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Deed of Sale for Lot 19, Parcel 533, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1827Deed of Sale for Lot 19, Parcel 533, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1827

This document is a deed of sale for Lot 19, Parcel 533 in Washington, D.C., dated May 15, 1827. Charlotte Abigail Myers and Mordecai Cohen Myers, a Jewish family from Georgetown, South Carolina, sold the land to John A. Smith of Washington City for $350. The land was inherited from David Pollock. The deed is signed by William Cranch, subscriber of Deeds for the District of Columbia, and witnessed by Solomon Cohen. A verso notation indicates that notary Thomas R. Mitchell appeared before William Cranch as subscribing witness on January 22, 1828. The main portion of the deed is handwritten by a secretary. William Brent, Clerk of the Court for the District of Columbia, also signed the document.

Government Record - J. Loewenthal, Washington, District of Columbia, September 5, 1865Government Record - J. Loewenthal, Washington, District of Columbia, September 5, 1865

This document certifies that J. Loewenthal of Washington, District of Columbia, has been appointed a Commissioner for the State of New Hampshire. In this role, Loewenthal is authorized to administer oaths and acknowledge deeds and other written instruments for use in New Hampshire. The document includes a certification by David R. Carter, Clerk of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, verifying J. Loewenthal's signature and authority. The record features handwritten text and signatures, an embossed Supreme Court seal, and a red postage stamp-like seal with the date "1865." 3.

Trade Card for Eiseman Bros., ClothiersTrade Card for Eiseman Bros., Clothiers

This trade card advertises Eiseman Bros., a clothing store located at the corner of 7th and E Streets, Washington, D.C. The card features a charming illustration of a couple ice skating on a frozen lake, with trees in the background. The card features a red, white, and blue border. The card is blank on the back.