Geography: Danville

Four-page letter written on April 18, 1865, from Mrs. Moran to her son, Hugh A. Moran, in Danville, Kentucky. The letter discusses a visit to a Lexington, Kentucky synagogue with Minerva Gratz, the Lincoln assassination, and the shooting of Confederate Major Turner. The original envelope is included.

Letter dated March 13, 1882, from Squire Taliaferro of Danville, Virginia, to State Senator W.T. James in Richmond, Virginia. Taliaferro seeks the position of Penitentiary Guard. The second page includes a letter of recommendation highlighting Taliaferro's influence among Danville's Black community, signed by prominent Readjuster leaders including J.B. Raulston, E.W. Barksdale, John Blackwell, John A. Smith, R.L. Cohen, and Wm. H. Pleasants.

Billhead from E. L. & A. Gerst, manufacturers of all kinds of woodwork, sash, blinds, doors, tobacco boxes, and other related products, located on Union Street in Danville, Virginia. Dated November 16, 1871. The bill lists an item purchased by an unknown buyer and includes details of the purchase. The billhead is printed with the name of the company and their business description, but lacks any decorative features.

This trade card advertises Leopold Hirsch & Bros., manufacturers of umbrellas and parasols and dealers in jewelry, fancy goods, etc. The front of the card displays the business name, product offerings, and address: Hill Street, Danville, Montour Co., Pa. The text is neatly printed, and the overall design is simple and straightforward, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank. [It is noted that the business was active in the Jewish community.]