Geography: Kingston

Two-page letter (one page both sides) written by M. Myers in Kingston, Jamaica to Reverend Isaac Leeser on January 4, 1863. The letter expresses lament over personal attacks on Leeser and also comments on Reverend De Sola, Rabbi I. M. Isaacs, and Mr. Piza of St. Thomas.

Three-page letter written by Moses Mendes Sollas of Buff Bay, St. George's, Jamaica, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 14, 1844. Sollas, a wealthy merchant and lay leader of K.K. Shahar Ashamaim synagogue in Kingston, requests information on firms exporting spiced beef to Jamaica. The letter also contains advice to Leeser regarding his efforts to organize the American Jewish community and observations on the wealthy, along with book orders.

Four-page letter written by Moses N. Nathan on May 23, 1863, from Kingston, Jamaica, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter offers insights into Nathan's views on slavery and the American Civil War, commenting on the labor force in Jamaica and the impact of the war. This is one of four letters in the collection from Nathan to Leeser.

This twelve-page letter, dated July 5, 1863, was written by Rabbi M. N. Nathan in Kingston, Jamaica, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It provides a detailed account of the Curaçao Synagogue in the early 1860s, including observations on its chief rabbi and his work during a smallpox epidemic. Nathan also discusses a potential job offer from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

Six-page letter written by Rabbi Moses N. Nathan in Kingston, Jamaica, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 4, 1863. The letter discusses the Civil War, the state of Jewish communities in New Orleans and Cincinnati, Nathan's pulpit in St. Thomas, and the need for a Jewish boarding school in Britain. It also details the declining state of the Judah Touro Synagogue in New Orleans.

A one-page letter from A. J. Peixotto to Rabbi Isaac Leeser, dated January 7, 1849, written in Kingston, Jamaica. Peixotto discusses selling books, mentions financial difficulties in Jamaica, and references several individuals.

A three-page letter written by E. Pyke from Kingston, Jamaica to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 16, 1847. The letter details Jewish institutional matters in Jamaica, family events, and lists subscribers to *The Occident*.

A two-page letter written by Moses Mendes Sollas of Kingston, Jamaica to Isaac Leeser in New York, New York on March 6, 1866. Sollas reflects on his life as a Jew in a predominantly Christian community, his relationship with Leeser as a spiritual mentor, and shares family news, including the marriage of his daughter and the engagement of two others. He also introduces a young friend, Mr. Lewin, seeking Leeser's assistance.

Insurance policy document for the ship "Live Oak" sailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Kingston, Jamaica in 1761. The policy, dated June 6 and June 17, 1761, lists Abraham Judah as the insurer, and Benjamin Mifflin, Samuel Massey, and John Ashmead as the insureds. The cargo is not specified. This document is considered possibly the earliest extant American Jewish document where a Jew acted as the insurer.

Invoice from Dr. Hyman Rosa, dentist, located at the corner of Clinton Avenue and Maiden Lane, Kingston, New York. The invoice is dated October 10, 1888. The bill lists charges for 'Expenses of Orchestra' and 'Music' for two days for the Kingston Masonic Lodge #10. This includes costs for orchestra on the 'night', 'extra', 'matinee', and expenses 'for evening'. The bill is signed by Dr. Hyman Rosa and the recipient, N. E. Brodhead, Treasurer of the Masonic Lodge, at the bottom of the invoice.

Two-page letter written by Henry Joseph in Kingston, Jamaica, to T. I. Tobias in New York City on April 20, 1823. Joseph explains his inability to repay a debt, mentioning A. Piexotto & T. R. DeCordova.

A one-page letter written by Hyman Levy in Kingston, Jamaica, to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City on November 4, 1824. Levy expresses gratitude for the hospitality shown to his friend Costello by Tobias and his brother. He also provides a family update from Jamaica and mentions Asher Levy.

A one-half page, stampless letter written by Michael H. Samuels in Kingston, Jamaica, to T. I. Tobias in New York City on November 6, 1824. Samuels requests Tobias forward a letter and mentions Asher Levy, describing him as "quite rich and equally eccentric as he was 20 years ago." He also asks that regards be sent to their mutual friend U. Hendricks.

Three-page letter written by V.A. Sanginetti in Kingston, Jamaica, to Charles Tobias in New York City on August 24, 1840. The letter discusses the devastating effects of drought on sugar crops, Sanginetti's plans to work in coffee fields, and the financial difficulties faced by Mr. W.T. Alfred and his mother.

This volume contains the diary entries of Aaron Katz for the year 1914. Written in small cursive script, each day has a separate entry of approximately 15 lines, detailing Katz's daily life in Kingston, New York. The entries cover a wide range of topics, including family matters, business dealings (Katz was a junk dealer), local news, religious observances (Katz identifies as Reform Jewish), and reflections on community events. This diary provides a valuable glimpse into the life of a German-Jewish immigrant and his family in the early 20th century.

This volume comprises one of four diaries kept by Aaron Katz between 1913 and 1916. Written in small cursive script, each diary contains a daily entry of approximately 15 lines. Katz, a junk dealer residing at 250 Broadway, Kingston, New York, details his daily life, including family matters, business dealings, local news, and religious observations. His entries reveal his Reform Jewish faith, his work schedule (including Sabbath observance), and his participation in High Holiday celebrations. This volume covers the year 1913.

This volume is one of four diaries kept by Aaron Katz between 1913 and 1916. Written in small cursive script, each diary contains daily entries averaging about 15 lines. The entries detail Katz's personal life, family matters, business dealings (as a junk dealer specializing in metals), social interactions, religious observances (Reform Judaism), and news events. This volume covers the year 1915. Aaron Katz was born in Germany in 1860, immigrated to the United States in 1866, married Sophie in 1888, and had two sons, Albert and Felix. He resided at 250 Broadway, Kingston, NY.

This volume comprises one of four diaries kept by Aaron Katz between 1913 and 1916. Written in English, the diary details Katz's daily life in Kingston, New York, offering insights into his family, business as a junk dealer (specifically dealing in metals), social interactions, religious observances (Reform Judaism), and news events. Entries are made for each day of 1916, approximately 15 lines each in small cursive.

This 16-page octavo pamphlet contains the order of service for the consecration of the Synagogue of the United Congregation of Israelites in Kingston, Jamaica, on July 19, 1888 (19 Tammuz 5648). The service was conducted by Reverend Solomon Jacobs, the congregation's minister. The text is presented bilingually in Hebrew and English on facing pages. The pamphlet commemorates the completion of a new synagogue building, replacing one that had previously burned down. The United Congregation of Israelites resulted from a merger of Kingston's Sephardic and Ashkenazic congregations.