Subject: Circular letters

Broadside circular appealing for funds to aid in recovery from a devastating fire that occurred in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on December 24, 1806. The appeal is addressed to the clergy of all religious denominations in the United States and is notable for its nondenominational approach, including appeals to Jewish communities. Published in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in January 1807.

A printed broadside in the form of a letter from the Bernhard Ulmann Company, announcing new goods. Published in New York, New York on July 22, 1874. The broadside is printed on one side only.

A broadside issued by Feigenbaum & Co. in San Francisco, California, in January 1882. The broadside provides very specific instructions to suppliers regarding the shipping and marking of goods sent to Feigenbaum & Co. It features a graphic logo.

A commercial broadside issued by Greil & Kohn in Selma, Alabama on September 1, 1874. The broadside likely advertised dry goods or clothing, given the subject tags associated with the item.

A broadside announcing the relocation of Lazard Frères & Co.'s dry goods store in San Francisco, California. The announcement details the new location at 525 & 527 Market Street and 22 & 24 Stevenson Street, between First and Second Streets. Published in San Francisco on February 10, 1869.

A letter dated January 1, 1905, from Bernard Blau of the National Ladies Suit Co. in New York City to manufacturers, soliciting products for inclusion in his spring catalogue. The letter includes a lithograph of an "Auto Coat" and mentions his business address at 350 West 23rd Street.

Printed broadside letter from the Committee of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, dated January 7, 1839, seeking a teacher. The letter is in English and Hebrew.

A broadside letter dated June 24, 1848, from William Hunt, author of *American Biography*, to Congressman James McDowell. Hunt solicits McDowell's purchase of copies of his book and mentions J. N. Cardozo as a reference. Hunt is identified as the publisher of the *Evening News*, Charleston, South Carolina. The letter was sent from Washington, D.C., to Albany, New York.

A one-page printed circular (broadside) announcing the formation of the business partnership Levy & Colgate in New York City on February 1, 1837. The circular details their business in drugs, dye-stuffs, paints, oils, etc. The broadside was mailed as a folded letter to John L. Thompson in Troy, New York, bearing a New York postmark and manuscript rate.

Printed broadside letter from C. A. Miltenberger & Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated November 2, 1885, announcing the discontinuation of coal barge lists. The letter suggests a connection to the Pittsburgh Coal Company and highlights the business activities of Jewish merchants in the fuel trade.

Printed letter from the Board of Managers of Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 30, 1833. The letter outlines the financial responsibilities of members and the congregation's rights regarding collecting outstanding debts. The letter is addressed to Z. Phillips.