Subject: Stationery trade

Envelope with advertising insert and commercial letter dated September 3, 1856, from L. Samuel to Henry Cohen, with a copy to B.S. Cohen. The letter refers to Henry Cohen, a well-known businessman in stationery supplies who also imports goods from his family firm in London. Henry Cohen is identified as the father of Mary Cohen, and the family is noted for its involvement in Jewish affairs in Philadelphia and Maryland. The family is described as very wealthy.

A one-page stampless letter dated January 10, 1844, from Elias P. Levy, writing on behalf of his partner Henry Cohen, to Henry Jessop in New York City. The letter concerns a bill for pens and expresses dissatisfaction with Jessop charging interest. The letter includes a red Philadelphia postmark and a handwritten '12-1/2' postage rate. The letter provides insight into the business practices of Henry Cohen & Co., a Philadelphia stationery firm.

This trade card advertises S. Morris, a stationer located at 406 J Street, Sacramento, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl dancing with a boy. Both are wearing large, rounded, bright-colored hats. The boy is wearing a bow tie. The illustration is in a whimsical style with bright colors. The words 'HERE WE GO' are printed above the figures. The back of the card is blank.