Subject: Patriotism

Copperplate trade card advertising French Cognac Bitters. The card features an American eagle with flags and indicates that S. Steinfeld was the sole agent in the U.S. with a principal depot at 70 Nassau Street. The card dates from circa 1860.

A broadside promoting the Victory Liberty Loan, featuring an illustration of Miss Liberty holding the American flag and listing names of individuals from various nationalities on an honor roll. Published in 1919.

Front page article from the Charleston Mercury newspaper, published in Charleston, South Carolina on February 1, 1861. The article praises the patriotism of South Carolina Israelites and notes that two Southern senators, Judah P. Benjamin and David Levy Yulee, are Israelites, representing a significant portion of Southern power in the Senate.

Newspaper clipping from the Charleston Mercury, published in Charleston, South Carolina on January 10, 1863. The clipping features a half-column article discussing Jews as patriots during the American Civil War. It mentions Cohen (killed near Richmond, VA), Hertz (a doctor and auctioneer), and Wineman (a merchant at 29 Hayne Street).

Copper Civil War store token depicting an American eagle with flags. The token features the inscription "SOLE AGENT FOR THE U. S.; 'PRINCIPAL DEPOT OF FRENCH COGNAC BITTERS...70 NASSAU ST.'" and beading on the reverse. Issued during the Civil War when there were no metallic coins in circulation, forcing tradesmen to issue tokens to facilitate commerce. Many such tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens led Congress to pass an act in 1864 prohibiting private individuals from issuing money. Fuld number: 630BU.3A; Rarity: R1. Issued circa 1863.

A collection of 27 multicolored greeting cards, seven of which are included in this lot. The cards feature a variety of scenes, including Jewish religious festivals, life cycle events, patriotic imagery, immigrant scenes, and figures holding a Jewish flag. These cards were used to decorate Jewish New Year's cards. The cards date from around 1900.

A collection of six used, multicolored greeting cards. The cards depict various scenes related to the Jewish New Year, including religious festivals, lifecycle events, patriotic themes, immigrants, and figures holding Jewish flags. There are 27 different designs in total. The cards were likely used to decorate Jewish New Year cards. Date of creation is unknown but estimated to be circa 1900 based on stylistic elements (Date is approximate and needs further research).

This book of poetry, published in 1863, contains a collection of poems by Joseph A. Nunes. Some poems are patriotic in theme, while others are non-denominational. The book is dedicated to Major Will Cumback. The author's father, Abram I. Nunes (1760-1844), was a founding member of the Academy of Fine Arts.

Letter from the "Office of the Committee of Public Safety" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to David H. Solis, dated April 26, 1861. The letter expresses gratitude for a $50.00 contribution from Solis to the Philadelphia militia for defense against potential invasion. The letter is part of the Collection E at the University of Pennsylvania.

An undated letter advocating for unity among American Jews, regardless of synagogue affiliation or national origin. The author emphasizes the importance of unity for Jews in America, using the phrase "Union as strength" as a motto, highlighting the country as a "refuge of the oppressed" and a "land of the free."

A six-page handwritten sermon delivered by Sabato Morais on Thanksgiving Day, likely in 1864, during the Civil War. The sermon emphasizes American patriotism, the blessings of liberty, and the importance of religion, with allusions to the war and its impact. The manuscript is written in English with a few Hebrew words interspersed. Accompanied by photostatic copies of specimens of Morais' handwriting and two biographical sketches.

Pamphlet titled "THE AMERICAN JEW AS PATRIOT, SOLIDER AND CITIZEN", published by the Levytype Company. Simon Wolf (1836-1923), born in Germany, emigrated to the United States in 1848 and settled in Ohio. He was an alternate delegate to the 1860 Democratic National Convention before becoming a Republican. He opened a law practice in Washington in 1862, defended Ulysses S. Grant against charges of anti-Semitism, and held various government posts until 1882 when he resumed his legal practice. Wolf claimed acquaintance with every US president from Lincoln to Wilson. A Reform Jew, he also served Jewish organizations, including as president of B'nai B'rith in 1904 and permanent chairman of the Committee on Civil and Religious Rights of the Union of Hebrew Congregations. Published circa 1895.

This 32-page pamphlet contains an address delivered by M.C.C. Church in Parkersburg, West Virginia on July 4th, 1867. Church's address praises the American Republic, viewing it as the political embodiment of Christian principles of justice, liberty, and law. However, the address contrasts this ideal with a highly critical portrayal of the Jewish people, whom Church describes as 'the proudest, the most debased, the most bigoted people who ever lived.' The pamphlet was printed by Welch, Bigelow, & Co. in 1867.

This is an advertisement for Chase & Sanborn coffee featuring "The History of Our American Flag." The advertisement includes a large, colorful illustration of the colonial American flag and accompanying historical information. The back cover features additional store information. Published circa 1898.

Pamphlet titled "The War Record of American Jews," published by the American Jewish Committee on January 1, 1919, in New York City. This is the first report detailing the contributions of American Jews during World War I.

Trade card depicting a soldier boy carrying an American flag, wearing a brown cap and knapsack. The card indicates a business located at 33 Main Street, under the Globe Hotel. The image is described as having a circa 1885 date. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, housed in the OOS collection, Box 2, Folder 58.

Pamphlet titled "Vaterland und Freiheit. Predigt bei der Reinerungsfeier des Verstorbenen; Präsidenten, Abraham Lincoln am 1 Juni 1865" in German and English. The English title translates to "Fatherland and Freedom, A Sermon; Delivered on the Day Designated by Pres. Johnson for Services in Memory of the; Martyred President Abraham Lincoln, June 1st, 1865." First edition printed in Baltimore by W. Polmer in 1865. The pamphlet is in its original wrappers. Published in Baltimore, Maryland. Author is Benjamin Szold.