This is an excerpt from the *New-York Mirror*, a periodical published in New York City on March 21, 1835. The excerpt features an editorial by Mordecai Manuel Noah titled "A Chapter on Gambling."
Subject: Gambling
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This broadside/postcard advertises Bernard Dreyfuss, an importer and manufacturer of diamond poker chips, in New York City. The front of the broadside (Image 1) lists the company's name, business description, multiple addresses for offices and factories, and a date of February 21, 1888. It also includes a price list for various poker chips. Image 2 is NOT ENOUGH INFO. The back of the card is NOT ENOUGH INFO.
Gambling license issued to Ike Isaacs to operate one keno table in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, on April 10, 1882. The license is signed by Mayor John Carr. Ike Isaacs (1841-1906), born in Albany, New York, moved west in 1859 and to Tombstone in 1881. His gambling establishment was located on a famous street, and he expanded his operations in 1882. He was a known associate of Wyatt Earp and may have witnessed the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral on October 26, 1881. Isaacs is considered the best-documented Jewish western gambler.
This item consists of a broadside advertising "COHEN'S OFFICES" and the "CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY," sent as a stampless letter. The broadside, dated Baltimore, June 1820, announces the lottery drawing schedule and details the prize structure, with a highest prize of $40,000 and other prizes ranging down to $5,000. It states that $35,000 will be distributed in prizes without deduction. Whole tickets were sold for $20, with fractional tickets also available. The broadside features ornate typography typical of early 19th-century public announcements, utilizing varied font sizes, bolding, and decorative elements to highlight key information, particularly prize amounts. The reverse side contains a handwritten letter from J. I. Cohen, Jr. to Elie Beatty concerning financial transactions, dated July 2, 1820, from Baltimore, MD to Hagerstown, MD. 3.
A two-page letter written by Ralph Smith on Wells, Fargo & Co.'s express letterhead. Dated August 3, 1884, from Eagle City, Colorado, the letter discusses mining claims (the Earp claim), travel on the trail to Murray, a gambling incident involving a Jewish saloon owner named Frienburg, and a shooting incident at Frienburg's saloon. The letter also mentions the 1884 presidential candidates, Cleveland and Hendricks.
Lottery ticket number 3326 for the Elizabeth Town and New-Brunswick Church Lottery of 1786. The ticket is signed by Matthew Baker, and the name Benjamin Judah appears on the reverse.
Lottery ticket number 2927 for the Elizabeth Town and New-Brunswick Church Lottery of 1786. The ticket is signed by Matthew Baker. The name Benjamin Judah is signed on the reverse.
Ticket #17-656 for the 1812 New York State Medical Science Lottery. The ticket is signed by Judah S. Lazarus on the verso, which also contains a table of payments.
A ticket for the William & Mary College Lottery in the sum of $2.50, signed by Simon Block on December 10, 1811. This unusual ticket is for four different types of drawings. The verso is blank.
Ticket #5403 from the Conestoga Bridge Lottery, held in 1761 in Pennsylvania. The ticket bears the signature of Joseph Simon. The verso is blank.
Ticket #31,253 from the Union College Lottery in Schenectady, New York, 1811. The ticket is signed by Judah S. Lazarus of 84 Maiden Lane, New York City. The verso contains additional signatures.
Lottery ticket #5m278 from the United States Lottery, dated November 18, 1776. The ticket is signed by J. Mease. The names Aaron Levy and Amsell/ (Andrew?) Levy are signed on the reverse.
Ticket #9083 for a 1/4 share in the University Lottery of Baltimore, 1823. The ticket is signed by J. I. Cohen Jr. The verso may also contain a signature. The lottery was operated by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., who acted as principal agent for the contractors.
Ticket #34249 for a 1/4 share in the Grand State Lottery of Maryland, 1818. The ticket is signed by Judah S. Lazarus and J. I. Cohen. The verso is blank. The lottery was operated by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., who acted as principal agent for the contractors.
Two uncut lottery tickets, numbers 20549 and 20460, for the New York State Lottery for the Encouragement of Literature. The first ticket is for a 1/2 share, and the second is for a 1/4 share. Both tickets are signed by Isaac M. Gomez, 97 Maiden Lane, New York City. Verso is blank. Circa 1805.
Pamphlet containing reports against lotteries. Report #151 lists the largest unpaid losses by Naphtali Judah. Report #152 places limits on lotteries. Dated March 21, 1822. Document originates from the New York Assembly.
This trade card advertises "THE GRAND EXTRA ORDINARY DRAWING OF THE HAVANA LOTTERY" scheduled for December 24, 1883. The verso of the card lists the potential prizes, including a 1st Prize of $500,000, a 2nd Prize of $100,000, a 3rd Prize of $50,000, and the Smallest Prize of $500, noting that only 15,000 tickets are available for this drawing. Jacob Levy, identified as an agent for the lottery, is located at 420 Montgomery Street. The recto of the card features a colorful lithographic image depicting a boy and girl dancing.