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Billhead - A. Wiener & Co., Cleveland, Ohio, September 12, 1861Billhead - A. Wiener & Co., Cleveland, Ohio, September 12, 1861

Invoice for a purchase of goods, likely farm produce such as butter, from A. Wiener & Co., produce commission merchants, located at 30 River Street, Cleveland, Ohio, dated September 12, 1861. The bill lists the amount and price of the item purchased. The buyer is listed as Prof. Sciota. The billhead features a printed header with a detailed list of the types of produce the business buys and sells. It includes the names of the business owners: A. Wiener and W. Riglander.

Ledger Sheet of Samuel A. Harrison, 1860Ledger Sheet of Samuel A. Harrison, 1860

Six-page manuscript trial balance for the years 1859, 1860, 1861, and 1864, detailing the financial records of Samuel A. Harrison, a doctor and gentleman farmer from Talbot County, Maryland. The ledger includes listings for property holdings in St. Michaels, Maryland, and two loans: one to H. H. Cohen for $7,350, and another to the Hebrew Congregation for $10,500. The ledger sheet represents the year ending December 31, 1860.

Ledger Sheet of Samuel A. Harrison, 1861Ledger Sheet of Samuel A. Harrison, 1861

Six-page manuscript trial balance for the year ending December 31, 1861, detailing the financial records of Samuel A. Harrison, a doctor and gentleman farmer from Talbot County, Maryland. The ledger includes entries related to property holdings in St. Michaels, Maryland, and financial transactions with the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and the Union Presbyterian Church.

Ledger Sheet of Samuel A. Harrison, 1864Ledger Sheet of Samuel A. Harrison, 1864

Six-page manuscript trial balance for the year ending December 31, 1864, detailing the financial records of Samuel A. Harrison, a physician and gentleman farmer from Talbot County, Maryland. The ledger includes entries for multiple property holdings in St. Michaels, Maryland, and transactions with the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and the Union Presbyterian Church.

Letter - S. Marks & Co., Canyonville, Oregon, April 30, 1881Letter - S. Marks & Co., Canyonville, Oregon, April 30, 1881

A handwritten letter dated April 30, 1881, from S. Marks in Canyonville, Oregon, addressed to D. William. The letter accepts D. William's offer to purchase 25,000 lbs of flour at a price of $14.50 per thousand pounds, stating that shipment may begin the next day. The letter is written in cursive on lined paper. The accompanying tan envelope, postmarked Canyonville, Oregon, May 1, 1881, is addressed to Messrs. S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, Oregon. It features a 3-cent George Washington postage stamp. **3.

Letter - Ulidia, MT to N. Kleinschmidt, Helena, MT, September 26, 1880Letter - Ulidia, MT to N. Kleinschmidt, Helena, MT, September 26, 1880

This handwritten letter, dated September 26, 1880, originates from an unidentified sender in Ulidia, Montana Territory, and is addressed to N. Kleinschmidt, a grocer in Helena, Montana Territory. The correspondence discusses various business matters, including an offer to sell lambs, inquiries about lumber prices, and details regarding railroad rates. The document is handwritten in script on lined paper, typical of personal and business correspondence from the late 19th century.

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

Letter from Newman J. Levinson to William Friedlander Regarding Douglas County Crop Report, May 7, 1882Letter from Newman J. Levinson to William Friedlander Regarding Douglas County Crop Report, May 7, 1882

Letter written on Morning Oregonian letterhead by Newman J. (Joe) Levinson in Portland, Oregon, to William Friedlander in Roseburg, Oregon, on May 7, 1882. Levinson requests a crop report for Douglas County. The letter is accompanied by a 3-cent bank note cover. An obituary for Levinson, published in The Oregon Daily Journal on March 30, 1909, describes him as a leading citizen and pioneer of Portland.

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

Lithograph - Julius Bien & Co., New York, New York, 1888Lithograph - Julius Bien & Co., New York, New York, 1888

A lithograph titled "Bull 'Adam II,' One and a Half Year Old, of the Chianina (Tuscany) Breed for Work," produced by Julius Bien & Co. in 1888. This print, identified as Plate 158, likely comes from House Document No 51: Cattle and Dairy Farming. The image depicts a bull in profile, illustrating the Chianina breed known for work.

Lithograph - Julius Bien & Co., New York, New York, 1888Lithograph - Julius Bien & Co., New York, New York, 1888

This item is Plate 139, a lithographic print titled "Swiss Brown Cow, Variation from the True Type, Farrow or not in Milk - 4 Years Old, Weight in Condition Here Seen 1816 Pounds." The print depicts a detailed illustration of a Swiss Brown Cow, presented as a scientific or agricultural record. It was produced by Julius Bien & Co., Lithographers, and is noted to be from "House Document No 51: Cattle and Dairy Farming." The print features a clear, descriptive text identifying the subject and its characteristics, typical of scientific or agricultural publications of the late 19th century.

Plan for a National School of AgriculturePlan for a National School of Agriculture

This 11-page pamphlet, dated December 14, 1838, and supplemented by three fold-out pages of building plans, presents Charles Lewis Fleischmann's proposal for a National School of Agriculture. Fleischmann, an agricultural expert trained in Germany, outlines his vision for this institution. While his religious affiliation is not explicitly stated and requires further research, the document is a significant contribution to the history of agricultural education in the United States.

Print - Julius Bien & Co., New York, New York, 1888Print - Julius Bien & Co., New York, New York, 1888

A lithographic print, Plate 7, depicting 'Mr. L. Rawstorne\u2019s Shorthorn Cow \u201cLady Wellesley Second\u201d'. This print was produced by Julius Bien & Co. in New York, New York, in 1888, likely as part of \"House Document No 51: Cattle and Dairy Farming.\" The illustration features a detailed, realistic rendering of a cow standing in a grassy field, typical of scientific or agricultural documentation from the late 19th century.

Stock or Bond Certificate - Jewish Agricultural and Colonial Association, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 14, 1913Stock or Bond Certificate - Jewish Agricultural and Colonial Association, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 14, 1913

This item is a $100 First Mortgage, Four Percent Bond (Number 1497) issued by the Jewish Agricultural and Colonial Association. It was issued to Jacob H. Schiff on April 14, 1913, with interest payable from December 31, 1917, and the final principal due on December 31, 1924. Payments were designated to be made through the Utah Colonization Fund, Inc., The National Copper Bank, or Walker Brothers Bank, all located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The certificate features ornate green borders and decorative Gothic-style lettering for the association's name. An engraved vignette depicting a cultivated agricultural landscape, likely representing the Clarion colony, is centrally placed. The document includes detachable coupons for future interest payments and bears the signatures of Benjamin Brown (President), B. Horowitz (Secretary) of the Jewish Agricultural and Colonial Association, and David Spitz (Secretary of Utah Colonization Fund, Inc. Trustee). 3.

The 1865 Old Farmer's AlmanacThe 1865 Old Farmer's Almanac

This is the 1865 edition of Robert B. Thomas's Old Farmer's Almanac, published by Swan, Brewer & Tileston in Boston. This 48-page almanac includes weather forecasts, astronomical data (eclipses, planetary positions), a Jewish calendar for 1864-1865, lists of American Presidents and Supreme Court justices, information on agriculture (farming in New England, raising livestock, cranberries), stamp duties, tide tables, and a mileage chart of major U.S. cities.

Trade Card: A. F. Meurer, Agricultural Implements, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTrade Card: A. F. Meurer, Agricultural Implements, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises A. F. Meurer, a dealer in agricultural implements. The front of the card features a detailed image of Agricultural Hall at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876. The illustration showcases the building's grandeur and architectural style, suggesting a bustling, modern atmosphere. Below the illustration, the address "830 Vine Street" is prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank.

Trial Balance of Samuel A. Harrison, 1859-1864Trial Balance of Samuel A. Harrison, 1859-1864

Six-page manuscript trial balance detailing the financial records of Samuel A. Harrison, a doctor and gentleman farmer from Talbot County, Maryland, for the years 1859, 1860, 1861, and 1864. The ledger includes listings for multiple property holdings in St. Michaels, Maryland, and two loans: one to H. H. Cohen for $7,350 and another to the Hebrew Congregation for $10,500.

What Shall We Do With Our Immigrants?: An Address Delivered Before the Young Men's Hebrew Association of New YorkWhat Shall We Do With Our Immigrants?: An Address Delivered Before the Young Men's Hebrew Association of New York

This book contains the text of an address delivered by Benjamin F. Peixotto before the Young Men's Hebrew Association of New York on February 2, 1887. Entitled "What Shall We Do With Our Immigrants?", the address discusses immigration policy and its impact on immigrant communities. It includes an appendix on "The Jewish Colonies in America" by M. Heilprin and an abstract from an address on "How to Promote Agriculture Among the Jews." Published in New York in 1887.