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Title: Correspondence between Michael Gratz and Alexander Abraham, 1776-1777; Abraham, Alexander
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14267
Description: Letters detailing an exchange of goods and services. Contains a few ledgers and accounts of payment.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Correspondence; Jewish families; Jews--United States--History; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811; Alexander, Abraham, 1743-1816
Date: 1776-1777; 2021

Title: Land surveys and correspondence, 1774-1805; Land surveys
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14809
Description: Land surveys by John Lukens, Robert Dill, John Craigs, Andrew Porterly, Thomas Fitzmons.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Correspondence; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Land speculation; Lukens, John, 1720-1789; Dill, Robert; Craigs, John; Porterly, Andrew; Fitzmons, Thomas
Date: 1774-1805; 2021

Title: Marks, Henry to Barnard Gratz, 1780;1786; Marks, Henry
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14736
Description: Correspondence from Henry Marks to Barnard Gratz. Mentions financial dealings and various bills of lading.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; Social networks--18th century; Bills of lading; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Marks, Henry; Gratz, Barnard, 1738-1801
Date: 1780;1786; 2021

Title: Anderson, Matthew to Michael Gratz, 1779 November 06; Anderson, M.
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14063
Description: Matthew Anderson inquires as about the purchase of leather from Michael Gratz.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Correspondence; Jews--United States--History; Anderson, Matthew; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811; Gratz, Barnard, 1738-1801
Date: 1779-11-06; 2021

Title: Lancase, James to Gouverneur Morris, 1782 August 12; James Lacase to Gouverneur Morris
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15959
Description: Letter from James Lancase to Gouverneur Morris. Mentions some sort of legal motion, and James wanted to protect the character of a young lady.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Women--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Social conditions; Law--United States--History; Lancase, James; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Date: 1783-07-31; 2022

Title: Ogden, Sam to Gouverneur Morris, 1782 August 12; Sam Ogden to Gouverneur Morris
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15882
Description: Letter from Sam Ogden to Gouverneur Morris about the health of his family. Sam states the doctors report that "she was then very Ill".; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Family life--18th century; Health and Hygiene; Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Date: 1782-08-12; 2022

Title: Ogden, Sam to Gouverneur Morris, 1782 August 02; Sam Ogden to Gouverneur Morris
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15976
Description: Letter from Sam Ogden to Gouverneur Morris discussing Sam's family. Brings news that the mother of Mrs. Ogden is suffering from an illness, and that doctors have given her only hours to live.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Family life--18th century; Health and Hygiene; Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Date: 1782-08-02; 2022

Title: Gratz, Michael to Barnard Gratz, 1777-1789; Gratz, Michael to Barnard Gratz
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14090
Description: 20 collected letters between Barnard and Michael Gratz. Some letters discuss financial dealings and some letters written partially in yiddish.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Brothers and sisters--Correspondence; Social networks--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; Jews--United States--History; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811
Date: 1777-1789; 2021

Title: Beall, Issack to Michael Gratz, 1779 June 03; Beall, Isaac and Company
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15005
Description: Loan office certificates from Michael Gratz. Nota bene (N.B.) at the end about the shipment of goods, including linen, cambric, silks, etc.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Correspondence; Jews--United States--History; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Beall, Isaac, 1751-1833; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811
Date: 1779-06-03; 2021

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1781 April 24; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:27298
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Is uneasy at not receiving any replies to his letters. Has not heard from either Joseph Mayo or John Foulke.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; International correspondence; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-04-24; 2022

Title: Franks, Moses to Bernard and Michael Gratz, 1770-1789; Franks, Moses
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14299
Description: Correspondence between Moses Franks and Michael and Barnard Gratz. Several documents related to the loaning of money.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Brothers and sisters--Correspondence; Social networks--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Bonds; Bonds--United States; Franks, Moses, 1719-1789; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811; Gratz, Barnard, 1738-1801
Date: 1770-1789; 2021

Title: Clark, John to Michael and Barnard Gratz, 1768-1771; Clark, John
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14979
Description: Correspondence between John Clark, Michael Gratz, and Barnard Gratz regarding the estate of George Croghan. Clark is attempting to be paid from the estate of George Croghan due to debts and is asking Gratz, who inherited the estate, to pay him.; There are other documents in the Gratz papers that discuss the Croghan estate.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Brothers and sisters--Correspondence; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Clark, John, 1751-1819; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811; Gratz, Barnard, 1738-1801; Croghan, George, 1720?-1782
Date: 1768-1771; 2021

Title: Correspondence to John Campbell, 1773-1779; Illinois and Wabash
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14286
Description: Documents related to the "speedy settlement of the Landers the property of the United Companies of Illinois & Wabash and for the Encouragement of Settlers." Letters relate to the design to make a settlement/town by the Illinois-Wabash Company. Included is the street plan for the town.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; Memorial service; Social networks--18th century; Land speculation; Illinois Indians; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Campbell, John; United States. Congress; United Illinois and Wabash Land Companies
Date: 1773;1779; 2021

Title: Vaughan, Benjamin to William Temple Franklin, 1778 December 29; Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25583
Description: Letter from Benjamin Vaughan to William Temple Franklin. Asks about the truth of the report that Mr. Henry Laurens is going to Europe on a mission to France or Spain. Has had enquiries from Mrs. Laurens about the matter, also from young Harry Laurens. Mentions reports about Admirals John Byron, [Aug.us] Keppel and Comte d'Estaing. Refers to his brother John at Bordeaux; hears that the embargo on Irish provisions has been taken off. Intends to write to Dr. Franklin soon on some electrical conceits. Dr. [Joseph] Priestley is publishing a new book on Philosophy. Is sending Dr. Franklin the controversy between him (Dr. Priestley) and Dr. Richard Price.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States. Navy--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; International correspondence; Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-12-29; 2022

Title: Fox, George to William Temple Franklin, 1781 April 28; Fox, George, 1759-1828. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:26935
Description: Letter from George Fox to William Temple Franklin. Has just returned from Champlost. Encloses a letter to be forwarded to America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; International correspondence; Fox, George, 1759-1828; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1781-04-28; 2022

Title: Adams, John to William Temple Franklin, 1780 December 7; Adams, John, 1735-1826. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25157
Description: Letter from John Adams to William Temple Franklin. Glad to hear of his Excellency's recovery; finds it exceedingly dull in the Capital of the reign of Mammon; request for news.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Media; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; International correspondence; Adams, John, 1735-1826; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1780-12-07; 2022

Title: Ogden, Sam to Gouverneur Morris, 1783 May 07; Sam Ogden to Gouverneur Morris
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15873
Description: Letter from Sam Ogden to Gouverneur Morris discussing various family affairs. Mentions the creation of a commercial town in New York from the most wealthy persons.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Family life--18th century; Commerce and trade--Philadelphia--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Date: 1783-05-07; 2022

Title: Ogden, Sam to Gouverneur Morris, 1783 August 28; Sam Ogden to Gouverneur Morris
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15895
Description: Letter from Sam Ogden to Gouverneur Morris about deeds and updates about his mother.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Finance, Personal--United States; Social networks--18th century; Family life--18th century; Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Date: 1783-08-28; 2022

Title: Ogden, Sam to Gouverneur Morris, 1783 October 04; Sam Ogden to Gouverneur Morris
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15981
Description: Letter from Sam Ogden to Gouverneur Morris about family updates and a deed.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Finance, Personal--United States; Social networks--18th century; Family life--18th century; Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810; Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Date: 1783-10-04; 2022

Title: Phillips, Jonas, Michael Gratz, Solomon Marache, Solomon Mayer, Simon Nathan to Unknown recipients, 1782; Jewish Congregation of Philadelphia
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:15133
Description: Memorial of the Jewish Congregation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Archives. The representatives of the Jewish Congregation requests that the consecration of their Synagogue be formerly sanctioned by the President and Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A copy for Rebecca Gratz.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Correspondence; Jews--United States--History; Social networks--18th century; Consecration; Synagogue dedication services; Synagogues--History; Phillips, Jonas, 1736-1803; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811; Marache, Solomon; Mayer, Salomon, -1811; Nathan, Simon
Date: 1782; 2021