Geography: San Antonio

Letter written by Abraham Charles Myers, Captain at San Antonio, Texas, to Captain George H. Crosman, Assistant Quartermaster at Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 7, 1846. The letter mentions Fort Myers, one of the first bases of operations during the Seminole Indian Wars, named in honor of Colonel Abraham C. Myers.

This trade card advertises Cohen & Koenigheim, clothiers located at 28 & 30 Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas. The front of the card features a man being measured for clothes. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business.

A handwritten billhead from Wolff & Marx, a general store located at 10 & 12 Commerce Street, corner Alamo, San Antonio, Texas. The bill was likely written around 1889 or 1890. The bill lists the purchase of a pair of boots for $3.50 and two pairs of blankets for $6, bought by Louis Oge for G. M. Roons. The billhead features decorative lettering typical of the period and includes a detailed description of the business's offerings and its location.

Bill from L. Wolfson, a dealer in dry goods, hats, boots and shoes, clothing, gents' furnishing, furniture, carpets, matting, crockery, glassware, and other items, located on the Main Plaza, San Antonio, Texas. Dated May 24, 1884, the bill shows the purchase of one walnut table by Colora Santos. The total cost is listed as $4.00, and the bill is marked “Paid” with the signature of L. Wolfson. This billhead has an ornate Victorian-style lettering. The header features an engraved image of a three-story brick building, likely Wolfson's store, with the name of the business printed in a large, bold font and additional details about their location, merchandise, and New York office.

Billhead from A. Kahn & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, and hats, located at the corner of Main Plaza and Acequia Street in San Antonio, Texas. Dated October 22, 1886. The bill is for Elvira McLane and lists the purchase of one shawl for $0.50. The bill shows some creasing and ink smudges.

Invoice from S. Deutsch & Co., a dry goods and clothing store located at No. 276 and 278 West Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas. Dated January 4, 1888. The billhead lists an itemized list of purchases made by F. J. Hart, with prices, quantities, and item descriptions. The total amount for the purchase is $116.60, with details of the payment. The billhead includes a company logo, decorative headers, and ornate lettering.

A commercial letter dated November 15, 1872, from B. Oppenheimer & Co. in San Antonio, Texas, to E. C. Bailey. The letterhead indicates that B. Oppenheimer & Co. deals in dry goods, clothing, boots, and shoes, and mentions an office at 184 Church Street in New York City. The letter's content is commercial in nature.

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.

Bill of sale for goods sold to James E. Hewitt from the S. Deutsch & Co. The bill lists the purchase of various items from the store, including clothing and other goods. The business was located at the Corner of Main Plaza & Commerce St., San Antonio, Texas. The billhead is a legal-sized sheet of paper with ornate text and a decorative border, featuring a date of January 12, 1876. It is a notarized statement, signed by S. Deutsch and Geo. N. Caldwell - Notary Public. Embossed notary seal in lower left corner.

One-page sales contract, approximately 8-1/2" x 9-1/4", dated July 24, 1882, in San Antonio, Texas. Levi Tway sells his entire flock of 966 sheep, wagon, and "entire camp outfit," along with two sacks of tobacco, to G.A. Fouck and William B. Hamilton for $966.00. Daniel Oppenheimer witnesses the sale and signs the document.

Billhead of A. A. Wolff, dealer in staple and fancy dry goods, ladies' and children's shoes, and importer of German hosiery, linen and damask. This transaction was made on June 14, 1880, and is for 50 '3/4' shirts, likely referring to children's shirts. The billhead features a decorative header with the business name and a description of its goods. The overall style is clean and simple.

Invoice from S. Deutsch & Co., a dealer in staple and fancy dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats and gents' furnishings, located at the corner of Main Plaza and Commerce Street in San Antonio, Texas. Dated August 2, 1875, the bill was for 28 yards of damask, likely purchased by Mrs. W.A. Menger. The billhead features an ornate, handwritten heading and a printed business name and address.

Monthly statement from L. Frank & Co., manufacturers of leather, saddlery, shoe findings, shoemaking saddlery, and tanners' tools. Located on Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas. Dated July 1, 1879. The bill is addressed to Adam Frank, and the amount due is $15.00. The billhead is printed on a plain white paper, with simple black lettering. The business name and details are prominently displayed at the top of the billhead.

A billhead from Haas & Oppenheimer, a dry goods store located at the corner of Main and Soledad Streets, San Antonio, Texas. The bill is dated July 1, 1880, and is addressed to the Menger Hotel in San Antonio. The bill is handwritten and likely lists items purchased for the hotel by the business. The handwriting style is typical of the period and includes a detailed record of items purchased for the Menger Hotel.

Billhead from L. Moke, dealer in groceries, dry goods, hardware, crockery, wooden and willow ware, boots, shoes and hats, located on Military Plaza, opposite the Old Court House, San Antonio, Texas. The bill is dated June 1, 1878, and lists a purchase of 140 pounds of buffalo meat for $14.00 from the Menger Hotel. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering. The billhead header includes a company logo, a business address, and a description of the business.

Statement from Goldfrank, Frank & Co., Dr. located on Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas. Dated December 10, 1874. The bill lists several items purchased by M. A. Menger, with prices and quantities listed. The billhead is simple, with basic formatting and no decorative elements.

Billhead from D. & A. Oppenheimer, wholesale dealers in staple and fancy dry goods and clothing, located at No. 8 Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas. Dated January (or June) 30, 1875. The bill lists the purchase of a suit of clothes by an unidentified buyer and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead is printed on a cream-colored paper and features the business name at the top with elegant script. It also includes the details of the business: 'Sign of the 'Big Boot', No. 8 Commerce Street.'

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.

Billhead from Wulfing & Labatt, commission merchants and wool growers agents, located in San Antonio, Texas. The bill is dated June 17, 1879, and is addressed to W. A. Menger. The billhead displays a simple printed header. The bill includes a single line item for “1 Bolt” with an amount of “$3.20”.

Billhead from Moke & Bro. Dry Goods in San Antonio, Texas, dated December 31, 1874. The bill shows a purchase by Mrs. W. A. Menger of the Menger Hotel for ladies' shoes and gaiters, totaling $4.50. An advertisement for the *San Antonio Daily Express*, December 15, 1874, is visible on the reverse (not included in this collection).

Invoice from Haas & Oppenheimer, dealers in dry goods, clothing, hats, boots, shoes, and other items. Located on the corner of Main and Soledad Streets, San Antonio, Texas. Dated October 1, 1879. The bill details a series of purchases from the business by the Menger Hotel. The bill contains an itemized list of purchases, quantities, prices, and total amounts. The billhead is printed on plain paper with handwritten entries.