Subject: Cooper Union

This billhead documents a transaction from M. L. Chaim, a Dental Surgeon in New York, dated September 28, 1883. It is addressed to D. Bailey, Esq., for dental services rendered, specifically a "Comp. Full upper + partial lower" set of dentures, costing $95.00. The bill is marked "Recd payment." and signed by J. S. Chaim. The billhead features an illustration of a set of teeth in the upper left corner. The header includes the inscription "Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art" and the name "Dr. M. L. Chaim, M. D., Dental Surgeon" in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The document has ruled red and blue lines for itemization. 3.

This item is a handwritten letter from Edward Salomon of the law firm Salomon, Hall & Dulon, addressed to George W. Lyon, Esq., Secretary, and dated October 29, 1880. In the letter, Salomon expresses his regrets that prior engagements prevent him from accepting an invitation to make an address at a "Citizens Meeting" at Cooper Institute that evening, which was organized to endorse the nomination of Mr. Dowd for Mayor. He notes his hearty sympathy with the object of the meeting. The letter is printed on the law firm's stationery, which features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the firm name, its partners (Edward Salomon, Edward S. Hall, Rudolf Dulon), and its address at 115 Broadway (Post Building), New York. 3.