Subject: Mail

Committee report on the delivery of mail on Sundays. This report discusses the debate surrounding whether the Post Office should accept mail on Sundays (the Sabbath). The report dates to March 1, 1817.

An envelope from Leon Isaacs & Co., Manufacturers of Glucinum Pens, located at 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. The envelope is addressed to Arthur F. Frey at 520 Warren Street, East Saginaw, Michigan. It features a decorative company logo depicting a pen nib, with "LEON ISAACS & CO. GLUCINUM" inscribed on it, and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product. The postal cancellation mark indicates it was mailed on June 22, 1885, at 5 PM, from Philadelphia, PA. The reverse side contains handwritten notes, possibly inventory or accounting references. 3.

An advertising envelope from Roos & Wunderlich, Art Dealers and Depot of Goupil & Co., located at 219 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, CA, addressed to Joseph D. Fay, Esq., in Mount Vernon, NY. The envelope features a printed design including the business name in ornate Victorian-style lettering, a storefront illustration, and a San Francisco postmark dated August 28, 1868. A 10-cent US postage stamp is affixed. The top left corner has 'O.L.M.' (likely 'Over Land Mail') handwritten. The reverse features a red wax seal.

Envelope addressed to Henry Tobias at 29 Nassau Street, New York, NY, from an unknown sender. The envelope is undated and originates from Boston, MA.

Envelope addressed to Ira Leo Bamberger at 291 Broadway, New York, New York, postmarked May 20, 1887. The envelope also mentions Jackson, Michigan.

Envelope with a return address printed on it. The address lacks a street name. The envelope dates from January 1, 1875.

Envelope addressed to L. J. Rosenwald at Sears, Roebuck and Co., located at 4640 Roosevelt Blvd. The date of the envelope is unknown; however, the internal data suggests it is likely from the early 20th century. The envelope is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Envelope with advertising for Loewenstein, Strousse & Co., Wholesale Clothiers, located at 16 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The envelope is addressed to Loewenstein, Strousse & Co. and mailed from Mora, New Mexico on May 31, 1894. This item is described as a good example of mercantile reach in the West.

This trade card advertises Bronner & Co., a clothing store with locations in New York City and Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a striking illustration of a mail carrier standing before a large map of Mexico. The map includes details of the Mexican coastline, as well as markings highlighting different geographic regions of Mexico. The mail carrier wears a blue uniform with a hat and carries a mail bag over his shoulder. On the back of the card is the Bronner & Co. advertisement listing the store addresses in New York and Hartford. The back of the card also features the logo of the company with the Bronner name and a small image of an American flag.