Autograph Letter Signed, from Solomon son of Tzvi Bloch (Solomon Henry) to his first cousin, Yechiel (Michael Gratz of Philadelphia), concerning an inheritance

AUCTION 33 | Tuesday, June 20th, 2006 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Including Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Autograph Letters

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Lot 154

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

Autograph Letter Signed, from Solomon son of Tzvi Bloch (Solomon Henry) to his first cousin, Yechiel (Michael Gratz of Philadelphia), concerning an inheritance

Yiddish. The upper right corner of the letter contains the Hebrew abbreviation “B’H” (By the Grace of God), indicating the piety of the writer 2pp. Taped. 8 x 12 1/2 inches

London: January 30th 1762

Est: $3,000 - $5,000

Concerns the estate of Solomon’s deceased brother, Jacob Henry, who died in Philadelphia on March 20th, 1761. Conveys regards to Michael’s brother Baer (Barnard])and his wife. Mentions that “due to war with Spain, stocks have fallen 1:100.” - This refers to the Seven Years War (1756-63) between England and the Spanish-French Alliance