Subject: New York (N.Y.)--History

Bill of sale for $500 for Herman Durholz's milk run, including a horse, wagon, harness, and milk cans. Signed by August Durholz, Herman Durholz, August Rubenstruck, and Herman Albert. New York, New York / Brooklyn, New York, July 9, 1874.

Billhead from August 4, 1882, for Hendricks & Brothers, proprietors of the Belleville Copper Milling Mills in New York City. The firm manufactured bolt and sheet copper, locomotive flues, copper wire and rivets, and imported and dealt in metals. The billhead shows stains and creases. The Hendricks family business, initially founded by Uriah Hendricks in 1764, spanned five generations and was affiliated with the same synagogue for 200 years. The company's history included periods of reorganization, expansion into copper rolling mills (one of the first in the U.S. in 1812), and involvement of various family members across generations, including Uriah, Harmon, Henry, Washington, Montague, Joshua, Edmund, and Francis Hendricks. The mill finally closed in December 1938.

A broadside letter from the Monumental Committee of the Hebrew Veterans of the Spanish-American War, dated December 21, 1900, in New York. The letter, printed in various typefaces, measures 8-3/8" x 11". It is signed by Bernard Cohen, Aaron Rich, Louis C. Woolf, Lipman Stamper, Maurice Simmons (Chairman and Treasurer), Isidor Weill (Secretary), and Jacob Silverstone (Assistant Secretary).

Coroner's inquest document from New York, New York, dated December 2, 1809. The document includes fourteen individual signatures and mentions William Willetts. Individuals named include Jacob Hart and Robert Phillips (1789-1833).

Deed signed by Abraham De Peyster, Isaac De Peyster, Anne De Peyster, Pierre De Peyster, and Elizabeth De Peyster Hamilton. Witnessed by Hayman Levy, Samuel Seabury Jr., Jacob Walton, and William Sackett. Includes remains of five personal wax seals and an embossed New York IV Pence tax stamp. Describes property located on the East Side of Broadway, New York, between the house of the widow of John Minerson and the house of William Barker. Dated January 14, 1757.

Hand-colored lithograph depicting an ancient view of Chatham Square and the Bowery in New York City. The image, extracted from D. T. Valentine's *Manual of the Corporation of the City of New York*, specifically highlights and labels "The Jews Burying Ground." Published in New York, New York in 1861 by Sarony, Major & Knapp.

Original hand-colored manuscript map depicting creeks feeding into the East River, focusing on the Rutgers, James Street, and Cherry Street areas of New York City. The map, a circa 1780 copy of a 1744 original by Evert Bancker, shows the Jewish Burial Ground (Shearith Israel's "first cemetery"), the Commons, and a drawing of the gibbet used in the 1742 execution of John Hughson, Sarah Hughson, and Margaret Kerry. The map measures 16x20 inches and includes minor, acid-free repairs on the back. It details the geographic features and historical events of early New York City.

A Hebrew-language book published in New York City by the Hebrew Publishing Company, located at 83-87 Canal Street, circa 1912. The book features early woodblock prints and was found in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The book is written in Hebrew.

A Hebrew publication printed in New York City by the Hebrew Publishing Company, located at 83-85-87 Canal Street. The publication features early woodblock prints. This item was found in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The publication date is estimated to be around 1910.

Printed three-page will of Edmund Hendricks, dated June 25, 1908, pertaining to the Hendricks Copper fortune. The will was executed in New York, New York.

Letter written by Solomon Moses to Herman Hendricks on March 3, 1828, concerning copper. Moses, active in Jewish affairs and married to Rachel Gratz (Rebecca Gratz's sister), was trained in his father Isaac Moses' counting house in New York City. The letter was sent from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to New York, New York.

A one and a half page letter to Isaac Leeser, circa 1852/3, reporting on the dedication of the Jewish Hospital in New York City. The author, whose name is undecipherable, offers favorable comments on Rabbi Lilienthal's speech at the dedication and notes that he will send a copy of Rabbi Lilienthal's remarks once printed. The letter also mentions that "Wise" declined to attend the event. This letter provides an eyewitness account of the dedication of the first Jewish Hospital in the United States. The letter is housed in Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 5.

A molded glass soda bottle from the Central Bottling Company in New York, New York. The bottle is marked with the company's address: East 55th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. The bottle also has the letter "B" on the bottom and the name "WOLFF, A." The approximate date is circa 1885.

Issue of the New-York Enquirer newspaper published in New York, New York on April 8, 1828. This issue contains an article mentioning Mordecai Manuel Noah, a prominent Jewish figure.

Issue of the New-York Enquirer newspaper published in New York, New York on February 2, 1828. This issue mentions Mordecai Manuel Noah.

Issue of the New-York Enquirer newspaper published in New York, New York on January 30, 1828. This issue contains an article mentioning Mordecai Manuel Noah, a prominent Jewish figure.

Issue of the New-York Enquirer newspaper from May 14, 1828, published in New York, New York. The issue contains an article about Mordecai Manuel Noah.

Passport issued to Sigmund T. Meyer of New York City on August 12, 1854. The passport, signed by Daniel Webster as Secretary of State, includes a physical description of Meyer. The accompanying stampless envelope is addressed to J.B. Nones from the Department of State.

A nearly complete deck of playing cards (32 cards plus one blank card) manufactured by Lawrence and Cohen at 184 Williams Street, New York, circa 1860. This is a rare Keno deck, with each suit starting with an Ace and proceeding to Seven through King, without numbered cards. The cards represent a brief period after the death of Lewis I. Cohen in 1860, when the company was managed by his son Solomon L. Cohen and nephew John M. Lawrence, before the name changed to Lawrence & Cohen in 1864. The Ace of Spades displays the company name and address. Lewis I. Cohen, born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1800, was a pioneer in American pencil and steel pen manufacturing, and introduced mechanized color printing to playing card production in 1835. He published his first deck in 1832. In 1854, he retired, leaving the business to Solomon and John, who continued the "Stars and Eagle" brand. On December 5th, 1871, Lawrence and Cohen, along with Samuel Hart and Isaac Levy of "Samuel Hart & Co." (Philadelphia) and John J. Levy, formed the New York Consolidated Card Company.

A port of entry document detailing shipments of finished copper from Hendricks & Brothers to New Orleans, Louisiana. This document is one of three and provides insight into the operations of Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent American copper manufacturing company founded by Harmon Hendricks and Solomon Isaacs. The document highlights the company's role in supplying copper for various applications, including shipbuilding and steamboat construction, and its importance to the American economy and military during the early 19th century. The accompanying descriptive text details the history of the Hendricks family and their significant contributions to American industry and the Jewish community in New York City. The document dates to July 10, 1840.

Handwritten receipt documenting the payment of property taxes by T. J. Tobias in New York City on March 15, 1825. The receipt measures 8.75" x 2.75". Acquired as part of a larger collection on January 7, 2013.

Partially printed and handwritten shipping record detailing imported goods and their value. Signed by Harmon Hendricks and David N. Carvalho. The document lists imported items and their values, and includes annotations on the verso, including a circular stamp and inscription relating to David N. Carvalho, expert in handwriting. Dated June 18, 1799, New York, New York.

Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship Hercules in New York City from Liverpool, England on August 28, 1817. The record indicates the involvement of Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson.

Shipping record detailing goods imported into New York City by Samuel I. Tobias and T. I. Tobias from Cayez (possibly Puerto Rico) aboard the ship Solon on May 18, 1817. The record includes information about the port of entry and the value of the goods.

Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship Solon in New York City from Liverpool, England on July 7, 1817. The document lists Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson in connection with the shipment. This broadside is part of a larger collection of business records.

Newspaper issue of The Daily Advertiser, published in New York City on November 23, 1792. Contains numerous advertisements from Jewish merchants.

Book titled "THE OLD MERCHANTS OF NEW YORK CITY...FOURTH SERIES" by Asher Mark and Jacob Mark. Published in 1866. This work focuses on the mercantile history of New York City, featuring biographical information and accounts of prominent merchants.

Newspaper issue of The Sun, published in New York, New York, on April 21, 1834. The issue includes a 4 3/4" column on page 2 detailing Mordecai Manuel Noah's attack on the Courier and Enquirer newspaper.