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Lithograph of the Interior of the Hebrew Synagogue of Charleston, South Carolina, Destroyed by Fire, April 27, 1838

Lithograph of the Interior of the Hebrew Synagogue of Charleston, South Carolina, Destroyed by Fire, April 27, 1838

Lithograph depicting the interior of the Hebrew Synagogue of Charleston, South Carolina, before its destruction by fire on April 27, 1838. The print is dedicated to Rev. Gustavus Poznanski by Solomon N. Carvalho. This synagogue housed the congregation where Reform Judaism in America originated. This is one of several known copies. The lithograph was sold at Sotheby's in New York City on January 18, 2018 for $43,750.

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Letter from H. A. Henry to S. Valentine, August 2, 1852

Letter from H. A. Henry to S. Valentine, August 2, 1852

A one-page letter written by H. A. Henry in Syracuse, New York to S. Valentine in Charleston, South Carolina on August 2, 1852. Henry demands justice for personal slander by Isaac Leeser. This letter is part of a larger correspondence documenting a public dispute between Henry and Leeser, two prominent figures in 19th-century American Judaism.

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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.'

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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.

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Note Payable to John M. Cambridge, September 1, 1783

Note Payable to John M. Cambridge, September 1, 1783

A rare Revolutionary War naval payment (State of South Carolina) indented certificate, dated September 1, 1783, payable to John M. Cambridge. This note, originally for 24 pounds with annual interest of one pound/14 shillings, was purchased by Cambridge from a note due to William Horts (sic) for wages as a “patteroon” (seaman) on a boat. The note is signed by W. Parker and Edward Blake, Commissioners of the Treasury. The verso shows subsequent assignments: first to Isaac Da Costa (signed by John M. Cambridge, witnessed by Mathis), then to Joseph da Costa (1759-1809) to Alexander Gillon (6/28/1784). Interest receipts for 1785, 1786, and 1787, signed by Alexander Gillon, are also included. The document measures 7.5 x 15 inches.

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Report of the Joint Investigating Committee on Public Fraud: Hardy Solomon's Claim

Report of the Joint Investigating Committee on Public Fraud: Hardy Solomon's Claim

This pamphlet presents the findings of a Joint Investigating Committee on public fraud in South Carolina, specifically focusing on the claim of Hardy Solomon. The investigation implicates Solomon in a large-scale fraud scheme involving former Governor Franklin Israel Moses, Jr., who served from 1872 to 1874. Published in 1878, the pamphlet details the accusations and evidence related to the alleged fraud, highlighting a significant political scandal during the Reconstruction Era in South Carolina. The involvement of Hardy Solomon, a Jewish man, and Governor Moses, Jr., son of a Jewish man, adds a layer of complexity to the case within the context of Southern politics during this period.

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Letter from J. S. Cohen to Tobias Isaac Tobias Regarding Wine Shipment, Charleston, South Carolina, July 10, 1849

Letter from J. S. Cohen to Tobias Isaac Tobias Regarding Wine Shipment, Charleston, South Carolina, July 10, 1849

A one-page letter dated July 10, 1849, from J. S. Cohen in Charleston, South Carolina, to Tobias Isaac Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses a shipment of wine arriving from Madeira aboard the brig Caroline and the necessary procedures for its delivery and forwarding. Cohen details communication with the charterer, Mr. Wm. Depew, and the importance of the bill of lading.

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Maritime Insurance Policy: Sloop Rover, Stonington to Wilmington, NC, 1809

Maritime Insurance Policy: Sloop Rover, Stonington to Wilmington, NC, 1809

Insurance policy No. 1788 issued by the Newport Insurance Company in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 26, 1809. This policy insures the sloop *Rover* of Norwich, sailing from Stonington, Connecticut to Wilmington, North Carolina, for a cargo valued at one thousand dollars. The document is printed on hand-laid paper and measures approximately 14 1/2 x 19 inches.

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Letter from Samuel Sterett to Mordecai Gist, April 14, 1787

Letter from Samuel Sterett to Mordecai Gist, April 14, 1787

Four-page letter written on April 14, 1787, by Samuel Sterett, a Baltimore merchant, to General Mordecai Gist in Charleston, South Carolina. The letter discusses business interests, financial problems in Maryland, figures from the American Revolution and government, and alludes to the first case docketed with the United States Supreme Court. The letter mentions Major David Salisbury Franks' return from confidential negotiations connected with the Treaty of Peace and Commerce.

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