Subject: Receipt books

This manuscript ledger, spanning from 1825 to 1847, documents the receipts of James A. Rich. The ledger contains numerous entries, with seven distinct signatures of purchasers recorded on individual sheets. The entries suggest business transactions, possibly indicating Rich's commercial activities in New York City during the period.

This leather-bound receipt book, spanning July 22, 1776, to December 29, 1784, belonged to Philadelphia merchant Peter Gallagher. It documents transactions with nine Jewish merchants, including 34 individual entries with signatures and some dates. Notably, entries from Jewish merchants ceased one month before the British occupation of Philadelphia (September 11, 1777 – June 28, 1778) and resumed three weeks after their departure. Several of the merchants listed served in the Continental Army.

This receipt book documents financial transactions from 1804 to 1811, primarily involving numerous Jewish brokers and firms in Philadelphia. The book features receipts from S. E. Wein, M. E. Cohen, M. Gratz (connected to Rebecca Gratz), and M. Israel, as well as firms like Humes & Etting and Israel Goldsmith & Co. The entries reflect commercial activity and business dealings within Philadelphia's Jewish community during this period.

This leather-bound receipt book (4" x 6"), owned by Sebastian Zimmerman, contains 35 pages filled with receipts written in English. Each receipt is signed. While the book was found in York, PA, it includes numerous references to Philadelphia and contains many signatures of Philadelphia Jewish merchants and brokers. Notable names include agents of Montmollin and Moses, and Solomon Moses (who married Rachel Gratz in 1806 and partnered with Frederick Montmollin from 1811-1818 in the "Auction and Commission Line," a prominent Philadelphia business). Other signatures include Jacob Levy, Jacob Mayer, Thomas Abrams, and Michael Asch (a Polish Jew in Philadelphia).