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Billhead - Bamberger, Streng & Co., Louisville, Kentucky, May 20, 1890Billhead - Bamberger, Streng & Co., Louisville, Kentucky, May 20, 1890

A receipt from Bamberger, Streng & Co., wholesale boots and shoes, located in Louisville, Kentucky. The receipt is dated May 20, 1890, and indicates the payment of $106.36 to A. Gamhauser. The billhead features a stylized illustration of the business's building and ornate text. It also shows a company logo in the upper left corner.

Billhead - T. E. Seixas, New-York, July 2, 1840Billhead - T. E. Seixas, New-York, July 2, 1840

This billhead, dated July 2, 1840, records a transaction between T. E. Seixas, a dealer in metal goods at 213 Water Street, New-York, and M. L. Boardman. The invoice details the purchase of 489 1/2 lbs of Dance Tin for $93.01 and 3 C. Brass Composition for $8.16, totaling $101.17. The item is marked "Recd payment" and signed by Theo. J. Seixas. The billhead features a clear, utilitarian typeface for the business name and description, characteristic of commercial documents from the period, with handwritten entries for the specifics of the transaction. The business listed its wide range of products including tin plate, sheet iron, copper, brass, lead, zinc, nails, and spikes.

Billhead - Weis & Zoebisch, Boston, December 15, 1875Billhead - Weis & Zoebisch, Boston, December 15, 1875

This billhead from Weis & Zoebisch, dealers in hats, caps, furs, and walking canes, located at 538 Washington Street, Boston, records the sale of a "Gray Ast.- Cap" for $3.00 to Mrs. Thompson on December 15, 1875. The item is marked as paid. The billhead features decorative script lettering for the date, location, and buyer's name, with the business name and products in bold uppercase. A small vignette illustration of a hunting dog and game appears in the upper left corner.

Five Receipts of Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, 1850-1854Five Receipts of Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, 1850-1854

Five printed receipts, four complete and one partially completed, documenting charitable donations to Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The receipts span the years 1850-1854. Four of the receipts include the donor's name and signature. One receipt is signed by Hyman Gratz, Vice President. The receipts are written in English and contain partial Hebrew words.

Letter - Julius Cohn, Varnishes and Japans, New York, New York, June 24, 1875Letter - Julius Cohn, Varnishes and Japans, New York, New York, June 24, 1875

Letter from Julius Cohn, manufacturer of varnishes and japans, located at No. 207 Pearl Street, New York. Dated June 24, 1875, the letter is addressed to Messrs. A. B. Crain & Son of Monticello, NY. It acknowledges receipt of a draft for $23.65, which fully pays a bill from June 14, and expresses the hope for continued orders. The letterhead features an ornate, shaded typeface for "Julius Cohn" with decorative flourishes and a graphic element, while the main body of the letter is handwritten in a cursive script. 3.

Letter from Baum & Kulman to E. C. Bailey, December 27, 1879Letter from Baum & Kulman to E. C. Bailey, December 27, 1879

A business letter from Baum & Kulman to E. C. Bailey dated December 27, 1879. The letter, functioning as a receipt, discusses business transactions related to dry goods or clothing. The letter was sent from Montgomery, Alabama to an unspecified location, likely in Boston, Massachusetts.

Martin Noll's Receipt Book, 1762-1781Martin Noll's Receipt Book, 1762-1781

This 144-page receipt book belonged to Philadelphia merchant Martin Noll and documents his financial transactions from August 8, 1762, to May 11, 1781. The book contains the signature of prominent colonial Jew Michael Gratz, along with numerous other signatures, including that of the scientist Joseph Priestley.

Order for Payment - M. B. Breitenbach, Jackson, Michigan, March 1, 1866Order for Payment - M. B. Breitenbach, Jackson, Michigan, March 1, 1866

This document is an order for payment from the U.S. Paymaster to M. B. Breitenbach, dated March 1, 1866, in Jackson, Michigan. It instructs the Paymaster to pay M. B. Breitenbach forty-six dollars, to be deducted from the money due to Lewis Arnell of Co. H, 12th Reg't Mich. Inf. upon his mustering out of the U.S. Army, for goods he purchased. The item is a pre-printed form with handwritten insertions for names, amounts, and dates, featuring blue ink for the printed text and a dark, possibly black or brown, ink for the handwritten details. The form includes a simple double-line border. 3.

Receipt - ARMEWEZEN DER NEDERLANDSCHE ISRAËLITISCHE GEMEENTE, Paramaribo, March 6, 1836Receipt - ARMEWEZEN DER NEDERLANDSCHE ISRAËLITISCHE GEMEENTE, Paramaribo, March 6, 1836

This document is a receipt for fifty cents (Vijftig Centen) paid by J. S. Lion. The payment was made as "Offerfelden" (offerings) for the benefit of the "Armewezen der Nederlandsche Israëlitsche Gemeente" (Charity of the Dutch Israelite Community) in Paramaribo. The offering was made on "29 Tebammy S.L." (February 29), and the receipt itself is dated Paramaribo, March 6, 1836. The document features printed text for the main body, with handwritten insertions for the payer's name, the amount, the specific offering date, the receipt date, and the signature of "Den Penningmeester" (The Treasurer), Promet. The amount 'f=50' is underlined twice. The overall style is simple and functional, typical of financial records of the period.

Receipt - H. Polano, Jr., Philadelphia, circa 1885Receipt - H. Polano, Jr., Philadelphia, circa 1885

A blank pre-printed receipt or statement of services for H. Polano, Jr., based in Philadelphia, PA. The form indicates services for "Professional Services at Funeral of" and includes a line for "Received Payment". It also notes that H. Polano, Jr. is an "Agent for Isaac Leeser's Prayer Books and Bibles". The item features ornate Victorian-style script for key phrases like "No.", "To", "For Professional Services at Funeral of", and "Received Payment", complemented by a standard serif font for other text. The verso contains handwritten notations for "Removing fire wood to celler (.50)" and "Com. on collection (44.48)", totaling "44.98". 3.

Receipt - Isaac Gomez, Hudson Valley, New York, December 6, 1756Receipt - Isaac Gomez, Hudson Valley, New York, December 6, 1756

A handwritten receipt dated December 6, 1756, issued by Isaac Gomez, acknowledging receipt from Jacob Turke of an order on Mr. Law. Reads for Twenty Pounds. This amount, when paid, will constitute full payment for the account of Conradt Elmendorf. The document is handwritten in an ornate script on aged, folded paper, typical of 18th-century documents. 3.

Receipt - Robert Stevens & Co., Newport, RI, May 12, 1755Receipt - Robert Stevens & Co., Newport, RI, May 12, 1755

This handwritten receipt documents a transaction between Robert Stevens & Co. and Jacob Rodriguez, Rivera & Co., dated May 12, 1755, in Newport, Rhode Island. The transaction details the sale of 19 boxes of spermaceti candles and additional boxes and paper. The total weight of the candles is recorded as 796 lbs, with 200 lbs deducted, leaving a net weight of 596 lbs. The cost for the candles is listed as £596.10, and for the boxes and paper as £12.7, totaling £608.17. The document features clear, legible 18th-century script and contains detailed handwritten calculations.

Receipt for Bonds: Solomon Levy and Simon Levy, Eufaula, Alabama, September 29, 1881Receipt for Bonds: Solomon Levy and Simon Levy, Eufaula, Alabama, September 29, 1881

This is a receipt documenting a financial transaction between Solomon Levy and Simon Levy. The receipt, dated September 29, 1881, notes the receipt of bonds from Simon Levy for the purchase of property from Solomon Levy. The receipt's text is written in cursive script. The location, Eufaula, Alabama, is clearly stated. The image shows a small piece of paper, with text written primarily in ink. The background is a mottled light yellow/cream color. [Information about the individuals involved or the nature of the property transaction is not included in the provided data.] The back of the receipt is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

Receipt for Goods Delivered to Jonathan Hart from Levy Solomons and Co., 1794Receipt for Goods Delivered to Jonathan Hart from Levy Solomons and Co., 1794

Receipt detailing the list and value of items delivered to Jonathan Hart by Levy Solomons and Co. for sale at his shop between May 9th and May 17th, 1794. This original receipt served as a court exhibit on April 6th, 1799. The receipt is part of a larger archive of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate following his death on December 28th, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. These documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This receipt is categorized as an evidential document predating Aaron Hart's death, supporting various claims within the estate proceedings. It is one of approximately 28 mercantile papers, including ledger sheets and promissory notes, within this category.

Receipt for Leopold Morse's Immigration to America, January 4, 1849Receipt for Leopold Morse's Immigration to America, January 4, 1849

Receipt documenting the immigration of Leopold Morse to America from Belgium on January 4, 1849. The receipt indicates his arrival in New York City. The document measures approximately 5.5" x 8.5". Additional biographical information on Leopold Morse (August 15, 1831 – December 15, 1892) is included, noting his success in retail clothing, his terms as a United States Representative from Massachusetts (1877-1885 & 1887-1889), his presidency of the Post Publishing Co., and his founding of the Boston Home for Infirm Hebrews and Orphanage.

Receipt for Payment on Sloop Molly, Newport, Rhode Island, November 18, 1746Receipt for Payment on Sloop Molly, Newport, Rhode Island, November 18, 1746

A page from the receipt book of Samuel Vernon. This receipt, dated November 18, 1746, is signed by Naphtali Hart and acknowledges receipt of 100 pounds as partial payment for the use of the sloop Molly, captained by James Cahoone. The sloop Molly was a privateer and slaver owned by the Vernons. The receipt may be entirely in Hart's handwriting.

Receipt for Payment to Jonas Phillips, October 12, 1774Receipt for Payment to Jonas Phillips, October 12, 1774

Receipt signed by Jonas Phillips acknowledging payment of 4.2 pounds from John Ellick on October 12, 1774. This sheet is from a payment book kept by John Ellick, and records payments made to creditors. The receipt is dated November 7, 1774, and indicates the payment was made in New York City.

Receipt for Return of Whiskey Barrels, New York, June 15, 1825Receipt for Return of Whiskey Barrels, New York, June 15, 1825

Receipt documenting the return of 60 barrels of whiskey, totaling 2,023.97 gallons, by William & John James to John Duffy, the gauger, on June 15, 1825 in New York, New York. The receipt details the quantity in each barrel. It measures 7.75" x 7". This receipt is connected to a purchase of this whiskey lot by Gomez, as referenced in receipt 17-1163T. Tobias was also involved in the wholesale liquor business and auctioneering.

Receipt for Subscription to the National Advocate, 1820-1823Receipt for Subscription to the National Advocate, 1820-1823

Receipt issued to the assignees of Naphtali Phillips for a 43-month subscription to the National Advocate, a newspaper published in New York City. The receipt covers the period from May 5, 1820, to December 15, 1823. The National Advocate was the first Jewish newspaper published in the United States.

Receipt for Subscription to the National Advocate, May 5, 1820Receipt for Subscription to the National Advocate, May 5, 1820

Receipt issued on May 5, 1820, by the National Advocate, a newspaper in New York, New York, to Napthali Phillips for a 36-month subscription. This receipt represents a payment made on May 5, 1820, and covers the subscription period until May 5, 1823. Napthali Phillips was the first Jewish newspaper publisher in the USA.

Receipt for the Purchase of Hanover Duck, 1732Receipt for the Purchase of Hanover Duck, 1732

Receipt for the purchase of Hanover duck for 154 pounds sterling, dated September 1, 1732. Signed by Moses Levy of Rhode Island. Moses Levy (1704-1792), a prominent merchant and trader, was one of several Ashkenazi Jewish families in Newport at that time. He owned the Touro Street Mansion, willed the property to Moses Seixas in 1792, and was an original benefactor of Touro Synagogue. He was the grandfather of Gershom Mendez Seixas. This receipt was exhibited in the opening exhibit of the National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) in 2010.

Receipt for the Sale of Two Enslaved Individuals, Charleston, South Carolina, May 10, 1858Receipt for the Sale of Two Enslaved Individuals, Charleston, South Carolina, May 10, 1858

Receipt documenting the sale of two enslaved individuals, Scott (approximately 28 years old) and Antoinette (approximately 24 years old), for $2,500. Dated May 10, 1858, the receipt was issued by Benjamin Mordecai, a prominent Charleston slave trader, to T.B. Taylor. The receipt guarantees the health and freedom from claims of the enslaved individuals. The document is signed by Benjamin Davis. It measures 4" x 8".

Receipt for Wine from Isaac Gomez to Conrad Elmendorf, April 21, 1757Receipt for Wine from Isaac Gomez to Conrad Elmendorf, April 21, 1757

Receipt for wine from Isaac Gomez, a pioneer Jewish merchant in the Hudson Valley, New York, to Conrad Elmendorf, proprietor of a famous inn and tavern in Kingston, NY. Dated April 21, 1757. The receipt measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/2". The inn referenced in the receipt still stands and played a significant role in the Revolutionary War in New York.

Receipt Form - Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, September 12, 1875Receipt Form - Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, September 12, 1875

This is a blank receipt form from Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, for annual seat rent in either the New Synagogue on Seventh Street or the Old Synagogue on Cherry Street. The form covers the period from May 25, 1860, to Rosh Hashanah, 5621 (circa 1860-1861), and also includes a line for 'prescription money.' The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the heading 'To CONG. 'MICKVE ISRAEL,' Dr.' and an elaborate script initial 'M.' The printed name '(Gabay)' appears at the bottom. The verso of the document contains handwritten financial notes and calculations, dated September 12, 1875, indicating the reuse of the paper. 3.

Receipt from Congregation Shearith Israel, New York, New York, 1843Receipt from Congregation Shearith Israel, New York, New York, 1843

Partly-printed receipt document, signed, measuring 8 x 3-1/4 inches. Issued in New York on October 1, 1843, to Frederick M. Tobias from the Trustees of Congregation Shearith Israel. The receipt details a $20 offering by Tobias and a $5 offering on behalf of his sister. The document is signed by D. Phillips.

Receipt from Lippincott Auction: Sale of Wines and Champagnes for T. I. Tobias, Philadelphia, August 3, 1841Receipt from Lippincott Auction: Sale of Wines and Champagnes for T. I. Tobias, Philadelphia, August 3, 1841

Receipt from the Lippincott auction house to T. I. Tobias for the sale of wines and champagnes. The receipt, dated August 3, 1841, details the sale of Tobias's wines and champagnes at auction. Accompanying the receipt are two handwritten letters and an invoice discussing shipments, sales, and quality issues related to the wines and champagnes. The materials are addressed to Tobias in New York and involve the Jewish merchants Joseph Moss and Edward Moss.

Receipt from M. Oppenheimer & Co. to Joseph Kammerer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 19, 1882Receipt from M. Oppenheimer & Co. to Joseph Kammerer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 19, 1882

Receipt issued on September 19, 1882, by M. Oppenheimer & Co. (successors to Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co.), manufacturers of clothing and jobbers of piece goods and tailor's trimmings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Joseph Kammerer. The receipt is part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. archive, which documents the evolution of this influential Jewish manufacturing and wholesale clothing firm from the late 1870s through 1902. The company's address is listed as 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Receipt from M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 24, 1894Receipt from M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 24, 1894

Receipt issued by M. Oppenheimer & Co. on October 24, 1894. The receipt is from the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. Archive, a collection of billheads, receipts, and broadsides documenting the evolution of this Jewish manufacturing and wholesale clothing firm from the late 1870s through 1902. Founded in 1851 as Klee & Kaufman in Allegheny City by Simon Kaufman and his father-in-law Jacob Klee, the firm moved to Pittsburgh in 1860. Moses Oppenheimer joined as a partner in 1865 after Jacob Klee withdrew. In 1879, the firm became M. Oppenheimer & Co. after Simon Kaufman's departure. The firm was prominently featured in *Industries of Pittsburgh* (1879), reporting approximately $8,000,000 in revenue (in 2016 dollars) and employing 150 people in manufacturing. Both Kaufman and Oppenheimer were founding members of Rodeph Shalom Synagogue (Reform) in Pittsburgh, organized in 1856. The receipt indicates the business address as 811 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Receipt from Merchant Bank Transaction, October 10, 1808Receipt from Merchant Bank Transaction, October 10, 1808

A financial record, specifically a receipt page, dated October 10, 1808, from New York City. The document shows a payment of $352.50 received by Ephraim Hart from James C. Roosevelt representing the balance of proceeds from the sale of 30 shares of Merchant Bank stock. Additional unrelated transactions involving Eliza Clark, Moses Marsh, and William Berrian are recorded on the document. The document measures 4" x 6".

Receipt or Payment Record: Spiegel Account, January 1, 1940Receipt or Payment Record: Spiegel Account, January 1, 1940

This archival item appears to be a receipt or record of a payment made to Spiegel, Inc. on January 1, 1940. The notation indicates a monthly payment of $5 using a deposit. Further details regarding the nature of the purchase or service are not provided in the available information.

Receipt signed by Aaron Lopez, Newport, Rhode Island, April 18, 1770Receipt signed by Aaron Lopez, Newport, Rhode Island, April 18, 1770

Autograph document signed by Aaron Lopez. Verso also bears the notation, “Negro boy sale £960”. One page, measuring 12 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. Newport, Rhode Island, April 18, 1770. This receipt settles accounts between Lopez and John Nicole, Jr. of Newport. Lopez's total expenditures amounted to £1160, a portion of which was paid to the captains of the brig Industry and sloop George. Lopez's ships frequently participated in the transatlantic triangular trade, exchanging New England goods for slaves in Africa, who were then sold in the West Indies (and the Carolinas) to acquire goods for re-export to New England. The document shows light toning, creasing, random ink stains, bleed-through, uneven and torn edges, rounded corners, and vertical folds. Despite these imperfections, it is in fine condition.

Receipt: L. H. Hershfield & Bro., Helena, Montana Territory, January 31, 1880Receipt: L. H. Hershfield & Bro., Helena, Montana Territory, January 31, 1880

This is a receipt from L. H. Hershfield & Bro. for $125.00 in currency. The receipt is dated January 31, 1880, and indicates that it was issued in Helena, Montana Territory. The image shows a handwritten document with the business name clearly visible. The style is consistent with business records from the late 19th century. The back of the card is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

Receipts - Armwezen der Nederlandsche Israelitische Gemeente, Paramaribo, Suriname, 1837Receipts - Armwezen der Nederlandsche Israelitische Gemeente, Paramaribo, Suriname, 1837

A strip of twelve printed monthly coupons, dated from January 1 to December 1, 1837, acknowledging contributions made by J. Juda Lyons. These receipts document payments of 0.50 Gulden each month to the Armwezen der Nederlandsche Israelitische Gemeente (Almsfund of the Dutch Jewish Community) in Paramaribo, Suriname. Each coupon features pre-printed text with handwritten insertions for the contributor's name, account number (No. 46), amount, and the signature of the treasurer. The title "Bijdrage Ten Behoeve van het Armwezen der Nederlandsche Israelitische Gemeente" (Contribution to the Almsfund of the Dutch Jewish Community) is printed prominently along the left edge of the strip.

Slave Sale Receipt, Augusta, Georgia, November 8, 1864Slave Sale Receipt, Augusta, Georgia, November 8, 1864

Printed receipt for the sale of an enslaved person named Lucie. The receipt, dated November 8, 1864, was issued by Solomon Cohen, a slave dealer in Augusta, Georgia. The buyer was Deighen & Baker. The receipt states that six thousand dollars were paid in full for the purchase of the enslaved person. Solomon Cohen's business address is listed as Ellis Street, Augusta, GA. This document is noted as rare and is referenced in Bertram Korn's *Jews & Negro Slavery in the Old South*, page 45. A similar document sold at auction for $9,585.

Stock Certificate Receipt for Coleman & Levy, Houston, TexasStock Certificate Receipt for Coleman & Levy, Houston, Texas

Stock certificate receipt, number 125, issued to Messrs. Coleman & Levy for one share at $100.00 on March 29, 1861. The receipt bears a notation in red ink, "for the City of Houston (Texas)", indicating the certificate's connection to the city. The receipt provides insight into early Jewish presence in Houston, Texas, with information on some of the earliest Jewish settlers.