Geography: Virginia

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.

A letter dated June 15, 1900, from H. W. Kleinmann to H. L. Menefee concerning the Baltimore Bargain House, located at 212, 214, 216, 218, and 220 West Baltimore Street. The letter mentions the store's large storefront and its establishment in 1880. The letter was written from Sperryville, Virginia, and sent to Baltimore, Maryland.

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.

An envelope addressed to J. W. Y. Bassell in Leesburg, Virginia, postmarked 1876. The envelope features advertising for Mayer & Stern, a Philadelphia-based business, with their address and the mention of an Expo Medal.

An advertising envelope for Simon Kahn & Co., importers and commission merchants, with addresses in New York City (419 & 421 Broadway) and Alexandria, Virginia. The envelope is addressed to C. W. Adams. Dated circa 1870.

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.

A commercial letter from S. Frankenstein & Son, located in Calverton Stock Yards, Baltimore, Maryland, dated August 12, 1886. The letter is enclosed in an envelope with advertising. The letterhead is visible. The envelope is green with ornate corner details.

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.

Autograph letter signed by Richard H. Henderson to Israel Fielder, written in Baltimore, Maryland on June 23, 1823. The letter discusses remitting money owed to Isaac Burnistin.

Shipping record documenting the shipment of wine from T. I. Tobias in Richmond, Virginia to New York, New York on September 13, 1839. Printed by Solomon H. Jackson at 23 Mercer Street, New York.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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."

Carte-de-visite photograph depicting the Treasury Building in Richmond, Virginia, after the Confederate capital was spared from the flames of April 3, 1865. Published by Levy & Cohen of Philadelphia, this image is part of their series, "Levy & Cohen's Views of the Rebel Capital and its Environs." A cancelled two-cent stamp appears on the reverse.

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.

Shipping record documenting the shipment of wine from T. I. Tobias in New York, New York to Dunlop, Moncure & Co. in Richmond, Virginia on August 25, 1835. Printed by Solomon H. Jackson at 163 Chatham Street, New York.

Shipping record detailing the shipment of merchandise from T. I. Tobias in New York, New York to Richmond, Virginia on October 10, 1835. Printed by Solomon H. Jackson at 163 Chatham Street, New York. Features an eagle logo.

Shipping record documenting the shipment of merchandise from T. I. Tobias in New York, New York to Richmond, Virginia on October 15, 1835. Printed by Solomon H. Jackson at 163 Chatham Street, New York. Features an eagle logo.

Shipping record detailing the shipment of merchandise from T. I. Tobias in New York, New York to Richmond, Virginia on September 3, 1835. Printed by Solomon H. Jackson at 163 Chatham Street, New York.

Printed broadside documenting the port of entry for merchandise shipped by T. I. Tobias, a Jewish merchant, from New York to Alexandria, Virginia. The document was printed by Solomon H. Jackson at 163 Chatham Street, New York, New York, on October 19, 1835. It features an eagle logo.

Shipping record detailing the shipment of wine from T. I. Tobias in Petersburg, Virginia, to New York, New York. Printed by Solomon H. Jackson at 163 Chatham Street, New York, New York, October 17, 1835.

Shipping record from S. I. Isaacs & Soho Copper Co. documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York, New York to Norfolk, Virginia on December 22, 1826. The record notes the port of entry. The Soho Copper Refinery was founded by Hendricks & Isaacs (brothers-in-law) in Soho, New Jersey.

Shipping record from S. I. Isaacs & Soho Copper Co. detailing the shipment of finished copper from Norfolk, Virginia to New York, New York on January 8, 1827. The record notes the port of entry. Hendricks & Isaacs (brothers-in-law) founded the Soho Copper Refinery in Soho, New Jersey. This record is one of five related documents.

Shipping record from S. I. Isaacs & Soho Copper Co. documenting the shipment of finished copper to John Galligher in Norfolk, Virginia on September 25, 1826. The Soho Copper Refinery was founded by Hendricks & Isaacs (brother-in-law) in Soho, New Jersey. This record is one of five related documents.

Shipping record from S. I. Isaacs & Soho Copper Co. documenting the shipment of finished copper from Norfolk, Virginia to New York, New York on October 30, 1826. The record is part of the larger archival collection documenting the Hendricks family's contributions to American industry, particularly in copper production.

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.

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.

Broadside advertising the 51st day's drawing of the Medical College Lottery, March 29, 1813, Baltimore, Maryland. The lottery was operated by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., and the broadside lists the lottery's contractors. It was sent to Samuel Hannah, Postmaster of Rough Creek Church, Virginia. The broadside shows some wear and toning.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Three-page ledger sheet (8" x 9 3/4") detailing a sales report from William Moore to Tobias I. Tobias, care of N. Judah, dated June 1, 1821. The report originates from Petersburg, Virginia, and is addressed to Richmond, Virginia.

Stampless letter from the Farmers Bank of Virginia to Tobias I. Tobias, dated July 1, 1829. The letter verifies the reduction of David Judah's debt to Tobias I. Tobias to $280.00. The letter measures 8" x 9.75".

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.

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.

A four-page broadside/letter dated August 8, 1853, from the Baltimore Fire Insurance Company to W. Stabler & Bro. in Alexandria, Virginia. The broadside is an invoice or bill for insurance payments due. It features an illustration and lists J. I. Cohen Jr. as President and Joshua I. Cohen as a Director. A postal stamp is visible.

Shipping record documenting the shipment of wine from T. I. Tobias in New York, New York to Richmond, Virginia on December 25, 1835. Printed by Solomon H. Jackson at 163 Chatham Street, New York.

This archival item consists of a letter and its accompanying envelope from the dry goods and notions firm Goldbarth & Strauss, located at 236 Kanawha Street in Charleston, West Virginia, to Henry C. Wysor in Dublin, Virginia. The letter is dated July 5, 1889. The contents of the letter are not specified in the provided metadata.

A one-page commercial letter, dated October 15, 1830, from the firm Mordecai & Myers in Petersburg, Virginia, to Matthew Maury in Boston, Massachusetts. The letter discusses cotton shipments, market prices, and business arrangements. It was forwarded from New York City.

Billhead from Leon Frank & Sons, fine shoe manufacturers, located at 369 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD. The billhead is dated January 1884.