Subject: Philadelphia (Pa.)--History

One-page letter written by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., founder of the banking house J. I. Cohen, Jr., & Brothers in Baltimore, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia on August 4, 1830. Cohen pledges to secure at least 25 additional subscribers for Leeser's forthcoming book, "Instruction in the Mosaic Religion," and promises continued support. The letter highlights the collaboration among Jewish leaders to strengthen Jewish education, with Leeser's book representing a key initiative. Background information on Jacob I. Cohen, Jr. details his family's history, his prominent role in Baltimore's Jewish community and municipal life, and his involvement in various public enterprises.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Jacob Liebman, father of L. Liebman. The photograph was likely taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1860. This item is from the collection of Judaica Americana.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Leon Liebman, taken by Frederick Gutekunst at his studio located at 704 and 706 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photograph is undated, but based on Gutekunst's career, it is estimated to be from around 1875.

Part-printed court document from the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 15, 1841. The document concerns a published notice regarding Peter Parker, an insolvent debtor. It is signed "S. Hart", Prothonotary.

Deed conveying land from Matthias Levy and Hugh Levy to Joseph Thomas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated October 8, 1794. The deed describes land adjoining land granted to Hugh Levy on September 22, 1794. This is one of nine contiguous documents.

Financial record pertaining to Michael Gratz and Allen McLean in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 8th and June 23rd, 1773. The record includes a reference to Procter & Gamble advertising on the cover and an address: 1015 Arch Street, P.O. Box 1164. This item is part of Manuscript Collection 1410.

A stoneware jug advertising Greenberg & Dichter, wholesale dealers in importing wines and cordials. Located at 938-40 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The date is estimated to be circa 1910 based on the donor's information.

A legal document from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 1, 1805. The document is a court case involving Moses Levy, and it bears the signature of J. Biddle, Esq. The document suggests connections to a prominent Philadelphia family.

A two and three-quarter page letter written by Dr. Alfred Stille to Dr. Isaac Hays on May 7, 1850, from Cincinnati, Ohio. Stille describes attending the American Medical Association (AMA) convention. This is the first of two letters from Stille chronicling the AMA convention; the AMA was founded in 1847.

This letter, written circa 1885 on Frank Muhr's personal stationery, is addressed to Mayer Sulzberger at 1303 Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Muhr congratulates Sulzberger on a new position.

A letter from Frederick Cohen, dated March 1, 1888, apologizing for the delay in installing a burglar alarm system. The letterhead features an illustration and the business information: "ELECTRICITY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES...ELECTRICAL & GAS LIGHTING.....CALL BELLS & BUGLAR ALARMS", 814 N. 21ST STREET, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A one-page, stampless letter dated May 21, 1792, written by Solomon Raphael from Philadelphia to Daniel Clymer in Reading, Pennsylvania. The letter concerns the collection of a debt owed by a Mr. Zeanley. The body of the letter is in a hand other than Raphael's, but it is signed by him. The letter includes a docket by Clymer.

Levytype Company portrait of Hyman Gratz, a prominent Philadelphia merchant and philanthropist. The oval portrait shows Gratz in a seated pose, with a facsimile signature. The print measures 6" x 9", with the image itself being 3.5" x 4.5". Created circa 1880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Early molded glass soda bottle from the London Bottling Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The bottle features the company's address ("520 So. 3rd St.") and the message "WHEN I AM EMPTY SEND ME HOME" molded into the glass. The initials "M.S." and the name "M. SUGARMAN" are also molded into the bottle. Circa 1885.

A handwritten note on Continental Hotel stationary by Isaac Israel Hayes, dated March 13, 1864. The note is written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Printed return address envelope with the address 600-606 Chestnut Street, Ledger Building. The envelope is dated January 1, 1903. The names Albert J. Bamberger, Julius J. Bamberger, and Julius C. Levi are associated with this envelope.

Silver Kiddush cup presented in 1825 to Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Engraved in Hebrew and hallmarked G. Greenleaf. The bottom is engraved "R. G." (Rebecca Gratz). Exhibited at various museums including the Library of Congress, the American Jewish Archives, the Skirball Museum, and the American Jewish Historical Society between 2004-2006 and at the Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia (2010-2011).

Stock certificate for one share in the Northern Liberties Gas Works, made out to David Samuel, trustee for Henry, John, Eleanor, and Clara Samuel. The certificate is dated May 14, 1847, and was issued in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The certificate is not signed by the Samuel family.

Issue of *The Independent Gazetteer, or, The Chronicle of Freedom*, a newspaper published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 6, 1784. This issue includes advertisements, notably one placed by Haym Solomon for an apprentice. Moses Cohen and Benjamin Nones are mentioned as executors of Solomon's estate.

Whiskey jug with the inscription "Harry Grossman, 550 North Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania." The exact date of manufacture is unknown, but it is estimated to be around 1910 based on stylistic analysis and other relevant contextual clues.