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Letter from B. Moog to Urbana Wine Co., October 3, 1884

Letter from B. Moog to Urbana Wine Co., October 3, 1884

A business letter dated October 3, 1884, from B. Moog in Mobile, Alabama, to the Urbana Wine Co. in Hammondsport, New York. The letter features a lithographed letterhead depicting the Urbana Wine Co.'s store. The letterhead also indicates that B. Moog is the successor to A. & B. Moog.

Letter from Israel J. Jones to Isaac Leeser Regarding the Destruction of the Sha'arai Shomayim Synagogue, Mobile, Alabama, December 16, 1856

Letter from Israel J. Jones to Isaac Leeser Regarding the Destruction of the Sha'arai Shomayim Synagogue, Mobile, Alabama, December 16, 1856

A one-page letter written by Israel J. Jones, President of Congregation Sha'arai Shomayim in Mobile, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser on December 16, 1856. Jones informs Leeser about a fire that destroyed the synagogue and requests that a plea for donations be published in *The Occident*. The letter also references an attached newspaper clipping detailing the event. The Sha'arai Shomayim Synagogue, originally a Unitarian church built in 1846, was dedicated in 1853 and rebuilt after the fire with the help of both Jewish and non-Jewish Mobile residents.

Letter from S. Wolff to Isaac Leeser Regarding the Suicide of E.L. Andrews, Mobile, Alabama, April 21, 1848

Letter from S. Wolff to Isaac Leeser Regarding the Suicide of E.L. Andrews, Mobile, Alabama, April 21, 1848

Five-page letter written by S. Wolff of Mobile, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia on April 21, 1848, detailing the suicides of E.L. Andrews in Mobile and his brother Z. Andrews in New Orleans. The letter describes the financial collapse of E.L. Andrews' firm due to the cotton market and the circumstances surrounding the suicides. The letter also mentions societal prejudices against Jews in Mobile.

Stampless Letter from M. Englander to B. Cohen, Montgomery, Alabama, November 14, 1846

Stampless Letter from M. Englander to B. Cohen, Montgomery, Alabama, November 14, 1846

A single-page stampless letter and cover combination mailed from Montgomery, Alabama to B. Cohen in Mobile, Alabama on November 14, 1846. The faded cover displays readable postal markings. The letter, written in German by M. Englander, is of a commercial nature, requesting 39 yards of carpet to be sent via steamship. A second note, also in German and signed by D.B., is present on the same page. Englander's connection to Isaac Lesser, a trustee of the original Montgomery Temple, is noted in related correspondence.

Letter from Herman Cohen to Hellman & Cohen, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 9, 1846

Letter from Herman Cohen to Hellman & Cohen, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 9, 1846

Two-page letter dated July 9, 1846, from Herman Cohen in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Hellman & Cohen at 51 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama. The letter discusses business matters, including outstanding debts and cash sales, with some details written in code. The letter also contains a personal postscript discussing Cohen's bathing habits. The letter includes references to several other Jewish merchants.

Letter from J. Pollock & Co., Mobile, Alabama, May 14, 1883

Letter from J. Pollock & Co., Mobile, Alabama, May 14, 1883

Letter from J. Pollock & Co., wholesale dry goods merchants, located at Nos. 6 & 8 South Water Street in Mobile, Alabama, dated May 14, 1883. The letterhead features a vignette of an office building with horse-drawn wagons. J. Pollock was president of Sha'arai Shomayim Synagogue.

Billhead - Brisk & Jacobson, Mobile, Alabama, March 1, 1889

Billhead - Brisk & Jacobson, Mobile, Alabama, March 1, 1889

Billhead of Brisk & Jacobson, manufacturers and dealers in clothing and gents' furnishing goods, located at the SW corner of Dauphin and Water Streets in Mobile, Alabama. Dated March 1, 1889. The bill is for W. H. Silver of Bay Minette, Alabama. The billhead features a printed header, including the business name, address, and products offered. The billhead's format is typical of 19th-century business documents, with a lined space for itemized purchases, a space for the total amount due, and a separate section for payment terms.

Letter from W. Frohlichstein to Isaac Leeser Regarding Congregation Dorshey Zedek, Mobile, Alabama, 1856

Letter from W. Frohlichstein to Isaac Leeser Regarding Congregation Dorshey Zedek, Mobile, Alabama, 1856

A one and a half page letter written in German from W. Frohlichstein, Secretary of Congregation Dorshey Zedek in Mobile, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser on February 3, 1856. The letter transmits the minutes of the congregation's meeting, lists elected officers, and details the presentation of gifts to Rev. J. Epstein. The letter provides insight into the early history of the congregation and its relationship with the broader Jewish community.

Steamboat Bill of Lading: Lehman, Newgass & Co., New Orleans, April 1, 1869

Steamboat Bill of Lading: Lehman, Newgass & Co., New Orleans, April 1, 1869

A single-leaf steamboat bill of lading from Lehman, Newgass & Co., cotton factors and general commission merchants in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dated April 1, 1869, the document details the shipment of goods, including bacon, flour, sugar, and molasses, aboard the steamer bound for Mobile, Alabama, and ultimately Elm Bluff, Alabama. The bill of lading specifies the terms of carriage and delivery.

Billhead - M. Forchheimer, Mobile, Alabama, October 28, 1876

Billhead - M. Forchheimer, Mobile, Alabama, October 28, 1876

Cash bill from M. Forchheimer, a wholesale grocer located at 21 & 23 N. Commerce Street, Mobile, Alabama, dated October 28, 1876. The bill lists the purchase of items from the business by Kurst & Dennis, including whisky, syrup, rice, and more. The items are listed with prices, quantities, and totals. The bill includes a space for totals and calculations. The billhead has printed lines and a header with the business name and address. The billhead also contains information about the business's role as the 'Sole Agent for Cape Girardeau Union Mill Co. and Highland City Mills FLOURS.'