Geography: Massachusetts

An advertising envelope for Cook & Seixas, manufacturers and wholesale dealers in boots and shoes, located at 211 & 213 Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois. The envelope, circa 1885, features a lithograph of the store front on the back. Addressed to Paul J. Coolidge in Boston, Massachusetts.

Green envelope with the Lazarus Bros. logo ("L/B in a belt") and address: 29 Lispenard St., New York. Dated January 23, 1889. The envelope shows advertising for the business.

Envelope advertising the "Marquis of Michigan" vaudeville show featuring Sam Bernard and a company. The envelope was mailed from Greenfield, Massachusetts to New York, New York on October 1, 1898.

A commercial letter dated November 21, 1857, from the firm Cohen & Fosdick in Savannah, Georgia, to I.G. Weld in Boston, Massachusetts. The letter discusses the cotton market and the state of the river for shipping.

This letter, dated September 20, 1875, was written by Ebenezer C. Bailey to Mayer Brothers in Demopolis, Alabama. The letter discusses the transmittal of a bill. Mayer Brothers were early Jewish merchants in Demopolis.

This two-page letter, dated November 8, 1815, from Isaac Cohen in Savannah, Georgia, to Moses Brown in Newburyport, Massachusetts, discusses the rice and cotton trade. It includes an unlisted broadside announcing Cohen's entry into the commission business on October 27, 1815, and lists prices for rum, sugar, molasses, and treasury notes. The letter is signed "Isaac Cohen & Co." and bears a 37 1/2 cent war-rate stamp on the envelope.

Business letter dated September 3, 1849, from Cohen & Hertz in Salem, Massachusetts, to John E. Gardner in Savannah, Georgia. The letter discusses the shipment of lumber and also mentions the dissolution of one firm and the formation of Cohen & Hertz.

Shipping record addressed to Hendricks & Brothers in New York, NY, from L. & I.G. Grinnell in New Bedford, MA, dated June 22, 1849. The letter is written on the document. The Hendricks family was in the copper business for five generations until 1918 and were affiliated with the same synagogue for 200 years.

Receipt issued by Nathan Lyon promising payment, dated January 14, 1799. The receipt bears a Massachusetts embossed seal and mentions 20 cents. The receipt is part of a larger financial record involving Asaph Lyon, James Linfey, David Linfey, and William Ewing.

Four-page shipping manifest detailing goods shipped by Moses Myers from Norfolk, Virginia to Boston, Massachusetts on March 24, 1796. The manifest includes 250 hogsheads of tobacco and 17 enslaved people, with a total value of 5066 pounds sterling. The document is signed by Moses Myers.

Stampless letter sent from George Barstows in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to N. Moses in Amherst, Massachusetts, on October 18, 1844, accepting a speaking engagement. The letter is housed in the University of Pennsylvania Library's collection of Judaica Americana.

This trade card advertises A. Friedlander & Co., importers and manufacturers of cloaks, suits, and mantles. The front of the card showcases an elaborate, colorful graphic featuring stylized, Art Nouveau-inspired illustrations of women in various elegant garments. The illustrations are arranged around a central text panel that prominently displays the business name and slogan. The back of the card contains a lithograph image of a factory. It lists the business addresses in Boston and New York City as well as factory locations in Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.

This trade card advertises Isaac Fenno & Co., clothiers with locations in Boston and Chicago. The front of the card (image 1) is primarily visual, likely showcasing samples of fabrics or clothing styles, although the specific details are unclear due to image resolution. The image is primarily in shades of brown and possibly other muted colors commonly found in 19th-century prints. The back of the card (image 2) contains a handwritten note indicating locations in Menomonic, Wisconsin; 58 & 60 Lake Street, Chicago; and 66 Franklin Street, Boston. This suggests the card circulated beyond its intended advertising purpose and into personal correspondence. The back of the card also includes addresses.

Trade card advertising E. W. Hoyt & Co., a pharmaceutical company. The card features a family at a fountain on the front and the addresses 273 & 989 Woodland Avenue, along with a full advertisement for Hoyt's products, on the back. The card is associated with Spieth & Rosenwasser, possibly retailers or distributors of Hoyt's products. Published circa 1885.

Shipping record from S. I. Isaacs & Soho Copper Co. documenting the shipment of finished copper to William Crane in Boston, Massachusetts on October 20, 1826. The record indicates a shipment from New York, New York. The Soho Copper Refinery was founded by Hendricks & Isaacs (brothers-in-law) in Soho, New Jersey.

A shipping record from James Shears & Sons documenting the shipment of finished copper from London, England to Boston, Massachusetts on June 18, 1829, for the account of Harmond Hendricks. The record details the port of entry and indicates the involvement of Hendricks & Isaacs (Harmon Hendricks' brother-in-law) in the Soho Copper Refinery in Soho, New Jersey.

Letter written by L. I. Akin in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to his brother Eugene Akin in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on July 19, 1820. Akin describes a ship in port bound for Philadelphia carrying a diverse group of passengers, including a notably large number of Jews (40) along with Germans, Italians, French, and a Turk. The letter provides insight into immigration patterns to the United States in 1820. Akin was a sailor awaiting passage back to the USA.

Commercial letter from Mark Levy & Brothers, importers of stationery, wafers, games, and playing cards in New York City, to Merriam Chapin & Co. in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dated July 29, 1852. The letter mentions specific types of paper.

This pamphlet contains the text of a sermon delivered by Thomas Snell, pastor of the church in North Brookfield, before the General Association of Massachusetts Proper at their annual meeting in Dorchester on June 1, 1814. Published by Samuel T. Armstrong in Boston, the sermon reflects Puritan theological views and includes criticism of Jewish religious beliefs.

A half-sheet letter from I. (Isaac) Lewis, a wholesale and retail dealer in dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, and clothing in Jefferson, Texas, to E. C. Bailey in Boston, Massachusetts, dated April 2, 1877. The letter concerns a money draft payment. The letter shows old folds and a 1.5-inch cut in the top left corner, but the content is intact.

A commercial letter from M. Heyman & Bro., wholesale dealers in boots and shoes located at Decatur Street, Kimball House, Store 16, Atlanta, Georgia, to E. C. Bailey in Boston, Massachusetts. Dated December 17, 1872, the letter explains the inability to make a payment and promises further details.

A commercial letter dated November 15, 1872, from B. Oppenheimer & Co. in San Antonio, Texas, to E. C. Bailey. The letterhead indicates that B. Oppenheimer & Co. deals in dry goods, clothing, boots, and shoes, and mentions an office at 184 Church Street in New York City. The letter's content is commercial in nature.

Invoice from A. Frank & Sons, wholesale dry goods and notions, located at the Northeast corner of Fifth Street and Washington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Dated November 29, 1882. The bill was sold to C. I. Karstedt of Stone Hill, Missouri, and lists a number of items purchased. The billhead is printed on ruled paper and has a hand-written heading. The terms of payment are listed in the upper left-hand corner of the billhead.

A one-page commercial letter written on a printed broadside of the *Savannah Republican Price Current*, issued by Cohen & Fosdick in Savannah, Georgia. The letter, dated November 27, 1852, was sent to I. G. Weld in Boston, Massachusetts. The letter is stampless.

A business letter dated March 17, 1891, from L. Katzenstein & Co., general machinists and engineers' supplies manufacturers in New York City, to the Furr Alpaca Company in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The letter features an illustration of Katzenstein's patented metallic packing on the letterhead.

A business letter from E. Ikelheimer & Co. in Selma, Alabama, to E. C. Bailey in Boston, Massachusetts, dated April 5, 1881. The letterhead displays the company's address as No. 8 Broad St., Selma, Alabama, and mentions the company's founding in 1844.

A letter from the firm Cohen & Fosdick in Savannah, Georgia, to I. G. Weld in Boston, Massachusetts, dated November 21, 1851. The letter discusses cotton prices and other matters related to the cotton trade.

This congressional report, dated 1824-1825 and finalized in 1829, documents the claim of Moritz Furst, a renowned Jewish Hungarian engraver and medalist, for compensation from the U.S. government. Furst, who was enticed to the United States in 1807 to serve as an engraver at the Philadelphia Mint but never received the position, details his career and the years of appeals to Congress to resolve this matter. The report includes supporting letters from prominent figures, notably a letter of support from President James Monroe dated March 1, 1825, and correspondence from individuals including E.S. Lazarus (uncle of Emma Lazarus) and Aaron J. Phillips, attesting to Furst's qualifications and contributions. The document highlights Furst's significant contributions as a medalist, particularly his work on War of 1812 medals, as well as his skill as a seal cutter, engraver, and diesinker.

Handwritten abstract of a portion of Abraham Touro's will, dated October 17, 1822, in Boston, Massachusetts. The abstract details bequests to the Newport, Rhode Island synagogue and for street renovations near the Jewish cemetery in Newport.

Business letter dated July 5, 1884, from Joseph Libmann & Co. in New York, New York, to Crane & Co. in Dalton, Massachusetts. The letter, written on elaborate letterhead, discusses a paper order. Crane & Co. made notes on the letter indicating the order was filled.

A two-page letter written by Nathaniel Isaacs on Matakong Island, Sierra Leone, to E. D. Kimball in Salem, Massachusetts, on February 18, 1861. Isaacs discusses business opportunities, specifically the sale of hides and India rubber, and the impact of the impending American Civil War on trade between Africa and the United States. The letter reveals Isaacs's entrepreneurial activities in West Africa and his efforts to navigate the complexities of international trade during a period of political unrest.

A stampless commercial letter written by E. J. Etting & Brothers of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 16, 1845, to an individual or business in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The letter pertains to monies owed. E. J. Etting & Brothers were involved in iron rolling and nail manufacturing, and Mrs. E. J. Etting was listed among the initial subscribers to *The Occident* in 1843.