Subject: Physicians

This pamphlet, dated 1834, details a schism within the Medical Society of South Carolina regarding the establishment of a medical college in Charleston. Minutes from December 2, 1833, are included. The document highlights the disagreements between professors at the Medical College and the Medical Society. Jacob De La Motta, Secretary of the Medical Society, is identified as the author.

Bookplate depicting hands in a blessing pose, with the inscription 'Famous Jew of His Time...Fought in Civil War...Father of Laryngology'. The bookplate is part of a group of approximately 100. Circa 1885.

A broadside printed in Cold Stream, Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia) in March 1840, by Marcus Ahlenfeld, defending himself against accusations of being a quack. The broadside includes testimonials from Maryland physicians attesting to Ahlenfeld's credentials and character. It measures 9" x 11 3/4" and features text within an ornamental border. Only one other copy is known to exist.

A broadside printed in Cold Stream, Virginia, in March 1840, by an unknown printer and publisher. Dr. M. Ahlenfeld defends himself against accusations of quackery, providing testimonials from colleagues at the University of Maryland and asserting his credentials from Berlin and the University of Maryland. The broadside measures 9" x 11 3/4" and features text within an ornamental border.

Business card of Louis N. B. Straus, identifying him as an Assistant Surgeon and a member of the A.O.K. of M.C. (Ancient Order of Knights of Malta and Christianity?). The card features an embossed coat of arms for the A.O.K. of M.C. Printed circa 1885 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This is a children's book titled "Country Walks for Little Folk," published in 1845. The book was inscribed and presented as a gift from Jacob Solis Cohen to his daughter Mariam Feneca Solis Cohen in 1853. The inscription provides a connection to the prominent 19th-century Philadelphia physician Jacob da Silva Solis Cohen and his family.

Printed death certificate for Jacob Solis-Cohen, dated February 7, 1864, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The certificate notes that Solis-Cohen was a Civil War officer and lecturer at Jefferson Medical College.

This 290-page handwritten journal documents the medical practice of Dr. Samuel Hazen in Euclid, Ohio, from 1852 to 1862. It meticulously records patient visits, services rendered (including house calls and medicine provision), and fees collected. While specific ailments are rarely detailed (except for tooth extractions), the journal offers valuable insights into the daily life of a 19th-century physician and the medical needs of his community, including some Jewish families. The book includes a table of contents listing patients' names. The detached cover and loose pages indicate significant physical deterioration, but the content remains legible.

This is the first American edition of Gregory's "Elements of the Theory and Practice of Physic," published in New York in 1830. This edition includes notes by Daniel L. M. Peixotto, a prominent New York City physician and pioneer in preventative medicine. The book is a comprehensive text on medical theory and practice, adapted from the third London edition.

An envelope addressed in a secretarial hand to "Doct. J.J. Cohen / Baltimore / Md." The sender's franking signature, "Free / J.R. Poinsett," is present, indicating it was sent by Joel Roberts Poinsett, who served as U.S. Secretary of War during the period 1837-1841. A round datestamp postmark from Washington, D.C. reads "DEC 29". The verso features a prominent red wax seal. The envelope exhibits typical wear, including ink ghost impressions and scattered pencil inscriptions. 3.

A letter written by Dr. Edmund Ravenel from his office at 38 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, on March 26, 1889. The letter mentions his medical practice, specializing in women's and children's diseases, and includes his office hours. The letterhead also makes reference to an old Jewish family.

Autograph letter signed by George Allen, dated March 23, 1859, addressed to Dr. J. I. Cohen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Allen discusses his inability to obtain a letter from Mr. Fiske and promises to provide a signature upon meeting in New York City.

Two-page letter written by Isaac Hays from Philadelphia to Dr. B. R. Wellford on February 4, 1852. Hays, editor of the *American Journal of Medical Sciences* (1827-1869), writes to Wellford, president of the American Medical Society. This letter offers insight into the relationship between these two key figures in the development of medicine as a profession in the United States.

This four-page letter, dated November 5, 1837, was written by Isaac Hays (1796-1879), a prominent ophthalmologist, to his wife, Sarah Minis Hays (1811-?), who was visiting her parents in Savannah, Georgia. The letter details personal matters and includes a reference to purchasing a boy from Georgia. It offers insight into daily life in the 1830s. The letter is unfolded and bears a Philadelphia town mark and a 25-cent postage rate. Sarah Minis married Dr. Isaac Hays on May 7, 1834. Isaac Hays' mother was Richea Gratz (1774-1858), sister of Rebecca Gratz (1781-1869). Therefore, Rebecca Gratz was Sarah Minis' aunt. Dr. Isaac Hays was a physician (ophthalmology), teacher, and editor of "The American Journal of Medical Sciences." He was a founder of the American Medical Association and the Franklin Institute, and a member of the prominent Gratz family of Philadelphia.

A two-page letter written by Jacob De la Motta to Isaac Leeser on September 17, 1832, from Charleston, South Carolina. De la Motta discusses the cholera outbreak in Charleston and its impact on his ability to visit Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter offers insight into the social and medical conditions of the time.

A one-page stampless letter dated December 11, 1838, from Dr. Jacob Green in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dr. J. J. Cohen in Baltimore, Maryland. Green, Professor of Chemistry at Jefferson Medical College, thanks Cohen for sending fossils he examined.

Letter written by K. J. Levy to Mayer Sulzberger concerning an appointment with a physician. The letter is dated circa 1880 and mentions a location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Northwest corner of Arch and 13th Streets.

A letter written by Martha H. Holland from Bordentown, New Jersey on October 29, 1839, detailing her visit to a Count's suite with Dr. S. Gratz Moses. Holland notes that Dr. Moses will accompany Joseph Bonaparte to Europe as his physician aboard the packet ship Philadelphia. The letter also mentions Dr. Moses' family connections to Rachel and Rebecca Gratz.

Letter written by Dr. S. Solis-Cohen on his business letterhead to Elina, concerning materials for a circular and member invitations for an unnamed religious organization. Dated to the mid-1890s and sent from 219 South Seventeenth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A four-page letter written circa 1845 by Sarah Ann Minis Hays to her husband, Dr. Isaac Hays, in Washington, D.C. The letter details personal matters and family life, including references to their children, Frank and Henrietta. It offers insight into the lives of this prominent Northern Jewish family.

A 1 ½-page stampless letter written by William Aylett to Dr. Isaac Hays on October 8, 1839, expressing distress over the outcome of cataract surgery performed by Dr. Hays on his son. Aylett questions the diagnosis and suggests malpractice, threatening to publish a report from Tuscaloosa physicians if Dr. Hays does not provide a satisfactory explanation.

A letter of recommendation for Dr. Philip Minis for an Assistant Surgeon's commission in the U.S. Army. Dated July 1824, Savannah, Georgia. Signed by the President and Vice President of the Georgia Medical Society, an MD, and a retired Post Surgeon of the U.S. Army. This is considered the earliest extant letter of recommendation for a Jew to be an officer in the U.S. Army.

A one-page, stampless letter addressed to Dr. Isaac Hays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 6, 1837. The anonymous writer expresses admiration for an editorial by Dr. Hays in the Daily Chronicle, praising his courage and principles.

Pamphlet -Philadelphia: Printed by Parker & Co. for M. Carey, Nov. 26, 1793. First edition. 8vo. 48 pp. Text in English and in French. Full modern green cloth, printed paper spine label; possibly untrimmed; scattered expert repairs along text edges; repair in gutter of first leaf; title-pages slightly toned; scattered spotting. Austin 1359; ESTC W21320 (locating 12 copies); Evans 25854; Sabin 51893; Wolf, Some Unrecorded American Judaica Printed before 1856, 8; Clarkin, Mathew Carey, a Bibliography of His Publications, 1785-1824, 125 The first work published by an American Jewish physician. Nassy, born in Surinam into its leading Sephardi family, was a descendant of David Nassy who had founded the Jewish community there in 1664. In 1792, Nassy settled in Philadelphia where he was the first Jewish physician to practice in that city. The present work was precipitated by an outbreak of yellow fever and Nassy’s subsequent successful diagnosis and treatment. In 1795 he returned to Surinam, where he entertained commercial pursuits and continued to practice as a physician. Between August 1 and November 9, 1793, over 10,000 people in Philadelphia contracted yellow fever. Of those, about 5,000 people (ten percent of the capital city's population) died, making it one of the most severe epidemics in the history of the United States. The epidemic caused a widespread panic within the city, leading to President Washington, most government officials, and around 20,000 residents, to flee to the safety of the countryside. For those who could not flee, a deep fear and distrust set in, causing friends and family to avoid each other on the street, and to banish family members displaying or suspected of harboring the dreadful disease. Some relief came from the heroic actions of the Free African Society, a nondenominational mutual aid society led by clergymen Richard Allen and Absalom Jones, who provided aid to many of the city's sick and dying white residents. By the fall, the epidemic was reaching catastrophic heights, leading to near anarchy and a collapse of all order. By October, with the onset of cooler weather, the number of cases finally began to drop, and residents began to return by November.

A 92-page pamphlet listing the graduation dates and theses of medical graduates from the University of Pennsylvania between 1768 and 1835. At least twelve known Jewish graduates are referenced within. Published circa 1836.

Printed receipt for medical advice issued by Dr. E. G. Ludlow to Henry Tobias in New York City on August 16, 1841. The receipt suggests a possible secondary recipient, though the primary recipient appears to be Henry Tobias. This receipt is part of a larger collection of financial records purchased on January 7, 2013.

This is Volume I of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*, published in 1827. Isaac Hays was associated with the journal for 52 years, first as co-editor and later as editor. A letter from Abraham de Leon of South Carolina is included on page 480. This volume represents an early contribution to American medical literature and provides insight into the medical practices and discussions of the time.

This trade card advertises the practice of J. N. DeHart, M.D. located at 1121 Broad Street, corner of Parkhurst, Newark, New Jersey. The card indicates office hours are from 8 AM to 10 AM, 1 PM to 3 PM, and 7 PM to 9 PM. The card is white with black text. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the practice of Louis A. Rodenstein, a physician located at the northeast corner of 141st Street and Boulevard in New York City. The card notes that Rodenstein has relocated from his previous practice at 138th Street and Hudson River. The front of the card features a border of decorative flourishes. It is printed in black and white on white paper. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the German Hospital of the German General Benevolent Society, located at 14th & Noe Streets in San Francisco. The front of the card lists the hospital's address and phone number (W 268) and features a list of the doctors associated with the hospital. The back of the card is a photograph of the hospital building. The style and image quality suggest a late 19th-century origin.