Geography: New Orleans

A commercial letter dated January 6, 1887, from Katz & Barnett, located at 36, 38 & 40 Camp Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. The letter contains an order for 1,000 pounds of thread.

Broadside advertisement for Levy's Letter Sheet Wholesale Prices-Current, published in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 19, 1833. Printed by Benjamin Levy, a prominent Jewish printer and publisher in New Orleans.

A broadside listing coal prices by barge in the New Orleans market for October 1, 1885, published by C. A. Miltenberger & Co. The broadside details coal consumption and identifies the names of barges.

Commercial broadside advertising Levy's Letter Sheet Wholesale Prices Current, published in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 26, 1839. The broadside was folded into a stampless cover addressed to Greensburg, Kentucky. Benjamin Levy was the first Jewish printer in America.

Printed broadside letter from C. A. Miltenberger & Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated November 2, 1885, announcing the discontinuation of coal barge lists. The letter suggests a connection to the Pittsburgh Coal Company and highlights the business activities of Jewish merchants in the fuel trade.

A broadside listing coal prices by barge in the New Orleans market for December 1, 1884. The broadside was published by C. A. Miltenberger & Co. and details coal consumption in addition to the prices and barges.

A broadside listing coal prices by barge in the New Orleans market for February 1, 1885. Issued by C. A. Miltenberger & Co. The broadside also indicates coal consumption figures.

A broadside titled "NEW ORLEANS WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT," printed by Benjamin Levy in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 8, 1834. The broadside is contained in a stamped cover addressed to Greensburg, Kentucky. Benjamin Levy (1786-1860) was a prominent Jewish printer and publisher in New Orleans, known for establishing the city's first business journal.

A broadside listing coal prices by barge in the New Orleans market for April 1, 1885. The broadside details coal shipments by barge name and lists consumption figures. Published in New Orleans, Louisiana.

A broadside listing coal prices in the New Orleans market for May 1, 1885, published by C. A. Miltenberger & Co. The broadside details coal prices by barge and lists consumption figures.

Broadside trade circular announcing the establishment of a general auction and commission house by Louis Stern & Brothers at 36 Camp Street, New Orleans, in addition to their existing shoe and boot business at 33 Magazine Street. Published in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 10, 1867.

A broadside listing coal prices by barge in the New Orleans market for July 1, 1885, published by C. A. Miltenberger & Co. The broadside details coal consumption and lists coal by barge name.

Broadside listing wholesale prices in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated August 1, 1835. Sent in a stampless cover to New York City with an accompanying letter. Printed by Benjamin Levy, the first Jewish printer in America.

A broadside listing coal by barge in the New Orleans market for September 1885, published by C. A. Miltenberger & Co. The broadside details coal quantities by barge name and also notes consumption figures.

Manuscript financial record of Hawkins & Norwood, a business in New Orleans, Louisiana. The document, dated October 31 and November 8, 1859, details the official measurement of 40 barrels of molasses. It includes the notation of an office located at 11 Bienville Street and mentions A. Samuel and M.B. Miller as partners.

Envelope addressed to the Steamer Judah Touro in New Orleans, Louisiana. The envelope features an advertising oval of the ship. Dated circa 1863.

Envelope addressed to Madison M. Moody, Alliance, Indiana, from Isaacson, Sexias & Co., wholesale dealers in staple and fancy groceries and importers of fine wines and liquors, located at 66 & 68 Common Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The back of the envelope features a lithograph depicting the store's storefront. Circa 1885.

An envelope addressed to Wrightsville Hardware Co., advertising Henry Rice & Son's store at 419 & 421 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The envelope depicts a storefront illustration. Dated January 21, 1899.

Envelope and advertising insert for Hernsheim & Bro., located at 9, 11, 13 Tehoupitoulas and 52, 54, 56 Common Streets, New Orleans, Louisiana. The envelope features imagery related to the World's Industrial & Cotton Expo on one side and a picture of the Creole Cigar Factory on the reverse. The insert is a bill, dated October 28, 1884.

This letter, dated 1846, was written from New Orleans, Louisiana to New York, New York. The author, Judah, writes to Charles Tobias about business matters and money owed.

Letter written by Henry F. Close to Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 13, 1845, concerning business and family matters. The letter was sent from New Orleans, Louisiana to New York, New York.

A commercial letter dated February 9, 1885, from Levy, Loeb, Scheuer & Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana, requesting cloth from the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbia, Georgia. The letter is written on Levy, Loeb, Scheuer & Co.'s letterhead, indicating their business address as 82 Canal Street, New Orleans.

A letter written by Judah to Charles Tobias on March 28, 1846, concerning business matters, money owed, and family affairs. The letter was sent from New Orleans, Louisiana to New York, New York.

Printed broadside letter to the creditors of the bankrupt Bank of Louisiana, dated May 28, 1870. The letter lists numerous creditors, many Jewish individuals and organizations, including the Shiff family, Hebrew Congregation Shangari, and the Israelites Charitable Association. The amounts owed vary, with the Shiff family's debt significantly larger than others.

A business letter dated August 25, 1885, from A. Lehmann & Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The letter concerns the transmittal of funds. The letterhead features a large lithograph of a store.

A letter written on the verso of a printed broadside detailing prices in New Orleans. The letter, dated September 1, 1842, was sent from New Orleans, Louisiana to Belmont, referencing dealings with Rothschild's Bank. The broadside itself is the New Orleans Price-Current, Commercial Intelligence, and Merchant's Transcript.

A one-page business letter written in English and German from J.B. Jacobs & Co. to Jacobs Mayer & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 30, 1846. The letter discusses business matters. Related correspondence exists (see 20.512 & 20.518).

A one-page, stampless business letter written by David Hart to George W. Johnson & Co. on April 19, 1836. The letter details a sales account. Hart's letter was sent care of Judah Touro. In 1845, Hart was listed among the 100 wealthiest citizens of New York City. The letter was sent from New Orleans, Louisiana to New York, New York.

A one-page business letter written by David Hart to George W. Johnson & Co. on April 3, 1835. The letter, sent care of Judah Touro, details Hart's sales on behalf of Johnson. In 1845, Hart was listed among the 100 wealthiest citizens of New York City.

Commercial letter and bill of lading concerning a shipment of pecans from New Orleans, Louisiana to New York, New York. The letter, dated between January 15, 1842 and January 10, 1843, details a transaction between Henry Tobias and L. C. Mygatt. The documents are written in English.

Shipping record detailing the shipment of 100 barrels of whiskey from New Orleans, Louisiana to Charleston, South Carolina on March 14, 1846, aboard the brig Albert. The record includes a nice print of a ship.

Shipping record detailing the shipment of three cases of black silk handkerchiefs from Canton, China, to New Orleans, Louisiana, via Philadelphia. The record indicates that J. Kohn & Bordier, merchants in New Orleans, were the consignees, with payment instructions to Samuel Moses in New Orleans on August 12, 1830. The final destination of the goods was the Rio Grande. The document is signed by Kohn's agent in New Orleans.

Shipping record documenting the shipment of goods from J. Kohn & Bordier in New Orleans, Louisiana to Samuel Moss & Sons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1832. The record is signed by an agent for Samuel Moss & Sons and includes the firm's "M" mark. The document suggests a commercial relationship between Jewish merchants in New Orleans and Philadelphia.

Shipping record documenting goods shipped from Samuel Moss & Sons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to J. Kohn & Bordier in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 30, 1832. The record is signed by Joachim Kohn, agent for Samuel Moss & Sons. The document includes details about the shipment and is marked with the "M" mark of Samuel Moss & Sons.

A signed shipping record dated June 12, 1832, documenting goods shipped between J. Kohn & Bordier in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Samuel Moss & Sons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The record indicates that J. Kohn & Bordier were merchants in New Orleans, shipping goods to Moss in Philadelphia. This broadside is signed by an agent for J. Kohn & Bordier and bears the 'M' mark. The record is mentioned in Korn's book, "The Early Jews of New Orleans," on pages 122/303.

Shipping record documenting the shipment of goods between I. Kohn & Bordier in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Samuel Moss & Sons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 18, 1832. The record is signed by an agent for I. Kohn & Bordier, a Jewish mercantile firm.

A receipt in French, with US excise tax stamps, dated February 12, 1867, for Salomon Maurice. The receipt also includes an embossed seal of the Recorder of Births & Deaths, Parish of New Orleans, suggesting a possible connection to a death certificate.

A receipt signed by M. W. Chapman, dated February 25, 1853, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The receipt is made out to Abraham C. Meyers. The receipt documents the shipment of lumber from New Orleans to Corpus Christi, Texas.

Printed receipt in Hebrew and English for the rental of a seat at the Touro Synagogue in New Orleans, Louisiana. Issued by Simpson & Silva (possibly De Silva) to Charles Tobias for $12.60 covering three months rent. Dated February 1, 1853.

A one-page business letter written by David Hart to George W. Johnson & Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 1, 1835. The letter was sent care of Judah Touro. In 1845, Hart was listed among the 100 wealthiest citizens of New York City.

Six-page pamphlet detailing a rabbinic court case in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1863. The case, presided over by Rabbi Illoway, involved R. Lowenthal (widow) and her daughter suing Meyer Goldman for fraud. Both parties agreed to abide by the laws of Moses. This printed record is considered unusually rare and possibly the earliest extant example of its kind.

Printed document detailing the final estate settlement for Jacob Florance and his wife, Mrs. Jacob Levy Florance. The 163-page document, dated January 24, 1872, in New Orleans, Louisiana, lists numerous claimants from around the world and includes references to the Florance, Minis, Cohen, and Levy families.

A surety bond for $1200, with Judah P. Benjamin as surety for John Hall as principal. The document was executed in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 13, 1838. The bond is partially printed with a fine bold signature.

Four-page debt instrument, both printed and handwritten, executed in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 13, 1839. Relates to Captain Israel Barret's paid note. Signed by Marks, Joseph | Marks, Isaac D. | Ricardo, Daniel I. | Barret, Israel Capt. and Joseph Benzaken Marks as Notary Public. Although executed in New Orleans, the parties involved appear to be from South Carolina Jewish families.

Ten-page notarized document detailing the estate of Esther Hunt, totaling $13,289.75. Includes a list of household slaves purchased from Jacob Nainez Cardozo and names numerous other Jewish executors and beneficiaries, including I. Philips, David & Joe Van Ostern, Sarah Van Ostern, Bernard Cohen, Benjamin & Henry Florence, and L. Barnett. Authored by A. Barnett as Notary Public on August 7, 1849. The document offers a glimpse into the lives of prominent New Orleans Jewish community members in the 1840s.

Legal document detailing the confiscation of silver from Edwin Warren Moise in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 6, 1865. The report may be related to the General Butler Scandal.

First annual report of the Hebrew Benevolent Association of New Orleans, established March 17, 1844 and incorporated in March 1849. Published in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 14, 1849.

Four-page letter written by Reverend Moses N. Nathan to Reverend Isaac Leeser on January 9, 1853, from New Orleans, Louisiana. Nathan discusses his departure from his position at the K.K. Beni Israel Synagogue, his financial difficulties, and his relationship with Judah Touro. The letter provides insight into the challenges faced by Orthodox rabbis in mid-19th-century American congregations.

Three-page letter dated October 1, 1850, from Rabbi M. N. Nathan and Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Rabbi Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses the contract between K.K. Beni Israel and Rabbi Nathan, expresses indignation at Leeser's treatment by Mikveh Israel Congregation, and offers advice regarding Leeser's future.

Five-page letter dated October 24, 1865, from Henry Illowy in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Illowy, the seventeen-year-old son of Rabbi Henry Illowy, rebukes Leeser for his criticism of his father and accuses Leeser of playing politics between Reform and Orthodox factions within American Judaism to maintain his position. The letter reveals tensions within American Judaism during this period.

A five-page letter dated June 28, 1865, from Joseph Jacobsohn in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details the takeover of the Congregation Schaarey Chased synagogue by German young men from the North, their establishment of a Reform temple, and the subsequent resignation of Rabbi Bernard Illowy. It provides a firsthand account of the development of the post-Civil War Reform movement in New Orleans and the conflict between Orthodox and Reform Judaism.

Four-page letter from Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated November 26, 1856. Hart expresses sympathy for Leeser's lack of appreciation and discusses the growing influence of other Jewish publications. This letter provides insight into the personal challenges faced by Leeser and the development of Jewish life in New Orleans.

One-page letter from M. Kursheedt in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated November 9, 1849, to Isaac Leeser. Kursheedt submits a list of newly elected officers and trustees of Congregation Sherith Israel. A separate note mentions Isaac Leeser's recommendation of Rev. H. A. Henry, who accepted a position in Cincinnati. The letter hints at the beginning of a conflict between Leeser and Henry.

One-page letter written by Henry Jacob Labatt in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 28, 1850, to Isaac Leeser. Labatt discusses his return from college, plans to study law in New Orleans, and a proposal to establish an agency for Leeser's publications. The letter also includes biographical details about Labatt, revealing his full name and age.

A printed letter from Alexander Abrams, dated March 23, 1857, announcing the sale of seats for the Hebrew Congregation of "The Dispersed of Judah" in New Orleans, Louisiana. The letter includes a handwritten note from Isaac Hart to Isaac Leeser.

A one and one-half page letter written by Isaac Hart from New Orleans, Louisiana on March 8, 1854, to Isaac Leeser. Hart describes the success of the Jewish Benevolent Society's ball held on March 7, 1854, and discusses business matters related to books.

Two-page letter written on the letterhead of the "Office Assistant Quartermaster, Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands," from D. Carvahlo in New Orleans to Reverend Isaac Leeser on April 19, 1866. The letter discusses business matters related to books, with Carvahlo expressing some frustration.

Four-page letter dated April 5, 1854, from Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details Kursheedt's plans for the return and burial of Judah Touro's remains in Newport, Rhode Island, including specifics about the ceremonies and the allocation of funds for Leeser's proposed Educational Society.

One and one-half page letter written by David Cohen Labatt in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 28, 1847, to Isaac Leeser. Labatt discusses the lack of sales for the *Occident* in New Orleans, citing apathy and a focus on money. He mentions Mr. Kursheedt. Labatt served as a Captain in the 5th Louisiana Infantry during the Civil War.

Four-page letter written by Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 3, 1853, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses Kursheedt's interactions with Judah Touro regarding financial matters, speculation on the status of Jews in China, and observations on the local Reform Jewish community in New Orleans.

Two-page letter written by Henry Illowy in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 21, 1865. Illowy discusses his father's departure as rabbi in New Orleans and includes a commentary on the unsuccessful candidacy of Mr. Wechsler for the ministerial position.

Three-page letter written by Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 29, 1862, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hart describes High Holiday services at the Portuguese and Polish synagogues in New Orleans and details the new Jewish burial ground. He was a successful merchant and former president of Congregation Sherith Israel.

Three-page letter dated October 14, 1849, from Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hart, a trustee of the Congregation Sherith Israel (Shanarai-Chasset), discusses the search for a new rabbi, congregational apathy, his own burdens as a trustee, and the Portuguese Congregation's criticism of Leeser's new Bible. The letter provides insight into 19th-century congregational life in New Orleans.

A one-page letter written by Daniel Wolff from New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 28, 1849. The letter announces the establishment of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of New Orleans and lists its officers.

This letter, dated October 27, 1852, was written by H. Labatt of New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Labatt expresses concern over anti-Semitic attacks targeting J.P. Benjamin and E.W. Moise, prominent Louisiana politicians. The letter highlights the religious prejudice faced by Jewish individuals in the political arena of antebellum Louisiana.

A one-page, stampless letter written in German from Felix Bachman to B. Cohn. Dated November 17, 1846, the letter was sent from New Orleans, Louisiana, and mentions Mr. Hirsch, Mrs. Mandelbaum & Bruslin Herman. The letter appears personal in nature and requires translation. The letter is housed in the University of Pennsylvania Archives.

Three-page letter written by Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 3, 1853, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses Kursheedt's concerns regarding Leeser's confrontational nature and his objections to elements of Dr. Wise's Reform Judaism. Kursheedt advises Leeser to direct criticism towards enemies rather than friends. The correspondence highlights the relationship between two men who would later become executors of Judah Touro's estate. Kursheedt was the publisher of the *New Orleans Commercial Times* and a communal leader.

A one and one-third page letter written by Daniel Wolff to Isaac Leeser from New Orleans, Louisiana on February 6, 1850. Wolff discusses the formation of a Jewish Benevolent Society in New Orleans and the appointment of Reverend M. N. Nathan as minister of the Hebrew Portuguese Congregation in New Orleans.

Two-page letter dated April 11, 1853, from Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses the election of new trustees for the Shanarai-Chasset Congregation, financial contributions from Mr. Block of Washington, Arkansas, the vacancy of a minister in the Portuguese Congregation, and a gift presented to Mr. Marks. Hart also mentions his reluctance to accept further office within the congregation.

Two-page letter written by Emanuel Sampson to Reverend Isaac Leeser on July 19, 1847, from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sampson recounts a charitable act by Joseph Andrews in Memphis, Tennessee, who provided a burial plot for Sampson's deceased son and suggests that this act be reported in the Occident.

A one-page letter written by Henry Labatt in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 1, 1848. The letter details Labatt's book business, including a book request from Juda Touro and his 10% commission.

Printed invitation to the tenth anniversary celebration of the Home for Jewish Widows and Orphans, located at the corner of Jackson and Chippewa Streets in New Orleans, Louisiana. The invitation is hand-addressed to Reverend Isaac Leeser. Published in 1865.

Check issued by R. S. Solomon & Sons for $1169.50, dated October 10, 1867, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The check bears a revenue stamp and an endorsement.

Check drawn on the Bank of Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated December 4, 1824. The check was written by Nathaniel Cox and endorsed by W. F. Saul as cashier. Saul is listed as a non-Israelite donor in the 1828 bylaws of the Congregation of Shinarai Chasset.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a gentleman. The back of the photograph features an advertisement for Moses & Piffet, successors to E. Jacobs, located at 93 Camp Street, New Orleans. Edward Jacobs sold his studio to Moses & Piffet on August 24, 1864, having opened his studio in 1844, one of the earliest in New Orleans. The photograph is undated, but based on the advertisement, it was likely taken after August 24, 1864.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young Confederate soldier. The reverse of the photograph features an advertisement for S. Moses & Son, photographers located on Camp Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The photograph is undated, but likely dates from the American Civil War period (circa 1861-1865).

Carte-de-visite photograph of a Civil War soldier. The back of the photograph indicates it was taken at Theodore Lilienthal's Photographic Gallery, located at 102 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The photograph is undated, but Lilienthal operated his gallery from at least 1857-1861 and remained active throughout the Civil War.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young woman. The photograph was taken by Turner and Cohen, a photography partnership operating at 57 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The partnership was formed in July 1866, and Turner died in September 1866. The photograph is undated.

This trade card advertises Rice, Born & Co., located at 77, 79, and 81 Camp Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The front of the card features a colored cartoon depicting a Black man playing tennis. The illustration is presented in a caricature style. The image is likely intended as humorous, but it reflects the racist caricatures common in advertising of the period. The back of the card features the company's advertisement for Cotton Plant stoves or ranges. The back of the card is not blank.

This trade card advertises Rice, Born & Co., a stove and range dealer located at 77, 79, and 81 Camp Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card features a cartoon of a Black woman archer, drawn in a racist caricature. The back of the card is printed with an advertisement for Cotton Plant stoves and ranges.

Envelope addressed to Hernsheim & Bro. at the La Belle Creole Cigar Factory in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated October 28, 1884, and sent by F. Tudore. The envelope features decorative seals of state.

This trade card advertises A. Shwartz & Son, dry goods merchants located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The front of the card announces a special offer: "25 Cents Off on $5.00 Purchase." The back of the card provides the full business address: No. 133 Canal Street, Touro Building. The design and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin. The image shows what seems to be a portion of the advertisement. The back of the card contains the full advertisement.

This trade card, shaped like a fan, advertises S. Kuhn, a dealer in ladies' furnishing goods located at 151 Canal Street, New Orleans. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a fan with an intricate design. The fan is partially open and shows a detailed illustration of a landscape scene. The card's shape and design are eye-catching and are intended to attract the attention of potential customers.

This trade card advertises Rice, Born & Co., a business located at 77, 79, and 81 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two mice riding a snail. The scene is rendered in shades of pink and sepia. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rice, Born & Co., a New Orleans-based company that sold New York Enamel Paint. The front of the card features a comical illustration of an artist painting. The back of the card advertises the New York Enamel Paint Company, a company based in New York City.

This trade card advertises Moses, a photographer in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is easel-shaped and features a scene with a hose, boat, and mountains. On the back is a list of photographers in New Orleans. This card was in an exhibit at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati during 2005.

This trade card advertises A. Shwartz & Son, a store selling ladies' and children's suits and underwear located at 133 Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is designed with a bell-shaped design, and the front of the card includes the announcement that the store is an agent for foreign manufacturers in Paris. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Louis Goldstein & Sons, a dry-goods store located at 189, 191, and 193 Poydras Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The front of the card features a playful illustration of two elves holding a bottle of champagne. The back is blank. [This card was on exhibit at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati in 2005.]

This trade card advertises S. Kuhn, a dealer in kid gloves and novelties, located at 151 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The front of the card features a decorative fan made of peacock feathers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Schwartz & Son, dry goods merchants located at 133 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is shaped like a bell and features a floral design on the front. The back of the card has an advertisement. The advertisement states that A. Schwartz & Son is an agent for Paris manufacturers. The back of the card is also decorated with an illustration of a farm scene.

A letter written by Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 10, 1849, to his father, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York City. The letter discusses the sale of wine.

A commercial letter dated May 4, 1885, from Lehman, Stern & Co. (Successors to Lehman, Abraham & Co.) in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The letter discusses funds and mentions Lehman Bros. in New York City and Lehman, Durr & Co. in Montgomery, Alabama.

A commercial letter dated June 8, 1885, from M. Levy & Sons in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Company in Columbus, Georgia. The letter concerns funds.

A legal document, dated March 22, 1871, attesting to a public instrument of protest. The document was created in New Orleans, Louisiana, and bears a revenue stamp. It is associated with Edward G. Gottschalke, brother of Louis Gottschalke, who was born to a Jewish father and Catholic mother. The document notes an original subscription to Leeser's Occident in 1843, which may have been by his father.

Billhead from George G. Wolf & Levi, successors to Levi, Navara & Co., importers of China, glass, and crockery ware, and manufacturers of premium tin and Japan ware. The billhead is dated June 27, 1873, and issued in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Shipping record detailing the shipment of wine from T. I. Tobias in New York, New York to Jacob Levy in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 23, 1835. Printed by Solomon H. Jackson at 163 Chatham Street, New York.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York to New Orleans, Louisiana on December 9, 1845. The record provides details about the port of entry and the shipment of copper products. This is one of three parts of the record.

A business letter dated February 14, 1891, sent from Simon & Kohn in New Orleans, Louisiana to J. Z. Hearst in Richmond, Alabama. The letter, written in English, is accompanied by an envelope. The letterhead features a corner address for Simon & Kohn at the corner of Magazine and Canal Street in New Orleans, and the envelope shows a good quality lithograph.

Envelope with advertising for Levy & Bompet, wholesale dealers in fancy goods and notions, New Orleans, Louisiana. The envelope is postmarked New Orleans, Louisiana, August 1, 1863, and addressed to Messrs. Henry Halfin in Victoria, Texas. The reverse side is also stamped 'Levy & Bompet, Aug 1, 1863, New Orleans'.

Check from the Carrolton Bank, New Orleans, Louisiana. The check is printed with the bank's name and location. The date is partially visible as '183---', with the last digit illegible. The check also bears the imprint 'Printed and sold by B. Levy' at the bottom. Imagery on the check includes an angled beehive and an angel with a paintboard.

A one-page letter written by Nicholas Biddle from Frankford, Pennsylvania, to Thomas Wilson in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 29, 1826. The letter discusses the protested notes of S. Gratz & Brothers and Samuel Hays, informing Wilson of their failure. The letter measures 8" x 12" and includes an integral address leaf. Expected folds and toning are present, along with a V-notch in the address leaf that does not affect the text. The letter is in very good condition.

A two-page letter from Judah Touro in New Orleans, Louisiana to David Hart in New York City, dated September 1, 1835. Touro discusses problems with a runaway slave. Hart was a long-time friend and business associate of Touro. Letters with personal content from Touro are extremely rare.

This 17-page pamphlet contains the oration delivered by Reverend James K. Gutheim on the fifth anniversary of the Home for Jewish Widows and Orphans in New Orleans, Louisiana. Published by order of the Board of Officers of the Association on January 8, 1861, this rare Civil War-era printing is a significant artifact of Jewish communal life in antebellum New Orleans.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Ludwig Lehman, taken by B. & G. Moses in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1870. The back of the photograph features a full advertisement for B. & G. Moses. The Moses family were prominent New Orleans photographers, with a history spanning three generations.

A receipt dated September 20, 1862, from Quartermaster Charles M. Knapp for 24 birch brooms requisitioned for the Touro Almshouse in New Orleans, Louisiana. The almshouse, endowed by Judah Touro, was used as barracks by Federal troops during the Civil War and destroyed by fire in 1865.

A partially printed license bond, numbered 545, permitting the operation of a tavern by Isaac Philips at 129 New Levee Street and Market Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Issued January 1, 1834, the bond, approximately 7.5 x 12 inches, includes signatures from Isaac Philips, co-signer Andre Kirkham, and a representative from the Mayor's office. The bond secured a $1,000.00 license for an annual tax of $150.00, in accordance with the 1805 New Orleans city charter. The document shows some browning.

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.

Billhead from Levy, Loeb, Scheuer & Co., wholesale dry goods merchants, dated September 24, 1885. The billhead indicates their New Orleans location at 82 Canal Street and mentions a transaction with the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia.

One-page business letter from Cohn & Feibelman, manufacturers of jean clothing at 70 & 72 Common Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Eagle & Phoenix Savings Bank in Columbus, Georgia. The letter includes a check sent to the bank. Dated January 6, 1886.

Bank draft dated August 28, 1871, drawn on the San Antonio National Bank. The draft is a promissory note with a revenue stamp, signed by S. Hernsheim of New Orleans and countersigned by P.(?) I. Hernsheim. Simon Hernsheim founded S. Hernsheim Brothers, a tobacco company that supplied tobacco leaves to the European market. By the 1880s, the company had grown significantly, culminating in the construction of a large manufacturing facility and the establishment of La Belle Creole Cigar and Tobacco Company, a major player in the American cigar industry.

Invoice from Louis Schwartz Machinery-Supply Co., located at 540-542 & 544 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Dated October 9, 1894. The bill was sold to Maresi Foundry & Manufacturing Co. The billhead lists an item purchased for $1.75. The billhead features a large and detailed lithograph of the business, with ornate lettering and several decorative elements, including a banner above the business name. The business's list of products is extensive and includes items like steam gas and water pipes, rubber hose, and wrought iron pipe stocks and dies.

Invoice from M. Schwartz & Co., located at 315 & 317 Magazine St., New Orleans. Dated June 7, 1896. The bill lists an item purchased by M. A. Moreau, likely a 1/2 inch pipe. The billhead displays an ornate Victorian-style lettering, and a printed company logo of a steam pump, which also appears in the image. The logo may be a representation of a Worthington Steam Pump, as the billhead also says “Agents for Worthington Steam Pumps” at the top.

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.

A business letter dated November 27, 1884, from E. W. Terry to M. Levy & Sons, commission merchants and cotton factors in New Orleans, Louisiana. The letter discusses cotton prices and is written on Levy & Sons' letterhead. A second image shows the reverse of the letter.

Partially printed legal document from New Orleans, Louisiana, attesting to the sale of an enslaved woman to Isaac Bloom on August 7, 1858. The document details the woman's age (approximately 31), her medical condition (chronic swelling and ulceration of the legs), and the sale price ($850, with a down payment of $500 and the remaining $350 paid over time). The document also includes the consent of the seller's wife, Rosanna Marks.

A one-page letter from Schmidt & Werner in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Charles Tobias in New York City, dated May 30, 1838. The letter includes three pasted-in newspaper notices announcing the death of M. J. Tobias and the subsequent takeover of his business by his sons, F. M. and G. W. Tobias, with Henry & Chas. Tobias named as their agents in New York City. The cost of each newspaper notice is noted.

A commercial letter dated November 24, 1881, from Hirsch, Feibleman & Co., wholesale grocers and importers of fine wines and liquors in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Pleasant Valley Wine Company in Rheims, New York. The letterhead features large, colored lettering.

A business letter dated March 29, 1884, from Rosenthal Bros., wholesale clothiers located at 70 Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The letter includes banking instructions.

A business letter dated August 22, 1885, from M. Levy & Sons, cotton factors and merchants in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The letter pertains to a cotton order.

Billhead for Simon & Kohn, a retailer of hats, caps, trunks, umbrellas, and artificial flowers located at the corner of Magaziner and Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The billhead is dated February 13, 1891 and lists a number of items purchased by J. Z. Hearst, likely for a clothing store. It appears there are multiple sizes and quantities listed for a variety of items, with prices listed for each, totaling 159.36. The billhead has an ornate Victorian-style lettering, framed header, and decorative elements including an image of the store and a circular seal that says “Diled & Rubber Clothing.”

Carte-de-visite photograph of M. Farrel. The photograph's reverse indicates it was taken by Turner and Cohen, located at 57 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The partnership was formed in July 1866, and Turner died in September 1866. The photograph is undated.

Commercial letter sent from New York to L. A. Levy Jr. in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 4, 1842. The letter expresses dissatisfaction or unhappiness, the exact nature of which is not specified in the available metadata.

Commercial letter from J. D. Phillips in New York, New York to L. A. Levy Jr. in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated April 7, 1842. The letter expresses dissatisfaction, details available in the full letter.

Shipping record detailing the shipment of wine from T. I. Tobias in New York, New York to Jacob Levy in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 13, 1835. Printed by Solomon H. Jackson at 163 Chatham Street, New York.

Hand-colored map of New Orleans, Louisiana, published by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. in 1868. The map, from a larger atlas, displays detailed streets, wards, public buildings, railroads, stagecoach routes, and the location of the Jew's Cemetery. The reverse side contains maps of New Orleans and Louisville.

This 36-page pamphlet details the examination of W.G. Kendall, the former postmaster of New Orleans, before a U.S. Commissioner. Kendall faced accusations of embezzling $600 from a letter containing bank notes. The pamphlet includes the testimony of witnesses, their cross-examination by Judah P. Benjamin (who served as Kendall's lawyer), and the arguments presented by counsel. Published in New Orleans by the Daily Delta Steam Press in 1855, this document offers a detailed account of the legal proceedings and provides insights into the legal practices and judicial system of the time. The pamphlet notes that following Benjamin's argument, the audience burst into applause. Kendall was later tried in criminal court and acquitted, subsequently leaving the country for Mexico.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Jackson E. Labatt (December 1, 1845 – 1924), taken circa 1860 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Labatt served in Company B, 26th Louisiana Infantry during the Civil War. Post-war, he worked as a long-distance freighter for the U.S. Army and held various occupations, including merchant, estate agent, notary public, government contractor, and cotton merchant. His father was Abraham Cohen Labatt, a Charleston, SC merchant. The Labatt family in both New Orleans and Charleston corresponded with Isaac Leeser. The photograph's signature matches Labatt's handwriting on a document signed June 21, 1865, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and on a passport application.

A one-page letter written on black-bordered stationery by Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana, to his father, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York City, New York, on November 1, 1846. The letter expresses mourning for the death of his brother Henry and describes his stay at the St. Charles Hotel. The seven and a half-day journey from New York is also mentioned.

A one-page autograph letter written by Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana to his father, T.I. Tobias in New York, New York on December 31, 1846. Charles describes favorable trade conditions and includes a newspaper clipping about a sold silver service.

One-quarter page letter written by Horace E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 17, 1850. The letter serves as an introduction to B.W. Plumb, who is in New Orleans with jewelry. Baldwin was a partner in Taylor, Baldwin and Co. in Newark, NJ before moving to New Orleans in 1842, remaining there until at least 1853. He is known to have purchased much of his silver from New Jersey and New York producers.

A one-page commercial letter written by Horstmann Bros. & Co. in New York, New York, to Horace E. Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 17, 1851. The letter discusses overdue payments and broken promises.

A brief one-eighth page telegram sent from Horace E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans via the Washington & New Orleans Telegraph Company on January 30, 1851. The message reflects typical concise communication style of telegrams. Horace E. Baldwin was a partner in Taylor, Baldwin and Co. in Newark, NJ before moving to New Orleans in 1842, where he remained until at least 1853.

A one and one-half page letter written by Wickliffe E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 13, 1852. Baldwin discusses closing business in New Orleans, mentions the death of someone named Horace, and refers to Adams as collectors regarding accounts and collecting bad debts.

Carte-de-visite photograph depicting a young Black woman, poorly dressed, holding a white baby in a fine dress. The photograph's reverse features an advertisement for Turner and Cohen, photographers located at 57 Camp Street, New Orleans. This partnership was formed in July 1866; Turner died in September 1866. The photograph is likely from circa 1866.

A letter dated June 4, 1847, from Solomon L. Jacobs in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Jacobs, Mayer & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter is written in German and features a "NEW ORLEANS/La." postmark and a "10" rate handstamp. The letter is folded and unstamped.

Two-page letter written by A. Engle in New Orleans on October 6, 1857, to James Symington in New York. The letter discusses a business matter concerning a draft, banking transactions, and the potential loss of money. It reveals details about pre-Civil War business practices and anxieties related to banking solvency.

A handwritten billhead from M. Levy & Sons, cotton factors and commission merchants, located at 194 Gravier Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The bill is addressed to Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The billhead lists two invoice numbers, 698 and 698-X, from August 25th and September 16th, and details the transaction. The bill includes a handwritten notation that the amount is less 2%. The date of the billhead is September 18, 1885. The billhead also includes a stamp from the New Orleans Clearing House.

A one-page letter from Mendes Kursheedt to Isaac Leeser dated May 1, 1854, concerning the $3,000 bequest from Judah Touro for charitable distribution. The letter was written in New Orleans, Louisiana and discusses the largest bequest to Jewish causes at that time, facilitated by the Kursheedt brothers with Leeser's guidance.

A letter addressed to Rabbi Yissachar Dov Illowy in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated June 20, 1864. The sender of the letter is unknown. The letter is written in Hebrew.

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.

First Texian Loan Certificate, No. 89, signed by Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton. This partially printed bond, issued January 11, 1836, by the Provisional Government of Texas, acknowledges receipt of $32 from Robert Triplett as the first installment on a $320 loan. Printed by Benjamin Levy in New Orleans, Louisiana. The certificate was redeemable for Texas land at 50 cents per acre.

A letter written in French from A & M Heine in New Orleans, Louisiana to B. L. Fould & Fould Oppenheim in Paris, France, dated March 25, 1853. The letter details banking transactions.

Receipt issued on January 13, 1868, by Lehman, Newgass & Co., cotton merchants in New Orleans, Louisiana, acknowledging receipt of cotton bales shipped via the steamboat *Mary* to Mobile, Alabama. The receipt details the quantity and likely the consignee of the shipment.

A receipt issued on October 23, 1867, by Lehman, Newgass & Co., cotton merchants in New Orleans, Louisiana, acknowledging receipt of cotton bales shipped via the steamboat Morgan Lines from Mobile, Alabama. The document provides details of the shipment and is a commercial record reflecting business transactions in the textile industry during the late 19th century.

A copy of a letter, possibly created by a secretary, from Judah P. Benjamin to President James Buchanan declining an appointment as minister to Spain. Dated September 7, 1858, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The letter discusses Benjamin's financial considerations and the upcoming Louisiana state legislature's judgment on his public conduct. The letter is written on watermarked stationery featuring a shield surrounded by stars and an embossed crown.

A business letter dated May 18, 1882, from Berkson Bros., wholesale grocers in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Pleasant Valley Wine Co. in Rheims, New York. The letter provides insight into the wholesale grocery trade in New Orleans at the time. The letter mentions Simon Berkson's service in the Civil War and his involvement in Jewish community affairs.

A letter written on May 11, 1869, from S. Hernsheim at 75 Gravier St., New Orleans, Louisiana, to W. A. Menger at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The letterhead features an eagle. The letter is associated with the tobacco industry and S. Hernsheim Cigars.

Invoice from H. Spiro & Veit, a San Antonio-based tobacco company located at 46 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The invoice is dated May 28, 1873. The invoice lists the purchase of 2,400 cigars (La Espanola) at a price of $7.50, and 16.5 lbs of