Geography: Georgetown

Legal document attesting to citizenship, signed by Benjamin Nones in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 26, 1810. The document also involves John Kingsland and references Georgetown, District of Columbia.

Shipping record detailing insurance for the schooner Charming Sally bound for Georgetown, South Carolina, on October 16, 1787. The policy was written by Isaac Elizer, a Newport, Rhode Island merchant shipper involved in the slave trade. The record includes information on the vessel, cargo, and insurance details.

Issue of the *Winyaw Intelligencer* newspaper, published in Georgetown, South Carolina on May 1, 1830. This issue contains notices from Soloman Cohen regarding tax payments for free persons of color in 1828 and 1829. Advertisements for escaped slaves are also featured.

Billhead from L. Cohen's dry goods, clothing, and furnishing goods store in Georgetown, Colorado, dated August 1, 1885. The billhead features a lithograph of a high-button shoe and indicates that L. Cohen was the sole agent for Curtis & Wheeler Shoes.

Certificate of discharge for medical disability issued to Private Leon Berkowitz of Company H, Second Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry Volunteers. The certificate notes that he enrolled in Philadelphia on January 2, 1862, and was discharged on December 13, 1862. Printed by Philp & Solomons Army Stationers.

Billhead of Joseph Sampson & Son, a dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, crockery, hardware, groceries and liquors store, located on Front Street, Georgetown, South Carolina. The billhead is dated May 18, 1880, and advertises that the company buys cotton and country produce. Additional information notes that Joseph Sampson served in the Civil War (Company I, 21st Infantry, detailed to Quartermaster Department) and his grandfather was listed in the 1818 business directory.

A half-sheet billhead/letterhead from the firm of Breslauer, Moses & Co., dated December 17, 1883. The letter was sent from Georgetown, South Carolina, and the recipient was Simons & Cappelman. The letterhead features an illustration.

Three-page letter written by Solomon Cohen Jr. to his niece, Sarah Ann Minis Hays, on January 13, 1834. The letter was written from Georgetown, South Carolina, and discusses family matters, including Sarah's engagement, and mentions Rebecca Gratz. The letter reflects a close and personal relationship between the writer and recipient.

A billhead, likely an invoice, from J. Glassman, a wholesale and retail dealer in provisions, groceries, liquors, grain, flour, and other goods in Georgetown, California. The business operated out of a “Fire-Proof Brick Building” on Main Street. The billhead lists a variety of items purchased by Mr. Drillon, possibly for a mining operation, such as rice, flour, coffee, tea, sugar, and various other goods. The billhead is dated July 16, 1867. The billhead has a framed header section, ornate lettering, and includes handwritten details of the transactions and a final total of the bill. The billhead is in excellent condition.

Broadside documenting the burning of the Winyah Lodge No. 40, A. F. & A. M. building in Georgetown, South Carolina on August 11, 1873, by white troops who sought to prevent Black troops from occupying it. The document includes signatures and the original seal of the Winyah Lodge. It is signed by Solomon Emanuel as Secretary and committee member.

Statement of account from L. Cohen, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, furnishing goods, carpets, blankets and trunks, located in Georgetown, Colorado. Dated June 8, 1886, this bill lists multiple purchases made by J. S. Randall, and totals 76.26. The billhead is handwritten and contains detailed information on the transactions, including dates and prices. It is signed by L. Cohen.

Monthly statement from S. Strousse, dealer in dry goods, carpets, clothing, and other items, located in Georgetown, Colorado. Dated January 15, 1892. The bill lists a detailed account of goods purchased by J. S. Randall. It includes the date, a description of items, and the prices for the items purchased. The statement reflects the business relationship between the merchant and customer. The billhead features an ornate banner with the name of the business, printed text, and neatly handwritten entries. The billhead is on lined paper.