Subject: Masons

Billhead from Anatole Lobe at 409 Samson Street, San Francisco, California, to Salomen D. Schoenfeld of Red Bluff, California, dated July 16, 1877. The billhead includes an extensive biographical sketch of Salomen D. Schoenfeld, detailing his emigration from Westphalia, Germany in 1836, his early business ventures in New York and California, his establishment of a successful mercantile business in Red Bluff, his real estate holdings, family life, and Masonic affiliations. The biographical information is repeated multiple times within the document.

Billhead from Jonas Schoenfeld's business at 423 and 425 Jackson Street, San Francisco, California, dated April 13, 1878. The billhead is addressed to Salomen D. Schoenfeld in Red Bluff, California. The accompanying biographical information details the life and career of Salomen D. Schoenfeld, from his emigration from Westphalia, Germany in 1836, his early business ventures in New York and California, his successful mercantile career in Red Bluff, his real estate investments, his family life, and his involvement in the Masonic fraternity.

This pamphlet, printed in Richmond, Virginia during the Civil War in 1864 by James E. Goode, contains the by-laws and membership roster of Richmond Lodge No. 10. The by-laws detail the rules and regulations governing the lodge, while the roster lists the officers, past masters, master masons, and members, including numerous individuals with Jewish names. This provides a glimpse into the social structure and membership of a Masonic lodge during the Confederacy, highlighting the presence and participation of Jews within the Richmond community.

Issue of the *Columbian Centinel* newspaper published in Boston, Massachusetts on June 1, 1791. This issue contains an early American article connecting the French Revolution to the rights of Jews, along with other news, advertisements, and a notice of a Masons meeting.

Newspaper issue of the *Masonic Mirror and Mechanic's Intelligencer*, published in Boston, Massachusetts on October 1, 1825. This issue includes a news report on the revival of the Jewish government, the appointment of a Judge of Israel, and the foundation of a city of refuge. The report begins on column three and continues to the top of column four. An additional article, dated September 15, 1825, from the *Buffalo Patriot Extra*, is also featured.

Peddler's license issued to Joseph Ginsberg in Rocker, Montana Territory on September 16, 1867, authorizing him to operate as a peddler for three months. The license notes Ginsberg's membership in King Solomon's Masonic Lodge No. 9 in Montana. Ginsberg died on June 2, 1900.