Subject: Legal correspondence

Letter written by Andrew Russell to his brother, Col. Gilbert Russell, on June 30, 1821, discussing the landmark Supreme Court case *Cohens v. Virginia*. The letter inquires about Russell's knowledge of the case and the arguments presented by General Alexander Smyth. The case established the Supreme Court's authority to review state court decisions on federal law.

A one-page letter written on June 8, 1908, from an attorney to Curtis Elkin concerning the delivery of deeds to Isaac Cohen upon receipt of payment. The letter mentions a business partnership between Elkin and a Mr. Curtis Elkins of Indiana, Pennsylvania.

A two-page letter dated February 10, 1811, from Benjamin Jacobs of New York City to William Meredith concerning a legal suit against the Union Insurance Company of Philadelphia. Jacobs, acting on behalf of his son-in-law, Gompert S. Gompert, details an insurance claim for a lost cargo of sugar and authorizes Meredith to draw on him for legal expenses.

One-page letter written on December 27, 1867, by Charles Henry Moise to the law firm of Simons & Simons in Charleston, South Carolina. Moise requests information to aid in preparing his application to Union General Canby.

This archival item consists of a letter dated November 30, 1876, from D. Doppelmayer, a dealer in dry goods and general merchandise in Marshall, Texas, to the law firm Robertson & Herndon in Tyler, Texas. The letter includes a $100.00 retainer for a lawsuit. An accompanying envelope, postmarked in Marshall, Texas, is also included. The envelope is undated. The letter provides insight into business practices and legal proceedings in 19th-century Texas. Note that D. Doppelmayer was later President of Adath Israel Synagogue in Marshall, Texas when it was formed in 1887.

Letter from Baltimore lawyers Emack & Weinhagen to Henry B. Curtis in Mount Vernon, Ohio, dated May 19, 1846. The letter concerns the collection of $139.00 owed by Solomon Silberman. Silberman had previously informed them he was in Rochester, attempting to sell horses, but fell ill. The letter includes the original promissory note signed by Silberman.

Memorandum from Ferdinand Levy, Coroner's Office of New York, to George Raudorf, Esq., concerning detained baggage belonging to Raudorf's client. Levy suggests seeking assistance from the Association of Jewish Immigrants. The letter includes a reference to a letter from General O'Brine and an oath to be made by Benjamin Chercasky. Dated June 23, 1890.

A letter written by Henry M. Phillips to John Rumsey on April 13, 1858, expressing disapproval of a Pennsylvania Railroad motion. Phillips, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer and the first Jewish Philadelphian elected to Congress, was a member of the Pennsylvania Railroad board. The letter is addressed to John Rumsey, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Autograph letter signed by Horace Binney to William Rawle, dated August 23, 1813, concerning legal matters possibly related to Benjamin Gratz and his involvement with the Pennsylvania Volunteers during the War of 1812. The letter mentions Colonel Andrew M. Prevost and an impending attachment unless a response is filed by September 6th, 1813. Written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A one-page letter written by Isaac Cohen, an oil producer, to Judge J.P. Elkins on June 8, 1908, from Chelsea, Oklahoma. Cohen discusses his inability to work with a Mr. Curtis Elkins of Indiana, Pennsylvania, suggesting a business partnership. The letter is written on Isaac Cohen Oil Producer letterhead.

A business letter dated December 24, 1873, from Isaac Greenbaum & Sons in Baltimore, Maryland, to the law firm of Higgins, Barn & Bell. The letter discusses Greenbaum's refusal to settle with H. Kohn of Janesville, Ohio, at 25% of the claimed amount. The letter features an ornate letterhead.

A letter written by J. Feuerlicht to Attorney Huffman on February 25, 1897, concerning a problematic business transaction. The letter is written on Attorney Huffman's letterhead and was found in his envelope. The letter's content details the specifics of the 'bad business deal.'

A letter from the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to their attorney, Jno. S. Ferguson, dated May 24, 1877. The letter, part of a larger archive documenting a legal dispute over a billiard table purchase, references Moses Bensinger as a principal. The letter is illustrated and contained within an illustrated envelope featuring a Centennial Medal.

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.

One-page, stampless letter concerning legal matters from Joseph Jacobs of the firm Jacob Levi & Jacobs in New York City to Henry Myer Phillips in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 6, 1855.

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 Judah P. Benjamin to Colin J. McRae on May 8, 1869, from London, England. Benjamin informs McRae that he has won his case against the US government, crediting the experience and ability of Mr. Benjamin, who served as one of McRae's counsels. The letter also mentions McRae's involvement with the Selma Foundry & Naval Works in Belize.

A letter from L. Levenson & Co., a wholesale clothing manufacturer located at 461-467 Broadway (corner of Grand Street), New York City, to an attorney. Dated March 5, 1879, the letter discusses a legal case against Jacob Tobias, suggesting that Tobias is being dishonest. The letter is written on stationery featuring an engraved architectural vignette of the company's building. Approximately 8" x 10".

A letter dated March 24, 1848, from Mark D. Clark to Col. Seaborn Jones in Columbus, Georgia. Clark suggests that Jones investigate old records and speak with prominent Savannah residents (Minis, DeLyon, Sheftalls, Copes, Eppinger, and Farins) to shed light on an estate matter.

A letter written by Mayer S. Weil on April 7, 1876, from 21 Lexington Street, Baltimore, Maryland, to Simons & Simons. The letter concerns a lawsuit against D. Goldstein. The letterhead indicates the writer's address.

Letter from Moses Hart to James Reid dated May 2, 1804, referencing the Bellair case. This item is part of an archive of 56 documents related to the division of the Aaron Hart estate after his death 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 letter is categorized among approximately 28 documents from the post-death period, primarily of a legal nature.

An angry letter written by Moses Levy of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to W. S. Wallis, also of Philadelphia, concerning monies owed to Levy. The letter is dated circa 1790.

A letter written by Phineas De Cordova to Fred. Lewis on January 21, 1879, in New York, New York. The letter concerns a meeting to be held in Judge Cardoza's office as part of a suit mentioned in item #1988. Phineas De Cordova was the half-brother of Jacob Raphael De Cordova and they owned a large land agency in the Southwest.

A five-page letter written by Phineas DeCordova to the law firm Riker & Riker on March 5, 1879, in Austin, Texas. The letter details questionable dealings by the trustee, Fred Lewis, of the S. De Cordova estate and mentions Ada Henriques (née Cordova), the wife of S. De Cordova. DeCordova also mentions his land office, established in 1848.

A one and three-quarters page stampless letter dated February 7, 1850, from Ruben & Katz in Lancaster, Ohio, to George Chrysler in Lockport, New York. The letter details a list of purchased merchandise and appears to be written to an attorney to seek recovery.

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.

A letter dated November 15, 1811, from Samuel Jones Jr. in New York City to William Meredith in Philadelphia. The letter pertains to a legal case involving the estate of Gompert S. Gomperts and Seixas Nathan, concerning a claim against the Union Insurance Company for the loss of a sugar cargo in 1805. Jones discusses the progress of the case and sends Joseph Kaumann to Philadelphia to obtain an update from Meredith.

A one-page letter, approximately 8" x 9-7/8", dated October 17, 1831, from Simeon Dreyfous in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joseph L. Tillinghast in Providence, Rhode Island. Dreyfous discusses a legal issue involving Hyman M. Hart, suggesting that Hart's deposition be taken in New Orleans due to his impending departure.

A letter written by Sol. D. Epstin, Attorney and Counsellor at Law in Columbia, South Carolina, to Simons & Simons in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 12, 1876. The letter pertains to the case of M. David, a creditor of P. Lyons.

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.

A letter written on three uncut billheads of M. D. Cohen, Furrier & Cap Mfg., located at 52 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia. The letter, dated circa 1850, is written from Philadelphia to "Dear Brother & Sister" and signed S.S. (Solomon Solis). It concerns legal matters relating to the estate of Jacob Solis in New York. The printed billhead is dated 185X.

Letter of protest from the Bank of the United States to Abraham Moïse, Jr., concerning nonpayment. Dated December 28, 1828, New York. The letter discusses the non-payment of a debt and protests against Moïse's non-payment. The Bank of the United States was a national bank created in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton.

Two legal-sized lined pages, written on three sides, containing legal explanations. The letter, undated but circa 1840s, is addressed to "Dear Tobias" and signed "H.D." It answers questions about the liability of commission merchants concerning goods held for others. The content may be paraphrased from a legal text.