Subject: Travel

This book is a detailed journal of travels through Egypt, Arabia Petraea, and the Holy Land, covering the years 1841 and 1842. Authored by David Millard, it provides a day-by-day account of his experiences and observations during his journeys. The journal likely offers insights into the geography, culture, and daily life of the regions visited.

This book, originally published in Hanover, Germany in 1858, recounts the author's eight-year journey through Asia and Africa from 1846 to 1855. Written in German, the book includes a fold-out map and a list of subscribers. It details observations made during extensive travels, offering firsthand accounts of various locations. The book's veracity was initially questioned by some critics, but the author defended himself by presenting letters and other evidence to support his claims. Although some of the remarks demonstrate a lack of scientific method, the truthful and straightforward narrative has received praise from notable scholars like Humboldt, Petermann, and Richter. This copy has been professionally rebound.

Autograph letter signed by Solomon Etting to Hyman Gratz, dated March 31, 1825, from Baltimore, Maryland. Etting discusses the disbursement of funds intended for Solomon De Castro's passage to Curaçao. He details De Castro's change of plans and ultimate receipt of a smaller sum for passage to Virginia. The letter also includes a Passover greeting. Two pages. Autograph address panel on integral blank.

Expense report of Harry Silver, likely a purchasing agent for L. Ilfeld, documenting travel and expenses from New York City to Kansas City, and then from Kansas City to Las Vegas, New Mexico. Dated January 10, 1883, and written on a billhead of F. O. Kihlberg, a wholesale grocer and forwarding and commission merchant in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Billhead from Richard Spence & Co. in Liverpool, England, dated September 1, 1880. This bill relates to the European trip of Judge Mayer Sulzberger, concerning the Board of Delegates of American Israelites and issues of European Jewry.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph depicting Morris J. Cohen and Frank E. Polk with their dogs. The photograph was taken on June 8, 1897, in New York City. The inscription indicates a planned walk from New York City to San Francisco, to be completed by January 7, 1898.

A tinted crayon lithograph on chine-collé (thin china paper) on wove paper. Depicts two scenes from Surinam: 'Sources d'eau froide a la Savane des Juifs' (Cold water sources with Savannah Jews) and 'Village habite par des juifs au sommet de la montagne' (Jews village at the top of the mountain). Originally from P.J. Benoit's *Voyage a Surinam. Description des possessions Neerlandaises dans La Guyane*, published in Brussels by the Société de Beaux-Arts in 1839. The lithograph was created by Jean Baptiste Madou after a work by P.J. Benoit.

This collection comprises 39 miscellaneous commercial documents related to Mayer Sulzberger's European trip in 1880. The materials include billheads, letters, receipts, and telegrams from various hotels, businesses, and individuals in France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and England. The documents provide insights into Sulzberger's travel itinerary, expenses, and business contacts during his journey. Dates range from 1880 to 1882. Specific locations include Paris, Munich, Philadelphia, Liverpool, Stuttgart, and London, among others.

This three-volume work, bound as one, recounts Israel Joseph Benjamin's travels and observations of Jewish life in North America from 1859 to 1862. Benjamin's journey took him from San Francisco to the Pacific Northwest, and back east via Salt Lake City and St. Louis. The book includes descriptions of his experiences and his analysis of the condition of Jewish communities he encountered, as well as a significant section on his observations of the Mormon community.

A handwritten personal letter from Abraham Touro to Clarissa Chadwick, dated March 30, 1817, from New York. The letter informs Chadwick of Touro's safe arrival after a journey and inquires about her well-being, stating that others are also asking after her. The integral stampless cover, visible on the reverse, is addressed to "Miss Clarissa Chadwick, West Cambridge, Massachusetts" and bears a red circular postal cancellation mark. The letter is entirely handwritten in cursive script.

A letter dated September 1, 1880, sent from the American Line Steamship to Richardson, Spence & Co. in Liverpool, England. The letter pertains to Mayer Sulzberger's European trip in relation to the Board of Delegates of American Israelites and issues concerning European Jewry. The letter is one of a series (Items 20.679-20.683) related to this trip and includes a printed passenger list.

A one and a half page stampless letter written by C. Melhado in Panama on May 18, 1840, to Charles Tobias in New York City. Melhado discusses his plans to remain in Panama to explore the Isthmus of Darien, mentions a letter of introduction he sent for Justo Arosemena, and inquires about Tobias's marital plans. The letter also notes that Arosemena's father was the Collector of Customs.

A quarter-page letter written by Charles M. Tobias in Havana, Cuba, on December 13, 1838, to his uncle, T. I. Tobias, in New York City. The letter reports on the recent French capture of Vera Cruz castle and the writer's impending departure for Montezuma.

A two-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Kidderminster, England, on May 26, 1841, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses business matters related to the button trade, family news, and Charles's travels and lodging at the Lion Hotel.

A two-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, on August 3, 1841, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York City. Charles describes his travels, a recent illness requiring an operation, and details purchases of gold rings, chains, and hairpins made in Paris with M.I. Tobias & Co.

A three-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Henry Tobias in New York City on September 12, 1841. The letter discusses Charles's impending departure for New York, his sister Sophie's health, the purchase of silk and gold dials, difficulties obtaining Hebrew books, the cost of a medical operation, the number of steerage passengers on his ship, suspicions of smuggling, sending a chronometer, and the purchase of an iron chest for transporting letters.

A two-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in London, England, on December 12, 1838, to his father, T.I. Tobias, in New York City. The letter contains family news, including updates on the health of an uncle recovering from a possible stroke and the grandfather's declining health. The uncle's plans to travel to America in August are also mentioned.

A one-page letter written on black-bordered stationery by Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana, to his father, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York City, New York, on November 1, 1846. The letter expresses mourning for the death of his brother Henry and describes his stay at the St. Charles Hotel. The seven and a half-day journey from New York is also mentioned.

A one-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England to Charles Tobias in New York, New York on May 28, 1838. Henry details his booked passage on the Great Western, his expected arrival on the 17th (a twelve-day trip), and the cost of his passage (42 pounds). He requests that his arrival be kept quiet.

One and one-quarter page letter written by Horace Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans on May 26, 1851. Baldwin discusses the delay of a ship sailing to New Orleans on the 26th and his search for alternative transportation. He mentions his physicians' advice against a more arduous mail route and proposes a meeting in Charleston. Notes mention that Horace E. Baldwin & Co. was a firm, and that prior to moving to New Orleans in 1842, Mr. Baldwin was a partner in Taylor, Baldwin and Co. in Newark, New Jersey. Further notes indicate that Mr. Baldwin remained in New Orleans until 1853 and acquired much of his silver from New Jersey and New York producers.

A 2 3/4-page letter written by Horace Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans on January 1, 1852. Baldwin details his planned trip to Europe, including specific locations he intends to visit. He mentions a previous evening visit and conversation with Tobias.

One and one-half page letter written by Horace E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans on February 5, 1851. The letter discusses contract negotiations and Baldwin's upcoming visit to New Orleans with his sister Mary, requesting assistance with arrangements. Baldwin was a partner in the firm Taylor, Baldwin and Co. in Newark, New Jersey before moving to New Orleans in 1842, and appears to have remained there until 1853.

A one and one-half page letter written by Horace E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans on May 17, 1851. Baldwin discusses his health, travel plans, and merchandise. He mentions his previous partnership with Taylor, Baldwin and Co. in Newark, New Jersey, before relocating to New Orleans in 1842.

One-page letter written by Horace E. Baldwin in Newark, New Jersey to Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 28, 1852. Baldwin discusses his unexpected early return from Europe due to his inability to focus on anything but business. The letter also notes that Baldwin died within five months of writing this letter.

A letter written on the letterhead of Wolff & Goldman, general merchants in Newport, Arkansas, dated December 16, 1883. J. C. Minor, a traveling salesman, writes to his friends Gray Carroll in Little Rock, Arkansas, explaining his inability to visit due to lack of funds. The letter includes commentary on the social scene in Newport.

A letter written by Lyman Duke to Isaac Marx on December 7, 1874, in Demopolis, Alabama. The letter details Duke's travel plans as a traveling salesman. It is written on Marx's stationery.

A three-quarter page letter written by M. I. Tobias to T. I. Tobias in New York City, circa 1837. The letter discusses family matters and the writer's travels.

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 Mayer Sulzberger to Emanuel Furth on July 2, 1880, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter concerns Sulzberger's upcoming European trip and his involvement with the Board of Delegates of American Israelites. The letter is addressed to Furth at the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) in Philadelphia.

A letter written by Merrill Brown in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, to Joseph Rosenwald in New York City on August 29, 1868. Brown requests Rosenwald's assistance for a friend visiting the United States for the first time. Rosenwald was on a buying trip in New York City and was bringing his new wife to Los Vegas, New Mexico.

A two-page letter (8" x 12.5") written by Rumah Judah in Charleston, South Carolina, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 14, 1831. The letter details Judah's trip to Charleston to visit relatives, offering observations about her family and their customs. She mentions meeting cousin Isaac Mordecai and describes her impressions of various family members, including Mrs. Moses.

Letter written by Simon Muhr to Mayer Sulzberger discussing travel plans in Europe. Dated June 26, 1880, from London, England.

A letter written by Simon Muhr to Mayer Sulzberger in Paris, France on July 19, 1880. The letter details Muhr's travel plans and expresses his preference for Paris over London.

A letter written by Simon Muhr to Mayer Sulzberger from Paris on July 21, 1880. Muhr discusses his upcoming visit to London and expresses a preference for Paris over London.

A one-page letter written by V.A. Sanginetti aboard a steamer to the West Indies on August 6, 1840, addressed to Charles Tobias in New York City. Sanginetti details his travel plans in the West Indies and requests that Tobias forward the letter to his wife in England. The letter is stampless.

A letter written from White Bear Lake, Minnesota to St. Paul, Minnesota on August 9, 1863, detailing a gentile traveler's encounter with Mr. and Mrs. Weil of La Porte, Indiana. The writer describes the Weils as kind, agreeable, liberal, and recently converted to Judaism. The letter suggests that Mr. Weil was a banker and that the family was visiting a relative, Isaac Weil, in St. Paul.

One-page letter written by Zalma Rehine from Warrenton, Virginia to his nephew, Isaac Leeser, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1839. Rehine describes his vacation with his ailing wife at the Barkley Springs resort, detailing the cost and amenities. A sketch is included on the blank page of the letter.

A personal letter addressed to Harriet M. Isaacs in New York, New York, dated September 16, 1821. The letter mentions a steamboat trip and suggests the writer was a personal acquaintance of Isaacs.

Three-page letter to Mayer Sulzberger concerning the sender's travels in France and an invitation to visit. The sender's identity is illegible. Circa 1885.

A letter addressed to Mayer Sulzberger in Buffalo, New York, dated July 20, 1886. The letter, written on Mansions House, Wesley Crouch & Co. letterhead, discusses Sulzberger's health and the sender's travel plans. The sender's identity is illegible.

Book published in 1804. "ORIENTAL CUSTOMS: or an ILLUSTRATION of the SACRED SCRIPTURES,; by an EXPLANATORY APPLICATION of the CUSTOMS and MANNERS of the; EASTERN NATIONS, and ESPECIALLY ALLUDED to..TOGETHER WITH; OBSERVATION..COLLECTED FROM THE MOST CELEBRATED TRAVELLERS". First American Edition.

This 40-page leather-bound book, titled "Pacific Coast Diary," offers a glimpse into daily life in San Francisco during 1885. It includes a Jewish calendar, stagecoach fares, information on the best travel routes within the city, and details about San Francisco's tides. The diary combines practical travel information with cultural details, providing a unique record of the city at the time.

This U.S. passport, issued by the United States Department of State and authorized by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, certifies Gabriel Einstein and his family as citizens of the United States. Dated July 8, 1869, and issued from Washington, DC, the document requests "all lawful Aid and Protection" for the bearers. It includes a detailed physical description of Gabriel Einstein, noting his age, stature, facial features (forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, chin), hair, complexion, and face. The passport features an ornate header proclaiming "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" with scrollwork, and bears the official seal of the Department of State with an eagle. The reverse side shows a faint watermark of the Great Seal of the United States, including an eagle and the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM".

This archival item documents a trip to Monticello by the Jefferson Club of St. Louis, Missouri, from October 10th to 14th, 1901. The materials include a speech by Jefferson Monroe Levy, who at the time owned Monticello. Additional information pertains to the oil painting of Captain Joshua Levy's ship off the coast of Vera Cruz in 1847. Levy sold Monticello in 1923 following the post-World War I financial depression. The nephew of Uriah Levy is also mentioned.

This book, published in New York City in 1861 by B. Frosdham, offers a humorous, verse-illustrated account of the Prince of Wales's tour of the United States in 1860. Author Raphael J. De Cordova, known for his comedic lectures and writings, provides a satirical perspective on the Prince's visit and his observations of American society. The book's illustrations likely contribute to its comedic tone.

This trade card advertises G. L. Glazier's Literary Coterie, a traveling group. The card states the Coterie is on its way to California, stopping in principle cities along the way. It seeks intelligent young ladies to join the group. The card promises to pay expenses and a liberal commission. It emphasizes opportunities for culture and travel, though a limited number of positions are available. The card is printed in black ink on white card stock and has a simple layout, with the text centered and aligned to the left.

This trade card, featuring a Japanese motif on the front, advertises Harry Frank's Ticket Office, located at 523 Broadway, New York. [The card identifies Ben Wasserman as the manager]. The back of the card provides further information about the business.

This trade card advertises the services of Rose & Friedman, ticket brokers with offices in St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri. The card lists the St. Louis address as 419 Chestnut Street, with a Kansas City branch managed by J.A. Rose. The card also includes the St. Louis telephone number, 4250. [The Rose & Friedman business is not further identified in the sources but the card provides insight into Jewish merchants who operated in the transportation and ticket brokerage industries.] The card is printed on a single sheet of white cardstock and features black text. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, a trunk and traveling bag maker located at the corner of South Salina and Railroad Street, Syracuse, New York. The card features a red parrot-like bird perched on a branch with two pale red flowers. The back of the card is blank.

First edition of Mordecai Manuel Noah's account of his travels and diplomatic missions to England, France, Spain, and the Barbary States between 1813 and 1815. Published in New York by John Miller in 1819, this 8vo volume (pp. vi, [2], 431, [1], xlvii) includes an engraved frontispiece portrait and four engraved plates, one of which is folding. Noah's journey involved efforts to secure the release of American prisoners held by Algerian pirates. The book offers insights into his experiences, diplomatic efforts, and observations of the regions he visited. This copy was exhibited at the Museum of the City of New York's landmark exhibit on Jews of NYC as part of the city's 350th anniversary celebration in 2005.

Handwritten travelogue detailing a trip down the New Jersey Shore in 1848 by G.E. Pancoast. The account describes bathing, socializing at resorts, and court proceedings, offering a glimpse into the diverse vacationing population at the Morris House in Long Branch, including Jews, Southerners, and Quakers.