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Subject: 19th Century New York

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Deed: Property Transfer between Henry Cohn and Others, New York City, 1864Deed: Property Transfer between Henry Cohn and Others, New York City, 1864

This document is a deed detailing a property transfer in New York City, New York. The deed, dated December 13, 1864, involves Henry Cohn as a principal party and references previous owners including David Devore, Erastus Benedict, and Henry B. Brevoort. The property is located between 53rd Street and Second Avenue, encompassing a lot between 105 and 107. The deed traces the property's history back to 1760 when it sold for 1200 pounds sterling. Cohn purchased the property for $10,000.

Stereoscopic View of A. T. Stewart & Co.'s Retail Store, New York CityStereoscopic View of A. T. Stewart & Co.'s Retail Store, New York City

Stereoscopic photograph depicting A. T. Stewart & Co.'s retail store in New York City. Published by L. M. Cohen, 238 Bowery, New York. The image shows a bustling department store interior, showcasing a wide variety of merchandise including human hair, jewelry, musical instruments, toiletries, dolls, toys, children's carriages, and birdcages.

Wanted Circular for Meynhard Proler: New York City, July 31, 1840Wanted Circular for Meynhard Proler: New York City, July 31, 1840

Broadside wanted circular for Meynhard Proler, issued in New York City on July 31, 1840. The circular details Proler's alleged crime of forgery and physical description, noting he was 'supposed to be a Dutch Jew, born in Amsterdam'. It also mentions his escape aboard the British brig Eliza Liddell to Rotterdam and potential landing in the British Channel. The broadside is in good condition with minor foxing.