Letter from Hamburger & Bro. to B. Cohen, Demopolis, Alabama, October 25, 1849

Stampless folded letter mailed from Demopolis, Alabama to B. Cohen in Mobile, Alabama on October 25, 1849. The letter, written in German with some English phrases, discusses business matters, including a bill of lading and commission, and mentions Goldsmith, Forcheimer & Co., Mobile wholesale grocers. Mendelein Manuel Forcheimer (1826-1912), born in Bavaria, was likely associated with the firm. This letter is an example of early Judaica correspondence from Demopolis, Alabama, a city with a growing Jewish community that played a significant role in local commerce by the 1850s. The letter is marked with a red DEMOPOLIS/Ala. postmark and a red "5" in a circle rate handstamp. The letter's content suggests commercial activity typical of the period.

Associated People/Businesses

• Hamburger & Bro. / Forcheimer, Mendelein Manuel / Cohen, B.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Jews--United States
• Commercial correspondence
• 19th century
• Commerce

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 9