Skip to content

Virginia Authority record ↗

Explore 46 items related to Virginia.

Billhead - S. Wolsheimer & Bro., Baltimore, Maryland, November 3, 1870

Billhead - S. Wolsheimer & Bro., Baltimore, Maryland, November 3, 1870

Invoice from S. Wolsheimer & Bro., a retailer of goods for men's wear, located at 272 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland, for C. I. Baylis, residing in Lloyds, Virginia. Dated November 3, 1870. The invoice contains an itemized list of goods purchased, likely clothing, with corresponding quantities and prices. The handwritten invoice lists a variety of items, including suits, coats, pants, and other goods. The billhead features ornate, stylized lettering typical of the period, and includes the business name and address.

View item
Advertising Envelope: Quaker City Shirt Co., New York to C. M. Adams, Alexandria, Virginia

Advertising Envelope: Quaker City Shirt Co., New York to C. M. Adams, Alexandria, Virginia

An advertising envelope for the Quaker City Shirt Co. in New York, addressed to C. M. Adams in Alexandria, Virginia. The envelope shows a 1-cent Bank Note stamp with a New York double oval cancel. The envelope was sent third-class mail. The address indicates the Quaker City Shirt Co. was located at 590 Broadway, New York. The date is inferred to be around 1875, based on postal markings and information provided by the donor.

View item
Billhead

Billhead

An envelope with the address for the business, HIRSCH, ISAAC & SON, printed on the front. The address is 365 & 367 CANAL STREET, New York, New York. The envelope is dated 12/16/1881.

View item
Billhead and Envelope of Robinson, Josiah Greenbaum & Co., White Stone and Baltimore, January 21, 1890

Billhead and Envelope of Robinson, Josiah Greenbaum & Co., White Stone and Baltimore, January 21, 1890

This archival item consists of a billhead and an accompanying envelope from Robinson, Josiah Greenbaum & Co. The billhead features a logo depicting blue mountain and hayfield rye whiskies. The return address on the envelope is 304 W. Franklin St., Baltimore, Maryland. The date on the billhead and envelope is January 21, 1890. The materials suggest a business relationship between the company and clients in White Stone, Virginia, and Baltimore, Maryland. The enclosed billhead indicates a focus on the food and beverage industry.

View item
Letter of Recommendation for Isaac Leeser, June 10, 1829

Letter of Recommendation for Isaac Leeser, June 10, 1829

On June 10, 1829, Jacob Mordecai of Richmond, Virginia, wrote a letter recommending Isaac Leeser for the position of Hazan at Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter, addressed to Raphael De Cordova, is a glowing endorsement of Leeser's suitability for the role.

View item
Letter from T.S. Pleasants to Isaac Leeser, June 20, 1829

Letter from T.S. Pleasants to Isaac Leeser, June 20, 1829

Three-page letter from T.S. Pleasants, a Virginia Quaker, to Isaac Leeser, dated June 20, 1829. Written from Beaverdam, Virginia, the letter discusses religious similarities and differences, referencing "Letters of D. Levi to Dr. Priestly." This letter provides insight into the religious dialogues Isaac Leeser engaged in before assuming his pulpit at Mikveh Israel.

View item
Letter from Rachel Mordecai Lazarus to Emma Mordecai, April 11, 1832

Letter from Rachel Mordecai Lazarus to Emma Mordecai, April 11, 1832

A one-page, stampless letter written on April 11, 1832, from Rachel Mordecai Lazarus of Wilmington, North Carolina, to Emma Mordecai of Richmond, Virginia. The letter details family events, daily life, social news, and mentions books they read. Rachel Mordecai Lazarus (1788-1838) was born in Goochland, Virginia, and her mother was the daughter of silversmith Myer Myer. Emma Mordecai (1812-1906), one of thirteen children, remained devoted to Judaism despite many family members converting to Christianity. She established a Sunday school for Jewish children and authored a textbook for Jewish youth.

View item
Three Checks Drawn by C. V. S. Levy, Frederick, Maryland, 1873-1877

Three Checks Drawn by C. V. S. Levy, Frederick, Maryland, 1873-1877

This collection contains three checks drawn by C. V. S. Levy, a Jewish lawyer. One check, dated January 28, 1873, is drawn on the First National Bank in Glade Hill, Virginia, and made payable to William Devries & Co. Two other checks are also included; one is dated December 14, 1876, drawn on the First National Bank in Frederick, Maryland, payable to B. Hill; the other is dated January 7, 1877, drawn on the First National Bank in Frederick, Maryland, and payable to Charles E. Cassell and Frederick White. Two of the checks bear revenue stamps.

View item
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.'

View item
L. Goldheim Civil War Sutler Token

L. Goldheim Civil War Sutler Token

Brass sutler token issued by L. Goldheim, a sutler for the 1st Virginia Cavalry during the American Civil War. The obverse reads "L. GOLDHEIM 1ST VIRGINA CALV. .25", and the reverse depicts an eagle. This token served as small change for soldiers, addressing a shortage of small denominations during the war. The token is identified as RARITY #8 SCH VA A 25B in David Schenkman's work on Civil War sutler tokens and cardboard script.

View item
P. Whitlock Advertising Trade Token

P. Whitlock Advertising Trade Token

Lead trade token advertising "Smoke Old Virginia Cheroots," manufactured by P. Whitlock. The token, a souvenir of the 1888 Virginia Agricultural, Mechanical, and Tobacco Exposition, features an image of an African American. The obverse reads "SMOKE OLD VIRGINIA CHEROOTS...MANUFACTURED ONLY BY P. WHITLOCK." The reverse reads "SOUVENIR OF THE VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL AND TOBACCO EXPOSITION 1888."

View item
Letter from Jacob F. Levy to William Augustine Washington, February 22, 1796

Letter from Jacob F. Levy to William Augustine Washington, February 22, 1796

Two-page, stampless letter written by Jacob F. Levy to William Augustine Washington on February 22, 1796. Levy discusses monies owed to Washington, acting as his agent, the sale of shares, crop prices, and inquires about Washington's ownership of shares in the Potomac Canal. The letter originates from Baltimore, Maryland, and is addressed to Washington in Haywood, Virginia.

View item
Letter from S. Meylert to Augustus Mailert, Harrisburg and Richmond, 1848 January 14

Letter from S. Meylert to Augustus Mailert, Harrisburg and Richmond, 1848 January 14

A four-page letter (8 x 10 inches) written by S. Meylert of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to his nephew, Augustus Mailert, in Richmond, Virginia, on January 14, 1848. The letter details Meylert's success in farming, his land and livestock holdings, and investment opportunities, advising his nephew to consider similar ventures. It also includes comments on their Jewish heritage and expresses Meylert's desire to see his nephew again before his death.

View item
Baltimore Hospital Lottery Broadside: A Cohen's Lottery & Exchange Office Advertisement, 1813

Baltimore Hospital Lottery Broadside: A Cohen's Lottery & Exchange Office Advertisement, 1813

An approximately 8 x 11 inch broadside, printed entirely in red ink by B. Edes, advertising the Baltimore Hospital Lottery. Dated May 1, 1813, from Baltimore, Maryland. The broadside, acting as a stampless letter, was sent to Samuel Hannah in Phenix, Virginia. It details lottery prizes, ticket prices, and contact information for Jacob I. Cohen, Jr.'s lottery office. A conjugate printed sheet listing winning numbers from a July 1, 1813 drawing for the Medical College lottery, and an address panel with a partial Baltimore, MD postmark are included.

View item
1813 U.S. Stampless Cover: Medical College Lottery Broadside

1813 U.S. Stampless Cover: Medical College Lottery Broadside

This broadside, dated July 12, 1813, is a U.S. stampless cover postmarked with a Baltimore, Maryland circular date cancel and a "FREE" rate marking. It contains a printed list for the 57th day's drawing of the Medical College Lottery. The lottery was operated by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., and sent to Samuel Hannah, Postmaster of Rough Creek Church, Virginia. The broadside shows some wear and toning.

View item
Letter from Charles L. and R. L. Mailert and Laura Mailert to Augustus Mailert, Kassel, Germany, July 4, 1848

Letter from Charles L. and R. L. Mailert and Laura Mailert to Augustus Mailert, Kassel, Germany, July 4, 1848

A three-page letter written in German and English from Charles L. and R. L. Mailert and Laura [?] Mailert in Kassel, Germany to their brother Augustus Mailert in Richmond, Virginia on July 4, 1848. The letter discusses family matters, the 1848 revolutions in Germany, and includes references to their deceased mother. Accompanying materials include a typescript translation of the German portions and preliminary translation attempts.

View item
Levy & Cohen's Photograph of the Ruins of Galego Flour Mills, Richmond, Virginia, 1865

Levy & Cohen's Photograph of the Ruins of Galego Flour Mills, Richmond, Virginia, 1865

Carte-de-visite photograph depicting the ruins of the Galego Flour Mills in Richmond, Virginia, taken in 1865 by Levy & Cohen, Philadelphia photographers. This image is part of their series, "Levy & Cohen's Views of the Rebel Capital and its Environs," documenting the damage to Richmond after the American Civil War. The photograph is matted and mounted on card stock with descriptive information on the reverse.

View item
Levy & Cohen's View of the Confederate Treasury Building, Richmond, Virginia, 1865: Carte-de-Visite Photograph

Levy & Cohen's View of the Confederate Treasury Building, Richmond, Virginia, 1865: Carte-de-Visite Photograph

Carte-de-visite photograph of the Confederate Treasury Building (now National Bank of Virginia) in Richmond, Virginia, taken by Levy & Cohen in 1865. This image is part of a series documenting the damage to the Confederate capital after the American Civil War. The photograph is matted and mounted on card stock with an informational panel on the back. The image is exceptionally rare; only approximately 20 different views from this series are known to have been sold commercially.

View item
Carte-de-Visite Photograph: Ruins of Richmond, Virginia, 1865

Carte-de-Visite Photograph: Ruins of Richmond, Virginia, 1865

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph depicting the ruins of Richmond, Virginia, after the American Civil War. Taken by Levy & Cohen in 1865. Shows the U.S. Customs House (Confederate Treasury Department). A revenue stamp is visible on the back. This image is part of a series of at least 33 views of Richmond taken by Levy & Cohen.

View item
Billhead - Leon Frank & Sons, Baltimore, Maryland, November 8, 1886

Billhead - Leon Frank & Sons, Baltimore, Maryland, November 8, 1886

Invoice from Leon Frank & Sons, manufacturers of fine shoes, located at 369 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland, dated November 8, 1886. The bill lists purchases made by H.L. Menefee of Sperryville, Virginia. It includes a list of items purchased, likely shoes, with their sizes and prices. The total amount of the bill is $48.15. The billhead contains detailed information on the business’s payment terms and a note stating that single pairs made to order are not taken back.

View item
Letter from John Connor of Connor & Gernon to Isaac Franks, May 7, 1784

Letter from John Connor of Connor & Gernon to Isaac Franks, May 7, 1784

A one-page, hand-written letter from John Connor of the firm Connor & Gernon in Richmond, Virginia, to Isaac Franks, an exchange broker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated May 7, 1784. The letter inquires about the market prices of various stocks and investment instruments, including Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania Soldier Certificates; Pierce's Forage Master's Notes; Hillegas stocks; Nine Louse Stock; Financier's stock; and Bills on London and France. The letter is addressed to Isaac Franks on Market Street, Philadelphia, and includes a personal note from Connor.

View item