primarily English and Dutch Jews who had previously been members of B'nai Jeshurun. Its first rabbi, Samuel Isaacs, was one of few English-speaking rabbis in the United States at the time and remained in that post until 1877.

Letter from J. B. Alexander to Solomon Etting Regarding a Land Matter Involving Simon Gratz, March 6, 1832 Letter from J. B. Alexander to Solomon Etting Regarding a Land Matter Involving Simon Gratz, March 6, 1832

A letter written by J. B. Alexander to Solomon Etting on March 6, 1832, concerning a land matter involving Simon Gratz. The letter discusses efforts to contact Gratz, possibly in relation to the settlement of Bernard Gratz's estate. It also mentions a deed from David Franks to Bernard Gratz dated October 18, 1780. A copy of the letter was sent to S. Gratz the previous day. The letter was written in Baltimore, Maryland.

Letter from J. H. Riker to Mayer Lehman Regarding Property Purchase, April 22, 1870 Letter from J. H. Riker to Mayer Lehman Regarding Property Purchase, April 22, 1870

A one and one-quarter page letter written by J. H. Riker of a prominent New York City law firm to Mayer Lehman on April 22, 1870, inquiring about the date of interest payment on a property Lehman was purchasing at 46th Street in New York City. The verso contains a response and signature from E. Asher Pearson, bond and mortgage clerk of the Equitable Life Assurance Co. Mayer Lehman (1830-1897) was a founder of Lehman Brothers.

Letter from John H. Riker to Louis Taussig & Co., October 11, 1880 Letter from John H. Riker to Louis Taussig & Co., October 11, 1880

A business letter written by John H. Riker to Louis Taussig & Co. on October 11, 1880, concerning a property with family history. The letter features a striking lithographed letterhead depicting kegs of whiskey, advertising the company's locations at 21 & 23 Lower Market, Covington, KY, and 303 Battery St. & 9 Delaney St., New York, NY.

Letter from Solomon Solis to Sarah Miriam Carvalho, November 28, 1850 Letter from Solomon Solis to Sarah Miriam Carvalho, November 28, 1850

A two-page letter written by Solomon Solis to his sister, Sarah Miriam Carvalho, on November 28, 1850, in Philadelphia. The letter discusses the status of a parcel of property owned by their late father in New Orleans, including attempts to locate his books and details regarding foreclosures and lawsuits. The letter also includes personal reflections on their parents. A small illustration of the property is included on the second page. The letter shows tears.

Letter Regarding a Title Transfer from Moses Bernhard to Einstein & Bernhard, March 18, 1873 Letter Regarding a Title Transfer from Moses Bernhard to Einstein & Bernhard, March 18, 1873

A letter dated March 18, 1873, concerning a title transfer. The letter is written on Great Litho letterhead for Einstein & Bernhard, located at 413 Broadway, corner of Lispenard Street, New York, New York. The letter's author is Moses Bernhard. The recipient is not explicitly named in the provided description, but the letterhead suggests that it may have been addressed to another member or associate within the firm of Einstein & Bernhard.

Mortgage Certificate: Manuel Myers to John Marston, September 15, 1791 Mortgage Certificate: Manuel Myers to John Marston, September 15, 1791

A one-page, torn folio document certifying that a mortgage from Joshua Levy, dated 1781, is paid in full. Manuel Myers certifies this on behalf of John Marston. The document requests that a record of this payment be made in the Clerk's Office of the City and County of New York. It is signed by Manuel Myers and witnessed by James Smith, who also notes that the certification took place in the presence of Richard Varick, Mayor of New York. Varick's signature is present at the bottom. New York, September 15, 1791.

Pennsylvania Land Warrant for Joseph Henry, Northumberland County, 1793 Pennsylvania Land Warrant for Joseph Henry, Northumberland County, 1793

Land warrant issued on February 25, 1793, by Thomas Mifflin, Governor of Pennsylvania, to Joseph Henry for 400 acres of land in Northumberland County (or Luzerne County, depending on existing land grants). The warrant, copied and attested on March 19, 1794 by Surveyor General Daniel Brodhead, details the land's boundaries and specifies payment terms. The document measures 8" x 13".

Philadelphia Mercantile Advertiser, May 7, 1814 Philadelphia Mercantile Advertiser, May 7, 1814

Issue of the Philadelphia Mercantile Advertiser newspaper published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 7, 1814. This issue contains advertisements for the auction of a prize ship, The Sisters, and real estate by F. Montmollin & S. Moses.

Photograph of Joseph Levy & Son Real Estate, 389 [Street Name] Photograph of Joseph Levy & Son Real Estate, 389 [Street Name]

A photograph depicting the storefront of Joseph Levy & Son Real Estate, located at 389 [Street Name]. The image shows the owner standing outside the store. Adjacent businesses include a deli and a hardware store. The photograph indicates that the business also offered money loans. The date is unknown but is inferred to be around 1900.

Promissory Note: Ephraim and Frances Hart to James C. Roosevelt, 1807 Promissory Note: Ephraim and Frances Hart to James C. Roosevelt, 1807

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 Deeds Pertaining to Solomon Etting's Property in Baltimore, Maryland, 1795-1831 Three Deeds Pertaining to Solomon Etting's Property in Baltimore, Maryland, 1795-1831

This archival collection contains three original deeds documenting property transactions involving Solomon Etting in Baltimore, Maryland. The first deed, dated December 28, 1795, involves Zebulon Hollingsworth and James H. McCulloch. The second deed, dated March 13, 1798, involves Solomon Etting and James H. McCulloch. The third deed, dated May 26, 1831, involves Solomon Etting and Rebecca Pue. The deeds detail property sales and transfers, offering insights into real estate transactions and the early development of Baltimore. One deed indicates a sale price of $6500. Solomon Etting was an early investor in the Baltimore East India Company (1807) and the first Jew to hold public office in Maryland. He served on the first Board of Directors of the B&O Railroad.

Trial Balance of Samuel A. Harrison, 1859-1864 Trial Balance of Samuel A. Harrison, 1859-1864

Six-page manuscript trial balance detailing the financial records of Samuel A. Harrison, a doctor and gentleman farmer from Talbot County, Maryland, for the years 1859, 1860, 1861, and 1864. The ledger includes listings for multiple property holdings in St. Michaels, Maryland, and two loans: one to H. H. Cohen for $7,350 and another to the Hebrew Congregation for $10,500.

Writ of Certiorari Bond, Memphis, Tennessee, October 14, 1871 Writ of Certiorari Bond, Memphis, Tennessee, October 14, 1871

Writ of Certiorari Bond for $960 against B. Sharff, W. M. Loeb, and Morris Cohen regarding a property at 92 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee. This legal document, dated October 14, 1871, is a surety bond accompanying a writ of certiorari, ensuring the defendants' payment of costs associated with the writ. If the defendants fail to pay, the court can claim against the bond.