Subject: Stock exchanges

Newspaper clipping from Bell's Weekly Messenger, dated October 7, 1810, detailing the death of Abraham Goldsmid, a prominent figure in the London Stock Exchange. The article extensively covers Goldsmid's suicide and its impact on the London financial scene, including his involvement in a large government loan. The clipping also discusses the subsequent parliamentary bill addressing the liquidation of Goldsmid's considerable debts.

Billhead of S. L. Levy, dated January 30, 1890. The billhead indicates that Levy is a member of the New York and Philadelphia Stock Exchanges. The address listed is 138 South Third Street, New York, New York. The billhead also mentions Edwin C. Lewis.

Handwritten chancery court case document from New York City, dated January 26, 1799. The case involves Benjamin Seixas and John Delafield, concerning stocks and finances, specifically subscriptions to the Bank of the United States in 1791. The document includes statements from George Lewis, a deponent for Seixas, and is signed by Edward W. Laight on February 21, 1799, certifying it as a true copy. The case mentions several prominent New York City financiers of the time.

This book, the first American edition of John Francis's *Chronicles and Characters of the Stock Exchange*, offers a historical account of the London Stock Exchange and its prominent figures. Published in 1850, it includes mentions of prominent figures from the Rothschild and Goldsmid families, alongside other individuals of the Hebrew faith, illustrating the involvement of Jewish people in the financial world of the 19th century. A biographical sketch of the economist David Ricardo is featured on page 77.

Admission card or invitation to the opening of the new building of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange on June 29, 1876. The invitation was issued to Moses A. Dropsie, an individual active in Jewish affairs. This item is related to another item in the collection (12.997).

Invitation to the opening of the new building of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, issued by the Philadelphia Stock Exchange for Moses A. Dropsie on June 29, 1876. The invitation is a printed card.

A page from a receipt book documenting financial transactions in New York City between December 11, 1807, and February 19, 1808. The primary entry records a payment of $67.50 from James C. Roosevelt to Ephraim Hart for dividends on Merchant Bank stock. Additional, unrelated transactions by Eliza Clark and others are also included.

Pamphlet detailing the program for the opening of the Exchange and Auction Room at 59-65 Liberty Street, New York City, on April 14, 1885. The pamphlet includes information about the real estate dealers involved, bylaws, arbitration rules, and a list of attendees. John Jacob Astor chaired the meeting.

This seating list documents the guest list for a dinner held on March 1, 1898, to celebrate the opening of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Building. The list, compiled by Simon J. Block, details the seating arrangement for the event, including prominent Jewish guests such as Harry S. Kahn, A.B. Loeb, Oscar Loeb, and Walter C. Louchheim. The list is presented in a formal format, indicating the table assignments and the names of those invited.