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Letter from Moses Myer to Robert Patton, January 3, 1799

Letter from Moses Myer to Robert Patton, January 3, 1799

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.

Letter from Moses Myers to James Nimmo Regarding a Contribution to the American Colonization Society, Norfolk, Virginia, June 25, 1829

Letter from Moses Myers to James Nimmo Regarding a Contribution to the American Colonization Society, Norfolk, Virginia, June 25, 1829

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.

Substitute for Report and Resolutions on the Sale of District of Columbia Lottery Tickets in Virginia

Substitute for Report and Resolutions on the Sale of District of Columbia Lottery Tickets in Virginia

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 - Hamburger Bros., Norfolk, Virginia, July 14, 1876

Billhead - Hamburger Bros., Norfolk, Virginia, July 14, 1876

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.

Letter from James Gibbon to Moses Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, February 15, 1834

Letter from James Gibbon to Moses Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, February 15, 1834

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.

Billhead - Barham & Pollard, Norfolk, Virginia, October 24, 1879

Billhead - Barham & Pollard, Norfolk, Virginia, October 24, 1879

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 - Barham & Pollard, Norfolk, Virginia, November 4, 1879

Billhead - Barham & Pollard, Norfolk, Virginia, November 4, 1879

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.