Geography: Mount Vernon


Associated Items

Trade Card: Rosenbaum & Bro., Mount Vernon, Indiana Trade Card: Rosenbaum & Bro., Mount Vernon, Indiana

A circa 1890 trade card for Rosenbaum & Bro. in Mount Vernon, Indiana. The front features a cartoon illustrating the strength of their "Clinching Screwed" boots and shoes. The reverse displays testimonials and retail information.

Letter from Samuel Israel to M.H. Hamilton, Mount Vernon, Ohio, December 1, 1874 Letter from Samuel Israel to M.H. Hamilton, Mount Vernon, Ohio, December 1, 1874

A letter written by Samuel Israel to M.H. Hamilton on December 1, 1874, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The letter contains legal content and is written on letterhead.

Letter from Emack & Weinhagen to Henry B. Curtis Regarding Solomon Silberman's Debt, May 19, 1846 Letter from Emack & Weinhagen to Henry B. Curtis Regarding Solomon Silberman's Debt, May 19, 1846

Letter from Baltimore lawyers Emack & Weinhagen to Henry B. Curtis in Mount Vernon, Ohio, dated May 19, 1846. The letter concerns the collection of $139.00 owed by Solomon Silberman. Silberman had previously informed them he was in Rochester, attempting to sell horses, but fell ill. The letter includes the original promissory note signed by Silberman.

Summons to John A. Washington: Naval General Court Marshal, March 3, 1842 Summons to John A. Washington: Naval General Court Marshal, March 3, 1842

A four-page stampless letter/broadside, dated March 3, 1842. The first page is a printed broadside summoning John A. Washington to appear before a Naval General Court Marshal presided over by Commander Uriah P. Levy. The court marshal was sitting in Baltimore at Barnum's Hotel. Subsequent pages include correspondence between the Judge Advocate and Washington regarding Levy's request for Washington's testimony. Addressed to J. A. Washington at Mount Vernon, near Alexandria, Virginia. A note by J.C.W. is also present on the outside page.

Autograph Letter from Gustavus A. Myers to John A. Washington III, May 10, 1858 Autograph Letter from Gustavus A. Myers to John A. Washington III, May 10, 1858

Three-page autograph letter signed "G. A. Myers" and addressed to John A. Washington III, dated May 10, 1858, in Richmond, Virginia. The letter discusses a recent visit to Mount Vernon, mentions Ann Pamela Cunningham, founder of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, and includes details about financial transactions and social engagements.

Autograph Letter from Gustavus A. Myers to John A. Washington, May 28, 1858 Autograph Letter from Gustavus A. Myers to John A. Washington, May 28, 1858

Two-page autograph letter signed "G. A. Myers" and addressed to John A. Washington III. Written in Richmond, Virginia, on May 28, 1858, the letter discusses various matters, including a check, a visit from Mr. Giles and Willie, a present, and barrels that arrived in perfect order. Myers expresses regrets that Willie could not accept an invitation. The letter mentions Mount Vernon and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, founded by Ann Pamela Cunningham. The letter is in fine condition with dark writing and faint folds.