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A letter written on Pinto Leite & Nephews letterhead, introducing Mayer Sulzberger. The letter was sent from an illegible sender to an illegible recipient in London, England on June 26, 1880.
Manuscript invitation to James Buchanan, the US Ambassador (and later President), and his niece Harriet Lane, to dinner at the London home of Lionel de Rothschild and his wife Charlotte. The invitation, written on behalf of the Rothschilds, was issued from their residence at 148 Piccadilly, London, circa 1854. It is a single page with an integral blank and a small tear in the upper right corner.
Letter - Henry Cohen (Philadelphia Merchant, 1810-79). Autograph Letter Signed. London : 23rd January 1844…. Courtship letter written to his bride-to-be Matilda Samuel (1820-88) of Liverpool. Four pages, including integral address panel along with one-penny postage stamp. Small hole, repair to lower margin of last page. 4to Henry Cohen had come to Philadelphia from England in 1837 and established a wholesale import stationary business there. He met Matilda in 1844 when visiting his family in Liverpool. They promptly married and returned together to America. Settling in Philadelphia, they joined Mikveh Israel, where they both became active in the affairs of the congregation and the greater Jewish community. Mrs. Cohen became close friends with Rebecca Gratz and together they gave their time, energy, and resources to several worthy causes. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Matilda Cohen became a member of the Women's Branch of the Sanitary Fair Committee. Taking a leadership role, she led Pennsylvania's Jewish women sewing bandages and clothing packing food, nursing soldiers and raising money for military supplies. Under her leadership, two hundred and fifty Jewish women joined the Ladies Hebrew Relief Association for the Sick and Wounded Soldiers. In the midst of the war, in 1864, Matilda Cohen wrote a letter in response to General Benjamin Butler's published account of the capture of five Jews accused of smuggling across the military blockade. Butler had written that he was "from the force of circumstances, unacquainted with any other Israelites than those engaged in the contraband trade". In her remarkable and articulate response, Mrs. Cohen writes: "This is a satisfactory explanation as far as it goes but when I refer you to the history of my people, your intellectual mind will readily perceive the injustice you have done to us. I am a native of England, but America is the land of my adoption, having dwelt here 20 years, my sons and daughters glory in "being natives here and to the manner born". Mr. Cohen is among the earliest member of the Union League, taking a deep interest in the success of the national cause. I have established a Hebrew Women's Aid which cooperates with the U.S. Sanitary Commission and has added many stores for the sick and wounded soldiers. I see a great and glorious future for this century if, at the close of this war it truly proves itself to be the 'Land of the Free' to all races, and to all religions." Henry and Matilda Cohen had nine children. Among them were Charles J. Cohen, who succeeded his father as President of Mikveh Israel in 1879, Mary Cohen who was an accomplished writer, and Katherine Cohen who was a well-known artist. AI SUMMARY: Henry Cohen immigrated from England to Philadelphia in 1837 and quickly established a highly successful business career. Shortly after his arrival, he founded a high-end wholesale stationery enterprise that specialized in envelope manufacturing and foreign imports. During the 1850s and 1860s, the commercial headquarters for this flourishing operation were located at 42 Market Street. Under Philadelphia's older grid numbering system, this specific location later shifted to what is known today as the 500 block of Market Street. When the American Civil War broke out in the 1860s, Cohen's business experienced significant growth. He chose to use his newly acquired wealth to fiercely back the Union cause. As part of these patriotic efforts, he became an early member of Philadelphia's historic Union League. Through this organization, he provided massive financial subscriptions to help fund and equip the Union military.Beyond his commercial success, Henry Cohen and his wife, Matilda, were pillar figures in the early American Jewish community. According to 19th-century historical records—including Henry Samuel Morais' landmark 1894 volume The Jews of Philadelphia—the family maintained a deep commitment to Jewish communal life. They were lifelong, deeply involved members of Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel, one of the oldest and most historic synagogues in the United States, where Henry routinely contributed leadership, resources, and financial support. The Cohens also maintained an elite social and philanthropic partnership with Rebecca Gratz, the famous Jewish-American educator who founded the first Hebrew Sunday School in America. Matilda Cohen was an intimate friend of Gratz and served as her primary co-worker across multiple local Jewish charity organizations. This philanthropic drive extended into the Civil War when Philadelphia hosted the Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission. Henry funded and Matilda led the Women's Branch of the Sanitary Fair Committee, where she spearheaded efforts for Pennsylvania’s Jewish women to organize mass sewing circles that crafted essential clothes and blankets for Union soldiers. In addition to wartime relief, historical records show that Henry Cohen acted as a primary benefactor and financial adviser to the early Philadelphia Jewish Foster Home and Orphan Asylum. His leadership helped establish a vital social safety net for arriving Jewish immigrants and orphaned children. Toward the end of his life, Cohen continued his civic dedication by acting as a chief promoter for the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. His wife served as a highly decorated organizer for the event, ensuring that the civic, cultural, and charitable contributions of the Jewish community were prominently represented on a global stage
Promissory note for £300 sterling (with a dollar equivalent) from Samuel Mordecai to Joseph Marx, dated September 5, 1808, in Richmond, Virginia. The note mentions London, England.
A letter dated 1851 expressing gratitude to Sir Moses Montefiore for a donation sent from New York to aid the poor of Jerusalem. The letter bears the signatures of prominent Jerusalem Rabbis and community leaders, including Rabbi Yitzchak Kobo, Rabbi Yeshaya Bardaki, Rabbi David Tevele Berlin, and Reb Nissan Bak. The letter was likely docketed by Sir Moses Montefiore's secretary upon receipt.
Royal Warrant signed by King George III authorizing the transfer of £500 Capital India Stock from Samuel Fan Moses Mendes Da Costa of Amsterdam to A.D. Teisceira for investment in the British West Indies. The document, dated November 18, 1800, is signed by George III at the Court of St. James's, London, and countersigned by the Home Secretary, William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland. It references legislation from 1792-1798 designed to protect British economic interests during the Napoleonic Wars by preventing the enrichment of foreign governments. The document is one page, written and printed on laid watermarked cream paper with an embossed seal, and measures 7.875" x 11.375".
Issue of The London Chronicle newspaper from February 25, 1783, containing reports on American finances after the Revolutionary War, including details of loans obtained by John Adams and the debt owed to France. The newspaper also mentions plans for General Washington to become Protector of the American Republic and Dr. Benjamin Franklin's return to America.
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.
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.
Letter written by Simon Muhr to Mayer Sulzberger discussing travel plans in Europe. Dated June 26, 1880, from London, England.
Autograph letter written by Joseph Gibbs Barker to Frederick Chapman on February 7, 1828, in London, England. The letter discusses a request for financial assistance from Wolf Levi and the policies of the London Society for Promoting Christianity Amongst the Jews regarding such requests. Barker expresses concerns about the motives of those seeking aid from the Society.
Stampless Letter ) – Rare autograph Letter from Sylvester, J.J. [James Joseph] (June 13, 1846 in London) signed. 3pp.+ stampless address leaf. To Dr. [John W.] Francis, M.D., New York: Thanks for his “kindness…bestowed upon me when in New York [to] which as a stranger I had no claim…” He wished “some of our…prejudiced Islanders, the Japanese of the West” could “have the good fortune to become acquainted” with men like Francis, “when they class all Americans as Cold and Calculating.” Since his return to London, he was “more comfortably settled than I had reason to anticipate… and my prospects are not discouraging. Perhaps the experience of life of men and the world acquired during my American adventure have not been without their lesson…” He closes with a cryptic and somewhat illegible plea to the Doctor to be “forgiving in view of my [conduct?]’”. James Joseph, a British Jew with a Cockney accent, who adopted the surname Sylvester, was one of the great Mathematicians of mid-19th century, “chief creator of the formal language of modern science” - he coined terms like “graph”. He has also been called “America’s First Jewish Professor” - the first observant Jew “to fill a full-time professorship in a secular subject” in the United States, after being denied professional advancement in England because of his religion. At age 26, Sylvester taught Mathematics at the University of Virginia, though only for a few months, abruptly resigning after stabbing a belligerent anti-Semitic student with a sword-cane in self-defense. Fleeing to New York - where he was again professionally rebuffed because of his religion, this time at Columbia - he was warmly welcomed by some of America's leading young pioneering scientists. This Letter reveals that, unknown to his biographers, Sylvester was also hosted in New York by the eminent Dr. Francis, founder of the New York Academy of Medicine, and personal physician to the alcoholic Edgar Allen Poe and the parents of Herman Melville. Francis (who does not appear in the definitive Sylvester biography) undoubtedly met the Professor through his wife's nephew, Sam Ward, rich bon vivant who held a German doctorate in Math and went on to become "King" of Washington Lobbyists. Sylvester returned to the United States in the 1870s, to head the Math Department at Johns Hopkins and to found the first mathematical journal in America. Could find no record of any Sylvester Letter sold at a major auction house in recent decades. Letter from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser;August 17, 1865...notes .... "Professor Sylvester who has solved what Newton left improved, was once a pupil of mine; I taught him Hebrew in Liverpool."
A letter book containing eight letters, four on each page, written to and from Rev. H. A. Henry concerning his search for a rabbinical position in the United States in 1849. The correspondents include prominent figures in the British Jewish community, such as Simeon Abrahams, Henry S. Keeling, David Salomons, Abraham Kisch, John Salmon, and A. Rothschild. The letters document Henry's journey from London to America, his initial engagement to Louisville, and his eventual position in Cincinnati at the B'nai Jeshurun Synagogue. The letters were subsequently used by Isaac Leeser for the Occident.
A 2 1/2 page stampless letter dated April 12, 1854, from Moses Angel, Head Master of the Jewish Free School in London, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Angel inquires whether Leeser can provide a certificate of circumcision for Isaac John Crawcour, born January 9, 1835, and circumcised February 8, 1835, in Philadelphia.
Autograph letter from Jacob Rodrigues Peynado of Hackney, London, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 15, 1849. Peynado, a contributor to *The Occident*, discusses the pedagogical error of forbidding children from reading the New Testament, arguing that it leaves Jewish youth unprepared to defend their faith against Christian inquiries. He proposes that Jews should instead teach the New Testament critically.
Royal Warrant signed by King George III, dated February 27, 1761, ordering payment of £1,211, 19 shillings, and 2 pence to Sir James Colebrooke, Arnold Nesbitt, George Colebrooke, and Moses Franks for flour supplied to British forces in New Hampshire and New York during the French and Indian War. The warrant is countersigned by Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle (Prime Minister), and Henry Bilson-Legge (Chancellor of the Exchequer). The two-page document is from the Court of St. James's, London, England.
Four pages (out of an original forty-four) of a printed legal document on vellum, concerning a case between Solomon de Medina, Mosesson and Company, and Rene Hett and the Executors of Andrew Fresneau. The case centers around a shipment of tobacco seized in 1718 and the subsequent legal battles in the New York Court of Vice Admiralty and the High Court of Admiralty of Great Britain. The document, dated March 1727, details the legal proceedings and the involved parties. It appears to have been printed in New York by William Bradford in 1728.
A circa 1830s stampless letter from New York bankers J. L. & S. Joseph & Co. to N. M. Rothschild in London. The letter, which includes a printed flap denoting bonds and bank stocks with handwritten prices, was sent from New York and charged 2/8d postage 'per Thames'. It features a clear Portsmouth/Ship Letter postmark. The contents page has been removed.
A two-page letter from T. I. Tobias in New York, New York to John Lamb in London, England, dated December 5, 1825. The letter discusses the sending of goods to a house in Richmond.
Unbound ledger book containing financial records of Aaron P. Hinkley, spanning from November 5, 1810 to 1819. The ledger includes daily transactions, coded entries possibly related to accounts payable, and a listing of debts. The records are written in English on faintly lined journal sheets (8" x 12").
A one-page letter (7" x 9") written by Nancy Levy in London, England, on May 8, 1857, to her brother-in-law, Tobias I. Tobias. Levy discusses her recovery from an illness and expresses gratitude for a monetary gift.
A one-page letter (7" x 9") written by Jane Leavitt in London, England, on April 3, 1857, to her uncle, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York City. Leavitt discusses her mother's illness, her inability to maintain correspondence, and extends Passover greetings to her uncle, thanking him for his kindness to her brother.
A one-and-a-half-page letter (10" x 8") written by William Page in London, England on December 23, 1859, to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City. The letter quotes prices for wine.
One-page letter (10" x 8") written by William Page in London on July 6, 1855, to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City. The letter confirms an order and requests insurance.
A one-page letter (10" x 8") written by William Page in London, England on June 29, 1855, to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City. The letter provides an update on a shipment in progress, including details.
One-page letter (10" x 8") written by William Page in London, England, on June 22, 1855, to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City. The letter provides an update on a shipment in progress, including details.
Three-page autograph letter written by Clement Hooverman in London, England to T. I. Tobias in New York, New York on November 18, 1853. The letter discusses wine and appears to be a reintroduction between the two correspondents. The letter measures 7 7/8" x 4".
A two and three-quarter page letter (4.5" x 8") written by Thomas Ward in London, England to Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York on April 9, 1852. The letter primarily discusses business matters, including hose, bitters, and sardines, and also contains some personal gossip.
A two-page letter dated March 2, 1846, from an uncle identified as 'Uncle Morris' in London, England, to Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England. The letter expresses well wishes for Henry's upcoming trip to America. An undated envelope is also included. Acquired as part of a larger collection on January 7, 2013, and cross-referenced with item 20.1132 in Collectify.
A two-page, stampless letter written by I. A. Melhado to Henry Tobias in London, England, on February 22, 1846. The letter expresses regret at Henry and Augusta's impending return to America due to Henry's health, and mentions U.S. bank bonds left by Melhado's aunt.
A three-page letter dated January 28, 1846, from Edmund Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his cousin Henry Tobias, also in Liverpool. The letter details Henry's significant overdraft problems, discusses potential solutions, and suggests alternative banking arrangements. The letter is stamped.
Blotter - Loose Journal Sheets- found in Letter Book 20.1430T ..The cover is blue paper with "August 2 1815" in ink… listed in seller's inventory with #3 as 38 more leaves. They are comprised of Journal sheets from the accounts of the Tobias family, including 5 double sided manuscript pages from March 15, 1815, until August 2, 1815; London, England plus a blotter Large piece of ink blotting paper
A commercial letter written by Merew & Greenall in Helena, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Tobias I in London, England, on October 31, 1815. The letter discusses a shipment and appears to be related to cordage transactions. It is a single page from a copy book.
Engraving depicting Richard Brothers, a self-proclaimed prophet who believed he was the Prince of the Hebrews and would lead the Jews back to Jerusalem. Created by William Sharp and dated April 16, 1795 in London, England.
This pamphlet reprints an act of Parliament from November 18, 1746, extending the provisions of an earlier act (from June 5, 1740) granting naturalization rights to foreign Protestants in the American colonies. Significantly, this extension also applied to foreign Protestants who conscientiously scrupled taking an oath, effectively including Jews who were exempt from oaths according to the laws of England. The reprinted act was published in 1747 by Thomas Baskett, Printer to the King. This copy is a first printing and shows the coat of arms on the title page. This pamphlet is significant for its inclusion of Jews under the definition of those entitled to naturalization, reflecting the evolving legal landscape of religious tolerance in the 18th century.
A broadside advertisement for "The Originall Cohen's Beft (Best) Black Lead Pencil's, Warranted Good." Printed in red with wide margins, it includes the handwritten address "No. 242 Shadwell Street." The advertisement dates from circa 1810 and was printed in London, England. The Cohen family, known for their stationery, playing cards, and pencils, operated businesses in both London and later in New York City and Philadelphia.
This 11-page excerpt from the 1831 edition of the Edinburgh Review reprints a speech delivered by Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, advocating for the removal of civil disabilities against Jews in England. Macaulay's speech, delivered around 1830, highlights the existing rights of Jews in the United States and France, contrasting them with the restrictions imposed in Britain. Published by Longmans, Green & Co., this excerpt provides a valuable glimpse into the historical context of Jewish emancipation in the United Kingdom.
Two-page letter written in German on May 20, 1842, from August Belmont in New York City to his brother-in-law, Stephan Feist, in London. Belmont, a prominent banker and U.S. chargé d'affaires, discusses personal matters with Feist, the husband of Belmont's sister.
A one-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in London, England, on December 5, 1841, to Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses a lost carpet bag on a railroad, containing a sample case and boots.
A 2 1/2 page letter written by Henry Tobias in London, England, on December 3, 1841, to Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses general business matters, including cloth and buttons, and the health and affairs of Asher Tobias, who is planning a trip to America. Henry seeks assistance from Uriah Hendrick regarding Asher's financial matters.
A one-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in London, England, to Charles Tobias in New York City, New York, on December 3, 1841. The letter discusses the writer's return home and mentions new styles of buttons and braids.
A three-page letter written by Charles Tobias in London, England on July 21, 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter details business transactions, including orders for jewelry and knives from Paris, financial difficulties, and a health update.
A two-page stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in London, England on January 3, 1841, to Charles Tobias in New York, New York. The letter details business transactions involving goods such as buttons, velvet, and silk, including discussions of discounts and sales.
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 2 1/2 page letter from Henry Tobias in London, England to Charles Tobias in New York City, dated May 19, 1838. Henry announces receiving 1000 pounds from Uncle Asher, using the funds to purchase approximately 550 pounds worth of goods to be shipped to Charles, anticipating a handsome profit. He also mentions purchasing a new sign for the store.
A four-page letter, with an additional cross-hatched page, written by Sophia Levy in London, England, on August 28, 1837, to Henry Tobias in New York City. Levy, who is on vacation in Sanfield West Darby, England, is writing to Tobias to request that he care for her father upon the latter's arrival in America.
This pamphlet reprints the Marriage Act of 1753, the first British law requiring a formal marriage ceremony. Published by John Baskett in London, the act aimed to end clandestine marriages, particularly those occurring in Fleet Prison. The act detailed regulations for parish marriages, including the publication of banns, ministerial notification, and license requirements. Failure to comply resulted in transportation to the American colonies. Significantly, the act exempted members of the Royal Family, Quakers, Jews, and those in Scotland or abroad.
Three and a half page letter from Abraham Joseph in London, England to Mr. and Mrs. Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated October 3, 1824. Joseph expresses hopes for his recipients' inclusion in the "book of life," requests news from the United States, and mentions the serious illness of Elizabeth. The letter was delivered by a friend, N. Sylvester, from London.
A one-page letter from N. Hart in London, England to Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated January 30, 1824. The letter discusses accounts and a discrepancy in the amount due to Hart.
Stampless letter, one and one-quarter pages, from N. Hart in London to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City, dated September 11, 1823. The letter is an angry demand for payment of an outstanding debt.
Stampless Letter - 3 ½ full page Letter from Abraham Joseph in London to Tobias I. Tobias in NYC, 7/5/1823. Notes that Mikee Tobias (brother of Tobias I. Tobias) is arriving in NYC in 23 days. A thrust is that his son Sylvester Joseph is not doing well in Holland and he is encouraging him to settle in America. He asks for help with introductions. The Letter is replete with business gossip, including mention of the Rothchilds. At age 26, Sylvester taught Mathematics at the University of Virginia, though only for a few months, abruptly resigning after stabbing a belligerent anti-Semitic student with a sword-cane in self-defense. Fleeing to New York - where he was again professionally rebuffed because of his religion, this time at Columbia - he was warmly welcomed by some of America's leading young pioneering scientists. This Letter reveals that, unknown to his biographers, Sylvester was also hosted in New York by the eminent Dr. Francis, founder of the New York Academy of Medicine, and personal physician to the alcoholic Edgar Allen Poe and the parents of Herman Melville. Francis (who does not appear in the definitive Sylvester biography) undoubtedly met the Professor through his wife's nephew, Sam Ward, rich bon vivant who held a German doctorate in Math and went on to become "King" of Washington Lobbyists. Sylvester returned to the United States in the 1870s, to head the Math Department at Johns Hopkins and to found the first mathematical journal in America. Could find no record of any Sylvester Letter sold at a major auction house in recent decades. Letter from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser (@ U of P);August 17, 1865...notes .... "Professor Sylvester who has solved what Newton left improved, was once a pupil of mine; I taught him Hebrew in Liverpool." Valued as one collection...Purchased as one on 1/7/2013 ...listed with history on item 20.1132 in Collectify
A three-page letter written by Abraham Joseph in London, England, to Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York, on June 23, 1823. The letter discusses reconciliation between Tobias I. Tobias and his brother, and business matters concerning a debt owed to Moses Samuel of Liverpool.
A four-page letter, plus four cross-hatched pages of writing, from Abraham Joseph in London to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City, dated May 12, 1823. The letter discusses family matters, including the birth of Tobias I. Tobias's son, and commercial affairs, mentioning the Rothschilds. The letter is written in English.
A one and one-quarter page stampless letter from N. Hart in London, England to T. I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated May 13, 1823. Hart congratulates Tobias on the birth of a son; the remainder of the letter pertains to business matters.
Two-page letter from N. Mears, formerly of Jerusalem, residing in Peckham, Surrey, London, to Michael I. Tobias, a watchmaker in Liverpool, England, dated March 14, 1823. Mears details a debt owed by Tobias related to a watch case draft that was dishonored due to the bankruptcy of a third party, Rosenberg. Mears discusses previous attempts to collect payment, including a visit to Tobias in New York City by an associate, and indicates that if payment is not made, he will pursue legal action.
A three-page letter, with an additional two and a half pages of cross-hatched writing, from Abraham Joseph in London, England to T.I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated February 11, 1823. The letter discusses family matters and business dealings, referencing speculation linked to the Rothschilds. The handwriting is difficult to decipher due to the cross-hatching.
A bifolium broadside issued by Lazard Frères & Co. on March 31, 1884, announcing the appointment of Eugene Arnstein as a partner in their New York City office. The broadside also lists the firm's offices in London and Paris and specifies the banks on which the firm draws. One page displays Arnstein's signature for authentication.
Bill of Exchange, written on an approximately 19 x 15 cm sheet, dated November 16, 1740. The bill, drawn by the Duke of Newcastle (who became Prime Minister in 1754), instructs Albert Nesbitt & Company of London to pay Michael David five hundred pounds. The verso displays three endorsements in French and Dutch, indicating transfers between Michael David, Berend Heyman, Heen Eliaser, Samuel Levy, and David Levy. This document highlights the transnational financial activities of Jewish financiers, with connections to David Franks, a partner with Nesbitt & Company in supplying the British army during the French and Indian War.
Handwritten London indenture on vellum, measuring approximately 28.5 inches by 22.5 inches. Dated 16 October 1854. This deed pertains to a mortgage of two tenements located at numbers 13 and 14 John Street, in the Parish of Saint Mary Matfelon, London. The signatories include Rachael Hart, Emanuel Moss, Solomen Joseph, and Joel Phillips, the latter three being trustees of the Saint James' Benefit Building Society. Rachael Hart is a member and shareholder of the society. The document details the mortgage and mentions other individuals involved in the transaction.
A 1 1/2-page letter written by G. Sylvester in London, England to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City, New York on April 9, 1822. The letter contains family news, including details about a brother's experiences at a synagogue, the recovery of Elizabeth from smallpox, some business news, and Sylvester's desire to visit America.
A seven-page (including three cross-hatched pages) letter from Abraham Joseph to Tobias I. Tobias in London, dated December 12, 1822. The letter contains community and commercial news and reports. This stampless letter is part of a larger collection purchased on January 7, 2013.
Four-page letter from Abraham Joseph in London, England, to T. I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated October 22, 1822. The letter contains community news, including the marriage of a young Montefiore to Sally Mocatto, and expresses relief that Tobias escaped the yellow fever epidemic in New York. Joseph also inquires about business opportunities with Tobias's brother Sam, who is working with Simpson-Jew in London.
A one-page stampless business letter from N. Hart in London, England, to T. I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated November 28, 1822. The letter discusses accounts and mentions Tobias's illness (gout).
Five-page letter from Abraham Joseph in London, England to T.I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated December 20, 1820. The letter details economic conditions in Europe and family news from England, France, Ireland, and Jamaica. It also mentions the release of Nathan Joseph from prison after clearing debts.
Three-page letter from N. Hart in London, England to T. I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated November 10, 1820. The letter contains gossip and business news, including details of a lawsuit, bankruptcy, and family updates.
A receipt documenting a statement of account between William Page of London, England and I. J. Tobias of New York, New York, dated December 23, 1859. The document measures 7.5" x 10".
An advertisement for R. C. Godfrey, a merchant tailor located at 16 Liberty Street, New York, offering 250 plates of winter and fall fashions. Published by Funster in London, circa 1842. The advertisement is handwritten and measures 8" x 6". Found with Tobias papers.
This trade card advertises P. Levy, a clothier in London, Ontario, Canada. The card features an illustration of a well-dressed young girl. The front of the card also shows a print from the back, suggesting that the back of the card has been printed on the front. There is a small paper loss on the bottom left corner of the back of the card. The back of the card features a full advertisement for P. Levy, advertising wool suits, pants and overcoats. The card advertises P. Levy as 'Canada's Greatest Clothier.'
Two-page letter written by Marcus Adler of London, England to Samuel Etting in Baltimore, Maryland on January 14, 1858. The letter, part of the Etting/Carvalho Archive at Beit Yisrael Sefardi, discusses [add specific topic if discernible from the letter's content].
Two-page letter written by H. Guedalla in London, England to Samuel Etting in Baltimore, Maryland on January 29, 1858. The letter is part of the Etting/Carvalho Archive at Beit Yisrael Sefardi.
Two-page letter written by George Peabody of London, England to Samuel Etting in Baltimore, Maryland on January 15, 1858. This letter is part of the Etting/Carvalho Archive in the Beit Yisrael Sefardi collection.
Two-page letter written on the letterhead of the London Journal of Medicine, dated December 13, 1848. Alexander Henry writes to Dr. Isaac Hays in Philadelphia, proposing an exchange of publications between the London Journal of Medicine and Hays's periodical. The letter includes a prospectus for the London Journal of Medicine.
Four-page letter dated March 5, 1809, from Jarvis Smith, an American businessman in London, England, to his uncle, Ebenezer Smith, in New Marlborough, Massachusetts. The letter details a previous letter lost at sea, and describes the author's observations of Jewish life in London, including the Feast of Esther and a visit to a synagogue. The letter includes a ship stamp and Boston postmark, and was carried by the ship Albatros, Captain Wildes. 7 1/4" x 9", folds, very good condition with minor paper loss from opening wax seals.
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.
This archival collection comprises excerpted speeches delivered by Judah P. Benjamin, a prominent U.S. Senator, on the floor of the United States Congress. The excerpts are taken from the *Congressional Globe*, covering various dates between December 12, 1855, and August 14, 1856. The speeches cover a range of topics including naval affairs, the California court system, and the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty. These materials were removed from the *Congressional Globe* for the 24th Congress, 1st session.
Complete issue of the periodical *The Political State of Great Britain*, published in London, England in December 1729 by Abel Boyer. This monthly periodical, a precursor to the modern newspaper, comprises approximately 110 pages (8.5" x 6.5") and covers European political affairs, including reports from the American colonies, wars, treaties, and notable figures. This particular issue features a detailed, five-page account of the Portuguese Inquisition, naming numerous individuals persecuted for alleged Jewish practices.
Port of Entry - ASD Henry Cohen.....Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.......12/18/1857.....stationary from England. A leader in Jewish affairs. Henry Cohen immigrated from England to Philadelphia in 1837 and quickly established a highly successful business career. Shortly after his arrival, he founded a high-end wholesale stationery enterprise that specialized in envelope manufacturing and foreign imports. During the 1850s and 1860s, the commercial headquarters for this flourishing operation were located at 42 Market Street. Under Philadelphia's older grid numbering system, this specific location later shifted to what is known today as the 500 block of Market Street. When the American Civil War broke out in the 1860s, Cohen's business experienced significant growth. He chose to use his newly acquired wealth to fiercely back the Union cause. As part of these patriotic efforts, he became an early member of Philadelphia's historic Union League. Through this organization, he provided massive financial subscriptions to help fund and equip the Union military.Beyond his commercial success, Henry Cohen and his wife, Matilda, were pillar figures in the early American Jewish community. According to 19th-century historical records—including Henry Samuel Morais' landmark 1894 volume The Jews of Philadelphia—the family maintained a deep commitment to Jewish communal life. They were lifelong, deeply involved members of Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel, one of the oldest and most historic synagogues in the United States, where Henry routinely contributed leadership, resources, and financial support. The Cohens also maintained an elite social and philanthropic partnership with Rebecca Gratz, the famous Jewish-American educator who founded the first Hebrew Sunday School in America. Matilda Cohen was an intimate friend of Gratz and served as her primary co-worker across multiple local Jewish charity organizations. This philanthropic drive extended into the Civil War when Philadelphia hosted the Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission. Henry funded and Matilda led the Women's Branch of the Sanitary Fair Committee, where she spearheaded efforts for Pennsylvania’s Jewish women to organize mass sewing circles that crafted essential clothes and blankets for Union soldiers. In addition to wartime relief, historical records show that Henry Cohen acted as a primary benefactor and financial adviser to the early Philadelphia Jewish Foster Home and Orphan Asylum. His leadership helped establish a vital social safety net for arriving Jewish immigrants and orphaned children. Toward the end of his life, Cohen continued his civic dedication by acting as a chief promoter for the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. His wife served as a highly decorated organizer for the event, ensuring that the civic, cultural, and charitable contributions of the Jewish community were prominently represented on a global stage
Issue of The Post Boy newspaper from London, England, dated September 3, 1726. An article on the front page details the release of an English ship captured en route from London to New York, noting that eleven Hollanders, five Jews, and a Jewess were taken into slavery. The article highlights the vulnerability of Jews traveling at sea due to lack of governmental protection.
A shipping record from James Shears & Sons documenting the shipment of finished copper from London, England to Boston, Massachusetts on June 18, 1829, for the account of Harmond Hendricks. The record details the port of entry and indicates the involvement of Hendricks & Isaacs (Harmon Hendricks' brother-in-law) in the Soho Copper Refinery in Soho, New Jersey.
A partly printed bill of exchange for £369.6.8 Sterling, payable sixty days after sight, from Moses Castella in Philadelphia to Thomas Ewing in London, on account of Elizer & Jacob Montefiore in London. Dated July 26, 1796. Accompanied by a manuscript note detailing transaction fees and a notarized manuscript document. The document bears several cancelled endorsements and a blind-embossed tax stamp.
One-page manuscript shipping record dated November 10, 1817, detailing the arrival of one bale of old clothes sent to the Providence, Rhode Island Custom House from the schooner Alert, Snow, Master, originating from London, England. The record is signed by Robt. Jackson, Jr., the portmaster at Providence. Recipient listed as Moses Wolf.
Newspaper clipping from the *London Chronicle*, April 5, 1781, detailing a Jewish wedding in London between a British Jew and an American Jewish woman, Minka Levy, daughter of the prominent American merchant Judah Levy. The article provides a detailed description of the ceremony and the participants. This event occurred during the American Revolutionary War.
This pamphlet contains the text of Richard Cumberland's comic opera, *The Jew of Mogadore*, as published by D. Longworth in New York in 1808. The opera, set in Mogador (present-day Essaouira, Morocco), likely involves comedic elements related to Jewish characters and life in the area. This edition is an American imprint and shows that the opera was popular enough to be published across the Atlantic.
Eight-page newspaper, The London Chronicle, published in London, England on July 21, 1770. The newspaper includes a report on Newport, Rhode Island merchants who allegedly failed to adhere to the colonial boycott of British goods in protest against British taxation. Pages 65, 66, and 69 are included in this item.
Issue of the London Gazette, dated April 20, 1728, published in London, England by S. Buckley. This issue includes a list of passengers, including several Jews, released from captivity by Moroccan privateers following a peace treaty between England and the Emperor of Morocco. The listed Jews, Rachel Franco, Blanco Flora, David Franco, and Raphael Franco, were traveling from London to New York.
Issue of the Gentleman's Magazine from August 1, 1753, published in London, England. This issue features an extensive discussion of the 1753 Jewish Naturalization Act, presenting diverse opinions ranging from purely biblical antisemitism to anti-foreigner sentiments. The article provides a detailed overview of the arguments for and against the Act, which granted Jews the right to be naturalized by Parliament without taking the sacrament.
A die-cut feather-shaped trade card advertising Kaufmann's millinery department. The card features a winter scene with owls and mentions locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Paris, France; and London, England. Published in 1892.
Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Judah Philip Benjamin, showing a three-quarters view of him wearing a barrister's wig and robes. The photograph is signed by Benjamin and dates from circa 1875. It depicts Benjamin after his flight to England following the defeat of the Confederacy, where he became a noted lawyer. This is a rare CDV.
Cabinet photograph and hand drawing of a Torah crown (approximately 40-45 ounces), sent in an envelope from Martin & Son, 245 Commercial Rd., London, England, to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. This is one of nine cabinet photographs and a drawing sent to Rabbi Morais, possibly related to an inquiry about purchasing ritual objects.
Cabinet photograph depicting a silver Torah breastplate, offered for sale by Martin & Son of London, England. The photograph, circa 1885, was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Handwritten on the back are details regarding the weight and price of the breastplate. This is one of nine photographs in a collection that also includes a drawing and a fragment of the original envelope.
Cabinet photograph of a silver Torah breastplate, taken by Martin & Son, 245 Commercial Rd., London, England, circa 1885. The photograph was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of a set of nine photographs, a drawing, and an envelope. Handwritten notes on the back of the photograph indicate the weight and price of the breastplate, suggesting it was part of a sales inquiry.
Cabinet photograph depicting silver finials for a Torah, offered for sale by Martin & Son, 245 Commercial Road, London, England. The photograph, part of a set of nine, includes handwritten notes on the back indicating item number, weight (70), and price (£1.1 per ounce). The set was sent circa 1885 to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, likely as part of an inquiry to purchase ritual objects.
Cabinet photograph depicting a silver Torah crown, taken by Martin & Son of London, England, circa 1885. The photograph was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, possibly as part of a sales inquiry. This is one of nine cabinet photographs, a drawing, and an envelope included in the collection. The photographs may depict new English ritual objects or earlier Continental pieces.
Cabinet photograph depicting silver finials for a Torah, taken by Martin & Son of London, England, circa 1885. The photograph was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of a set of nine photographs, a drawing and an envelope, possibly related to an inquiry to purchase ritual objects. Handwritten on the back is "NO. 3".
Cabinet photograph of silver finials for a Torah, taken by Martin & Son at 245 Commercial Rd., London, England, circa 1885. This photograph, part of a set of nine, was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, possibly as part of a sales inquiry. The images show ritual objects, and further research is needed to determine their origin and age.
Cabinet photograph depicting silver finials for a Torah, likely taken by Martin & Son of London, England, circa 1885. The photograph, part of a collection sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, includes handwritten notations indicating weight and price in pounds sterling. The photograph suggests a potential inquiry for purchase.
This newspaper clipping from the *Daily Post-Boy*, published in London, England, on July 12, 1735, reports on a proposal by twelve Jews to pay the King of Spain 50,000 pieces of eight annually for permission to establish Jewish communities in various Spanish cities. The proposal, though initially approved by the first minister, was ultimately rejected by the Spanish court and council.
Newspaper clipping from the Illustrated London News, July 26, 1851, featuring a two-part article on Sir David Salomons' election to Parliament and the controversy surrounding his inability to serve due to his Jewish faith. The article discusses the House of Commons' attempts to overturn this restriction and Salomons' eventual service in Parliament from 1859 to 1873. Published in London, England.
Preferred trust certificate of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Signed by Henry Oppenheimer with United States and United Kingdom revenue stamps. Lists William Salomon and Abraham Wolff as voting trustees. Orange with a large locomotive image. Dated May 24, 1899, London, United Kingdom.
Promissory note dated December 1, 1769, payable to Naphtali Hart Myers from Mary Bradstreet. The note was collected and signed by her husband, Colonel John Bradstreet, in Albany, New York. The note was witnessed by Judah, acting as an agent for Myers. Naphtali Hart Myers signed the note twice. This financial record reflects a transaction between Bradstreet and Myers, highlighting a business relationship between the two families.
One-page letter from M. N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser written in London, England on November 21, 1854. Nathan describes an emergency visit due to the death of his sister's husband, leaving him to care for the widow and three children. He sends regards to Rebecca Gratz. This letter is one of six in the collection from Nathan to Leeser.
Invitation to a memorial service for Sir Moses Montefiore held at the Mound Street Temple in London, England on October 4, 1885. The invitation mentions Isaac Wise and Raphael Benjamin as key speakers. The invitation is a four-page folded broadside.
A letter written by Judah P. Benjamin to Colin J. McRae on May 8, 1869, from London, England. Benjamin informs McRae that he has won his case against the US government, crediting the experience and ability of Mr. Benjamin, who served as one of McRae's counsels. The letter also mentions McRae's involvement with the Selma Foundry & Naval Works in Belize.
Legal deposition given by Thomas Bradford in London, England on March 16, 1716, attesting to his acquaintance with Daniel Tittery and Joshua Tittery of Philadelphia. Bradford's testimony details the inheritance of land in Maryland by three daughters of Joshua Tittery, who is described as a potter of Philadelphia, and the family's Jewish origins and history as glass blowers.
Legal document apprenticing Barnet Hart to Samuel Judah in the art of merchandizing for seven years. Signed by Elizabeth Judah for her husband, and witnessed by Barnet Cohen and A. Cohen. Dated March 3, 1778, with an intact revenue stamp. The document was created in London, England, and mentions Montreal, Canada.
Sight draft from David Franks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his brother Moses Franks in London, England, dated July 30, 1772. The document is a receipt for a financial transaction, measuring 4" x 8". David Franks was a partner in Gratz Bros. and Joseph Simon, involved in supplying goods for the fur trade. Moses Franks was a major supplier to the Crown during the French and Indian War. This document exemplifies trans-oceanic family business transactions during the period.
Request for insurance on four kegs of furs shipped from Providence, Rhode Island to London aboard the "Hope" by Moses David and Jacob Lopez, circa 1770. The document details the insurance request and includes information about the shipment and the parties involved.
Playbill advertising the performance of "The Jew" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, England on June 13, 1797. This playbill is a single sheet and is printed in English. The play was also performed in the USA in 1795.
A broadside announcing a series of six popular lectures on Hebrew poetry by Rev. Morris J. Raphall, Rabbi, Preacher at the Synagogue in Birmingham, England. The lectures were scheduled to take place from January 29th to February 11th, 1850. Handwritten notes on the broadside possibly by Raphall himself are present. This is considered the only known copy.
This broadside announces a performance of the opera "The Jewess" ("La Juive") at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, England. The date of the performance is listed as Saturday evening, March 26th, but the year is uncertain; possibilities include 1842 or 1853. The broadside also notes that this is the 8th time the opera was performed in America and provides details about the actors and scenes. It's considered possibly the earliest extant American broadside for this opera. The opera, composed by Fromental Halévy, premiered in Paris in 1835 and was a popular work in the 19th century. The storyline explores the theme of religious tolerance.
This pamphlet is a program for services commemorating the centennial anniversary of Sir Moses Montefiore. The program details services held in both London, England and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 26, 1884. The Philadelphia service was held at Congregation Rodef Shalom. The program includes English and Hebrew text.
This archival item consists of letters printed in the October 1753 issue of the Gentleman's Magazine, London, England. The letters express a range of opinions, from purely biblical antisemitism to anti-foreigner sentiment, regarding the Jewish Naturalization Act of 1753. This Act, passed in July 1753 and repealed in 1754, allowed Jews to become naturalized British subjects. The letters reflect the significant public debate surrounding this controversial legislation.
This archival material consists of the October 1753 issue of the Gentleman's Magazine, a prominent British periodical. It contains articles and letters discussing the recently passed Jewish Naturalization Act of 1753, ranging in tone from purely biblical antisemitism to anti-foreigner sentiment. The Act, allowing Jews to be naturalized by Parliament without taking the sacrament, faced significant public opposition and was later repealed.
This pamphlet reprints the text of the Jewish Naturalization Act of 1753, an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain. The act, which received royal assent on July 7, 1753, aimed to allow Jews to become naturalized British subjects through application to Parliament. The act was repealed later in the same year due to significant public opposition. The pamphlet includes details about the historical context of the Act, including the debate surrounding its passage and its eventual repeal.
Issue of the Gentleman's Magazine published in London, England on June 1, 1753. This issue features commentary on the recently passed Jewish Naturalization Act of 1753, a bill significant to Jewish communities in the colonies. The article on the Act appeared on the front page of Benjamin Franklin's newspaper in November 1753. The issue also includes a colored plate depicting St. Philip's Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and colored plates of American birds and a rattlesnake.
Pamphlet detailing the British Act of 1858 that amended the law restricting the oath of office to Christians, allowing Lionel de Rothschild to take his seat in the House of Commons. The act, passed on July 26, 1858, addressed the issue of the oath's religious requirements. Published in the United Kingdom. The pamphlet excerpts relevant sections of the act, omitting the portion of the oath relating to Christian belief.
This pamphlet contains the testimony of Edward Turberville given before the House of Commons on November 9, 1680, concerning the Popish Plot. It also includes additional material on Francisco de Faria, whose own narrative regarding the Popish Plot is also discussed. The pamphlet details Turberville's account of events related to the alleged conspiracy, providing insight into the political climate and anxieties surrounding the Popish Plot in 17th-century England. The included biography of Francisco de Faria offers biographical information about his life and career.
This pamphlet contains the testimony of Stephen Dugdale, given before the House of Commons on November 1, 1680, concerning the Popish Plot. It also includes additional material on Francisco de Faria, whose own narrative regarding the Popish Plot is reprinted within this pamphlet. De Faria's narrative provides biographical details, including his birthplace in Pernambuco, Brazil (1653), his travels throughout Europe, and his service as interpreter and secretary to the Portuguese ambassador to England.
This pamphlet, published in London in November 1680, recounts the testimony of Francisco de Faria before the House of Commons. De Faria, born in Pernambuco, Brazil, to Jewish parents in 1653, details his involvement in events related to the Popish Plot. The pamphlet is part of a larger collection of materials related to de Faria and the Popish Plot. This specific pamphlet is a duplicate of another item in the collection (13-907), with slight variations in size. The collection also includes two additional pamphlets related to De Faria. The information provided by De Faria, who served as an interpreter and secretary for the Portuguese ambassador, contributed to the narrative of the Popish Plot, a supposed conspiracy by Catholics to overthrow the English government. The collection includes an article by Lee M. Friedman on Francisco de Faria published in the American Jewish Historical Society Journal (No. 20, 1911) (13-1001).
This 1680 pamphlet contains the testimony of Francisco de Faria, an American-born Jew, delivered before the House of Commons on November 1, 1680, concerning the Popish Plot. The pamphlet details de Faria's background, his recruitment as an agent in Antwerp, and his involvement with English Catholics. His testimony contributed to the narrative of the Popish Plot, a supposed conspiracy by Catholics to overthrow the English government. The collection also includes two related pamphlets and an article by Lee M. Friedman from the American Jewish Historical Society Journal (No. 20, 1911) that discusses de Faria's life and testimony.