Subject: Law

This volume contains the acts passed during the first session of the ninth Louisiana Legislature, which convened in New Orleans on December 8, 1828. Printed by Benjamin Levy, this is considered the first printing contract awarded by a state to a Jewish printer in the United States. The book includes English and French text on facing pages and features a list of acts, an index, and the 1812 Constitution of Louisiana. Notable acts included are a comprehensive slave registration statute and various laws concerning the militia, infrastructure, land titles, and civil and criminal matters. This is a first edition.

Arrest warrant issued on May 5, 1787, in New York, New York, for Eleazer Benzaken and Solomon Simons. The warrant is signed by M. Willet as sheriff and Richard Morris as Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court. Benzaken is identified as a merchant.

Autograph letter signed by Asher D. Cohen, written in Charleston, South Carolina on February 11, 1879. The letter, measuring approximately 5 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches, pertains to legal matters. Cohen (1838- ), a Charleston native, served in the cavalry and on Sullivan's Island during the Civil War and later became a prominent member of the Charleston bar.

This 23-page pamphlet contains the complete brief submitted by Moses A. Dropsie in the case of *Thomas Barlow et al. vs. William Patterson et al.*, argued before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania during the July Term of 1869. The brief details Dropsie's legal arguments in the case.

A printed broadside containing two separate notices, both dated May 1, 1869, from Washington, D.C. The first notice, from S. Wolf, announces his withdrawal from the law partnership of Wolf, Hart & Co. following his appointment as Registrar of Deeds for the District of Columbia. He states his interests have been transferred to his former partners and he will now be connected with Messrs. Hart & Mitchener. The second notice, from A. Hart & Co., refers to Wolf's withdrawal, stating that S. Wolf will remain connected with them, and that A. Hart & Co. will continue to collect claims against the Government. This notice also announces their relocation to a new office at 490 Seventh Street, opposite the Post Office. The document features plain, functional text typical of official announcements of the period. 3.

A broadside announcing the sale of the estate of Hetty and Charlotte Gomez. The notice lists De Grove & Riker and Julius J. & A. Lyons as lawyers handling the estate. Published in New York, New York on December 22, 1893.

This check, dated December 14, 1876, is drawn by C.V. Levy, Attorney at Law, on the First National Bank in Frederick, Maryland. It is made out to Wm. R. Hill, attorney for Wm. R. Barnes & Co., for the amount of $7.60. The check features an ornate vignette of Miss Liberty on the left side and decorative Victorian-style lettering for the bank's name. A blue revenue stamp is affixed to the upper right corner. The reverse includes endorsements by Wm. R. Hill, R.M. Hoffe (for Wm. R. Barnes & Co.), and B.T. Baldwin, President of the First National Bank.

This chromolithograph is a color caricature of Sir John Simon, Knt., M.P., Serjeant-at-Law, published in Vanity Fair on September 25, 1886. The artwork, credited to "Spy," depicts Sir John Simon in a top hat and formal wear, with his hands in his pockets, characteristic of the satirical style of Vanity Fair prints. The item also includes a separate page containing a printed biography of Sir John Simon, providing context for the portrait.

This is an 1833 Latin-language dissertation, "Dissertatio Juridica Inauguralis De Domicilio Secundum Jus Romanum Et Hodiernum," by Mordechai Samuel de la Parra. The dissertation, completed when de la Parra was 22, was published in Leiden by C.C. van der Hoek. It represents the academic achievement of a young man from a prominent Surinamese Jewish family, illustrating the opportunities afforded to some members of the community to pursue advanced education in Europe.

Printed and hand-filled mortgage foreclosure document from the law firm of Kitchel, Cohen & Shaw in Minneapolis, Minnesota, dated March 5, 1895.

Court document from February 8, 1806, concerning interrogatories in the case of Ezekiel Hart vs. Louis & Joseph Bellair in Montreal. This document is part of a larger archive (56 documents) related to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart, who died on December 28, 1800, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found among the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), the Hart family's lawyer. This specific item is categorized among papers written after Aaron Hart's death, mostly of a legal nature.

Legal document pertaining to real estate broker fees owed to Moses Hartz by Meyer and Simon Sternberger. The document was filed in New York, New York on December 18, 1884.

A legal document from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 1, 1805. The document is a court case involving Moses Levy, and it bears the signature of J. Biddle, Esq. The document suggests connections to a prominent Philadelphia family.

Collection of legal documents and a letter penned by Moses Aaron Dropsie (1821-1905), a prominent Philadelphia lawyer, philanthropist, and founder of Dropsie College. The materials include Dropsie's first legal argument, dated October 17, 1849, a letter from October 1860 concerning a legal matter involving a ship captain, and a legal document signed by Dropsie as attorney on May 6, 1858. Also included are two biographical sketches highlighting Dropsie's significant contributions to American Judaism and public affairs.

This document contains a report from The Committee on the Judiciary and a proposed bill to amend the law related to trading with slaves in South Carolina. Authored by Franklin J. Moses as Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary, the report details the rationale for stronger penalties against illegal slave trading and liquor sales to enslaved persons. The proposed amendment to the bill specifies increased fines, imprisonment, and physical punishment (whipping) for repeat offenders, explicitly excluding white females from corporal punishment. The document is a printed form, showing signs of age with some staining and torn edges, characteristic of historical legislative papers from the mid-19th century. The amendment was successfully passed on December 21, 1857. The description also notes the historical significance of this specific amendment, its absence in prominent historical texts on the slave trade, and the involvement of Franklin J. Moses Sr., a notable figure in South Carolina's history. **3.

A handwritten letter dated August 7, 1844, from Jonas B. Phillips in New York to Charles O'Conor at 17 Beekman Street. The letter discusses a complaint against a Mr. Monroe, informing O'Conor that the complaint has not been sent down from the Police Office and that only felony cases with parties in confinement will be sent to the Grand Jury. The item features a red circular stamp or seal impression in the top left corner and displays creasing typical of aged paper. 3.

This item is a handwritten letter from Edward Salomon of the law firm Salomon, Hall & Dulon, addressed to George W. Lyon, Esq., Secretary, and dated October 29, 1880. In the letter, Salomon expresses his regrets that prior engagements prevent him from accepting an invitation to make an address at a "Citizens Meeting" at Cooper Institute that evening, which was organized to endorse the nomination of Mr. Dowd for Mayor. He notes his hearty sympathy with the object of the meeting. The letter is printed on the law firm's stationery, which features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the firm name, its partners (Edward Salomon, Edward S. Hall, Rudolf Dulon), and its address at 115 Broadway (Post Building), New York. 3.

This document consists of a letter written from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and New York, New York, United States, on March 13 and 20, 1840. The letter, sent by Joseph Webster and H. Francis Xavier of the law firm Webster & Gates, is addressed to Eli Hart and concerns a legal claim. The specific details of the claim are not fully discernible from the provided metadata.

A letter written by Max Moses to H. & S. Riker on December 8, 1873, concerning bankruptcy. The letter is dated in New York, New York, and references a business address at 27 Chamber Street.

A letter written by Samuel Israel to M.H. Hamilton on December 1, 1874, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The letter contains legal content and is written on letterhead.

This is volume VII of Louisiana Term Reports, printed by Benjamin Levy in New Orleans. Published in 1822, this book represents one of the early works printed by Levy, who was a significant figure in the New Orleans publishing industry, combining printing, publishing, and bookselling. Levy (1786-1860), the son of Simeon and Katty Levy, was a pioneer among Jewish printers and publishers in the American South, and this work exemplifies his early contribution to the field. Levy began his printing business specializing in law books in 1822.

Manuscript law office journal documenting cases handled by the San Francisco law firm of Shafter, Heydenfeldt & Goold between 1860 and 1865. The journal covers a wide range of cases in the U.S. District Court, encompassing the San Francisco area and Nevada Territory. Cases involve diverse matters including gold claims, wine disputes (e.g., Veuve Clicquot), mining stock, a stagecoach accident, insurance litigation, and 'City Slip' suits related to San Francisco waterfront property. Notable individuals mentioned include Samuel F.B. Morse (in a suit against telegraph companies) and George Hearst. The journal comprises 640 pages, measuring 9 x 14 inches, bound in worn leather. It offers insights into legal practices, economic activities, and social issues of mid-19th-century California.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland on May 5, 1821. Pages 155-167 include a report on the landmark Supreme Court case, Cohen vs. the State of Virginia, concerning the legality of selling Maryland lottery tickets in Virginia.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland on November 19, 1825. This issue includes an article on page 183, column 1, reporting on a lawsuit concerning a draft due on Saturday, with discussion of observing the Sabbath.

Subpoena issued on July 1, 1788 in Charleston, South Carolina. The document was signed by Thomas Heyward at the request of Mordecai Myers against Benjamin Post for trespass. The subpoena includes the State Seal.