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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.504 |
| From Archive Folder | American Judaica documents relating to Jewish colonists and patriots |
| Title | Receipt for 2000 florins owed Phillip Jacob Cohen |
| Date | 9 June 1785 |
| Author | Cohen, Philip Jacob (fl. 1785) |
| Additional authors | Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) |
| Document Type | Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Receipt from Wilhelm and Jan Willink of Amsterdam, owing 2000 florins to Cohen. Signed by Cohen on verso. Signature of Anthony Wayne crossed out on front. Spelled Wilhem and Ian in this letter. |
| Subjects | Military History Judaism Finance Global History and Civics Land Transaction |
| People | Cohen, Philip Jacob (fl. 1785) Wayne, Anthony (1745-1796) |
| Place written | Savannah, Georgia |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Religion; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | "Mad" Anthony Wayne was a Revolutionary war general, and a congressman. Wilhelm and Jan Willink were trustees of the Holland Land Company which was involved in a giant land speculation scheme in New York State. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |