Subject: Business failures

A letterbook copy of a two-and-a-half-page business letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, on April 8, 1837, to Thomas Peck. The letter was sent via the packet ship "United States" and discusses the failures of businesses in America and the difficult economic times. The letter provides context to the Panic of 1837.

A one-page letter written by Nicholas Biddle from Frankford, Pennsylvania, to Thomas Wilson in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 29, 1826. The letter discusses the protested notes of S. Gratz & Brothers and Samuel Hays, informing Wilson of their failure. The letter measures 8" x 12" and includes an integral address leaf. Expected folds and toning are present, along with a V-notch in the address leaf that does not affect the text. The letter is in very good condition.

Five-page letter written by S. Wolff of Mobile, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia on April 21, 1848, detailing the suicides of E.L. Andrews in Mobile and his brother Z. Andrews in New Orleans. The letter describes the financial collapse of E.L. Andrews' firm due to the cotton market and the circumstances surrounding the suicides. The letter also mentions societal prejudices against Jews in Mobile.

Broadside notice to creditors from the District Court regarding a second meeting for Greenbaum & Co. on November 12, 1874, in Chicago, Illinois. The notice mentions Michael Greenbaum and Jacob Livingston. This document relates to the Panic of 1873.