Geography: Lexington

Three-page letter written on February 13, 1836, by Eleanor L. Carlile of Lexington, Kentucky, to Sarah Ann Minis Hays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter contains personal matters and gossip, including a reference to a Jewish phrase. Sarah Ann Hays later married Major Alfred Mordecai in 1836.

Three-page letter written by Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist, detailing family matters. Dated July 1, 1827, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Lexington, Kentucky.

Four-page letter dated August 22, 1830, from Rebecca Gratz and Miriam Gratz Moses to Maria Gist Gratz in Lexington, Kentucky. Rebecca Gratz's portion details family matters and a trip to West Point, Saratoga Springs, and New York City. Miriam Gratz Moses's portion continues the correspondence on the letter flaps.

Four-page letter written on September 6, 1835, from Richea Gratz Hays and Ellen Hays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Sarah Ann Minis Hays in Lexington, Kentucky. The letter details the death of Reyna Hays, discusses family matters, and mentions visitors. Richea Gratz Hays's portion constitutes three pages, while Ellen Hays's comprises one page.

This trade card advertises H. Weinberg's clothing store in Lexington, Virginia. The front of the card features simple, red ink illustrations of a man and a woman standing next to the courthouse. The card is undated but likely dates to around 1885 based on its style. The back of the card is blank.

Printed invitation to a ball held in Lexington, Kentucky on November 16, 1824, in honor of General Andrew Jackson following his loss in the 1824 presidential election. The invitation lists prominent Lexington businessmen as managers, including Jewish merchant Benjamin Gratz. The ball was held at Mrs. Keen's Inn.

Printed broadside announcing the election of officers of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, signed by Abraham Jonas as Junior Grand Warden and three other lodge officers. Issued September 4, 1830. Sent to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Vermont. One page plus a separate address leaf. Features signatures of notable individuals including a Kentucky newspaper publisher, a Louisville founding father, and a Kentucky Militia general.

A four-page stampless letter written by Richea Gratz Hays in Philadelphia on September 13, 1835, to her daughter Sarah Ann Hays in Lexington, Kentucky. The letter includes additional correspondence from Sally Minis Hays. The letter discusses family news, health updates, social events, and upcoming holidays.