Subject: Richmond (Va.)--History

This is an 1853 edition of Richardson's Almanac. The almanac features a full page dedicated to the Jewish calendar and information on the two Richmond synagogues. Specifically, it provides the times for commencing the Sabbath and notes that the synagogues were founded in 1791 and 1841, respectively. The almanac is part of the Cotton Edition.

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.