Geography: Raleigh

Envelope postmarked Petersburg, Virginia, addressed to George W. Mordecai, "Bal Gus R B Co," Raleigh, North Carolina. The envelope shows a 3-cent postage stamp. Dated circa 1863 based on the postmark.

Autograph letter written by George W. Mordecai from Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 18, 1861. The letter mentions the Civil War and French deserters from the Garibaldi Corps. The Garibaldi Guard was mustered in on May 28, 1861, as part of the 39th Infantry Regiment in New York City.

Billhead from Mrs. Isaac Oettinger's millinery shop in Raleigh, North Carolina, dated May 15, 1876. The billhead advertises "Dealer in Millinery...Human and Imitation Goods" and lists the shop's address as 48 Fayetteville Street. The billhead is part of a larger collection documenting the Oettinger family's history in Raleigh.

Invoice from Mrs. Isaac Oettinger, a dealer in millinery, ladies' fancy goods, notions, white goods, and human and imitation hair goods, located at No. 49 Fayetteville Street, Graham, North Carolina. Dated November 1, 1876. The bill lists the purchase of “1 hat” by James H. Holt. The billhead has a printed header and a decorative flourish with the words “Bought of”. It also has handwritten notations in ink indicating payment.

This is the report of the Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the Raleigh & Gaston Railroad Company, held in 1864. The report details the company's activities, financial state, and challenges faced during the Civil War, including difficulties in obtaining supplies and the impact of inflation. It lists G.W. Mordecai as a director and notes the appointment of Jacob Mordecai as teller. The report also mentions a 'Negroe Fund'. The report was printed in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind.

Manuscript field order issued by Major General John Schofield, commanding the Union Department of North Carolina/Army of the Ohio. Written and signed by Schofield's Assistant Adjutant General, Captain J. H. Stevenson, and issued to division commanders. The order directs the Army of the Ohio to prepare to march at 6 A.M. on April 26, 1865. The single-page document, dated April 24, 1865, from "Head Quarters Dept. of North Carolina / Army of the Ohio / Raleigh, N.C." includes a facsimile signature of L. A. Gratz, Acting Assistant Adjutant General for the Third Division. Reverse side contains manuscript docketing summarizing the content.