Billhead from Augustus Pollack's business in Wheeling, West Virginia, dated June 22, 1889. The billhead includes biographical information about Pollack, noting his marriage to Rosalie Weinberg in 1855, his civic contributions (including the use of his building by the government during the Civil War), and his role as a leading citizen and friend of labor. The description also mentions the presence of a statue in his honor in Wheeling.
Subject: West Virginia History
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This deed, dated October 18, 1849, conveys a tract of land in Doddridge County, West Virginia, from Joseph and Jacob Gratz of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry Hallam. The land was originally purchased by their father, Michael Gratz, in 1786 and subsequently passed through a trust held by family members before being sold. The deed is four pages long, measuring 11" x 17", written in attractive calligraphy on thin, hard wove paper. It shows minor age-toning and some repaired tears.