Subject: 19th Century England

Autograph letter written by Joseph Gibbs Barker to Frederick Chapman on February 7, 1828, in London, England. The letter discusses a request for financial assistance from Wolf Levi and the policies of the London Society for Promoting Christianity Amongst the Jews regarding such requests. Barker expresses concerns about the motives of those seeking aid from the Society.

Newspaper clipping from Bell's Weekly Messenger, dated October 7, 1810, detailing the death of Abraham Goldsmid, a prominent figure in the London Stock Exchange. The article extensively covers Goldsmid's suicide and its impact on the London financial scene, including his involvement in a large government loan. The clipping also discusses the subsequent parliamentary bill addressing the liquidation of Goldsmid's considerable debts.

Cabinet photograph depicting silver finials for a Torah, offered for sale by Martin & Son, 245 Commercial Road, London, England. The photograph, part of a set of nine, includes handwritten notes on the back indicating item number, weight (70), and price (£1.1 per ounce). The set was sent circa 1885 to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, likely as part of an inquiry to purchase ritual objects.

A three-page letter dated January 28, 1846, from Edmund Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his cousin Henry Tobias, also in Liverpool. The letter details Henry's significant overdraft problems, discusses potential solutions, and suggests alternative banking arrangements. The letter is stamped.

A three-page letter written by Henry Tobias in Manchester, England, to his father, T.I. Tobias, in New York, New York, on December 8, 1836. The letter discusses business matters, including cloth samples from Yorkshire, weather conditions affecting shipping delays, Henry's homesickness, and the sending of cheese to be shared with Mr. Hendricks, Uriah, and Henry.

A two-page letter dated March 2, 1846, from an uncle identified as 'Uncle Morris' in London, England, to Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England. The letter expresses well wishes for Henry's upcoming trip to America. An undated envelope is also included. Acquired as part of a larger collection on January 7, 2013, and cross-referenced with item 20.1132 in Collectify.

Four-page letter written by Mike Tobias in Liverpool, England to his brother, T. I. Tobias, in New York City on March 29, 1822. The letter discusses financial matters, including a dispute over the duty on a gold watch and other monetary transactions between the brothers. It also mentions the difficulties faced by Abraham Joseph.

A one-page letter (7" x 9") written by Nancy Levy in London, England, on May 8, 1857, to her brother-in-law, Tobias I. Tobias. Levy discusses her recovery from an illness and expresses gratitude for a monetary gift.

A single-page letter written by S. Greaves in Sheffield, England, on October 31, 1815, concerning an order for cutlery. The letter is part of a larger copy book. The cover of the book is blue paper with "August 2 1815" written in ink. This letter is ¼ of a page.