Subject: Lotteries

This broadside, dated July 12, 1813, is a U.S. stampless cover postmarked with a Baltimore, Maryland circular date cancel and a "FREE" rate marking. It contains a printed list for the 57th day's drawing of the Medical College Lottery. The lottery was operated by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., and sent to Samuel Hannah, Postmaster of Rough Creek Church, Virginia. The broadside shows some wear and toning.

A broadside advertising the State Lottery of Maryland, taking place on Thursday, May 13th, 1824. The broadside lists the capital prizes available in the lottery, along with the cost of different types of tickets, including quarters, eighths, and halves. The broadside specifies that orders should be sent immediately, and notes that more capital prizes have been sold at Cohen’s Office in Baltimore than at any other office in the United States. It includes the address to which to send orders. It has a very small footprint and appears to be a handout.

A broadside advertising the Grand Literature Lottery for the Promotion of Science and Literature, issued in Baltimore, Maryland on November 19, 1827. The broadside indicates that tickets can be purchased from J. I. Cohen, Jr., and Brothers. It includes a partially printed and partially handwritten form addressed to E. K. Ingersoll.

A broadside advertisement issued by William M. Elias & Co. in New York City, New York in 1890. The advertisement details a lottery-based scheme for purchasing undefined boxes, described in detail within the broadside. The advertisement’s language suggests it may be a fraudulent scheme.

Newspaper article from the *Columbia Centinel*, published in Boston, Massachusetts, and London on May 2, 1792. The article details the death of Balisario at the age of 80 and recounts how he requested the purchase of an Irish lottery ticket while on his deathbed, which subsequently won 1000 pounds.

A collection of three advertising broadsides and an original mailing envelope related to the Delaware Lottery, managed by Lewisson Bros. of 618 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. The materials include a large (19" x 8") broadside advertising the 12/29/1860 Lottery; a smaller (8.5" x 11") broadside detailing the lottery rules; and an 8.5" x 11" letter (possibly printed) dated November 15, 1860, promoting the lottery. The items are housed together in a single folder.

Issue of the *Federal Gazette & Baltimore Daily Advertiser* newspaper published in Baltimore, Maryland on December 19, 1817. This issue contains advertisements for J. I. Cohen and Isaac Phillips, as well as information on lotteries.

Issue of the *Federal Gazette & Baltimore Daily Advertiser* newspaper, published in Baltimore, Maryland on January 17, 1818. This issue includes advertisements for lotteries and mentions J. I. Cohen.

Notice from the *Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser* regarding lotteries by J. I. Cohen, published in Baltimore, Maryland on September 18, 1817. The notice is found in Archives MS 56, Volume E, Page 28.

One-page letter (8" x 13") written by Andrew Levy in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Joseph Bullock on July 11, 1780, concerning a Lancaster lottery. Lancaster was one of the few towns to find such lotteries profitable. This letter is related to lottery tickets signed by Andrew Levy (see item 19.167).

A letter dated January 1, 1762, from Henry Solomon in London, England, to his cousin Michael Gratz in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Solomon reports on the status of lottery tickets purchased for himself and Gratz, providing details about their participation in the English lottery. A copy of a lottery ticket is included to explain the lottery's workings. This letter offers insights into transatlantic business communication among Jewish merchants.

Lottery ticket number 403 from a 1791 lottery to purchase land next to the Lutheran Burying Ground in Baltimore, Maryland. The ticket is signed by Simon Gratz on the reverse. The ticket may indicate Gratz purchased the ticket, not that he issued it.

Lottery ticket number 3326 for the Elizabeth Town and New-Brunswick Church Lottery of 1786. The ticket is signed by Matthew Baker, and the name Benjamin Judah appears on the reverse.

Lottery ticket number 3235 for the Elizabeth Town and New-Brunswick Church Lottery of 1786. The ticket is signed by Matthew Baker. The name Benjamin Judah is signed on the reverse.

Lottery ticket number 2927 for the Elizabeth Town and New-Brunswick Church Lottery of 1786. The ticket is signed by Matthew Baker. The name Benjamin Judah is signed on the reverse.

Ticket #17-656 for the 1812 New York State Medical Science Lottery. The ticket is signed by Judah S. Lazarus on the verso, which also contains a table of payments.

Lottery ticket number 57 for a 1/4 share in the 1803 Lottery for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children. The ticket is signed by Naphtali Judah, Bookseller and Stationer, located at No. 84 Maiden-Lane, New York City. The verso is blank.

A ticket for the William & Mary College Lottery in the sum of $2.50, signed by Simon Block on December 10, 1811. This unusual ticket is for four different types of drawings. The verso is blank.

Ticket #5403 from the Conestoga Bridge Lottery, held in 1761 in Pennsylvania. The ticket bears the signature of Joseph Simon. The verso is blank.

Lottery ticket #26297 B from the Easton Delaware Bridge Lottery. The ticket is undated, but likely dates to circa 1802. The reverse side bears the signature of Hyman Gratz.

Ticket #31,253 from the Union College Lottery in Schenectady, New York, 1811. The ticket is signed by Judah S. Lazarus of 84 Maiden Lane, New York City. The verso contains additional signatures.

Lottery ticket #5m278 from the United States Lottery, dated November 18, 1776. The ticket is signed by J. Mease. The names Aaron Levy and Amsell/ (Andrew?) Levy are signed on the reverse.

Ticket #9083 for a 1/4 share in the University Lottery of Baltimore, 1823. The ticket is signed by J. I. Cohen Jr. The verso may also contain a signature. The lottery was operated by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., who acted as principal agent for the contractors.

Ticket #34249 for a 1/4 share in the Grand State Lottery of Maryland, 1818. The ticket is signed by Judah S. Lazarus and J. I. Cohen. The verso is blank. The lottery was operated by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., who acted as principal agent for the contractors.

Two uncut lottery tickets, numbers 20549 and 20460, for the New York State Lottery for the Encouragement of Literature. The first ticket is for a 1/2 share, and the second is for a 1/4 share. Both tickets are signed by Isaac M. Gomez, 97 Maiden Lane, New York City. Verso is blank. Circa 1805.

Newspaper advertisement from the May 3, 1817, edition of the New-York Columbian, announcing the sale of medical lotteries by Judah & Lazarus. Published in New York, New York, United States.

Newspaper clipping from the *Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser*, published in Baltimore, Maryland on June 30, 1817. The clipping features an advertisement by J. I. Cohen related to lotteries. The clipping is part of the 'E' volume from archival collection Arc.MS.56, page 28.

Newspaper clipping from the *Federal Gazette and Baltimore Daily Advertiser*, published in Baltimore, Maryland on November 26, 1817. The clipping mentions J. I. Cohen in relation to lotteries. This item is part of the E collection within the archives.

Newspaper clipping from the *Pennsylvania Intelligencer*, published in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on January 13, 1826. The clipping features an advertisement for J. I. Cohen Jr. & Brothers, a prominent Baltimore family, regarding the State Lottery of Maryland.

Newspaper clipping from the *Pennsylvania Intelligencer*, published in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on January 20, 1826. The clipping features an advertisement for J. I. Cohen Jr. & Brothers, a prominent Baltimore family, and mentions the State Lottery of Maryland.

Pamphlet containing reports against lotteries. Report #151 lists the largest unpaid losses by Naphtali Judah. Report #152 places limits on lotteries. Dated March 21, 1822. Document originates from the New York Assembly.

This is a newspaper clipping from the Richmond Enquirer, published in Richmond, Virginia on September 25, 1827. The clipping features an advertisement for Cohen, J. I. Jr. & Brothers. The advertisement pertains to a Literature Lottery.

This pamphlet, published in Baltimore, Maryland in 1818, is an advertisement for Schaffer und Maund's Lottery and Exchange Office located at 110 Market Street. The advertisement, printed in German, lists winning lottery tickets and promotes the services of the exchange office. The advertisement also notes the efforts of a Baltimore City Council president who fought for Jewish rights.

Broadside advertising the Union Canal Lottery to be drawn on June 14, 1826. It directs interested parties to Cohen & Brothers Lottery and Exchange Office on South Third Street in Philadelphia for tickets and shares. The broadside also mentions the office in Baltimore and notes that J.I. Cohen & Brothers represented the House of Rothschild in the USA. The broadside further highlights the President of the Baltimore City Council's fight for Jewish rights and the founding of the Bank of J. I. Cohen & Brothers.