Geography: Norfolk

Printed commercial letter of recommendation from William Ward to Sudlow & Co. vouching for Phillip Cohen as a trustworthy merchant. Dated February 10, 1851, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Shipping manifest dated May 29, 1793, detailing the shipment of goods from Moses Myers in Norfolk, Virginia, to Thomas Robinson in Havre de Grace, Maryland. The manifest lists 23 enslaved people as cargo.

This document is a receipt for a promissory note. Moses Myers, a prominent Jewish merchant-shipper, issued a note payable to E. Dulith & Wachsmuth of Philadelphia for $5000, payable in 60 days. The receipt is dated November 25, 1794, and was written in Norfolk, Virginia. The document is entirely in Myers' hand.

Ledger sheet detailing the cargo manifest of the ship Newport in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 26, 1796. The record lists cargo items and likely includes details of the shipment's origin and destination. The document is a single ledger sheet with entries on both sides. This record was created by Moses Myers.

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.

A single-page letter written by Moses Myer in Norfolk, Virginia, to Robert Patton in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on January 3, 1799. Myer recommends a captain and his ship to Patton. The letter highlights Myer's prominent status as one of the wealthiest men of his time in Norfolk.

This letter, dated June 25, 1829, was written by Moses Myers of Norfolk, Virginia, to James Nimmo. Myers details a contribution to the American Colonization Society for the transportation of freed slaves from Virginia to Africa and requests that his name be withheld. The letter highlights Jewish involvement in the Colonization Society and offers insights into the social and political climate of Norfolk, Virginia, in 1829.

Printer's proof of the *American Beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth Daily Advertiser*, a newspaper published in Norfolk, Virginia on January 17, 1838. The proof includes articles on topics such as ships' passage and salt, and mentions individuals named Myers and Myer.

Shipping record from S. I. Isaacs & Soho Copper Co. documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York, New York to Norfolk, Virginia on December 22, 1826. The record notes the port of entry. The Soho Copper Refinery was founded by Hendricks & Isaacs (brothers-in-law) in Soho, New Jersey.

Shipping record from S. I. Isaacs & Soho Copper Co. detailing the shipment of finished copper from Norfolk, Virginia to New York, New York on January 8, 1827. The record notes the port of entry. Hendricks & Isaacs (brothers-in-law) founded the Soho Copper Refinery in Soho, New Jersey. This record is one of five related documents.

Shipping record from S. I. Isaacs & Soho Copper Co. documenting the shipment of finished copper to John Galligher in Norfolk, Virginia on September 25, 1826. The Soho Copper Refinery was founded by Hendricks & Isaacs (brother-in-law) in Soho, New Jersey. This record is one of five related documents.

Shipping record from S. I. Isaacs & Soho Copper Co. documenting the shipment of finished copper from Norfolk, Virginia to New York, New York on October 30, 1826. The record is part of the larger archival collection documenting the Hendricks family's contributions to American industry, particularly in copper production.

This 1821 pamphlet contains a proposal by Virginia Assembly member Mr. Miller of Powhatan, offering a substitute for the report and resolutions addressing a complaint by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the sale of District of Columbia lottery tickets in Virginia. The controversy established significant precedent on states' rights. Published in Richmond by Thomas Ritchie, printer for the Commonwealth, the pamphlet details the legal challenge involving Philip and Mendez Cohen, who were selling D.C. lottery tickets in Norfolk, Virginia, contrary to state law. The Supreme Court case, Cohens v. Virginia, asserted the Supreme Court's authority to overrule conflicting state laws, underscoring the supremacy of federal law.

Billhead from Hamburger Bros., Tobacco Manufacturers, established in 1853. The billhead lists the business's location at 93 & 95 Water Street, Norfolk, Virginia, and includes the address of their factory in Petersburg, Virginia. Dated July 14, 1876. The billhead includes an invoice with a sum of $204.48 and a note “paid” and the buyer's name: W. Y. Miller. The billhead features detailed ornate text and decorative borders.

Handwritten letter from Major James Gibbon, a Revolutionary War officer and customs collector in Richmond, Virginia, to Moses Myers, a prominent Jewish merchant in Norfolk, Virginia, dated February 15, 1834. Gibbon requests Myers' assistance in overseeing the outfitting of his grandson, J.B. Carter, a young seaman, before he embarks on a voyage.

This billhead for produce commission merchants Barham & Pollard, located at No. 20 Roanoke Square, Norfolk, Virginia, is dated October 24, 1879. The bill lists a transaction for goods purchased by R. O. Gray. The billhead features an ornate logo with the phrase 'Bought of' in a circle around a floral design. The billhead features a printed header with the business name and address, and the date is handwritten. The transaction details are handwritten. The billhead has a light purple border.

Billhead from Barham & Pollard, located at 20 Roanoke Square, Norfolk, Virginia, dated November 4, 1879, for the purchase of four maple brackets from R. O. Gray. The bill includes a list of charges, including freight, and a total of 10.55 dollars. The billhead is printed on lined paper with handwriting in ink.

A letter written by Margaret C. Bullock to Mayer Sulzberger expressing regret over a missed visit and sending regards to Mrs. Sulzberger. The letter was written in Norfolk, England, around June 1880.