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Letter from Ferdinand Levy to George Randorf Regarding Detained BaggageLetter from Ferdinand Levy to George Randorf Regarding Detained Baggage

Letter dated May 24, 1890, from Ferdinand Levy, Deputy Collector at the New York City Custom House, to George Randorf in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter concerns baggage belonging to Benjamin Chercosky, detained in the Empire Warehouse Company's General Orders Stores after his arrival from Brazil on April 15th aboard the S.S. Advance. The letter is written on official letterhead.

Withdrawal Form for Imported Brandy, 1863Withdrawal Form for Imported Brandy, 1863

A withdrawal form from a warehouse at the original port of importation, dated October 23, 1863. The form details the withdrawal of three casks of brandy. A handwritten Jewish star appears in the "Marks" column, suggesting the possibility of kosher wine. The form also features a motif of a sailing ship in port. The form was likely used in the process of releasing imported goods from customs.