Subject: Wealth

Fragment of a letter, approximately 8" x 10", dated circa 1845, signed by L. R. J. The fragment constitutes the last page and a quarter of a larger letter. The author expresses thoughts on the nature of riches and fame, and their relation to happiness. The text is somewhat rambling and it is unclear whether this is a portion of a sermon or a personal letter. The letter fragment is located in Arc.MS.56, Box A, Folder 2.

Printed three-page will of Edmund Hendricks, dated June 25, 1908, pertaining to the Hendricks Copper fortune. The will was executed in New York, New York.

Full-page color cartoon from the January 1, 1890 issue of *Puck*, a satirical weekly magazine published in New York City. The cartoon depicts a caricatured wealthy Jew resembling Jay Gould.

Receipt dated May 20, 1802, signed by Israel Israel. The document was signed by the second wealthiest man in America, who helped finance the U.S. Navy. The receipt is in fine condition. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This book, published in 1845 by The Sun Newspaper in New York City, profiles wealthy New York City citizens with a net worth exceeding $100,000. It includes a significant biography of Haym Salomon, focusing on his substantial wealth and the significant debt owed to him by the United States government, and also includes profiles of August Belmont, Amelia, Rebecca, and Bell Judah. The book offers insights into the lives and fortunes of prominent New Yorkers in the mid-19th century, shedding light on the economic landscape and social structure of the time.

Book published by Zieber & Co. in Philadelphia in 1845. The book contains numerous personal details about wealthy citizens of Philadelphia, including mentions of Jewish individuals such as Abraham Elkin, E. Ettling, and John Moss. The book focuses on the mercantile community and provides biographical information on prominent figures within it.