An approximately 8 x 11 inch broadside, printed entirely in red ink by B. Edes, advertising the Baltimore Hospital Lottery. Dated May 1, 1813, from Baltimore, Maryland. The broadside, acting as a stampless letter, was sent to Samuel Hannah in Phenix, Virginia. It details lottery prizes, ticket prices, and contact information for Jacob I. Cohen, Jr.'s lottery office. A conjugate printed sheet listing winning numbers from a July 1, 1813 drawing for the Medical College lottery, and an address panel with a partial Baltimore, MD postmark are included.
Subject: Jewish Americans -- Maryland -- Baltimore -- 19th century
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A broadside advertising the 58th day's drawing of the Medical College Lottery, held on July 15, 1813 in Baltimore, Maryland. The lottery was operated by Wharton's, Nicklin's, and Cohen, with Jacob I. Cohen, Jr. acting as the principal agent. The broadside was sent to Samuel Hannah, Postmaster of Rough Creek Church, Virginia. It shows a circular date cancel and "FREE" ratemarking.