Geography: Greensboro

Invoice from J. Hildesheimer, a dealer in staple and fancy dry goods, silks, embroideries, ribbons, clothing, boots, shoes, trunks, valises, hats, caps, family groceries, and other goods, in Greensboro, N. C., dated April 12, 1862. This bill is made out to Mary Meachum, and is for a total of $3.30. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering and the business name in bold. The invoice shows a list of items sold to the customer and their prices.

Manuscript field order issued by Major General Jacob Dolson Cox, commanding the 23rd Army Corps, on May 7, 1865, from Greensboro, North Carolina. Written and signed by Cox's Assistant Adjutant General, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Cox, it directs division commanders to turn over all pack animals to the Chief Quartermaster. The order includes facsimile signatures of L. A. Gratz and J. H. Stevenson. The document is written on a single-page letter sheet and features manuscript docketing on the reverse.

This trade card advertises the Greensboro, North Carolina, store of C. & M. Pretzfelder. The front of the card (Image 1) features a charming illustration of a teacup and flowers, suggesting a focus on domestic goods. The text on the card indicates a wide variety of merchandise for sale, including carpets, oil cloths, rugs, mats, dress goods, notions, fancy goods, clothing, hats, boots, and shoes. The back of the card (Image 2) is a full advertisement for the store, providing additional details about their offerings. [Morris Pretzfelder and his brother were early Jewish settlers in Greensboro, opening their business some time before 1885, as indicated by advertisements found in the Greensboro Patriot newspaper as early as 1853].