Skip to content

Savannah Authority record ↗

Explore 62 items related to Savannah.

Letter from Isaac Cohen to Moses Brown Regarding the Rice and Cotton Trade, Savannah, Georgia, November 8, 1815

Letter from Isaac Cohen to Moses Brown Regarding the Rice and Cotton Trade, Savannah, Georgia, November 8, 1815

This two-page letter, dated November 8, 1815, from Isaac Cohen in Savannah, Georgia, to Moses Brown in Newburyport, Massachusetts, discusses the rice and cotton trade. It includes an unlisted broadside announcing Cohen's entry into the commission business on October 27, 1815, and lists prices for rum, sugar, molasses, and treasury notes. The letter is signed "Isaac Cohen & Co." and bears a 37 1/2 cent war-rate stamp on the envelope.

Letter from Solomon Cohen to Isaac Leeser, Savannah, Georgia, November 29, 1859

Letter from Solomon Cohen to Isaac Leeser, Savannah, Georgia, November 29, 1859

Two-page letter written by Solomon Cohen of Savannah, Georgia to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 29, 1859. Cohen discusses the decline in readership of Leeser's publications and attributes it to the changing attitudes of educated American Jews towards traditional synagogue worship. He argues for a reform of synagogue services while maintaining core tenets of Judaism.

Letter from Divina Cohen Minis and Phillipa Minis to Sarah Ann Minis Hays, Savannah and Philadelphia, circa 1835

Letter from Divina Cohen Minis and Phillipa Minis to Sarah Ann Minis Hays, Savannah and Philadelphia, circa 1835

Four-page letter (8" x 9.5") written circa 1835 by Divina Cohen Minis (1787-1874) and Phillipa Minis in Savannah, Georgia, to Sarah Ann Minis Hays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses personal matters and mentions Captain Uriah P. Levy and the death of Gratz. Phillipa's portion is written diagonally over her mother's script. The letter's address in Philadelphia was the corner of Sansome and 8th Streets.

Letter from Rebecca and Sally Moses to Sarah Ann Minis Hays, June 17, 1829

Letter from Rebecca and Sally Moses to Sarah Ann Minis Hays, June 17, 1829

Four-page letter written on June 17, 1829, by Rebecca (1778-1864) and Sally Moses (1787-1859) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Sarah Ann Minis Hays in Savannah, Georgia. The letter discusses personal matters and expresses regret that Sarah will not be joining them in Philadelphia for the summer. Provides insight into the lives of this prominent Northern Jewish family and their Southern relatives.

Letter from Phillipa Minis to Sarah Ann Minis Hays, Savannah, Georgia, July 22, 1834

Letter from Phillipa Minis to Sarah Ann Minis Hays, Savannah, Georgia, July 22, 1834

A four-page letter written on July 22, 1834, by Phillipa Minis in Savannah, Georgia, to her sister, Sarah Ann Minis Hays (also known as Sally), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details personal matters and discusses a fever outbreak in Savannah. It offers insight into the lives of a prominent Southern Jewish family. Sarah Ann Minis Hays was married to Dr. Isaac Hays, a leading physician, editor of the *American Journal of Medical Sciences*, and founder of the American Medical Association. Her aunt was Rebecca Gratz.

Demand Note from Anthony Wayne to Philip Jacob Cohen, Savannah, Georgia, 1785 June 9

Demand Note from Anthony Wayne to Philip Jacob Cohen, Savannah, Georgia, 1785 June 9

Demand note dated June 9, 1785, issued by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne in Savannah, Georgia, payable to Philip Jacob Cohen in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The note is signed by Wayne and endorsed by Philip Jacob Cohen. This financial record relates to Wayne's acquisition and subsequent loss of an 800-acre rice plantation in Georgia. Further details on this transaction are available in related correspondence (ref. 20.291).

Trade Card for Louis E. Levy, General Outdoor Photographer

Trade Card for Louis E. Levy, General Outdoor Photographer

This trade card advertises the services of Louis E. Levy, a general outdoor photographer. The front of the card features a stylized image of a camera lens on a black background. The back of the card provides more information about the business, including the address: 622, and Levy's specialization as a publisher of 'Levy's Photographic Advertising Albums.'

Trade Card for Joseph Rosenheim, Shoe Dealer

Trade Card for Joseph Rosenheim, Shoe Dealer

The front of this trade card features a whimsical illustration of an elderly woman wearing a shoe. The shoe appears to be a giant size compared to her. The back of the card advertises the American Shoe Tip Company (A.S.T. Co.) and provides the business address: 163 Congress Street, Savannah, Georgia. The background of the card is black.

Trade Card: Kaufman's Restaurant, Savannah, Georgia

Trade Card: Kaufman's Restaurant, Savannah, Georgia

This trade card, one of three in the record, advertises Kaufman's Restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. The card features a black and white illustration. A young Black boy is depicted in a window of the restaurant, holding a sign with the restaurant's address. The style of the illustration is somewhat caricatured. The front of the card shows the address: Cor. Congress and Drayton. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Kaufman's Restaurant, Savannah, Georgia

Trade Card: Kaufman's Restaurant, Savannah, Georgia

This is one of three trade cards in this record advertising Kaufman's Restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. The card depicts a caricature of a Black man holding up a sign with the restaurant's address. The image is in black and white, and the style is consistent with late 19th-century printmaking techniques. The address, "Cor. Congress and Drayton," is clearly visible on the sign held by the figure. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Kaufman's Restaurant, Savannah, Georgia

Trade Card: Kaufman's Restaurant, Savannah, Georgia

This is one of two trade cards in the record advertising Kaufman's Restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. The card depicts a Black woman holding a sign with the restaurant's address using clothespins. The image is presented as a caricature, and the visual representation reflects the racist caricatures common in the late 19th century. The address, Cor. Congress and Drayton, is clearly visible on the sign held by the figure. The back of the card is blank.

Letter from Isaac Cohen to George W. Lynch, Savannah, Georgia, May 24, 1817

Letter from Isaac Cohen to George W. Lynch, Savannah, Georgia, May 24, 1817

A one and a quarter page letter written on May 24, 1817, from Isaac Cohen in Savannah, Georgia, to George W. Lynch, a merchant in New York City. Cohen discusses business conditions in Savannah, including prices for various commodities such as rum, cotton, rice, flour, corn, tobacco, sugar, coffee, molasses, and tea. The letter includes a black Savannah, Georgia postmark and red manuscript 25c postage rate.

Letter from Isaac Cohen & Co. to Joshua Bicknell, Jr., Savannah, Georgia, September 18, 1816

Letter from Isaac Cohen & Co. to Joshua Bicknell, Jr., Savannah, Georgia, September 18, 1816

Three-page commercial letter written by Isaac Cohen of Isaac Cohen & Co. in Savannah, Georgia, to Joshua Bicknell, Jr. in Providence, Rhode Island, dated September 18, 1816. The letter discusses business conditions in Savannah, including high rents, the failure of several mercantile firms (Pelot & Merrick, Isaac Merrick & Co., and Peter Schenk & Co.), the cotton and rice markets, and the health of the city.

Letter from Octavius Cohen to Carhart & Roff Regarding Spirits Sales, Savannah, Georgia, October 28, 1856

Letter from Octavius Cohen to Carhart & Roff Regarding Spirits Sales, Savannah, Georgia, October 28, 1856

A letter dated October 28, 1856, written by Octavius Cohen of Savannah, Georgia, to Carhart & Roff of Macon, Georgia. The letter details the availability and prices of various spirits, including whiskey, gin, bourbon, rye whiskey, and American brandy, as well as other goods like Anchor Rope and Star candles. The letter indicates Cohen's intention to supply Carhart & Roff's orders.

Confederate Army Transportation Circular: Broadside issued by A.C. Myers, Acting Quartermaster General, September 17, 1861

Confederate Army Transportation Circular: Broadside issued by A.C. Myers, Acting Quartermaster General, September 17, 1861

Broadside circular issued by A.C. Myers, Acting Quartermaster General of the Confederate Army, on September 17, 1861, outlining who is and is not entitled to transportation on Confederate States of America (CSA) railroads. The 8" x 14" broadside, printed on heavier stock with pencil corrections, details regulations for soldiers, the sick and wounded, and civilians. It specifies allowances for transporting the remains of deceased soldiers and notes exceptions for officers on sick furlough and civilians. The broadside was issued from the Superintendent's Office, Central Railroad, Savannah, Georgia.

Letter of Recommendation for Philip Minis, Savannah, Georgia, July 1824

Letter of Recommendation for Philip Minis, Savannah, Georgia, July 1824

A letter of recommendation for Dr. Philip Minis for an Assistant Surgeon's commission in the U.S. Army. Dated July 1824, Savannah, Georgia. Signed by the President and Vice President of the Georgia Medical Society, an MD, and a retired Post Surgeon of the U.S. Army. This is considered the earliest extant letter of recommendation for a Jew to be an officer in the U.S. Army.

Billhead of Joseph Lippman, Savannah, Georgia, July 19, 1847

Billhead of Joseph Lippman, Savannah, Georgia, July 19, 1847

Billhead from Joseph Lippman's dry goods business in Savannah, Georgia, dated July 19, 1847. The billhead advertises a 'Choice Assortment of Foreign & Domestic Fancy & Staple Dry Goods, at Wholesale Prices' from his shop located in Owen's Building on Congress Street, facing the Market. The billhead is signed by Joseph Lippman.

Billhead - F. W. Heinemann, Savannah, Georgia, April 30, 1847

Billhead - F. W. Heinemann, Savannah, Georgia, April 30, 1847

Billhead from F. W. Heinemann, likely an auctioneer or merchant, located in Savannah, Georgia. The billhead is dated April 30, 1847, and indicates that J. H. Pringle purchased 8 bags of flour, weighing a total of 839 lbs, and 1 keg of butter. The billhead is written in elegant cursive handwriting.

Billhead - Joseph Lippman, Savannah, Georgia, February 5, 1849

Billhead - Joseph Lippman, Savannah, Georgia, February 5, 1849

Invoice from Joseph Lippman, a dry-goods merchant, located at Owen's Building, Congress Street, facing the Market, in Savannah, Georgia. Dated February 5, 1849. The bill lists a purchase of 12 and 3 pairs of pants for a total cost of $14. The billhead has a printed header that advertises the store's stock of foreign and domestic dry goods at wholesale and retail.

Billhead - Joseph Lippman, Savannah, Georgia, January 1, 1848

Billhead - Joseph Lippman, Savannah, Georgia, January 1, 1848

Billhead from Joseph Lippman, dealer in foreign and domestic fancy and staple dry goods, at wholesale prices. Located at Owen's Building, Congress Street, facing the Market, Savannah, Georgia. Dated January 1, 1848. The bill contains a list of items purchased by Mr. Sprinkle, and the total amount due. The billhead is printed with ornate lettering.

Eulogy on the Life and Character of the Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliott, D.D.

Eulogy on the Life and Character of the Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliott, D.D.

This 18-page pamphlet, published in Savannah, Georgia in 1867, contains a eulogy delivered by Solomon Cohen on the life and character of Bishop Stephen Elliott, D.D., the Episcopal Bishop of Georgia and President of the Georgia Historical Society. Cohen, a prominent member of Savannah's Jewish community, offers a biographical sketch of Elliott, highlighting his leadership of the Diocese of Georgia through the Civil War and its reunification afterward. The eulogy provides insights into both Elliott's life and the complexities of the post-Civil War South.

Letter from Isaac Hays to his Wife, Sarah Minis Hays, Philadelphia, November 5, 1837

Letter from Isaac Hays to his Wife, Sarah Minis Hays, Philadelphia, November 5, 1837

This four-page letter, dated November 5, 1837, was written by Isaac Hays (1796-1879), a prominent ophthalmologist, to his wife, Sarah Minis Hays (1811-?), who was visiting her parents in Savannah, Georgia. The letter details personal matters and includes a reference to purchasing a boy from Georgia. It offers insight into daily life in the 1830s. The letter is unfolded and bears a Philadelphia town mark and a 25-cent postage rate. Sarah Minis married Dr. Isaac Hays on May 7, 1834. Isaac Hays' mother was Richea Gratz (1774-1858), sister of Rebecca Gratz (1781-1869). Therefore, Rebecca Gratz was Sarah Minis' aunt. Dr. Isaac Hays was a physician (ophthalmology), teacher, and editor of "The American Journal of Medical Sciences." He was a founder of the American Medical Association and the Franklin Institute, and a member of the prominent Gratz family of Philadelphia.

Letter from Solomon Cohen Jr. to Sarah Ann Minis Hays, January 13, 1834

Letter from Solomon Cohen Jr. to Sarah Ann Minis Hays, January 13, 1834

Three-page letter written by Solomon Cohen Jr. to his niece, Sarah Ann Minis Hays, on January 13, 1834. The letter was written from Georgetown, South Carolina, and discusses family matters, including Sarah's engagement, and mentions Rebecca Gratz. The letter reflects a close and personal relationship between the writer and recipient.

Billhead - I. Epstein & Bro., Savannah, Georgia, April 2, 1892

Billhead - I. Epstein & Bro., Savannah, Georgia, April 2, 1892

This billhead is a printed document from I. Epstein & Bro., a dry goods store in Savannah, Georgia, dated April 2, 1892. The billhead shows a detailed list of items purchased, quantities, prices, and a total sum. The buyer name is likely M. J. Sturtevant, but it is difficult to confirm. The billhead displays an illustration of the store building, an ornate Victorian-style letterhead, and a company logo.

Billhead - I. Epstein & Bro., Savannah, Georgia, August 20, 1892

Billhead - I. Epstein & Bro., Savannah, Georgia, August 20, 1892

Statement of account from I. Epstein & Bro., wholesale dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, located at 130 Congress Street, Savannah, Georgia. Dated August 20, 1892. This billhead is a business document that details a financial transaction between a customer and a dry goods store. The billhead is well-designed and includes an image of a store facade and the business name. The decorative elements include a vignette featuring a building and a decorative frame.

Trade Card: Hymes Bro. & Co., The Famous New York Clothing House, Savannah, Georgia

Trade Card: Hymes Bro. & Co., The Famous New York Clothing House, Savannah, Georgia

This record contains two images of a trade card for Hymes Bro. & Co., a clothing store described as "The Famous New York Clothing House." The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a steam engine crossing a stone bridge. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement with the address: 140 Congress St. and 139 St. Julian St., Savannah. The card notes that the business was active in Jewish affairs.

Letter from Abraham Minis to T. I. Tobias, Savannah, Georgia, March 7, 1848

Letter from Abraham Minis to T. I. Tobias, Savannah, Georgia, March 7, 1848

A one-page stampless letter, dated March 7, 1848, from Abraham Minis in Savannah, Georgia to T. I. Tobias in New York City. Minis discusses unsatisfactory sales of goods, particularly wine, explaining discrepancies in quantities and attributing them to absorption during shipment. He apologizes for the poor results and includes his current prices.

Envelope from M. Ferst & Co., Savannah, Georgia

Envelope from M. Ferst & Co., Savannah, Georgia

Envelope with advertising for M. Ferst & Co., wholesale dealers in tobacco, groceries, wines, liquor, and cigars, located at #1 Whitaker and 145-147 Bay Streets, Savannah, Georgia. The envelope is circa 1875 and includes fine graphics and an attached stamp. Addressed to C. A. Alford in Sumner, Georgia.

Letter from Michael Lazarus to Shubael Hutchins Regarding Cotton and Cotton Presses, Savannah, Georgia, May 7, 1845

Letter from Michael Lazarus to Shubael Hutchins Regarding Cotton and Cotton Presses, Savannah, Georgia, May 7, 1845

A letter written by Michael Lazarus of Charleston, South Carolina, to Shubael Hutchins in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 7, 1845. Written from Savannah, Georgia, the letter discusses a shipment of damaged cotton, Lazarus's involvement in cotton presses, and the use of steamers on the Savannah River. The letter includes details about cotton prices and the challenges faced by planters due to drought.

Trade Card for J.T. Cohen, Boots and Shoes

Trade Card for J.T. Cohen, Boots and Shoes

This trade card advertises J.T. Cohen, a boot and shoe retailer located at the southwest corner of Broughton and Barnard Streets in Savannah, Georgia. The card features a hand-drawn illustration of a stylish shoe with a pointed toe and a high heel, suggesting the business specialized in fashionable footwear. The illustration includes a decorative flourish at the bottom of the shoe. The card is in black and white. [J.T. Cohen appears to have run a business in San Francisco, California as well.] The back of this card is blank.

Shipping Record for Enslaved Persons: Savannah, Georgia to New York, New York, June 19, 1860

Shipping Record for Enslaved Persons: Savannah, Georgia to New York, New York, June 19, 1860

A government slave shipment form dated June 19, 1860, documenting the transportation of four enslaved individuals from Savannah, Georgia, to New York, New York, aboard the ship Augusta. The form certifies that the enslaved individuals were not imported after 1808 and details their owners, Abraham Minis, M. I. Cohen, and I. A. Winkler, all Jewish merchants. The document measures 18.5" x 13.75" unfolded. It includes details about each enslaved person, including their sex, age, height, and description.

Letter from J.C. Young to Eckman & Vetsburg, Savannah, Georgia, December 17, 1884

Letter from J.C. Young to Eckman & Vetsburg, Savannah, Georgia, December 17, 1884

A letter dated December 17, 1884, from J.C. Young to Eckman & Vetsburg, a wholesale dry goods and notions company located at 151 & 153 Congress Street in Savannah, Georgia. Young's letter expresses his interest in employment and mentions prior work experience with the company. The letterhead features a vignette of an office building and horse-drawn carriage. An additional address of 39 Worth Street, New York City is also listed. The letter is written on watermarked paper.

Trade Card: Solomon Bros., Purveyors of Rumford Chemical Works Baking Powder, Savannah, Georgia

Trade Card: Solomon Bros., Purveyors of Rumford Chemical Works Baking Powder, Savannah, Georgia

This trade card advertises Solomon Bros. as purveyors of Rumford Chemical Works' baking powder. The front of the card (Image 1) displays a national stock card, clearly showing "Horsford's Bread Prep." The name "Rumford Chemical Works" and the company's logo are prominently displayed. The card also mentions Solomon Bros. and their location: Savannah, GA. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement, likely further detailing the product and company.