Subject: Death

This book contains the address delivered at the funeral service of Henry Cohen on June 23, 1879. The address was originally in Hebrew and translated into English by Rev. S. Morais. Henry Cohen was the father of Mary and Katharine Cohen and president of Mikveh Israel.

This book, "Anastasis; or, The Doctrine of the Resurrection of the Body, Rationally and Scripturally Considered," was authored by George Bush, a professor of Hebrew and Oriental literature at New York City University. Published by Wiley & Putnam, likely in 1844 (as indicated by a December 26, 1844 signature), this work explores the doctrine of resurrection from both rational and scriptural perspectives. The book's detailed examination of biblical texts and theological arguments positions it as a significant contribution to 19th-century religious discourse.

Autograph letter signed by Solomon Nunes Carvalho to his sister-in-law, Esther Etting, written in San Francisco on October 13, 1854. The letter expresses condolences and reflects on life, death, and faith. Carvalho discusses his experiences in California after his participation in John C. Frémont's fifth expedition.

Book/bookseller broadside: *A Sketch of the Life, Last Sickness and Death, of Mrs. Mary Jane Grosvenor* (3rd edition). 86 pages, with the last four pages being publisher's advertisements. Published in Baltimore by Coale in 1818. Bound in full tree calf. Features a bookseller's ticket from Benjamin Levy & Company, New Orleans, with text in both French and English. The ticket provides insight into book distribution between the East and Gulf Coasts. Contains an ownership inscription: "Abigail Bates's Book." The book itself is a tribute to the wife of Thomas Grosvenor, a three-term Congressman from New York who later practiced law in Maryland.

Broadside commemorating the death of Isaac Leeser, featuring an acrostic poem in English and Hebrew. Includes a lithograph of Leeser. Printed by J. Davis at 49 Bleecker Street, New York, New York. Undated, but likely circa 1868 based on related materials.

Carte-de-visite photograph depicting an American-Jewish stone engraver. The Hebrew inscription on the headstone reads: "For the child, young in days, Tzvi son of Yom-Tov, born 1855 and died 1861…". The plinth below contains an additional engraving in English and Hebrew: "Union Field Cem[etery], Cong[regation] Rodeph Sholom Ansche Chesed." Union Field Cemetery was jointly operated by Congregations Ansche Chesed and Rodeph Sholom. Albumen print. 4 x 2.5 inches. Date of photograph is estimated to be circa 1860 based on the death date on the headstone.

Chapbook titled "THE DYING JEWESS", published by Mahon Day. Publication date is estimated as January 1, 1835. Physical location: Arc.MS.56, Box 10.

Newspaper article from the *Columbia Centinel*, published in Boston, Massachusetts, and London on May 2, 1792. The article details the death of Balisario at the age of 80 and recounts how he requested the purchase of an Irish lottery ticket while on his deathbed, which subsequently won 1000 pounds.

A condolence poem, titled "For My Cousin," written by Henry Tobias and addressed to Miriam Tobias in Manchester, England, on February 10, 1836. The poem was likely inserted into a stampless letter. The recipient's cousin's death is implied and may be the death of her mother or sibling.

Daguerreotype of Harrison Levy and Rose Levy. Note enclosed written circa 1910 states: "Harrison Levy my fathers' (Jackson Levy), twin brother... He died at his daughters', Rose (Levy) Birely, home (?) 1904. Buried in Rymon plot in old cemetery in Nielesburg, Pa.. He and his family had moved to So. Dakota in 1882".

This pamphlet contains the text of a sermon delivered by Reverend Sabato Morais before Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia on June 1, 1865, the day set aside for prayer following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The discourse reflects the grief and sentiments of the Jewish community in Philadelphia in response to Lincoln's death.

Pamphlet containing two texts: "El Nathan: A Narrative Illustrative of the Manners of the Ancient Israelites" and "An Account of the Death of a Jewish Girl, February 1827." Published by ASSU in 1827. The pamphlet comprises 136 pages, plus an additional 6 pages of supplementary material.

An envelope postmarked November 27, 1863, addressed to John Maschauer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The envelope features the letterhead of Dreyfuss Brothers, importers of fancy goods, located at 11 1/2 College Place, New Orleans, Louisiana. The envelope also contains a handwritten note mentioning the death of one of the Dreyfuss brothers, noting that three brothers of the firm had died and the fourth was not expected to live.

An etching measuring 14" x 12", created by J. Cohen, depicts Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Straus surrounded by a heart with the inscription "We Mourn our Loss, 15 April 1912, True Love, True Life, Mr. & Mrs. Isidor Straus". The artwork also features the Titanic, an iceberg, and a flame. The etching is signed by the artist, J. Cohen. The style and inscription suggest it was created in 1912 following the sinking of the Titanic.

First American edition of Elizabeth Rowe's *Friendship of Death*, originally published in 1728. This edition, published in New York by Tiebout & O'Brien for Benjamin Gomez in 1795, is noted as the only known American copy. Samuel Johnson described Rowe as "the earliest English writer to employ with success `the ornaments of romance in the decoration of religion."

Black-bordered invitation card announcing the funeral of Jacob Loeb, to be held at the residence of his brother, Joseph Loeb, at 1722 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 8, 1888. Found among the Loeb family archives.

Handwritten letter from Moses Waterman in San Francisco, California to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated November 9, 1865. The letter discusses payment for Machzorim and an advertisement in the Occident regarding the death of Joseph Mayer of Congregation Ohabai Shalome.

A poorly handwritten copy of the obituary of Joseph Simon. This is a later copy of an earlier obituary (20.600), differing by at least 20 years. The original obituary was written in English.

Newspaper clipping from the March 6, 1789, issue of the New-York Daily Gazette. Features a substantial elegiac poem (an epitaph) for Jacob Rodriguez Rivera (1717-1789) of Newport, Rhode Island. This may be the first published epitaph for an American Jew. The clipping also includes a couple of advertisements by Isaac Moses. Four pages in total.

This is an 8-page booklet containing a lecture on immortality delivered at Temple Beth-El in New York City on March 25, 1888. The lecture explores the concept of immortality from a Jewish perspective, likely drawing upon theological and philosophical traditions. The text itself provides insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Jewish community in late 19th-century New York.

Record of an inquest held on September 13, 1806, in New York, New York, concerning the death of a man in debtors' prison. The inquest was witnessed by Simon, Joseph (1712-1804, also spelled Simons). The document is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume F, Page 14.

Legal document detailing an inquest into the suicide of a man by hanging in New York, New York on March 10, 1815. Solomon Seixas (1787-1840) was a witness at the inquest.

Invitation to a memorial service for Sir Moses Montefiore held at the Mound Street Temple in London, England on October 4, 1885. The invitation mentions Isaac Wise and Raphael Benjamin as key speakers. The invitation is a four-page folded broadside.

This archival item consists of an invitation to Mr. & Mrs. H. H. Cohen's home on Wednesday, February 16th (likely 1866), along with two additional cards mentioning a ceremony at 12:00 o'clock and Miss Elizabeth Cohen. The item also includes a personal letter, largely focused on the death of the writer's father, family matters, and a nephew's emigration to British Columbia. The letter mentions greetings from Mr. Belasco, Mrs. Piciotto, and a sister, as well as from the writer's husband, Solomon Almosnino. The letter is addressed to Isaac Leeser. Found in an envelope addressed to Isaac Leeser.

Printed invitation, in French, to the interment of Mr. Levy Solomons in Montreal, Quebec, on May 18, 1792. Addressed to Pierre Guy, Esq. This is considered the earliest extant formal invitation to a Jewish interment in North America. Levy Solomons (b. England 1730- d. Montreal 1792) was a merchant, fur trader, and co-founder (1768) of the Shearith Congregation in Montreal. The document measures 7" x 9".

Two copies of a paper titled "Jewish Concepts of Immortality," presented at a meeting of the Society of Christians and Jews on April 14, 1932. The paper is part of the "Papers for the Jewish People" series, No. XXVIII. Both copies are signed by P. Abrahams.

A two-page letter written by Abraham Nolwider to James McAlpin from Niskayuna, New York, on January 19, 1810. The letter discusses the death of McAlpin's son, David, from typhus fever, providing details about his illness and funeral. The letter also mentions the Teller and Thallhimer families.

A one-page letter written by Baruch M. Emanuel, Hazan and Schochet of Congregation Sha'arai Shomayim in Mobile, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser on October 21, 1852. Emanuel writes about the death of Rev. A. Ansel, who died in Mobile after falling ill following a circumcision. He mentions sending Ansel's instruments to his child in Buffalo.

A one-page letter written on black-bordered stationery by Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana, to his father, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York City, New York, on November 1, 1846. The letter expresses mourning for the death of his brother Henry and describes his stay at the St. Charles Hotel. The seven and a half-day journey from New York is also mentioned.

A one-page letter written by David Cardoza Levy in Charleston, South Carolina to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City on September 4, 1840. Levy requests Tobias forward a letter to Bordeaux, France, and discusses the business of selling port wine, gin, and champagne. He also expresses condolences on the death of Tobias's daughter-in-law.

A letter written by David Judah to Isaac Leeser on November 4, 1847, discussing the distribution of books, the financial affairs of the Occident, the prospects of a Mr. Block, and the recent death of Grace Aguilar. The letter was written from Baltimore, Maryland, and sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Two-page letter written by Emanuel Sampson to Reverend Isaac Leeser on July 19, 1847, from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sampson recounts a charitable act by Joseph Andrews in Memphis, Tennessee, who provided a burial plot for Sampson's deceased son and suggests that this act be reported in the Occident.

Memorandum from Ferdinand Levy, Coroner's Office of New York, to George Randorf, Esq., referencing an enclosed self-explanatory letter. Written on letterhead from the Coroner's Office, 67 Park Row, New York, NY. Dated July 15, 1890.

A two-and-a-half-page letter from Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, dated April 16, 1838, to his cousin Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses his brother George's melancholy, thanks Charles for condolences on the death of their father, details the inability to ship their father's body back to England for burial, and requests that Charles place a notice of their father's death in American newspapers. The letter also mentions the sons' assumption of the family firm.

One-page letter written by Horace E. Baldwin in Newark, New Jersey to Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 28, 1852. Baldwin discusses his unexpected early return from Europe due to his inability to focus on anything but business. The letter also notes that Baldwin died within five months of writing this letter.

Letter written by L. E. Bruel of Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 11, 1864, informing Isaac Leeser of the death of his father, Samuel Bruel. The letter includes an obituary from a Cincinnati newspaper. Samuel Bruel was a prominent member of the Cincinnati Jewish community, a hatter, founder of the Hebrew Beneficent Society of Cincinnati (1839), and Gabah Beth Haim of Bnai Israel (1849). He was known for his contributions to the Occident and his involvement in the Kosher Dead Sheep controversy of 1840/41.

A 1 ¼ page letter written by L. Jarodawski of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 11, 1852. Jarodawski describes the illness and impending death of Mr. Levy, who had traveled to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia. He appeals to Leeser to mediate with Mr. Levy's brother, Tobias, concerning the financial burden placed on Pittsburgh's small Jewish community (30 families) by Mr. Levy's illness and inability to pay.

A two-and-a-half-page stampless letter written by Lewin Mosely in Liverpool, England on April 10, 1838, to Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter expresses sympathy regarding the death of Charles's uncle and mentions that George's illness has increased Mosely's workload.

A two-page letter dated December 3, 1843, from Michael Samuel in Colchester, England, to his cousin, Michael Samuel, in Chatham, New Brunswick. The letter discusses family matters, business dealings, and the death of Simcha. The letter displays various postal markings.

A two-page, stampless letter written by N. J. Hays in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York, on October 20, 1824. Hays expresses thanks for a letter of condolence regarding his father's death and mentions a man known as 'Black Ben'. He also inquires about Tobias's interest in government bonds.

Handwritten letter dated February 1, 1866, from Regensburger & Stern in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter cancels their subscription to the *Occident and American Jewish Advocate* due to the death of H. Regensburger in a steamboat explosion in October 1865. The signature of the writer is illegible.

Four-page letter written on September 6, 1835, from Richea Gratz Hays and Ellen Hays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Sarah Ann Minis Hays in Lexington, Kentucky. The letter details the death of Reyna Hays, discusses family matters, and mentions visitors. Richea Gratz Hays's portion constitutes three pages, while Ellen Hays's comprises one page.

A four-page letter written by Sarah Almosnino from the Bevis Marks Synagogue in London, England, to Rev. Sabato Morais in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1865. The letter, written on black-bordered stationery, details the death of her father and discusses family matters and friends. She mentions her nephew's emigration to British Columbia and conveys greetings from Mr. Belasco, Mrs. Piciotto, and her sister.

Letter written by Talcott Williams to Mayer Sulzberger on circa 1880-1890 concerning the death of Sulzberger's parents, his congregation, and his will. The letter originates from 331 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Two-page letter written by W. B. Simmons of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 19, 1844. Simmons details the recent death of his wife, discusses challenges within the St. Thomas Jewish community, including the dismissal of the Hazan, Mr. Carrillon, and mentions book and newspaper matters.

Two-page letter, dated February 5, 1868. The first page contains a letter from W. H. Williams to Reverend Sabato Morais, proposing a resolution from Maimonides College expressing grief over the death of Isaac Leeser. The reverse side features a rewritten, more elaborate expression of grief by Morais, intended for publication by Maimonides College. This letter is significant for its connection to the founding of Maimonides College, the first rabbinical seminary in America, established in 1867.

A one and one-half page letter written by Wickliffe E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans on November 12, 1852. Baldwin expresses condolences, praises Tobias's deceased brother, and briefly mentions silver business.

A one-page letter written by Zalma Rehine from Baltimore on September 30, 1830, to his nephew Isaac Leeser. The letter details the writer's distress upon learning of the death of his uncle, Berry Judah, and the subsequent mental breakdown of his aunt, Reinah Judah, who is described as laughing and crying constantly. Rehine's account highlights the emotional toll of the situation and the family's struggles. The letter is written in Rehine's hand, with phonetic misspellings.

Neatly handwritten manuscript copy of the obituary of Joseph Simon, possibly the original from which a newspaper copy was made. Dated approximately 1804.

A 20-line manuscript mourning poem, dated September 3, 1805, found among the remnants of the Max Whitman collection of early Philadelphia Judaica. The poem mentions "Father" and "Sabbath." Authorship and Jewish connection require further research.

Memorial pin commemorating Isidor Straus, who perished with his wife on the Titanic in 1912. The pin features his image and the inscription "We Mourn Our Loss." This is the only known example, and it was displayed at a Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati in 2005.

Newspaper clipping containing the obituary of Sophia Tobias, published on November 12, 1892. The clipping's source newspaper is unknown. The clipping is part of the Tobias Family Archive.

Newspaper clipping from the Salem Register, April 7, 1862, featuring a large article on the mourning of the Jewish community following the death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy in New York City. The article was reprinted from the New York Express.

A 1 1/2-page stampless letter written by Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, on May 5th and 7th, 1838, to his father, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York City. The letter discusses the recent death of M.J. Tobias, plans to visit Uncle Asher in London, and contains business matters.

A one-page sympathy letter written by Tobias I. Tobias from New York City (?) to Mr. Elkin upon the death of Elkin's father. The letter, possibly a draft, contains corrections and references a meeting with "High One", suggesting a Jewish connection. Tobias I. Tobias states that he did not know the deceased. The letter is dated circa 1845.

This handbook, prepared by a committee of the Jewish Ministers Association of America, provides guidance for ministers on conducting burial services. Published in New York in 1890, it offers practical instructions and liturgical resources for Jewish funeral rites. The book contains 18 pages and is a valuable resource for understanding the funeral practices of late 19th-century American Jewry.

Newspaper clipping from the *Christian Inquirer*, published in New York, New York on June 17, 1854. This clipping features a column on the funeral of Judah Touro in Rhode Island, including an eulogy by Isaac Leeser. Volume VIII, page 36.

Newspaper clipping from *The Spectator*, published in New York, New York on December 6, 1797. The clipping contains an obituary, mentioning a person who died at age 78, possibly the father of Raphael and grandfather of Jacob. The obituary is located on page 3, column 3.

Trade card of Louis Landgraf, Superintendent of Adath Jeshurun Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is undated, but circa 1885. The Adath Jeshurun Cemetery opened in 1861 and is located at Bridge and Walker Streets in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. Handwritten notes in pencil appear on the card.

Pamphlet titled "Vaterland und Freiheit. Predigt bei der Reinerungsfeier des Verstorbenen; Präsidenten, Abraham Lincoln am 1 Juni 1865" in German and English. The English title translates to "Fatherland and Freedom, A Sermon; Delivered on the Day Designated by Pres. Johnson for Services in Memory of the; Martyred President Abraham Lincoln, June 1st, 1865." First edition printed in Baltimore by W. Polmer in 1865. The pamphlet is in its original wrappers. Published in Baltimore, Maryland. Author is Benjamin Szold.