Subject: Lawyers

Two-page autograph letter signed "G. A. Myers" and addressed to John A. Washington III. Written in Richmond, Virginia, on May 28, 1858, the letter discusses various matters, including a check, a visit from Mr. Giles and Willie, a present, and barrels that arrived in perfect order. Myers expresses regrets that Willie could not accept an invitation. The letter mentions Mount Vernon and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, founded by Ann Pamela Cunningham. The letter is in fine condition with dark writing and faint folds.

A broadside advertisement for the Law and Collection Bureau for the United States and Canada, founded by Moses A. Dropsie. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1860. The broadside announces the bureau's services and notes that business may be conducted in German, French, and Dutch.

This business card advertises the legal services of Joseph C. Levi, an attorney at law in New York City. The card is blank. The business address is 7 Warren Street. The card is a standard business card format with black text on a cream-colored background. The address and professional title are printed at the top of the card.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Judah Philip Benjamin, showing a three-quarters view of him wearing a barrister's wig and robes. The photograph is signed by Benjamin and dates from circa 1875. It depicts Benjamin after his flight to England following the defeat of the Confederacy, where he became a noted lawyer. This is a rare CDV.

A chamber card of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, with envelope. The card and envelope are dated January 1, 1998.

This 36-page pamphlet details the examination of W.G. Kendall, the former postmaster of New Orleans, before a U.S. Commissioner. Kendall faced accusations of embezzling $600 from a letter containing bank notes. The pamphlet includes the testimony of witnesses, their cross-examination by Judah P. Benjamin (who served as Kendall's lawyer), and the arguments presented by counsel. Published in New Orleans by the Daily Delta Steam Press in 1855, this document offers a detailed account of the legal proceedings and provides insights into the legal practices and judicial system of the time. The pamphlet notes that following Benjamin's argument, the audience burst into applause. Kendall was later tried in criminal court and acquitted, subsequently leaving the country for Mexico.

This 44-page legal brief, from 1877, details the case of Cohen, Alfred A. et al. in the District Court of the Fifteenth Judicial District of California. The case, known as the Alameda's Famous Land Case trial, involved a dispute concerning land ownership and is notable for its involvement of Alfred A. Cohen. The brief includes hand-corrections throughout, and the document has a tipped-in opinion of the Court by Judge Dwinelle. The original cover is missing and the document is housed in a worn cardboard case.

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.

A one-page business letter dated April 1, 1874, written by Adolph L. Sanger of the law firm Isaacs & Sanger. The letter is on the firm's letterhead, indicating their office location at 243 Broadway, Rooms 9 & 10, New York City. The letter also mentions Isaac A. Isaacs and R. B. Regensurger.

Two-page business letter written by Adolph L. Sanger on his law office stationary, "Adolph L. Sanger...Counselor at Law, 113 Broadway, NYC," dated May 15, 1885. Sanger was a prominent figure in American Judaism, serving as a leader in the B'nai B'rith, president of the Board of Delegates of American Israelites, and vice-president of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. The letter's content pertains to mercantile affairs. Biographical information about Sanger is included in the description.

This archival item consists of a letter written by Asher D. Cohen to Brauley & Burnwell on May 8, 1882, in Charleston, South Carolina. The letter pertains to legal matters. It was likely written from Cohen's law office at 94 Broadway.

Business letter from Drey & Kahn, French and American Window Glass manufacturers in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robertson & Herndon, attorneys in Tyler, Texas, dated January 11, 1877. The letter discusses business matters between the two firms, both of which appear to have Jewish owners.

Letter from Drey & Kahn, French and American Window Glass dealers in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robertson & Herndon, attorneys in Tyler, Texas. Dated December 18, 1876. The letter discusses business matters. Both firms were Jewish.

Two-page letter written by Elijah Gratz Etting in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1821, to Joseph R. Ingersoll in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses a lawsuit between Major Pierce Butler and Charles Huston, concerning an overdue promissory note. Etting enclosed a copy of the note and Huston's authorization to confess judgment. The letter includes a manuscript town mark "Bellefonte" and a double-rate 37 cents mark. A large red seal with Etting's initials "GE" is also present.

One-page letter written by Henry Jacob Labatt in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 28, 1850, to Isaac Leeser. Labatt discusses his return from college, plans to study law in New Orleans, and a proposal to establish an agency for Leeser's publications. The letter also includes biographical details about Labatt, revealing his full name and age.

A letter written by Isaac Leeser from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 5, 1866, announcing admission to the Pittsburgh Bar.

A one-page letter, dated November 3, 1850, from J. M. Jones, a lawyer in San Jose, California, to Judge Henry A. Lyons in San Francisco. Jones urges Lyons for an immediate response to a legal opinion request, emphasizing its urgency.

Letter written by Myer S. Isaacs to Isaac Leeser on July 21, 1863, on the letterhead of "The Jewish Messenger." The letter acknowledges Leeser's request to convene a meeting of the "Board of Delegates." Isaacs, a prominent New York attorney and judge, discusses the request.

Business letter from the Philadelphia and Atlanta Wine and Liquor Co. in Atlanta, Georgia, to Moses Aaron Dropsie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated May 27, 1870. The letter concerns a suit that Dropsie declines to represent.

A one-page business letter written by Samson Levy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jonathan Meredith in Baltimore, Maryland on October 17, 1808. The letter is unstamped.

Letter from Sol. L. Haas to Mayer Sulzberger, written on Mayer Sulzberger's Attorney at Law letterhead. Haas discusses seeking Sulzberger's legal advice on a document and expresses concern about financial losses due to delays. The letter is dated July 7, 1877, and originates from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

French-language broadside listing clients of Philadelphia lawyer Moses Dropsie, dated February 1, 1862. The broadside lists prestigious firms and individuals who sought legal counsel from Dropsie. Printed on thin paper, it may have been distributed in France to attract business.

Lithograph portrait of Mayer Sulzberger (1843-1923), a jurist, Hebraist, communal leader, one of the founders of the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPS), and secretary of the Board of American Israel Delegates. Elected to the Court of Common Pleas in 1895, he later became its president. The lithograph is circa 1885.

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.

Receipt documenting the payment of legal fees by T. I. Tobias to A. S. Garr in Richmond, Virginia, on February 22, 1825. The payment was related to the examination of Solomon Seixas in a suit brought by Jacob Lyon against David Judah and Abraham Seixas. The receipt measures 8" x 6".

This trade card advertises the legal firm of Van Buren & Seixas, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, located at 237 Broadway, over the Broadway Bank, in New York City. The front of the card features the firm's name and address in a simple, elegant typeface. The back of the card is blank. [Gershom A. Seixas was the grandson of Gershom Mendes Seixas.]

Typed letter from Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo to Representative Emanuel Celler, declining to sit for a portrait. The letter is dated March 24, 1935, and is written on official Supreme Court stationery. It is fully signed by Cardozo.