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A commercial letter from A. C. Brown & Green in New York City to Hendricks Brothers in Liverpool, England, dated July 4, 1851. The letter pertains to the copper trade, highlighting Hendricks Brothers' significant role as a major copper importer in the USA and a primary supplier to the US Navy and Paul Revere. The letter is stampless.
A commercial letter dated July 14, 1857, from Newton Keates & Co. in Liverpool, England, to Hendricks Brothers in New York, New York. The letter pertains to business matters related to the Hendricks copper dynasty.
A business letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England to M. I. Tobias & Co. in New York, New York, on December 4, 1843. The letter pertains to business matters, reflecting the commercial activities of the Tobias family, known for their involvement in the clock and watch industry.
A stampless business letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England to Charles Tobias in New York City on March 13, 1840. The letter discusses the poor state of business. The Tobias family was known for its involvement in the clock and watch industry.
A business letter written by Henry Tobias of M. L. Tobias & Co. in Liverpool, England, dated April 15, 1843. The letter was sent to an unspecified recipient in New York City. The content of the letter pertains to business matters. The letter is stampless.
Printed and filled-out shipping record from Kaufman Bros. & Bondy, Jewish merchants of New York City, detailing the shipment of goods from Liverpool, England to Edinburgh, Scotland, arriving in the United States on November 6, 1862. The document indicates the port of entry and lists the goods shipped.
Shipping record documenting the shipment of goods from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Gans Leberman & Co. on May 13, 1856. The record indicates the port of entry and details of the shipment.
Two shipping documents detailing a shipment from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 13, 1856, by Simon Levine & Son. The documents list the port of entry as Philadelphia and specify Liverpool as the point of origin.
Shipping record documenting the importation of Iodine Potash and Chlorate Potash by Rosengarten & Sons from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 28, 1862. The record notes that the materials became part of Merck & Co. and that the company still existed in the late 20th century.
Shipping record detailing the shipment of calf skins from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 13, 1876. The record indicates the port of entry and lists Loeb Brothers as the recipient.
Shipping record documenting the shipment of sheepskins from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 1, 1881. The record indicates the port of entry as Philadelphia and lists Loeb & Bros. and Alex. Murphy & Co. as involved parties.
A shipping record documenting the shipment of various chemicals from Liverpool, England to Rosengarten & Sons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1877. The record details the port of entry and notes that Rosengarten & Sons later became part of Merck & Co. and continued to exist in the late 20th century.
Shipping record from Robert Pollock & Co. in Liverpool, England, dated September 18, 1857. The record mentions the port of entry and features an image of an American eagle. The document is a broadside.
Shipping record detailing a shipment of umbrella handles from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 22, 1876. The record indicates the shipment was sent to Hirsh & Bro. in Philadelphia and includes information about the port of entry and the contents of the package.
Shipping record documenting goods shipped from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Liverpool, England, between September 3rd and 18th, 1821. The record is signed by an agent for R. & I. Phillips, Philadelphia agents for the Rothschilds. The 'P' mark is used by the firm.
Printed insurance policy underwritten in the office of Abraham Touro in Boston, Massachusetts on October 7, 1801, for a shipment to Liverpool, England. The document includes signatures by Abraham Touro and embossed revenue stamps.
Billhead from Richard Spence & Co. in Liverpool, England, dated September 1, 1880. This bill relates to the European trip of Judge Mayer Sulzberger, concerning the Board of Delegates of American Israelites and issues of European Jewry.
A letter dated September 1, 1880, sent from the American Line Steamship to Richardson, Spence & Co. in Liverpool, England. The letter pertains to Mayer Sulzberger's European trip in relation to the Board of Delegates of American Israelites and issues concerning European Jewry. The letter is one of a series (Items 20.679-20.683) related to this trip and includes a printed passenger list.
A 15-jewel, detached lever pocket watch with an 18k gold case and a silver face (without a cover). Manufactured by M.I. Tobias & Co. in Liverpool, England. The watch is associated with the Tobias Archive, which indicates a connection to the extensive watch business conducted by Michael J. Tobias and his son Fred, with offices in New York City, Philadelphia, and New Orleans.
Two-page handwritten letter from H. Cohan in Liverpool, England, to his "cousins," Mr. and Mrs. T. Tobias in New York, New York, dated November 24, 1833. Cohan expresses disappointment and hurt at the lack of contact from their son during his time in Liverpool. The letter's reverse side shows a postmark and address to Tobias as "Merchant, New York."
Shipping record documenting the shipment of cloth from M. I. Tobias in Liverpool, England to T. I. Tobias in New York, New York, on February 5, 1835. This is one of two parts of the record.
Shipping record documenting the receipt of merchandise by T. I. Tobias in New York from a family member in Liverpool, England, on April 15, 1835. The record indicates a shipment of cloth. T.I. Tobias was from a well-known Jewish merchant family.
Shipping record documenting the arrival of chemicals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Liverpool, England on September 6, 1873. The record indicates the port of entry and the involvement of Rosengarten & Sons.
Shipping record documenting the arrival of embroidery from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 24, 1877. The record indicates the involvement of Guggenheim & Pulaski in the shipment, with M. Guggenheim's signature visible.
Shipping record documenting the shipment of goods from Hirsh & Bros. in Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 2, 1875. The record details the port of entry and indicates that Leopold Hirsh was involved in the transaction.
Shipping record documenting the shipment of goods from Hirsh & Bros. in Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 3, 1876. The record notes a date of September 2, 1875, possibly indicating an earlier date related to the shipment's preparation. The document includes details related to the port of entry and the involvement of Mason Hirsh.
Shipping record detailing the shipment of caustic soda from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 13, 1868 by Guggenheim, Drefuss & Co. The record notes the port of entry as ASD and mentions Myer Guggenheim, founder of the Guggenheim mining empire.
Shipping record documenting the shipment of embroidery from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Loeb & Schoenfeld. The record includes dates of shipment (March 22, 26, and April 8, 10, 1884) and port of entry information.
Four port of entry documents detailing shipments of raw materials to Rosengarten & Sons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Liverpool, England between October 1, 1873, and September 13, 1880. The documents are part of a larger collection that later describes the acquisition of Rosengarten & Sons by Merck of Germany and the subsequent formation of Merck & Co. in the United States after World War I.
Broadside documenting the port of entry to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for Henry Cohen, importing sealing wax and steel pens. Dated April 11, 1866. Signed by Henry Cohen.
Four-page letter from Liz Eldman (?), a relative in Liverpool, England, to Mathilda Samuel Cohen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated circa February 27, 1850. The letter contains detailed family information and is one of six letters written to Mrs. Henry Cohen from various relatives, providing insight into the family's daily life.
Four-page letter from Liz Eldman (?) in Liverpool, England, to Matilda Samuel Cohen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 2, 1861. The letter contains detailed family information and is one of six letters written to Mrs. Henry Cohen from various relatives. This collection offers insight into the daily life of this prominent Philadelphia Jewish family.
This collection comprises three items: two broadsides documenting Liverpool Corn Exchange prices from January 25th and February 8th, 1831, and a periodical, "New-Orleans Wholesale Prices-Current," from April 5th, 1834. The broadsides and the periodical are from the James Maury Collection. The periodical, "New-Orleans Wholesale Prices-Current," was printed by Benjamin Levy. The broadsides and the periodical offer insights into the mercantile activities and price fluctuations in Liverpool, England, and New Orleans, Louisiana, during the early 19th century. The collection also highlights the work of Benjamin Levy, the first Jewish printer in America, and the activities of James Maury, the first consul to Liverpool and merchant.
The Tobias Archive comprises over 750 pages of business and personal correspondence, receipts, manifests, invoices, and legal documents spanning from 1816 to 1886. It documents the mercantile activities and family life of the Tobias family, a prominent branch of the New York Sephardic elite. The collection includes 278 individual letters and documents on 426 leaves, three copybooks containing 365 letters on 234 leaves, and approximately 50 pages of additional uncataloged materials. The materials provide insights into 19th-century business practices, family relationships, and social life within the New York Sephardic community. Geographic locations referenced include Liverpool, England; New York, New York; New Orleans, Louisiana; and various Caribbean locales. The archive has a detailed finding aid.
Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship Rosalie from Liverpool, England, to New York City on April 25, 1817. The record lists Samuel I. Tobias and Tobias I. Tobias as involved parties. The document is a broadside.
Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship Robert Burns in New York City from Liverpool, England on April 26, 1817. The record lists Samuel I. Tobias and Tobias I. Tobias as involved parties. The document was valued as one collection and purchased on January 7, 2013.
Shipping record documenting the arrival of goods in New York City from Liverpool, England, on April 26, 1817. The record lists Samuel I. Tobias and Tobias I. Tobias as involved in the transaction. The ship was the Robert Burns. This document is part of a larger collection of business records.
Shipping record detailing the arrival of goods from Liverpool, England to New York, New York on April 25, 1817, by Samuel I. Tobias and Tobias I. Tobias aboard the ship Rosalie. This document serves as a record of the shipment's port of entry and its contents.
Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship Aurora in New York City from Liverpool, England on May 24, 1817. The record lists Samuel I. Tobias and Tobias I. Tobias in connection with the shipment.
Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship Amity from Liverpool, England to New York, New York, on April 9, 1817. The record indicates Samuel I. Tobias and Tobias I. Tobias as consignees.
Shipping record documenting the arrival of cargo in New York from Liverpool, England on December 13, 1816. The record details the shipment by Samuel I. Tobias and Tobias I. Tobias and lists the port of entry as New York City.
Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship Solon in New York City from Liverpool, England on July 7, 1817. The document lists Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson in connection with the shipment. This broadside is part of a larger collection of business records.
Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship *Aurora* from Liverpool, England, to New York, New York, on October 25, 1817. The record indicates Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson were involved in the shipment. The document's value suggests its importance as a record of commercial activity between England and the United States during that period.
Shipping record detailing the import of goods from Liverpool, England to New York, New York, by Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson on May 6, 1817. The record indicates the port of entry and likely includes details of the shipment's contents and value.
Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship Ann in New York City from Liverpool, England on July 11, 1817. The record notes Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson's involvement in the shipment. This broadside was likely created as part of the customs documentation process upon the ship's arrival in New York.
Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship Hercules in New York City from Liverpool, England on August 28, 1817. The record indicates the involvement of Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson.
Shipping record detailing the import of goods by Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson from Liverpool, England to New York, New York on November 18, 1816. The record indicates the port of entry and likely includes details of the shipment's contents and value.
A billhead from Edward Storrs, a woolen draper, tailor, and hatter, located in Liverpool, England. The billhead is dated October 29, 1840. The bill is for Henry Tobias and lists multiple items of clothing, including trousers, vests, and shirting. The handwriting is clear and easy to read. The billhead includes a printed header, ornate lettering, and a detailed description of the items sold.
A receipt listing numerous textile purchases, forwarded for the account of Henry & Charles Tobias in New York through Leech Harrison & Co. in Liverpool. The receipt, dated July 15, 1840, is a single folded sheet with two sides numbered 352 and 353; the verso is blank. The document indicates transactions between New York City and London/Liverpool, England, and Huddersfield, England. The document measures 8" x 10.5".
Billhead from R. Anderson & Sons, linen, carpet, damask, and general furnishing warehouse, located in Liverpool, England, dated October 23, 1868. The billhead lists a transaction for Henry Tobias in New York, and the details of the transaction are listed as an itemized account with quantities and prices, in shillings and pence. The billhead has a printed header in a small font, and the business information is listed at the top of the page. The handwriting appears to be typical of the period, with clear penmanship and legible details. There is also a note about the provenance of the billhead, including the date of acquisition and reference to an online catalog of historical documents.
Two-page letter written by Mike Tobias in Liverpool, England to his brother, Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York on November 5, 1822. The letter expresses anger and details a property deal. The letter is stampless.
Four-page letter written by Mike Tobias in Liverpool, England to his brother, T. I. Tobias, in New York City on March 29, 1822. The letter discusses financial matters, including a dispute over the duty on a gold watch and other monetary transactions between the brothers. It also mentions the difficulties faced by Abraham Joseph.
A one-page, stampless letter written on March 31, 1823, from an anonymous friend in Liverpool, England to Rebecca Tobias in New York City. The letter includes a short poem.
A three-page, stampless letter written by M. L. Mozley in Liverpool, England to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City, New York, dated April 7, 1823. The letter contains personal news about friends and family.
A four-page hand-written letter from Eleanor Joseph in Liverpool, England to Mrs. T. I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated May 22, 1823. Sent via the ship Robert Fulton, the letter conveys personal news, including congratulations on a new child and recovered health, as well as social updates and gossip. The letter is signed by Eleanor and includes a postscript from another woman signing as 'Cattebeilee'.
A three-page, stampless letter written by M. L. Mozley in Liverpool, England, to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City, New York, on July 1, 1823. The letter discusses family matters and gossip, along with some business dealings.
A one-page stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his uncle, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York, New York, dated July 1, 1823. Charles requests his uncle not to inform his father about his brother George's misconduct, referencing correspondence from M. L. Mozley regarding problems.
Three-page stampless letter written by M. L. Mozley in Liverpool, England, to Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated July 31, 1823. The letter primarily discusses family matters, focusing on Mozley's nephew Charles.
One-page stampless letter from Mikee Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his brother, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York, NY, dated November 29, 1823. The letter pertains to the ongoing collection of funds owed to Mikee Tobias by Tobias I. Tobias, a continuation of a matter also discussed in document 20.1222T. Mikee seeks assistance in obtaining payment from A. Joseph.
A two-page letter from Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his father, T. I. Tobias, in New York, New York, dated November 29, 1836. The letter discusses business matters, including commissions, credit limitations, and the upcoming publication of a new edition of Yontif Books. A short note, dated November 30, 1836, is added on a third page, mentioning poor business conditions in London.
A two and a half-page letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his parents, T. I. and Mrs. Tobias, in New York, New York, on December 23, 1836. The letter discusses questionable business associates and includes a moral reflection on parental duty. The letter is stampless.
A three-page letter from Michael I. Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his brother, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York, New York, dated December 7, 1836. The letter discusses business matters, specifically the shipping of knives and forks, and details the tight credit situation in London and the significant discount on bills of exchange, highlighting economic conditions in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
A two and three-quarter page letter from Michael I. Tobias in Liverpool, England, to T. I. Tobias in New York City, dated March 7, 1837. The letter discusses business matters, advising caution in financial dealings and relaying concerns about the Bank of England. This letter, along with others in the collection, highlights the importance of transatlantic family commercial intelligence during the Panic of 1837.
A two and one-quarter page letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to T. I. Tobias in New York City on March 31, 1837. The letter discusses the difficult economic conditions in England, including business failures and widespread pessimism, in the context of the impending Panic of 1837.
A two-and-a-half-page letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to T. I. Tobias in New York City on March 23, 1837. The letter discusses grim business conditions, anticipating the Panic of 1837, and includes personal family matters, such as the sending of an ermine boa.
A three-page letter dated April 7, 1837, from Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to T. I. Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses business matters, including concerns about a delayed ship carrying cash, difficulties discounting American notes, business failures, and economic hardships affecting spinners in England. The letter provides insight into transatlantic family commercial intelligence three weeks before the Panic of 1837.
A two-page, stampless letter written by George Tobias in Liverpool, England, on November 7, 1837, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter primarily discusses business matters, mentioning potential market improvements, speculation impacting inventory, and an anticipated price drop after Christmas.
A four-page letter, written on November 7, 1837, from Fanny Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter includes four additional pages of cross-hatching and is filled with personal gossip.
A two and a half page stampless letter written by L. M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his cousin Henry Tobias in New York, New York, on November 23, 1837. The letter contains personal news, gossip, and business matters, including a humorous reference to L. M. Tobias's mistress.
A three-page hand-written letter from Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his cousin Henry Tobias in New York City, dated December 1, 1837. The letter discusses a sickly clerk, weekly resources and pension, Fred M.'s views on marriage, and an apology for a joke Henry misunderstood.
One-page business letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England on April 10, 1838 to Low & Berry in Paris, France. The letter is a copy from a letterbook.
A copy of a one-page business letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England to Low & Berry in Paris, France on March 20, 1837. The letter is part of a letter book.
A two-page business letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England to Thomas Peck on March 31, 1837. The letter is a copy from a letter book.
A two-page business letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, on March 31, 1837, to Thomas Peck. Sent via the packet ship "George Washington," the letter discusses the failures of houses in America within the context of the Panic of 1837.
A one-page business letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to W. W. Battye in Huddersfield, England, on March 31, 1837. This is a letterbook copy.
A letterbook copy of a two-and-a-half-page business letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, on April 8, 1837, to Thomas Peck. The letter was sent via the packet ship "United States" and discusses the failures of businesses in America and the difficult economic times. The letter provides context to the Panic of 1837.
A two-and-a-half-page business letter, dated April 15, 1837, from Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Thomas Peck. The letter discusses the difficult economic times of the Panic of 1837.
A two-page business letter, dated April 23, 1837, written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Thomas Peck. The letter's content reflects the economic climate of the Panic of 1837.
A 1 1/2-page stampless letter written by Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, on May 5th and 7th, 1838, to his father, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York City. The letter discusses the recent death of M.J. Tobias, plans to visit Uncle Asher in London, and contains business matters.
A one-and-a-half-page letter written by Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, on April 7, 1838, to his cousin Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses family matters, including the potential return of Fred and his brother Henry to America at their father's request. It also details the challenges faced by British merchants selling goods in America due to high import duties and mentions a scheme to circumvent these duties. The letter further mentions that George is ill and that this increases Fred's workload.
A two-and-a-half-page stampless letter written by Lewin Mosely in Liverpool, England on April 10, 1838, to Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter expresses sympathy regarding the death of Charles's uncle and mentions that George's illness has increased Mosely's workload.
A two-and-a-half-page letter from Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, dated April 16, 1838, to his cousin Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses his brother George's melancholy, thanks Charles for condolences on the death of their father, details the inability to ship their father's body back to England for burial, and requests that Charles place a notice of their father's death in American newspapers. The letter also mentions the sons' assumption of the family firm.
Two-page letter from Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Charles Tobias in New York City, dated April 27 and May 1, 1838. The letter discusses the appointment of Henry and Charles as agents for their cousins George and Fred Tobias, Henry's hope to receive money from Uncle Asher, a suggestion of a loan from Uriah Hendricks, and the takeover of the family firm by the sons. The letter mentions American papers.
A one-page letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England to Charles Tobias in New York, New York on May 1, 1838. The letter discusses a loan of 1,000 pounds from an Uncle Asher.
A two-and-a-quarter page stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England to Charles Tobias in New York City on May 7, 1838. The letter details business matters concerning two boxes of watches for Read & Taylor, Fellows & Wadsworth, and instructions to contact Hutchinson, Reed, Leseure, McGean, Farr, and Dixon regarding notes payable.
A one-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Charles Tobias in New York City on May 8, 1838. The letter discusses business matters, mentioning working late and missing breakfast.
Two commercial letters written in 1838. The first, dated May 16, 1838, is from M. I. Tobias & Co. in Liverpool, England, to Henry and Charles Tobias in New York City. The correspondent mentions a letter from the executor of their deceased parent and discusses business matters, particularly orders and inventory levels for Philadelphia clients. The second letter, dated May 29, 1838, from Fred Tobias in Liverpool to Charles Tobias in New York, mentions Henry's departure for New York and sends family greetings.
A two-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England to Charles Tobias in New York, New York, dated May 21, 1838. The letter discusses Henry's positive relationship with their Uncle Asher and his instructions regarding the sale of goods until his arrival in New York.
A one-page stampless letter written by Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, on May 23, 1838, to his cousin Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses business matters.
A one-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England to Charles Tobias in New York, New York on May 28, 1838. Henry details his booked passage on the Great Western, his expected arrival on the 17th (a twelve-day trip), and the cost of his passage (42 pounds). He requests that his arrival be kept quiet.
A one-page letter written by Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, on May 23, 1838, to his cousin Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter requests the forwarding of a letter to Fred's brother Charles, who may be in New York City or Mexico City. It also mentions confusion caused by unnamed remittances and requests that names be included in future remittances.
A 2 1/2 page letter from Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York, New York, dated February 6, 1839. The letter discusses family matters, business ventures, and the health of Rosalie. Charles also mentions his uncle, Asher Levy, and plans to contact Mr. Melhado. The letter includes an anecdote about a steamer captain ordering kosher meat for the Tobias brothers.
A four and a half page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, on February 12, 1839, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter details business matters, family news, and plans for Charles's impending trip to America. The letter mentions the recovery of merchandise from a shipwreck, family disputes involving their uncle Asher Levy, and Henry's upcoming marriage to Rosalie Hendricks.
A three-page letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, on November 16, 1839, to his brother Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses business matters, family news, and the financial hardships faced by the Tobias family in the context of the Panic of 1837. Henry also requests Charles to obtain a copy of his Ketubah from Mr. Goldenburg and Mr. Moses.
A two-page commercial letter written in neat, small handwriting by Leech Harrison & Co. of Liverpool, England, to H. & C. Tobias in New York City on September 30, 1840. The letter discusses the political climate in Europe, predicting the avoidance of war, and provides a detailed trade report and market analysis focusing on cotton and flour.
A two-page commercial letter dated July 31, 1840, from Leech, Harrison & Co. in Liverpool, England, to H. & C. Tobias in New York, New York. The letter provides a detailed trade report and analysis of cotton, flour, and overall market conditions, including predictions about American crops. The writers express a generally optimistic outlook on the return of confidence in trade.
Three-page letter, plus a two-page cross-hatch addition, from Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Henry Tobias in New York City, dated June 3, 1841. The letter details business matters, specifically orders for silk goods, including a discussion on credit and discounting notes. The letter also includes personal news regarding family members.
A one-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England on June 6, 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter briefly discusses patterns for vestings and the credit terms to be received.
Three-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England on June 17, 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter primarily discusses business matters, including orders for jewelry, silk, velvet, and knives placed in Paris on June 11, 1841. It also includes personal details expressing concern over Henry's spending habits and his emotional state.
A one-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, on June 19, 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter explains why a previous letter, dated June 17, 1841, missed the ship and asserts Charles's lack of responsibility for the delay.
A three-page, stampless business letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Henry Tobias in New York, New York, dated July 11, 1841. The letter discusses business matters, including collection issues and purchases.
A three-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, on July 13, 1841, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter primarily discusses the health of Sophia and includes a transcription of a doctor's diagnosis, suggesting treatment options such as a warmer climate (Southern England or Spain), horseback riding, exercise, and medicine.
A three-page letter from Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, dated July 16 and July [day unknown], 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses business matters, including watch sales and a competitor's attempt to undercut prices. It also includes personal news about the family's health and activities, including a vacation in Wales.
A two-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, on August 3, 1841, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York City. Charles describes his travels, a recent illness requiring an operation, and details purchases of gold rings, chains, and hairpins made in Paris with M.I. Tobias & Co.
A four-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, on August 6, 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter details various purchases, including cloth, doeskins, watches, and paste diamonds. Charles Tobias also describes his illness and impending surgery.
A three-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Henry Tobias in New York City on August 17, 1841. The letter discusses Charles's recovery from an operation, business matters concerning braid and silk, and indicates a misunderstanding between the two brothers regarding business practices, specifically the sending of invoices and instructions.
A one-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Henry Tobias in New York, New York on August 31, 1841. The letter discusses general business news, mentioning buttons, terry silks, and satin.
A three-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Henry Tobias in New York City on September 12, 1841. The letter discusses Charles's impending departure for New York, his sister Sophie's health, the purchase of silk and gold dials, difficulties obtaining Hebrew books, the cost of a medical operation, the number of steerage passengers on his ship, suspicions of smuggling, sending a chronometer, and the purchase of an iron chest for transporting letters.
Commercial letter from M. I. Tobias & Co. in Liverpool, England, to Henry Tobias in New York, New York, dated June 18, 1844. The letter pertains to business matters.
One-page commercial letter written by George Washington Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his uncle, T.I. Tobias, in New York, New York, on November 24, 1837. The letter discusses a billing error.
Shipping record detailing the shipment of numerous stationary items from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between June 17 and August 19, 1857. The record indicates that Henry Cohen & Co. were the shippers, and John Fisher the recipient. The document also notes Levison as attorney for the Cohen family.
A three and one-quarter page letter written from New York City to Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, on January 15-16, 1846. The letter, written by Amelia Tobias and Tobias I. Tobias, contains family news and gossip, including details about a marriage, an auction, and the well-being of Henry and Augusta's son.
A three-page letter written by Harriet Hendricks in New York City to Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, on February 9, 1846. The letter contains family news, gossip, and details about the Hendricks family.
A letter dated December 10, 1845, from T. I. Tobias in New York City to his son, Henry Tobias, in Liverpool, England. The letter discusses Henry's health, the writer's financial difficulties, the impact of President Polk's message, and cautions against short-term borrowing. It also includes a two-page copy of an attorney's expenses related to the will of Asher Levy (June/July 1838).
A one and one-quarter page letter written by Lewis Samuel of Liverpool, England, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 9, 1852. Samuel responds positively to a prospectus for Leeser's Bible translation, orders copies, and offers publishing suggestions. He also expresses his views on congregants deemed unworthy of religious roles.
A one-page stampless letter written by Michael I. Tobias in Liverpool, England to his brother, Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated December 7, 1833. The letter declines an order from T.I. Tobias due to concerns about profitability and comments on the poor quality of apples previously received.
A 2 1/2 page letter written by Michael I. Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his brother Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York, on November 23, 1833. The letter details an evaluation of the cloth market and includes a personal reflection on age and experience.
Letter from Richardson, Spence & Co., written on American Steamship Company of Philadelphia letterhead, to Mayer Sulzberger. The letter concerns steamship reservations for a trip Sulzberger is undertaking. The letter is dated July 19, 1880, and references addresses in Philadelphia, PA, and Liverpool, England.
This collection comprises 39 miscellaneous commercial documents related to Mayer Sulzberger's European trip in 1880. The materials include billheads, letters, receipts, and telegrams from various hotels, businesses, and individuals in France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and England. The documents provide insights into Sulzberger's travel itinerary, expenses, and business contacts during his journey. Dates range from 1880 to 1882. Specific locations include Paris, Munich, Philadelphia, Liverpool, Stuttgart, and London, among others.
This collection comprises 24 miscellaneous letters from the Tobias family archive, spanning the years 1843-1865. The letters, written between various members of the Tobias family and their associates, discuss personal and business matters, including family health, shipping, money issues, and general news. Geographic locations mentioned include Liverpool, England; New York, New York; Charleston, South Carolina; Boston, Massachusetts; Paris, France; and Cheltenham, England. Addresses mentioned in the letters include Board Street, New York, NY; 29 Nassau Street, New York, NY; Bleecker Street, New York, NY; Broad Street, New York, NY; and 38 Harley Street, London, England. The collection provides insight into the lives and business dealings of a Jewish merchant family in the mid-19th century.
Four-page autograph letter signed by Henry Cohen to his bride-to-be, Matilda Samuel, dated January 23, 1844. Written from London, England, with an integral address panel to Liverpool, England, and bearing a one-penny postage stamp. The letter displays minor damage, including a small hole and a repaired lower margin on the final page. The letter is written on 4to-sized paper.
An envelope addressed to H. & C. Tobias in New York, NY from Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, dated August 18, 1841. The envelope contains a partially written draft of a letter declining an invitation.