Geography: Savannah

A broadside advertisement for Lawrence & Weichselbaum, druggists and dispensing chemists, located at 158 Congress and 157 St. Julian Streets, Savannah, Georgia. The advertisement, dated circa 1870, lists a full range of merchandise.

Envelope and advertising insert for Lippman Brothers of Savannah, Georgia, dated January 26, 1896. The insert advertises "P.P.P. (Prickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium)", a blood purifier. The envelope features the Lippman Block address in Savannah.

Letter from G. H. Thompson to Benheim Bros. & Co. in Savannah, Georgia, dated October 6, 1884. The letter, contained within an envelope with advertising for Benheim Bros. & Co. as "Sole Agents for Lorillard & Co.", concerns a sight draft. The invoice for the sight draft is enclosed within the letter.

A business letter written on May 26, 1890, by H. M. Selig, a stationer and printer in Savannah, Georgia, to A. W. Grooms in Jacksonville, Florida. Selig offers Grooms employment at a salary of $18.00 per week. The letter is contained within an envelope featuring advertising for Selig's business.

A business letter dated January 26, 1885, from Henry Solomon & Son, a Savannah, Georgia mercantile firm, to the New Urbana Wine Co. The letter, written on Henry Solomon & Son's stationery (173 & 175 Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia), concerns the receipt of monies.

A commercial letter dated November 21, 1857, from the firm Cohen & Fosdick in Savannah, Georgia, to I.G. Weld in Boston, Massachusetts. The letter discusses the cotton market and the state of the river for shipping.

A broadside letter dated November 4, 1854, from Octavius L. Cohen in Savannah, Georgia, to David S. Brown & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cohen, a cotton merchant, requests business. The broadside portion details cotton market prices and conditions.

A business letter dated December 14, 1883, from Henry Solomon & Son, located at 173 & 175 Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia, to the Urbana Wine Company in Hammondsport, New York. The letter features a logo for the Union Steam Mills Co. The letter is part of the 'E' Collection at the University of Pennsylvania.

A business letter dated March 25, 1884, from Henry Solomon & Son, located at 173 & 175 Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia, to the Urbana Wine Company in Hammondsport, New York. The letter features the logo of the Union Steam Mills Co. The letterhead includes the address of Henry Solomon & Son.

A business letter from Henry Solomon & Son, located at 173 & 175 Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia, to the Urbana Wine Company in Hammondsport, New York, dated April 18, 1884. The letter pertains to business dealings between the two companies.

A business letter dated April 26, 1884, from Henry Solomon & Son, located at 173 & 175 Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia, to the Urbana Wine Co. in Hammondsport, New York. The letter discusses business matters between the two companies.

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.

A stampless letter from the firm Cohen & Fosdick in Savannah, Georgia, to I. G. Weld in Boston, Massachusetts, dated November 5, 1852. The letter discusses cotton prices and is written on a copy of "The Savannah Republican Prices Current," Vol. 12, No. 8.

This letter, dated November 9, 1846, was written by Abraham Minis in Savannah, Georgia, to T. I. Tobias in New York, New York. The letter discusses wine and Minis' refusal of special credit terms.

Business letter dated September 3, 1849, from Cohen & Hertz in Salem, Massachusetts, to John E. Gardner in Savannah, Georgia. The letter discusses the shipment of lumber and also mentions the dissolution of one firm and the formation of Cohen & Hertz.

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.

A three-page letter written by Samuel Janison of Savannah, Georgia, to Louis E. Levy, President of the Jewish Immigration Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 12, 1890. Janison proposes the sale of land in Georgia for the establishment of a Jewish farming colony.

A one and one-half page letter written by Jacob De la Motta Jr. in Savannah, Georgia, on March 19, 1837, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. De la Motta expresses his admiration for Leeser's work on behalf of Judaism and acknowledges the receipt of books.

Autograph letter written by Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen to Isaac Leeser on August 29, 1855, in Savannah, Georgia. The letter discusses a check for Rebecca and books, and includes friendly remarks.

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.

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.

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 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).

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Three-page letter written by Abraham Minis in Savannah, Georgia, on April 22, 1852, to Dr. Joshua I. Cohen in Baltimore, Maryland. The letter details the authors' unsuccessful search for records of Jewish soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, discusses family matters, and includes an invitation for Dr. Cohen to visit.

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.

A single-page business letter written by Jewish merchant Abraham Minis in Savannah, Georgia on October 20, 1845, to I. T. Tobias, a New York merchant. Minis discusses slow business, anticipates increased activity, and requests Tobias's attention to consignments, specifically regarding the import of champagne.

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.

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.

Printed receipt for the sale of an enslaved person named Bella, age 11, for $940. The receipt is signed by M. Cohen and dated September 2, 1832, in Savannah, Georgia. This document offers valuable insight into the little-documented practice of Jewish involvement in the slave trade in the antebellum South.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

A three-page letter written by Isaac Hays to his wife, Sarah Minis Hays, on November 21, 1837, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details the challenges of mail service between Philadelphia and Savannah, Georgia, where Mrs. Hays was visiting her parents, and discusses the logistics of her return trip.

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.

Three-page stampless letter from Rebecca Gratz in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Miss Sarah Ann Minis in Savannah, Georgia, dated April 7, 1834. The letter discusses family affairs one month before Sarah's marriage to Dr. Isaac Hays.

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.

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 from I. Epstein & Bro., a dry goods company located at 139 Congress Street in Savannah, Georgia. The billhead is dated 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.

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.

A one-page commercial letter written on a printed broadside of the *Savannah Republican Price Current*, issued by Cohen & Fosdick in Savannah, Georgia. The letter, dated November 27, 1852, was sent to I. G. Weld in Boston, Massachusetts. The letter is stampless.

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.

A business letter from Eckman & Vetsburg, wholesale dry goods and notions merchants, located at 151 & 153 Congress Street, Savannah, Georgia. The letter, dated approximately November 1, 1884, mentions a New York City office at 39 Worth Street. The letterhead features a vignette of an office building and a horse-drawn carriage.

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 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.

A letter from the firm Cohen & Fosdick in Savannah, Georgia, to I. G. Weld in Boston, Massachusetts, dated November 21, 1851. The letter discusses cotton prices and other matters related to the cotton trade.

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.

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.

A business letter written by Abraham Minis in Savannah, Georgia on October 17, 1845, to T. J. Tobias in New York, New York. The letter discusses the sales of wine, including Port, Sherry, Brandy, and Madeira.

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.

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.

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.

Autograph letter signed by Solomon Mayer written in German to L. Mayer, likely in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 4, 1851. The letter is commercial in nature. It was written in Savannah, Georgia.

Original manuscript privateering contract for the sloop Tryal, under the command of John Robinson, with Joseph Wood and Mordecai Sheftall as beneficiary merchants. Dated June 30, 1758, Savannah, Georgia. The contract includes 36 signatures and wax seals of the seamen. Two pages, 18.25" x 14.75".