A stampless letter dated April 16, 1807, from James Monroe, then Governor of Virginia, appointing Samuel Myers as an Inspector of the Penitentiary. The letter is free franked by Monroe. The letter provides biographical details on Samuel Myers, a prominent Richmond merchant and alderman.
Subject: Richmond
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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.
Four-page ledger sheet (8" x 9 3/4") detailing items sold or auctioned by Parkhill, Robertson & Kelso through Tobias I. Tobias and Co. in Richmond, Virginia on June 9, 1821. The ledger shows a carried balance of $1087.83, indicating incompleteness.
Carte-de-visite photograph by Levy & Cohen, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1865. The verso of the photograph includes the words "PENITENTIARY" and a revenue stamp. Entered According to Act Of Congress by Levy & Cohen.
This book, published in Richmond, Virginia in 1856, presents the reminiscences of an old citizen, offering a glimpse into the city's past. Authored by Samuel Mordecai, a prominent figure in Richmond's Jewish community, the book provides valuable historical insights and personal anecdotes from the mid-19th century.