Subject: Tobacco

Bill of lading for a shipment of hogsheads of tobacco and other tobacco products from Bermuda Hundred, Virginia to Le Havre, France. The bill of lading, dated May 1, 1832, was issued by Moses Myers of Norfolk for the estate of Stephen Girard of Philadelphia. The vessel used was the *Elizabeth Smith*. The document measures 5 1/2" x 10 1/4".

A billhead from A. I. Zekind, a dealer in cigars, tobacco, cutlery, candies, and nuts located on Broad Street in Nevada City, California. This invoice is addressed to Mr. J. Hyman and lists the purchase of “Matzos,” “Meal,” “Sock,” “Box,” and “Cartage,” with corresponding quantities and prices. The billhead includes a business logo with the words “Bought Of.” The billhead also displays cursive handwriting in a typical script of the late 19th century.

Billhead of Ad. Lewis & Co., importers of Havana cigars, located at 310 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated February 6, 1877. The bill is addressed to N.S. Trowbridge & Co., a company that likely sold tobacco and cigars. The billhead displays an ornate header with the company's name and a circular “Bought of” logo. The business is advertising its cigar brands, which include “Bouquet de Tobacco,” “Jockey Club,” and “Several Other Brands.” A handwritten portion of the bill lists “Bouquet” and “Claritas” as types of tobacco, followed by quantities and pricing. The text “Gold” appears at the bottom, indicating that the transaction was likely paid in gold coin.

Invoice from Alex. Hart & Co., a wholesale tobacco warehouse located at 321, 323, 325, and 327 St. Paul Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The bill was purchased by D. A. W. Donald on June 28, 1867. The billhead indicates that Alex. Hart & Co. are successors to H. Joseph & Co., suggesting a possible family business or continuity in the tobacco trade. The bill lists a single item purchase, likely tobacco, with a handwritten quantity and price. The invoice has handwritten details, including the buyer’s name and the total amount. The billhead is a simple document with minimal visual decoration, likely a standard form for the time.

Billhead - CHARLES LEHMAN, GROCER, Dealer in WINES LIQUORS TOBACCO etc billhead, from HELENA, M.T. (MONTANA TERRITORY).....9/7/1873...discount given to the sheriff....70 Main Street. He is first listed as a founding member of Etham Lodge #37, Sacramento...1858. Jacob A. Bach's most enduring cultural legacy was structural, strengthening the frontier Jewish network through direct kinship. By marrying his daughter Carolina to fellow prominent merchant Charles Lehman, he united two influential lineages that anchored the territory's commerce and community life. Upon his death in 1882, Bach was laid to rest according to Jewish customs at the historic Benton Avenue Cemetery, solidifying his place as one of the true patriarchs of Montana's frontier Jewish heritage

Invoice from Chas. Mayn & Co., dealers in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, liquors, tobacco, cigars, mining tools, and other goods. Dated June 1, 1874. The invoice is made out to Davis & Wallace and details various purchases, likely including tobacco, possibly brooms, and/or shoes, with corresponding price and quantity information. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The header lists the business name and a short list of goods sold. The billhead also mentions A. Kleinschmidt.

Invoice from Chas. W. Ostrander, a cigar manufacturer, dealer in smoking and chewing tobaccos, snuff, pipes, etc. located at 53 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, New York. Dated September 9, 1884. The bill is handwritten and lists an item purchased, most likely a box of cigars, with a price of $6.90. The buyer’s name is “Mo. Holden.” The billhead is decorated with an illustration of an American Indian figure, perhaps a common symbol of the time, smoking from a pipe. The top of the page has a text block with terms and conditions regarding the business.

Billhead from Emanuel Rosenfeld, manufacturer and dealer in leaf & plug tobacco, fine cut chewing & smoking tobacco, and cigars, at 85 Merwin Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The billhead features a vignette of an Indian, possibly representing the Native American heritage of tobacco. This billhead is dated July 14, 1873.

Statement of account from Daniel Frank & Co., importers of Havana Cigars, located at 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 28, 1887. This invoice lists an item purchased by C. C. Kendrick, totaling $23.00. The billhead includes an ornate Victorian-style logo of a cigar with the company name, and a detailed address.

Billhead from E. L. & A. Gerst, manufacturers of all kinds of woodwork, sash, blinds, doors, tobacco boxes, and other related products, located on Union Street in Danville, Virginia. Dated November 16, 1871. The bill lists an item purchased by an unknown buyer and includes details of the purchase. The billhead is printed with the name of the company and their business description, but lacks any decorative features.

Invoice from Emanuel Rosenfeld, manufacturer and dealer in leaf and plug tobacco, fine cut chewing and smoking tobacco and cigars, located at 85 Merwin Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated June 9, 1874. The bill lists a series of items, possibly types of tobacco, with corresponding quantities and prices, and totals them to $43.25. The billhead features a black and white drawing of an indigenous person sitting beside a barrel labeled “Old Virginia,” and “Bought of Emanuel Rosenfeld.”

A billhead issued by Engelbrecht & Levy, importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at 312 and 314 Front Street, San Francisco, California. Dated January 26, 1872. The bill lists multiple purchases of cigars and tobacco, including quantities and prices. The billhead features the company's name in a decorative, large font. The heading boasts, 'Pioneer Cigar Manufactory - The Largest on the Pacific Coast.'

Invoice from Esberg, Bachman & Co., importers of cigars and tobacco, located at 207, 209, & 211 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated April 3, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of an item(s) by N.S. Trowbridge & Co., and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The bill is payable in U.S. Gold Coin.

Invoice from Esberg, Bachman & Co., importers of cigars and tobacco located at 207, 209, and 211 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated May 3, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., likely cigars or tobacco. The billhead is written in a clear script.

Invoice from Falkenstein & Co., importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at the northeast corner of Battery and Sacramento Streets, San Francisco. Dated December 21, 1875. The bill lists a sale of 11,300 cigars to L. M. Jacobs & Co., located in Tucson, Arizona Territory, for a total of $158.20. The bill is marked 'Cash', and the billhead displays a decorative framed border and a company logo with the letter 'J' in a diamond.

Invoice from Fink, Bro. & Co., importers and wholesale grocers located at the corner of Franklin & Eutaw Streets, Baltimore, Maryland. Dated October 8, 1883. The billhead lists a transaction between Fink, Bro. & Co., and J. M. Johnson, likely for the purchase of sugar. The billhead is a printed document with a company logo, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business location and transaction.

Billhead - Frederick Lehman, Commission Merchant, Groceries Wines Liquors Cigars etc billhead, from Helena, Montana (Territory at this time). ...53 Main Street...1/31/1876. Charles Lehman and Frederick Lehman were the exact same man in Helena, Montana circa 1870. His full name was Charles Frederick Lehman. By the early 1870s, he operated a prominent mercantile business located at No. 70 Main Street in Helena. Early local directories and historical invoices alternatively referred to him by his first name (Charles) or his middle name. Married Carolina who came from an established Alsatian Jewish family lineage in the Bas-Rhin region of France. This European border territory was home to a large, vibrant Jewish merchant culture that was highly bilingual in French and German. Her background is highly relevant to why Lehman-who had already been out West operating pack trains and supply stores for years-temporarily left his frontier mining camps to return to New York City in 1869. His primary goal was to find a wife from the same Jewish immigrant community. During the Montana Gold Rush era, Jacob A. Bach and his family played a fundamental role in establishing Helena's pioneer Jewish community. Operating in a rugged frontier town without a permanent synagogue, the family focused their efforts on maintaining religious identity and building vital social safety nets. They routinely hosted and participated in community holiday gatherings for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Passover. To preserve sacred traditions in a remote territory, the Bachs utilized their commercial freight networks to import essential religious items, prayer books, and kosher goods like Passover matzo from established Jewish centers in San Francisco and New York. Jacob A. Bach's most enduring cultural legacy was structural, strengthening the frontier Jewish network through direct kinship. By marrying his daughter Carolina to fellow prominent merchant Charles Lehman, he united two influential lineages that anchored the territory's commerce and community life. Upon his death in 1882, Bach was laid to rest according to Jewish customs at the historic Benton Avenue Cemetery, solidifying his place as one of the true patriarchs of Montana's frontier Jewish heritage Prior to his passing, Charles Frederick Lehman explicitly requested a Masonic service. His family contacted the Master of the Lewistown Lodge to implement the ritual funeral with no religious reference.

Billhead of G. Sutro & Co., Tobacconists, located at Yates Street, between Wharf and Government Streets, Victoria, V.I. Dated December 19, 1863. The bill lists a purchase of 10 boxes of cigars, 25 of schnelder, and 7 of

Invoice from Goldstein Bro's, wholesale and retail dealers in groceries, provisions, tobacco, clothing, boots, hats, and furnishing goods. Located at Corner Main and Virginia Streets, Austin, Nevada. Dated January 18, 1869. The bill lists an item purchased by M. S. M. Co, likely a quantity of Rye, with a price listed. The billhead has ornate lettering and notes in script. It also states “TERMS, CASH...PAYABLE IN U. S. GOLD COIN”.

This billhead from Greenhood, Bohm & Co., Manufacturers' Agents for Havana & Domestic Cigars and Jobbers in Smokers' Articles, records a transaction dated October 20, 1883. The item was sold to H. D. Claflin & Co. for a total of $9.35, likely for cigars or smokers' articles. The business was located at No. 18 Vesey Street in New York. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative rule below the address, and printed text detailing their business. A diagonal overstamp reads "GREENHOOD, BOHM & CO. HELENA, MONTANA." 3.

A billhead from H. S. Rosenfeld & Co., manufacturer and wholesale dealer in fine cut chewing and smoking tobacco, imported and domestic cigars, located at 85 & 87 Merwin Street in Cleveland, Ohio. Dated February 20, 1877. This bill is for the purchase of tobacco by H. P. Fahrney. The billhead includes a list of tobacco products and the corresponding prices. The billhead also has an ornate Victorian-style letterhead with a border and a decorative illustration of a Native American man holding a pipe. This billhead is a testament to the history of tobacco production in Cleveland.

Billhead from Hamburger Bros., Tobacco Manufacturers, established in 1853. The billhead lists the business's location at 93 & 95 Water Street, Norfolk, Virginia, and includes the address of their factory in Petersburg, Virginia. Dated July 14, 1876. The billhead includes an invoice with a sum of $204.48 and a note “paid” and the buyer's name: W. Y. Miller. The billhead features detailed ornate text and decorative borders.

Invoice from Heineman Brothers, a monumental cigar manufactory located at 304 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Dated October 15, 1899. The bill includes an itemized list of purchases from J. G. Wannamaker Manufacturing Co., and includes several items, such as “Ground Leaves,” “Madaleria,” and “Merry Christmas,” which are likely types of cigars. The billhead features a large decorative header with an ornate Victorian-style logo and a visual depiction of the building and its facade.

Invoice from Henry Ahpel & Co., wholesalers of green and dried fruits, nuts, preserves, cigars, and tobacco. Located at No. 138 J Street, between Fifth and Sixth Streets, Sacramento, California. Dated December 29, 1858. The bill lists an itemized list of items purchased by Harvy & Kennedy. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Invoice from Henry Ahpel & Co., dealers in fruits, nuts, preserves, cigars and tobacco, located at 138 J Street, Sacramento, California. Dated March 2, 1858. The bill was purchased by Hardy & Kennedy. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering, and a list of itemized purchased goods.

Invoice from Heyman Bros. & Lowenstein, manufacturers of fine cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco. Located at 182,184,186 & 188 Chatham Square, cor. Mott St, New York, New York. The bill is dated September 27, 1881, and the buyer is C. G. Alvord. The billhead features a decorative printed header, ornate lettering, and clearly printed company details.

A billhead from Hyman & Reichenberg, wholesalers and retailers dealing in clothing, dry-goods, groceries, boots and shoes, liquors, tobacco, cigars, etc. in Silver City, Idaho. Dated January 1, 1868. The bill lists two purchases by W. P. Walbridge. The billhead includes an ornate vignette of a building with the word 'Orders' printed below it.

Billhead - 9/1/1870 Silver City, Idaho Territory - Hyman & Reichenberg - General Store.......selling items to the Owyhee Mining Co.. Note this BH has a different design than others in the collection. The bill lists a number of items purchased by the Owyhee Mining Co. at Hyman & Reichenberg, including groceries, tobacco, and other goods. There are handwritten annotations of quantities, prices, and totals.

Invoice from Hyneman Bros., importers of Havana cigars, located at 18 and 20 P.O. Square and 94 Milk Street, Boston. Dated August 10, 1881. The bill lists four types of cigars purchased: “Little Dot”, “After Lunch Concha”, “Virginia Londres”, and “Primo Coquettes” by George Blanchard & Bro of Portland, Oregon. The billhead features an ornate monogram of ‘3 Xs’ with a decorative banner around it, ornate lettering, and a printed header section.

This billhead from I. Scheier & Co., the Plattsburgh Cigar Factory, records the sale of 300 Clear Havana Cigars for $25.50 to Mr. C. N. Williams on September 30, 1874. The document includes a note to "Please give 300 cigars to Mr Putnam." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative border, and a prominent header stating "Plattsburgh Cigar Factory Established 1863." I. Scheier & Co. is identified as manufacturers and wholesale and retail dealers in cigars, tobacco, pipes, fire works, and fancy goods. 3.

This billhead from J. Alexander & Co., Importers & Dealers in Clothing, Boots & Shoes, Blankets, Tobacco, and Yankee Notions, located at 310 & 312 Sansome Street, Corner Halleck, in H. M. Newhall’s Building, San Francisco, California, is dated September 20, 1866. It serves as an invoice to Mr. A. Cohn & Co. for a variety of goods, including coats, jumpers, vests, pants, shirts, drawers, and carpet bags. The total amount due is $389.50, explicitly stated as payable in U.S. Gold Coin. The billhead features a prominent printed advertisement on the left margin detailing the categories of goods sold, and the business name is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The names Leo Ash and Jacob Ash are also printed at the top of the document. 3.

Bill from J. Blumenthal & Bro., wholesale dealer in tobacco and manufacturer of cigars, located at 1125 Eleventh Avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth Street, Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dated May 9, 1883. The bill lists various purchases from the business likely by G. W. Cornelius, and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead features the company name in a larger, ornate font and includes an 'order promptly executed' stamp at the top.

Billhead of J. E. Oppenheimer, a jobber of produce, fruits, cigars, confectionery, and grocers' sundries. Dated April 27, 1898. The bill lists a purchase of 10 boxes of apples by S. R. Buford & Co., and indicates the price is $1.50 per box, totaling $15.00. The billhead features a drawing of the store, intricate and ornate lettering, and a border around the header information. The bill is stamped 'Paid May 4, 1898.'

Bill from J. W. Kaskel, a dealer in cigars, tobacco, and smokers' articles, located at No. 4 Broadway under Richmond House, sign of the Big Indian, Paducah, Kentucky. Dated October 1, 1869. The bill lists purchases made by Burgauer & Weil, likely tobacco, cigars, or other smoking products, and includes a breakdown of the transaction. The billhead includes an image of a Native American holding a pipe, a symbol associated with the tobacco industry. It also features the company name in ornate script lettering.

Billhead of Jonas Schoenfeld, importer and dealer in leaf tobacco and cigars, located at Nos. 423 and 425 Jackson Street, San Francisco, California. Dated June 26, 1878. The bill lists a purchase of 4000 “Sumariz” and 4000 “Ecbillas,” with corresponding prices. The billhead features ornate lettering, a company logo, and a decorative line underneath the business name.

A billhead from Kerbs & Spiess, manufacturers of fine cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at 1016-1018-1020 Second Avenue and 310-312-314 East 54th St., New York City. This billhead is dated July 17, 1877, and lists 'Geo A Styms & Co.' as the buyer. The bill is for '5m Leaf Tobacco' and is marked 'Exhibit A', likely indicating a transaction for a large order of tobacco. The billhead features a detailed illustration of their business located at the top left corner, with the business name in ornate calligraphy. The document has a printed header and decorative borders, along with clear details of the business address, transaction, and buyer.

Billhead from Kerbs & Spiess, manufacturers of fine cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at Second Avenue and East 54th Street in New York City. Dated July 18, 1877. The bill lists a purchase by J.A. Miller & Co., likely of cigars or other tobacco products. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering, a decorative image of a building with a detailed header section, and small stamps in the top left corner.

Invoice from Kerbs & Spiess, manufacturers of fine cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at 1014-1020 Second Avenue, New York. Dated September 22, 1884. The bill is for five 'Our Edition' cigars, at a cost of $13.25. The bill was likely shipped by the 'Steam Line'. The billhead is printed with an ornate design and a banner with the company name.

Invoice from Koeppler & Cohen, Cigar Manufacturers, located at 337 East 75th Street, New York City, between 1st and 2nd Avenues. Dated November 12, 1887. The bill lists a purchase of 'El Mexicano' cigars by Walter Price. The billhead is printed on lined paper and contains handwritten details about the purchase and price. The business name is printed in bold lettering.

Invoice from Krohn, Feiss & Co., manufacturers of cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco. The business is located at 7 & 9 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated January 12, 1893, the bill is addressed to Mr. R. C. Holliday, Dillon, Montana, and lists the purchase of 28 items. The items purchased include “Cigar 10c Havana, Yutler.” The billhead features a detailed visual of the business building and an ornate company logo with a decorative border. The invoice was likely for a tobacco and cigar wholesaler. The billhead displays a graphic of a storefront, ornate Victorian-style lettering, and a decorative border.

Billhead from Krohn, Feiss & Co., manufacturers of cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at Nos. 7 & 9 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The billhead includes a detailed illustration of the company's store building, along with a decorative header and detailed address information. This bill was sent to R. C. Halliday, residing in Dillon, Montana. Dated March 7, 1891.

Billhead from Kullman & Armer, importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at 306-308 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated April 17, 1877. The billhead includes a handwritten note indicating that the purchase was made by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. and the amount of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header with decorative elements, including an oval border with a company logo and a handwritten signature in the upper right corner.

Billhead for L. & E. Wertheimer, dealers in Leaf and Manufactured Tobacco, located at 138 Water Street, New York, New York. Dated September 4, 1876. The bill lists an item purchased, likely a tobacco item, from the business by Hugo Goehler, Esq.. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering. Decorative elements include a framed header section and an ornate arc above the business name.

Invoice from L. & E. Wertheimer, importers of and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at Nos. 300, 302, 304, and 306 Front Street, corner Sacramento, San Francisco, California. Dated July 29, 1875. The bill lists the purchase of an unspecified number of cigars by Mrs. W. S. Strawbridge. The billhead is printed in red ink on white paper. The business name, address, and business type are printed in bold and framed.

Invoice from L. Auerbach & Bro., importers of and wholesale dealers in wines and liquors, foreign and domestic groceries, cigars, smokers' articles, notions, saddlery, and harness. Dated 1879. The billhead displays ornate lettering and a printed image of a woman holding scales. The bill appears to be an account or statement for the buyer, 'Lockey & Co.'.

Billhead from L. Auerbach & Bro., importers and wholesale dealers in wines and liquors, foreign and domestic groceries, cigars, smokers' articles, notions, saddlery, and harness. Located on Main Street, Helena, Montana. The billhead includes a decorative image of the Roman goddess of justice, Justitia, holding scales. The bill is dated March 1, 1877, and lists a purchase from Lackey & Co.

Billhead from L. Goldsmit, Bro. & Co., jobbers in tobaccos and cigars, located at 705 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated February 21, 1895. This bill was bought by McKinney Bros., Plain Grove, Pennsylvania. The billhead has a printed header with the business name, address, and a list of brands of chewing tobacco and cigars. Decorative elements include an ornate Victorian-style banner with the business name and an intricate border.

Billhead from L. Goldsmith, a manufacturer and dealer in domestic and foreign segars, located at No. 6 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. The billhead is dated July 13, 1865, and lists a purchase of 2000 and 100 segars, totaling $65.00. The billhead features an image of a Native American woman and a caucasian male, as well as the customary U.S. Internal Revenue Tax Stamp affixed. The date is written in German on the billhead.

Invoice from L. Siebenhauer & Co., manufacturers of Havana and Domestic Cigars, located at the corner of Sacramento and Battery Streets, San Francisco, California. Dated November 19, 1879. The bill is likely for a purchase of cigars by E. R. Dodge in Eureka, California. The billhead features a printed header with bold lettering and details the company's address and business. The bill also includes a check mark indicating payment.

An invoice from Liebes Bros. & Co. for Trowbridge & Co. dated April 25, 1877. Liebes Bros. & Co. imported leaf tobacco and manufactured cigars, and was located at 320 Battery St., San Francisco. The billhead includes handwritten entries for items purchased, quantities, prices, and the total cost. It also features a decorative border, a company logo, and a statement that “Terms Cash, Payable in U.S. Gold Coin.”

This billhead from M. & C. Salomon, dated April 9, 1875, records a transaction with A. C. Noot Manufacturing Co. of Unionville, Connecticut. The invoice details the sale of 3 bales of Havana Tobacco for a total of $289.85, with terms of a 3 months note. The billhead features decorative elements including an ornate logo with text "Importers of HAVANA SEGARS, LEAF TOBACCO, AND BRANDIES" and stylized lettering for the business name "M. & C. Salomon" with the word "BOUCHE" above it, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial printing.

Invoice from M. Leopold & Co., manufacturers, importers of and dealers in cigars, pipes, leaf, chewing, and smoking tobacco at wholesale. Located at No. 116 Main Street, between Third and Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky. Dated August 24, 1867. The bill lists an itemized purchase of various tobacco products by M. D. & W. L. Powell, including “Elfi Knight,” “Pleasant,” “Aguaduis Southern Bull,” “Boaco Smith (Bottled),” and “Insurance in $350 @ 2 1/2%.” The billhead displays an ornate, Victorian-style lettering style. The bill has a printed header and an itemized transaction section.

This billhead records a transaction where A. M. Hotler purchased 14 lemons for $1.00 from M. Silverman, a wholesale and retail dealer in Helena, Montana, on August 1, 1881. The business offered a diverse range of products, including cigars, tobaccos, arms, ammunition, cutlery, pipes, green fruits, Sharps business items, sporting and Creedmore rifles, field glasses, clocks, notions, toys, and confectionery. The bill is marked as "Paid M.S.". Visually, the item features a prominent, ornate block letter masthead for "M. SILVERMAN," with a detailed list of goods presented in a smaller, elegant serif font, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial printing. The document includes standard ruled lines for transaction details. 3.

Billhead for M. Silverman, proprietor of the Helena Armory, located on the east side of Main Street in Helena, Montana. Dated February 9, 1885. The bill indicates that J. H. McKnight & Co. purchased goods from the business, likely consisting of arms, ammunition, tobacco, and cigars. The bill lists “1 box apples” priced at 300 and a handwritten “Craiglow” for the cost of the goods. The billhead has ornate lettering, a logo of the company and a list of other goods and services offered.

Billhead from M. Strasser & Co., a cigar and tobacco manufacturer, located at No. 27 Hudson Avenue, Albany, New York. The billhead is dated August 2, 1883. It is a letter of notification to a buyer, C. McVeagh, that a bill for cigars, shipped that day, has been enclosed. The billhead is printed with ornate lettering typical of the period and features a company logo with the business name and a date of establishment.

Invoice from Mayn & Heitman, dealers in family groceries, tobacco, cigars, liquors, and farmers produce, located at Lower Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated December 3, 1876. The bill lists a purchase of goods for Mrs. Davis Wallace. The billhead features a decorative border, ornate lettering, and a printed header.

Invoice from Merkel & Kahner, jobbers of imported and domestic cigars, tobaccos, pipes, etc., located at No. 40 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York. Dated June 19, 1882. The bill lists various items purchased by F. Stowell of Ticonderoga, New York, including: cigars, tobacco, and pipes. The billhead has a decorative header with the business name and a framed section for the business address.

Invoice from Metzler, Rothschild & Co., importers of pipes and smokers’ articles and manufacturers of fine cigars, located at 62 Lake Street, Corner of State, Chicago, Illinois. Dated June 10, 1886. The bill lists a number of items purchased, likely smoking supplies, by W. J. Quan. The billhead features a company logo, a depiction of a building with ornate Victorian-style lettering. It also features a decorative border and an ornate header section.

Billhead from Morris Bros. in Helena, Montana dated December 2, 1880. The business sells cigars, pistols, and French and American confectioneries and is located on Main Street. The billhead lists a transaction with R. Lockey. The billhead features a simple format and a minimal amount of text, with a basic header and a few lines of text. The company name, address, and offerings are clearly outlined.

Billhead from Morris Bros., dealers in Havana and domestic cigars, tobacco, pipes, notions, cutlery, ammunition, pistols, etc. Located at Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated December 27, 1874. The bill lists an item purchased by R. C. Wallace. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead is printed on lined paper, which includes an invoice table with columns. The billhead notes that Morris Bros. is a successor to S. L. Holzman and Bros. This is an itemized purchase order for goods.

Invoice from Morris Bros., wholesale and retail dealers in Havana and Domestic Cigars, Tobacco, Crockery, Glass Ware, Fruits, Confectionery, Playing Cards, Cutlery, Ammunition, Fire Arms, Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Toys, etc., located on Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated January 1, 1880. The bill lists items purchased, likely cigars, with quantities and prices, and includes a handwritten total. The billhead has a printed header, simple, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead includes details of the products sold.

Billhead for Morris Bros., wholesale and retail dealers in Havana and Domestic Cigars, Tobacco, Fruits, Confectionery, Playing Cards, Cutlery, Ammunition, Fire Arms, Toys, etc. located in Helena, Montana. Dated July 1, 1877. The bill lists a transaction for Davis & Wallace. This billhead features ornate lettering in the header, and the business address at the bottom of the page. The invoice is printed on light blue lined paper and has a handwritten date.

Billhead from Morris Bros., dealers in Havana and Domestic Cigars, tobacco, pipes, notions, cutlery, ammunition, pistols, and French and American Confectionaries, located on Main Street in Helena, Montana. The billhead notes they are successors to S. L. Holzman & Bro. Dated July 19, 1875, the bill lists a series of purchases made by M. M. Holter, likely cigars, cigarettes, and confectionaries. The bill displays a handwritten ledger-style format and contains a summary of the purchase at the bottom.

Invoice from Morris Bros., dealers in Havana and domestic cigars, tobacco, pipes, notions, cutlery, ammunition, pistols, and other items, located at Main Street, Helena, Montana. The bill lists a purchase of cigars by Davis & Wallace, and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The business name is printed at the top of the page with a statement about the business below it. The billhead displays a plain format with clear details of the business address and transaction.

Billhead from Nathan & Oppeheimer, wholesalers of wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco, located at 325 Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee. The billhead is dated March 3, 1892, and was sold to J. T. Terry. The business is identified as the sole agents for Original Budweiser and Anheuser bottled beer. The billhead features ornate lettering, a grapevine motif, and decorative lines.

Billhead from Queen of Queens Cigars, a cigar manufacturer in San Francisco. The bill, dated April 11, 1892, was issued to D. J. Hills and lists the purchase of 200 Cuban cigars. The billhead features a stylized cigar image, a bold font, and the address of the factory and office. The billhead states that it is payable in San Francisco.

Billhead from Rosenheim & Brother, manufacturers and wholesale dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at No. 9 Cherry St., opposite the Maxwell House, Nashville, Tennessee. Dated April 28, 1881. The bill is for a purchase of cigars or tobacco by McDaniels & Thompson. The billhead features the company name in bold and capitalized lettering, a note on the top stating 'Remittances by Express Must Be Prepaid', and the names of the business owners, S. Rosenheim and M. Rosenheim.

Invoice from Rothenberg & Schloss, wholesale cigar dealers in Leavenworth, Kansas. Dated August 14, 1899. The invoice was sent to S. B. Buffard Co. in Virginia City, Montana, and details a purchase of cigars, with several different varieties and quantities listed. There is a stamp showing the bill was paid at Elling State Bank on November 1, 1899, Virginia City, Montana. The billhead features a decorative border with a company logo in the upper left corner.

Billhead for S. Bachman & Co., importers and jobbers of cigars and tobacco, located at the Northeast Corner of Pine and Battery Streets, San Francisco, California. The billhead is addressed to George H. N. Luhrs in Phoenix, Arizona and is undated. It lists various brands of cigars and tobacco sold by the company and features the company's logo with a list of various brands of cigars and tobacco that they represent, including “Flor de Vallens,” “La Estrella,” “La Harmonia,” “Dill's Leo,” “Hardgrove's Peach,” and “J.B. Pace Tobacco Co.” The document also notes terms and conditions of payment, including 3% off for cash in 30 days, with the general terms being 30 days.

Billhead from S. Horkheimer & Co., dealers in wool, sheep-pelts & shipping furs, tobacco, cigars, and produce, located at Cor. Eleventh & Market Streets, Wheeling, W.V. The billhead shows a purchase by Machetanz & Son on October 7, 1874, for two dozen blue tips and one dozen screws. The billhead features an illustrated storefront and a decorative, scrolled company name.

Billhead from S. Levy & Brother, manufacturers of cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at 34, 34 1/2, 36 Greene Street, Albany, New York. Dated August 3, 1895. The bill is for 5 ½ dollars, likely for the purchase of cigars, from Henry Wagner, Jr.. The billhead includes a depiction of a large store building with the company's name displayed prominently. It also includes a printed header in ornate lettering.

Billhead of Slagle & Sneeringer, commission merchants, wholesale dealers in manufactured and smoking tobacco, cigars, pipes, etc., located at No. 5 S. Sharp St., 2nd door from Baltimore St., opposite Harnden’s Express Office. This bill is dated June 3, 1867, and details a transaction between the business and Mr. E. Firmwaltz. The billhead includes handwritten totals of the transaction in a columnar format. The bill is printed in black ink and has a decorative header with ornate lettering. The billhead also includes a revenue stamp, which was required for certain transactions during the Civil War.

Invoice from Solms & Fernbach, dealers in tobacco, cigars, perfumery, crockery, glassware, etc. located in the Bank Building, Main Street, Austin, Nevada. Dated March 6, 1866. The billhead lists items purchased by Dunian & Co. The billhead includes the business name, products sold, business address, and decorative Victorian-style lettering.

Invoice from Son Brothers, importers of pipes, smokers' articles, fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, perfumery, playing cards, and Yankee notions. Located at 300 and 302 California Street, N. W. corner Battery, San Francisco. Dated March 21, 1878. The bill lists a purchase made by L. D. Schoenfeld & Bro. for an amount of 3 dollars. The billhead has an ornate Victorian-style header, and detailed information on the goods and services offered by the company. The company address, contact information, and the fact that orders are accepted are clearly printed on the billhead.

Billhead for Tobias Loeb, a tobacco merchant located in Baltimore, Maryland. The billhead lists multiple addresses for the business, including 156 West Franklin St., near Paca and Nos. 7 and 9 North Howard Street, Upstairs. Dated January 7, 1868. The billhead includes a section for a transaction, likely for tobacco, with a handwritten signature in the bottom left. The header portion of the bill is blank.

Billhead from Adler, Eichold & Leva, wholesale dealers in groceries, liquors, and tobacco, located at Nos. 6 & 7 Central Block, Selma, Alabama. Dated June 18, 1877. The bill shows a purchase of 1 gross of pint flasks for $5.50. The name 'Eichold' has been crossed out. The billhead measures approximately [Dimensions needed].

Billhead from C. H. Lilienthal, located at 217, 219, 221 Washington Street, New York, New York, dated October 2, 1863. The billhead features a colored illustration of "Fine Cut Cavendish" and indicates delivery to Springville, Tennessee.

Billhead from Esbeig & Bachman, importers of cigars and tobacco, located at 207, 209 & 211 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead documents a $528.89 order, payable in gold, dated August 7, 1877. A reference lists a firm as Esberg & Bachman Office in NYC.

Billhead of I. Scheier & Co., Manufacturers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes, Fireworks, Fancy Goods. Located at 73 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York, one door south of Cumberland House. The billhead also includes information about Congregation Beth Israel, Oak Street, Plattsburgh, founded April 27, 1865, with Rabbi Jacob Lubin and I. Scheier as President. Dated July 23, 1875.

Billhead from J.J. Cohen & Sons, wholesale dealers in cigars, snuff, and tobacco, located in Rome, Georgia. The billhead is dated October 1, 1879. The billhead is part of a collection of financial records.

Billhead from Levy Brothers, manufacturers of fine cigars and wholesale tobacconists, located at 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York. The billhead is dated September 18, 1885, printed on pink paper, and features an owl lithograph. The archival item is part of collection E, housed in Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 8.

Billhead from S. Lewis (Successor to Lewis Brothers), a cigar and tobacco merchant in Nevada City, California, dated March 23, 1865. The billhead provides a glimpse into the business activities of S. Lewis and the commercial landscape of Nevada City during the mid-19th century.

Billhead from May 18, 1878, for a purchase of 1000 cigars from Walter H. Lowenstein, a tobacco merchant in Galveston, Texas, to the Menger Hotel. The bill shows a purchase price of $50 plus $0.50 for the box, with the cigars to be sent via Express. The brand of cigar is listed as "Marquis of ???". The billhead is notable for its striking graphics. Further research reveals that a Milton Walter Lowenstein was born in 1888 and married Theresa Freiberg, daughter of Henry Freiberg and Emma Judah Mendelsohn Freiberg. Additional information is unavailable.

Illustrated broadside from Greenhood & Bohm, cigar manufacturers located in New York, New York, circa 1890. The broadside advertises their "Our Pride" brand cigars, offering a finely finished Hot Water Urn as a premium for purchasing 1000 cigars for $35.00. The text describes the urn as a "beautiful ornament" and notes its use for heating, powered by spirit or gas, stating it "makes a beautiful ornament wherever it is placed." The item features a prominent illustration of the hot water urn, printed in purple ink, and includes a detailed text description of the offer. 3.

An envelope from Levy Brothers, manufacturers of fine cigars and wholesale tobacconists, located at 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, N.Y. The envelope is addressed to Mr. Harmon Laundris in Rouses Point, N.Y. The design features a detailed lithograph of an owl perched on branches with foliage on the left side, and the business name and details printed with ornate Victorian-style lettering. A green 2-cent postage stamp is affixed to the upper right corner, with a Plattsburgh postmark dated FEB 19 1888. 3.

This is a letter from G. Goldberg, a dealer of Choice Staple and Fancy Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco and Cigars, and a General Outfitting Depot in Corinne, Utah Territory, dated August 10, 1871. The letter is addressed to L. H. Hershfield & Bro. in Helena, Montana Territory, inquiring about the status of Morris, G. Goldberg's brother, and asking if he has goods to sell in Helena and for how much. The letterhead features the business name "Office of G. Goldberg" prominently, with "Choice Staple and Fancy Groceries, WINES, LIQUORS, TOBACCO AND CIGARS, &c. AND GENERAL OUTFITTING DEPOT" below in decorative, possibly Victorian-style, typography. **3.

A letter from Goodman & Myers, wholesale tobacco and cigars based in Savannah, GA, dated January 4, 1879, to Mr. Chas Litschgi in Charleston, SC. The letter acknowledges receipt of a valued favor of $3 and mentions enclosing something for collection. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for 'Goodman & Myers Wholesale Tobacco & Cigars' with an illustration of a factory or building, and lists addresses for their tobacco factory in Richmond, VA, and cigar factory in New York. The accompanying decorated envelope also features the company's branding and addresses. **3.

A two-page handwritten letter from Greenhood, Bohm & Co., a wholesale and retail clothier, addressed to partner Ike (Isaac Greenhood) in Virginia City, Montana Territory. The letter discusses various business matters, including an illness that prevented the writer from attending to business, the potential future location of a new store based on railroad development, current retail business profits, and cigar sales. The writer notes that the business has made over $5000 this year. The letterhead features the business name "GREENHOOD, BOHM & CO." in an ornate, period-typical font, with listed addresses in Helena, Montana; 215 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal.; and 152 Chambers St., New York.

Commercial letter written by T. R. Hall to Guggenheimer & Co., wholesale grocers, on July 26, 1879. The letter, written on Guggenheimer & Co. letterhead, discusses tobacco and originates from Poolesville, Maryland, with the recipient in Baltimore, Maryland.

A partially printed London Tobacco Warehouse receipt documenting the shipment of tobacco from Maryland aboard the ship Sally, consigned to Emanuel Cortisoz in London. The receipt, dated April 11, 1791, indicates Richard Cromwell of Maryland as the shipper and William Anderson as the London merchant acting as agent. This receipt provides insight into the transatlantic tobacco trade and the involvement of Sephardic Jews in London's mercantile activities. The document measures 18 inches wide by 7.5 inches high.

Nickel-plated Art Deco match safe advertising Chas. Ellwanger, purveyor of ales, wines, and cigars, located at 14 Duane Street, New York, NY. Undated.

Shipping manifest detailing a tobacco shipment by Aaron Cohen on the Saratoga, dated January 1, 1830. The manifest lists the contents, likely for customs or insurance purposes. The document originates from Louisiana.

A trade card for A. Cohn, a wholesale dealer in leaf tobacco, located at 144 Water Street, New York. The front features the business name and product in prominent, bold serif type, with the address below. The card has a simple, unadorned design typical of late 19th-century business cards. The reverse side has handwritten text: "Joseph Scheider 144 Water St New York."

This trade card advertises "Blue Stocking Cigar" manufactured by Levy & Ginsburg. The card features a colorful, cartoonish illustration of a man in a hat, vest, and striped pants, walking and holding a pipe. The text "SMOKE BLUE STOCKING CIGAR. Manufactured by Levy & Ginsburg" is printed above the illustration. The bottom left corner indicates "COPYRIGHT 1882". The reverse side is blank. 3.

This advertising trade card for M. Hirsch, a manufacturer of fine segars (cigars) and seller of pipes and smokers' articles, is located at 65 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, below York Street. The card features an illustration of a man smoking a cigar while sitting on a box of "Hirsch Segars." The design includes decorative borders and ornate text typical of late 19th-century advertising. The item was entered into copyright in the year 1878 by M. Hirsch.

A trade card for N. & J. Cohn, jobbers and dealers in tobacco and segars, located at No. 12 Fulton Street, New York. The card advertises that the trade is supplied at the lowest rates and notes the business was established in 1854. The business name and product type ("TOBACCO & SEGARS") are prominently displayed with a shadowed, three-dimensional text effect, typical of 19th-century commercial printing. The reverse side contains handwritten notes detailing quantities of specific tobacco products (e.g., "Sweet Cub," "Veiger Leaf," "Century") and the names H.P. Hoagland and J.H.B Newhall with the address 105 Chanda St, likely indicating a transaction or order. 3.

This trade card advertises C. H. Harsch's, a cigar and tobacco shop located at 2128 Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a large image of a man smoking a cigar in front of a bar, with a sign that reads 'C. H. Harsch, Cigars & Tobacco.' The illustration is drawn in a cartoonish style, with a bright, colorful palette. The back of the card has several punch-out coupons that can be redeemed for purchases, suggesting that the card was used as a promotional tool for the business. The card is likely from the late 19th century. The card is printed on heavy card stock.

This trade card advertises D. B. Solomon, a tobacco dealer located at 113 Church Street. The front of the card features a gray cat teasing a white bird perched on branches. The cat is sitting on a ledge, and the bird is on the branches above, looking down at the cat. The design is simple and elegant, with the cat and bird outlined in black against a white background. The text on the card is minimal and includes only the business name and address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises F. Abraham's, a tobacco dealer located at 25 Court Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a man, dressed in rags, perched atop a lamppost. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Joseph S. Gans & Co., tobacco merchants located at 150 Water Street in New York City. The front of the card displays the business's name and address prominently. It also includes a telephone number: Telephone 346 Johns for Purchase. The exact nature of the goods and services offered beyond tobacco is unclear. The back of the card is blank. The style suggests a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises M. H. Levin, an importer of Havana tobacco and dealer in all kinds of tobacco. The front of the card features text-based advertisement that reads "IMPORTER OF HAVANA AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF TOBACCO." and the street address 162 PEARL STREET. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a seashore scene with a boy in a sailor hat waving at boats and a girl in a pink and white pinafore watching from steps. The card advertises "SILK, THE FINEST SEGAR." Circa 1885.