Subject: Health

Autograph letter signed by Dr. Aaron Lopez of Charleston, South Carolina, dated December 10, 1839, reporting on the health of "the boy Samuel" to Colonel J. G. Moses at the Charleston Hotel. The letter discusses Samuel's health and lack of information regarding his parents, hinting at the possibility that Samuel was an enslaved individual whose health was being assessed for a potential buyer. The letter also mentions a deed held in the Secretary of State's office in Charleston, South Carolina.

A three-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, on July 13, 1841, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter primarily discusses the health of Sophia and includes a transcription of a doctor's diagnosis, suggesting treatment options such as a warmer climate (Southern England or Spain), horseback riding, exercise, and medicine.

Three-page letter, plus one page of cross-hatching, from Charles Tobias in Rock Ferry, England, to Henry Tobias in New York City, dated May 23, 1841. The letter discusses Sophie's health improvement, business dealings involving purchases for resale, sending samples to Henry, and Charles's view on the upcoming selling season.

A two-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in London, England, on December 12, 1838, to his father, T.I. Tobias, in New York City. The letter contains family news, including updates on the health of an uncle recovering from a possible stroke and the grandfather's declining health. The uncle's plans to travel to America in August are also mentioned.

A one and one-half page letter written by Horace E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans on May 17, 1851. Baldwin discusses his health, travel plans, and merchandise. He mentions his previous partnership with Taylor, Baldwin and Co. in Newark, New Jersey, before relocating to New Orleans in 1842.

A two-page letter written by Horace E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans on May 6, 1851. Baldwin discusses his health, his move from a medical practice in Newark to one in New York City, and the need to reach a new agreement with Tobias. He suggests Tobias visit New Orleans.

A two-page, stampless letter written by I. A. Melhado to Henry Tobias in London, England, on February 22, 1846. The letter expresses regret at Henry and Augusta's impending return to America due to Henry's health, and mentions U.S. bank bonds left by Melhado's aunt.

A letter addressed to Mayer Sulzberger in Buffalo, New York, dated July 20, 1886. The letter, written on Mansions House, Wesley Crouch & Co. letterhead, discusses Sulzberger's health and the sender's travel plans. The sender's identity is illegible.

The front of the trade card features a country scene with a stone bridge and a boat. The card is likely advertising for Dr. Wm. H. Wenrich's remedies. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Dr. Wenrich's products. The advertisement lists an address of 16 North 13th Street, Philadelphia. The card has red borders. [Dr. Wm. H. Wenrich may have been the father of Alfred B. Wenrich. It is unclear from the available information what Alfred B. Wenrich's connection to the business was or what sort of business it was.]

This trade card advertises Henry Bischoff & Co. and their product, Carolina Tolu Tonic, at their address of P.O. BOX 2676 DEPT. 93 WALL ST. The front of the card features two women, dressed in flowing garments, toasting with a bottle of tonic. A bowl of fruit is positioned between them. The back of the card contains more information about the product.