Subject: Jewish History

A Jewish calendar book covering sixty-four years, detailing the New Moons, Festivals, and Fasts. Published in London by Thompson in 1838. The book is rebound in stiff wrappers and contains two children's pencil drawings in a new back pocket. The back cover includes numerous names and birthdates of a Philadelphia Jewish family from the 1800s, and pencil notes on some pages record family events. The first and last few pages show tears. Condition: Good-. Wrapper. 137 pages including information on Religious and Charitable Institutions of the Jews in London and a chronological table up to and including Jewish activity in the USA.

Second English edition of "A Treatise on Marienbad: Its Surroundings and Its Medicinal Waters," by Dr. E. (Enoch) Heinrich Kisch, published in 1897. The first German edition was published in 1892. This edition was published in English for the American Jewish market. The book is 198 pages plus a two-page explanation of a plan, and features topographical plans of Marienbad. It's described as a rare edition, with OCLC finding only one copy located in Germany. The book details the medical and historical significance of Marienbad, a popular spa frequented by upper-class Jewish individuals (secular and religious) who sought cures from its waters. Dr. Kisch is mentioned in the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia as a medical writer and editor. The book has tan card covers and measures 5" x 8".

An archive of 56 documents pertaining to the division of the estate of Aaron Hart (d. 1800), a prominent merchant and landowner in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The documents were found within the papers of Judge James Reid (1769-1848), Hart's lawyer. The collection is divided into two categories: documents created after Hart's death, primarily legal in nature, and documents predating his death, including ledger sheets, letters, and promissory notes. The documents offer insight into Hart's business dealings, land holdings, and family affairs. Biographical information on Aaron Hart and his sons is included.

Issue of the American Apollo newspaper from Boston, Massachusetts, published on December 18, 1794. Includes an advertisement for the play "The Jew", which is notable as one of the first English-language plays to portray a Jewish character as the hero. Also contains news from Pittsburgh regarding the Whiskey Rebellion.

A book titled "AN APOLOGY for the BIBLE in a SERIES OF LETTERS ADDRESSED TO THOMAS PAIN, AUTHOR of; the BOOK THE AGE OF REASON" by R. Watson, Lord Bishop of Llandaff. Published in 1796. Watson defends the Jews against accusations made by Paine in *The Age of Reason*, specifically refuting Paine's claim that Jews "never pray[ed] for anything but vengeance, victory and riches."

Bound book containing two works: "An Epitome of General Ecclesiastical History, From Earliest Period to Present Time, With Appendix Giving Concise History of Jews From Destruction of Jerusalem to Present Day" and "A Compendium of the History of the Jews" by Adam Clark. Published in 1827.

This book, published in 1851 by Lane & Scott for the Sunday School Union of the Methodist Episcopal Church in New York, provides a concise overview of Jewish history. It is a relatively rare book with only two copies listed in WorldCat.

This billhead records a transaction between wholesale dealers L. & S. Hecht of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and J. S. Stiller on May 12, 1852. L. & S. Hecht, located at 109 North Third Street, specialized in hosiery, gloves, trimmings, and small wares. The bill details the sale of various items, including "Reading," "Hatchet," "Calles," "Knitting Yarn," and "Calk Spool," totaling "3 39". The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, along with decorative borders and classical 19th-century typography for the address and item descriptions. **3.

Children's book published around 1850 by Leavitt & Allen in New York City. Contains six stories, one of which is titled "The Jew in the Bramble Bush." This story features an antisemitic depiction of a Jewish character through a wood block print, culminating in the character's hanging as a thief.

Bookplate indicating ownership by the Jewish Museum in New York City. The bookplate notes that it is from the Deinard Collection, presented by Jacob Schiff. The date is approximately 1915 based on the date of the collection.

This broadside contains "Worte des Trostes" (Words of Consolation), a eulogy delivered by Rabbi Benjamin Szold of the Oheb Shalom-Gemeinde in Baltimore on August 9, 1885, for Moses Oettinger. The text is in German and is presented within a simple decorative border, featuring ornate Gothic-style lettering for the main headings. 3.

A broadside printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 29, 1869, calling for the unification of Jewish charitable organizations in the city under the banner of "The Society of the United Hebrew Charities of Philadelphia." This document represents an early effort towards consolidating Jewish charitable giving in America, predating the 20th-century Federations. It lists numerous names of individuals and organizations.

Broadside detailing a Pennsylvania Act of April 14, 1828, authorizing Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia to lease a lot at the northeast corner of Spruce and Ninth Streets. The broadside names several individuals involved in the transaction, including Samuel Hays, Simon Gratz, Zalegman Phillips, and Abraham Myers Cohen.

A sepia-toned cabinet photograph depicting the second building of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, New York. The impressive building features a grand Second Empire architectural style with mansard roofs, dormer windows, and ornate facades. The foreground shows a dirt road with scattered rocks, suggesting ongoing construction or development around the hospital. The verso of the card identifies it as part of a "New Series of Cabinet Photographs" from 1874-75, published by G. W. Thorne at 60 and 62 Nassau Street, near Maiden Lane, New York. The verso also lists other notable New York City landmarks and destinations available in Thorne's photographic series.

This is a 1725 map of Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti) by Guillaume De L'Isle. It is one of the earliest known maps to show L'Anise de Juif, Haiti, a likely early trading settlement. The map is part of a collection that ranges in date from 1725 to 1858. The map is based on, but not a rote copy of, Amédée-François Frézier's 1722 Isle de S. Domingue et débouquemens circonvoisins. The description includes historical context regarding Jewish emigration to Haiti following French colonization in 1633, their involvement in the sugar plantations, and their subsequent expulsion in 1683 due to the Code Noir. Despite the expulsion, some Jews remained in leadership positions within French trading companies. A 1745 Buache edition of this map also exists, noting "Buache ...1745" in the lower right corner. This earlier map does not have this notation.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Abraham de Sola, taken by W. Notman in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The photograph depicts de Sola in a full bust pose, wearing robes. The description on the original indicates de Sola's role as a defender of orthodoxy, a friend of Leeser, and his significance as the first person to deliver the opening prayer before the U.S. Congress in 1872 as a non-Christian theologian. This event is noted as a gesture of goodwill between the U.S. and England following a period of strained relations.

A carte-de-visite featuring a sepia-toned photographic portrait of an unknown, bearded man. The man is depicted from the chest up, looking to his left, wearing a suit and bow tie. The reverse side of the card features an ornate, Victorian-style design for Bogardus & Bendann Brothers' Photographic and Portrait Galleries, located at No. 1153 Broadway, near 27th Street, New York. The design includes decorative borders, elegant typography, and a central emblem featuring a shield, musical instruments, floral elements, and radiating lines.

A sepia-toned carte-de-visite (CDV) showing a street view of the Hebrew Hospital and Asylum in Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1868. The photograph depicts a large, multi-story brick building with a cupola on the roof and a prominent entrance. A wooden fence runs along the front of the building, and a group of five men, dressed in suits and bowler hats, are visible standing near the fence. The item shows light toning and scratches, creasing to the top left corner, and some loss to the photograph at the lower left corner. A small hole is punched at the lower margin. 3.

This carte-de-visite features an engraving titled "Synagogue, Cor. Broadway & 6th Street," depicting the early Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom building in Louisville, Kentucky. The ornate synagogue, built in an Orientalist style with twin towers topped by tall domes and a Torah Ark with a horseshoe arch, is shown amidst trees. People are depicted walking on sidewalks, and a horse-drawn carriage and a man pushing a cart are visible in the street. This pictorial image is a mid-19th century engraving mounted on a period card. 3.

This item is a carte-de-visite photograph depicting an unknown woman in full dress, standing beside an ornate chair. The reverse side of the photograph identifies the photographer as T. Lilienthal, located at 102 Poydras, New Orleans. Cartes-de-visite were a popular format for portrait photography in the mid-19th century.

Collection of ten interest-bearing bearer bonds issued by the City of Philadelphia. Each bond is elaborately printed and features illustrations of Philadelphia City Hall, early locomotives, a wharf, George Washington, a cobbler, and Benjamin Franklin. Issued in various denominations from $100 to $9,000, the bonds were issued to Jewish organizations and individuals in Philadelphia between 1854 and 1872. Notable recipients include Joseph L. Moss, Isaac J. Phillips (Treasurer of the United Hebrew Beneficent Society), S. Tobias, S. M. Etting, Philip Nathans, and Har Nevah Lodge No. 12 (B'nai B'rith). Two bonds are issued to Henry Myer Phillips, a prominent Philadelphia attorney and one of Pennsylvania's first Jewish congressmen, and his companion, Constant Guillon.

Collection of ten elaborately printed "LOAN TO THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA" 9 x 14 inch interest-bearing "Six Per Cent Loan" bearer bonds. Issued between 1850 and 1872 to Jewish organizations and individuals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each bond features illustrations of Philadelphia City Hall, early locomotives, a wharf, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and other imagery. Bonds vary in amounts from $100 to $9,000 and bear the signatures of the City Controller and Treasurer. Notable recipients include Joseph L. Moss; Isaac J. Phillips, Treasurer of the United Hebrew Beneficent Society; S. Tobias; S. M. Etting; Philip Nathans; Har Nevah Lodge No. 12 (B'Nai B'rith); Aaron J. Seligman; and Henry Myer Phillips (a prominent Philadelphia attorney and Congressman). Two bonds are issued to Henry Myer Phillips and his companion, Constant Guillon. Most bonds are in excellent condition; one is split down the centerfold and another has minor marginal damage.

A royal contract signed by King George III, dated December 4, 1778, concerning the delivery of provisions for British forces in North America during the American Revolutionary War. The agreement outlines the contractual obligations of Moses Franks, Arnold Nesbitt, and Adam Drummond to supply these provisions. The accompanying records detail product quantities and prices, indicating a total contract value of 104,650 pounds, with 24,111 pounds remaining at the time of this record. The document is a handwritten manuscript featuring formal period script, multiple signatures, and various endorsements and account entries. 3.

Pamphlet published April 6, 1832, concerning Parliamentary Acts related to religious toleration in the West Indies. The pamphlet details legislation passed by colonial legislatures granting relief to Catholics, removing disabilities for Jews, and addressing the status of free people of color. It discusses the history of Jewish settlers in Barbados and the restrictions they faced, particularly from Christian business rivals. The pamphlet highlights the amelioration of Jews' positions in the early 19th century through colonial acts and refers to relevant sources, including the Jewish Encyclopedia (JE) and Marcus's *Colonial American Jew*. The pamphlet is unbound and in folio format, comprising 34 pages with two additional pages. It was issued from the House of Commons in London.

A copper penny featuring a bust of Daniel Mendoza on the obverse and a stylized design with the inscription "BREECHES...PANDORAS" on the reverse. This penny was exhibited at the National Museum of American Jewish History in their 2005 exhibition, "Sting Like a Maccabee." The coin dates from approximately 1790.

Two letters dated November 11th and 13th, 1925, concerning the future of the Suasso Fund following the end of the Suasso male line. The correspondence discusses the proposed transfer of the fund to the administrators of the Portuguese-Jewish Community of Amsterdam. The letters were written between Maurits Lopes Suasso and Franz Lopes Suasso in The Hague and Amsterdam, Netherlands.

This handwritten court document, dated March 28, 1871, from Charleston County, South Carolina, is a "Notice of Appeal" submitted by John Phillips on behalf of the legal firm Simons & Simons. It pertains to a lawsuit filed by Theodore M. Cater against Gustavus Poznanski concerning a dispute over lease terms. The document outlines two main grounds for appeal: first, that there was insufficient evidence for the plaintiff's claim of one thousand dollars in damages, and second, that the case was poorly prepared, arguing that the defendant (Poznanski) should pay an annual lease. The document is written on lined paper and shows signs of age, including fold marks and water stains.

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.

This legal document records the sale of two quarter lots in the Fells Point Hebrew Friendship Congregation Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland, to Samuel Weinberg for $125. The deed is dated March 28, 1881, and is signed by Seligman Herzberg, President of the congregation. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the congregation's name and is embossed with a circular seal. 3.

This vellum deed documents the transfer of a large tract of land, known as "Pleasant Valley" and comprising 336.75 acres, from Isaac Franks to his daughter, Sarah Eliza Hoofnagel, and her husband, John Hoofnagel. The land is located along Two Lick Creek in Armstrong Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The transaction, dated January 10, 1807, specifies the consideration as "love and affection" and "one Dollar specie." Isaac Franks originally received this land in a Patent Deed in 1788 for his services during the Revolutionary War. The document features both printed and handwritten entries, bold and legible writing, and is authenticated with two red wax seals and an Indiana County seal. The overall condition is excellent.

Deed for a house and lot near 7th and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated May 20, 1817. The deed was signed by Simon Cohen and Abraham Myers Cohen. The property is now the site of the Atwater-Kent Museum.

Deed poll transferring property from Patrick Moore to Aaron Levy in Tyrone, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, dated December 24, 1792. The document is written in English.

Deed of sale for a lot on the west side of 2nd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Isaiah Nathans and his wife, Lydia Nathans, sold the property to John Cridland on June 25, 1819. The document suggests a potential transaction between father and son.

Deed transferring land in Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania from Simon Gratz to James Duncan and John Forster. The deed is dated May 18, 1830. The land was originally purchased by Simon Gratz from Aaron Levy on July 24, 1792. The deed includes two signatures of Simon Gratz. Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania was founded and named after Aaron Levy.

Two related deeds of sale pertaining to the sale of a plantation. The first deed, dated July 1, 1845, records the sale from Robert C. Nuly to Moses N. Hart for $1300. The second deed, dated January 20, 1845, involves James W. Spratt and Moses N. Hart. Both deeds concern property located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Moses N. Hart was a member of Beth Elohim Synagogue, starting in 1811.

This book is a reprint of a lecture given in Berlin in January 1869, by Hermann Cohen, on the cultural and historical significance of the Sabbath. Published in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1881, likely by Der Zeitgeist, it features a preface and an advertisement page. The text is in German.

This 120-page diary (60 leaves), written and signed by Charles Isaiah Hoffman, documents his attendance at the Fourth Zionist Congress in 1900. Hoffman, a Philadelphia attorney in his mid-thirties, would later become a prominent early pulpit rabbi in the Conservative Movement. The diary details his journey, including a stay in New York City, and his meetings with notable figures. The Congress addressed the persecution of Romanian Jewry and the challenges faced by Jewish workers in Palestine. A significant event documented is Solomon Schechter's persuasion of Hoffman to abandon law and pursue rabbinical studies. The diary is a gift of Rabbi Geffen.

Booklet containing correspondence between U.S. and Swiss officials regarding discrimination against American Jewish citizens in Switzerland, specifically focusing on the case of S. Muhlhauser, who was denied the right to open a branch office. Includes testimony by Jonas Levy. The correspondence covers the period from 1858 to 1860, detailing efforts by American authorities to address discriminatory Swiss laws and practices against Jews. The booklet also reviews Swiss laws that imposed second-class citizenship on Jews. Published in Washington, D.C. by the House of Representatives in 1860. Octavo, 101 pages. Original tan wraps with black lettering (lacks covers). (Singerman No. 1691)

Enlistment certificate for William Tinsley, enrolling him in Company F of the Cameron Dragoons, to serve during the American Civil War. The certificate is a partially-printed form with manuscript additions for names and signatures. It is dated August 10, 1861, and signed by Max Friedman, Colonel Commanding, and the First Lieutenant of Company F (signature illegible). The document formalizes Tinsley's entry into the regiment. The design features bold, block lettering for "CAMERON DRAGOONS" and elegant script for other details, reflecting typical typography for official documents of the period. Historical context indicates Tinsley served with Company F until his capture near Williamsburg, Virginia, on September 9, 1862, and subsequent imprisonment in Libby Prison and Belle Isle, Virginia. He was paroled on September 29, 1862, re-enlisted on January 4, 1864, and participated in the final battle of the Civil War at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. 3.

This book, published in 1882 by Bloch Publishing & Printing, is an adaptation and expansion of a German work by Dr. David Leimdörfer. It provides a summary of post-biblical Jewish history designed for use in Jewish-American Sabbath schools. This particular copy was owned by L. Leopold, as indicated by his signature.

This legal document is an estate bond for the deceased Solomon Solomons. Mordecai Sheftall, identified as a Savannah merchant, along with Levi Sheftall and Samuel Savory, a Savannah gentleman, are bound to the Governor and Ordinaries of Georgia for the sum of Two Thousand Pounds Sterling. Mordecai Sheftall is obligated as the administrator to submit a full inventory of Solomon Solomons' estate by March 29, 1770, and an account of sales by September 29, 1770. The document is partly printed with handwritten insertions for names, dates, and signatures. It exhibits characteristic signs of age, including foxing, moderate wear, and partial separations along the folds, typical of late 18th-century legal papers.

Musical score for a cantata or short oratorio titled 'Esther, the Beautiful Queen,' composed by William B. Bradbury and C.M. Cady. Published in 1856, this work is designed for musical conventions, festivals, and societies. The cantata concerns the biblical tale of Esther, Mordecai, and Haman, focusing on Esther's efforts to save the Jewish people from peril during the reign of Artaxerxes. Printed in wraps, oblong format, 88 pages.

An etching by E. L. Montefiore, dated 1879, depicting Sir Moses Montefiore in profile. The print measures 14 7/8 x 10 3/4 inches, with plate marks at 10 1/8 x 7 5/8 inches. The artist's signature 'E. L. Montefiore 1879' is signed and dated in the plate.

Manuscript expense account detailing the costs of suppressing a rebellion of enslaved people in Jamaica in 1705. The document lists individuals and the amounts they paid towards the military expenses, including Aaron Portello, Simon Pasco, and Joseph Desilva. Signed by Thomas Wood, General of the Island. This document is significant for its potential connection to early Jewish settlers in Jamaica and their involvement (however indirect) in the slave trade.

General Order No. 1 from Headquarters, 1st Brigade, Vogeles Division; 10th Army Corps, dated June 19, 1863, issued on Folky Island, South Carolina. The order gives H. S. Putnam command. The document is signed by Joseph Abbott, a newspaper editor and described as a "notorious carpetbagger." Vogel is identified as a Jewish Civil War leader.

Haggadah and genealogy in German and Hebrew. Titled: "Grazahhlung von Ben Auszuge Israels Aus Egypten; An Ben Beiden Ersten Pessach-Abenden." Published in New York City by Druck und Verlag der L. H. Franflichern Buchhandlung, No. 432 Broome St. in 1870. Found in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Newspaper - Harper's Weekly Illustrated Newspaper (NY), dated March 21st, 1863. Features a significant article and a large, full-page poster engraving depicting the "Jewish Gold Panic" on Wall Street. The issue explores the history of Jewish investment on Wall Street.

Six-page manuscript trial balance for the years 1859, 1860, 1861, and 1864, detailing the financial records of Samuel A. Harrison, a doctor and gentleman farmer from Talbot County, Maryland. The ledger includes listings for property holdings in St. Michaels, Maryland, and two loans: one to H. H. Cohen for $7,350, and another to the Hebrew Congregation for $10,500. The ledger sheet represents the year ending December 31, 1860.

A handwritten legal manuscript issued by Prussian authorities in Freren, Germany, on August 28, 1848. The document provides biographical information for Samuel Weinberg, including his birthdate of June 5, 1834, his father Heinemann Weinberg, and his mother Adelheid née Sutro (sister of Rabbi Abraham Sutro). The item is heavily damaged, repaired with tape, and shows significant wear and tear. It features a circular Prussian seal near the bottom. 3.

This item consists of a legal document granting land on Haverford Road/Street to Enoch G. Hopkins, John Sloan, and Joseph L. Moss on May 1, 1859, accompanied by seven certificates. These certifications, issued by the District Court and Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of Philadelphia, attest that there are no unsatisfied mortgages or judgments against the property of Hopkins, Sloan, and Moss. The documents are addressed to A. D. Boileau from M. J. Davis and are dated throughout June 1859. The documents feature ornate handwritten script, characteristic of the mid-19th century, with various signatures from court officials and parties involved. **3.

This legal document, dated July 25, 1792, is a manuscript pertaining to the estate of Samuel Jacobs. It records a declaration made before public notaries in Quebec concerning a debt of twelve hundred livres owed by Michel Cornud to the succession of the deceased Samuel Jacobs. The document details Cornud's obligation to repay the sum with interest and specifies properties in Quebec (including a house on Rue Sous le Fort) that are pledged as security through a general and special mortgage. The document refers to prior acts and mentions notaries involved in the transaction. The item is written in French with ornate handwritten script, typical of legal documents from the late 18th century, and includes calligraphic signatures. 3.

This collection comprises four legal documents, two in Dutch with English translations, pertaining to the seizure of a Dutch ship by an English privateer in 1748. The documents detail the claim made by Jacob Henry Moren and Solomon Levy Moduro, described as "of the Hebrew nation," in the court of the Dutch West India Company in Curaçao on January 25, 1748. Jacob Rodrigueze Rivera of New York City acted on their behalf. Translated by Issachar Polock in the Rhode Island Admiralty Court in 1758, these documents offer insight into early trade routes and the role of Jews in colonial legal proceedings. The documents are signed by Zachariah Polock as translator. The documents also provide biographical information about Jacob Rodriguez Rivera, a member of a Marrano family from Seville who played a significant role in Newport's Jewish community.

This archival collection comprises three legal documents from Baltimore, Maryland, dated September 1861. These documents pertain to a lawsuit initiated by Thomas Phillips against Jacob I. Cohen, Jr. Phillips's suit concerns approximately $2500 worth of store merchandise and fixtures. The documents include the complaint filed by Phillips, a writ of summons to the Sheriff of Baltimore City, and Cohen's response to the complaint. The case was filed in the Superior Court of Baltimore City. The documents offer insights into legal practices and commercial disputes in 19th-century Baltimore.

A letter from E. Lieberman, a wholesale clothing manufacturer and jobber in goods for men's wear, located at 122 Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, dated July 30, 1875. The letter, addressed to Messrs. Potter & Strotland of Sheridan, discusses a previous communication received on July 20th and apologizes for an oversight in sending a statement. It requests payment within a few days and offers a one percent deduction for early remittance. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and details. **3.

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A handwritten letter from Henry J. Foster, Provost Marshal of LaFourche Parish, Louisiana, to Lieutenant Russell, Deputy Provost Marshal in Assumption Parish, dated January 13, 1864. The letter instructs Russell to administer loyalty oaths and issue hunting permits to paroled prisoners, emphasizing the need for discretion. It also directs Russell to actively seek out \"jew pedlars\" and confiscate their property or stock upon discovery, noting that \"these jew pedlars want looking after very much.\" The document discusses legal cases to be brought before Judge Atocha and clarifies the powers of Provost Marshals regarding fines and imprisonment. The letter is on lined paper with a printed letterhead for the Provost Marshal's Office. 3.

This handwritten letter, dated February 8, 1893, is from James H. Slater, identified as a former Oregon US Senator and former Congressman, to President Grover Cleveland. Slater recommends Herman Wise, described as a prominent Jewish businessman in Astoria, for the position of Postmaster in Astoria, Oregon. The letter is written on lined paper with a simple, unornamented style, typical of personal correspondence of the period.

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 one-page letter written by Abraham De Young, President of a newly formed congregation in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser on November 9, 1849. The letter announces the congregation's new rented temple and lists its officers: Jacob Meyer (VP), H. Asher (VP), Benjamin Goldenberg (Trustee), B. Frank (Trustee), Julius Sayer (Secretary), and N. Grunsburger (Treasurer). An excerpt from a later Occident article provides an update on the congregation's status and membership.

A single-sheet letter (8 x 10 inches) written on both sides. One side contains a letter from Abraham Leeser, written from Sternberg, Germany, in 1823, to his nephew Isaac Leeser in Munster, Germany. The letter is written in Yiddish and includes a reliable English translation (circa 1950). Abraham discusses Isaac's impending departure for America and proposes joining him. The other side features a letter from Isaac's sister, Leah Lippmann, also written in 1823. She responds to a request from Isaac and mentions her busy life as a housewife with seven children. She also expresses her desire to visit Isaac before he leaves for America and her intention to depart her current residence. The back of the sheet shows the original handwritten address in German script to Isaac Leeser in Munster, with his name additionally written in bold English script. This letter is significant in American Jewish history, reflecting Isaac Leeser's pivotal decision to emigrate to America. Details from this letter are cited in L. J. Sussman's biography, "Isaac Leeser in the Making of American Judaism" (1995).

Three-page letter written by Abraham Minis in Savannah, Georgia, on April 22, 1852, to Dr. Joshua I. Cohen in Baltimore, Maryland. The letter details the authors' unsuccessful search for records of Jewish soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, discusses family matters, and includes an invitation for Dr. Cohen to visit.

A letter dated September 1, 1880, sent from the American Line Steamship to Richardson, Spence & Co. in Liverpool, England. The letter pertains to Mayer Sulzberger's European trip in relation to the Board of Delegates of American Israelites and issues concerning European Jewry. The letter is one of a series (Items 20.679-20.683) related to this trip and includes a printed passenger list.

A beautifully penned single-sheet letter (both sides) written by "Dr. Ewing" to Isaac Leeser on October 14, 1864, from New Orleans during the Civil War. Acting as Leeser's agent, Ewing sends a draft for books sold and lists remaining books (titles written in Hebrew), noting that some were not yet sold because the buyers had left for Matamoras, Mexico. He mentions other Leeser titles (in Hebrew) and orders two more titles, including one with a German translation, and 3 dozen copies of Peixotto's Scriptures. Ewing also inquires about the progress of the "Occident" and Bondi's election to the congregation, ordering 3 dozen copies of Leeser's "Hebrew Reader." The letter reflects the exodus of Jewish residents from New Orleans to Mexico during the Union occupation.

Autograph letter signed by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr. to Elie Beatty, Esq., Cashier of the Hagerstown Bank, Hagerstown, Maryland, dated September 3, 1822. The letter, written from Baltimore, Maryland, concerns financial matters and is historically significant in the context of Jacob I. Cohen Jr.'s efforts to overturn Maryland's discriminatory Christian Test Act.

Letter from Raphael J. De Cordova to Sabato Morais discussing Morais' input on Jews in Italy and his upcoming lecture on the massacre of Jews in Syria. Written in New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 3, 1860.

Broadside letter (9" x 12") from S. N. Carvalho and thirteen other Jewish leaders of Baltimore to the President of the United States, dated November 28, 1858. The letter requests the President's intervention in the Mortara Affair, urging him to join other world powers in condemning the Papal States' actions. Published in Baltimore, Maryland.

A fragmented letter of support for Rabbi Yaakov ben R. Shmuel Kimchi of Constantine, a Rabbinical Emissary from Eretz Yisrael. The letter includes signatures of rabbis from Tunisia (1775) and Italy (1777). Tunisian signatories include Rabbi Yosef Cohen, Rabbi Shlomo Alfasi, Rabbi Yosef Zarka, Rabbi Nassan Burgil, Rabbi David Margi, and Rabbi Nissim Shmuel ben Rabbi Meyuchas. Italian signatories include Rabbi Massud Bunan (Venice, signed as ‘Shliach Tzefas’), Rabbi Yisrael Binyamin Bassan (Reggio), Rabbi Simcha ben Avraham Kalimani, Rabbi Avraham ben Rabb Yitzchak Paccifico, Rabbi Matisyahu ben Moshe Katz (Revigo), Rabbi David ben Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen (Modena), Rabbi Moshe Nachman ben Yedidya Shlomo MeRikanti, Rav Yedidya ben Refael Shlomo Segal (Sienna), and Rabbi Moshe ben Eliyahu Foa. An additional, undeciphered Italian rabbinical signature is also present. The document, measuring 22.5 x 31 cm, is incomplete and was originally torn into two sections.

A handwritten license issued to Lewis Webb & Co. by Joseph A. Myers, Commissioner for the City of Richmond, authorizing them to sell goods of Foreign Growth or Manufacture by Wholesale until May 1st of the following year. The license was granted upon presentation of a Collector's Receipt for Sixty Dollars. The document features a pre-printed form with handwritten details and double-line borders, typical of early 19th-century administrative documents.

Ticket #34249 for a 1/4 share in the Grand State Lottery of Maryland, 1818. The ticket is signed by Judah S. Lazarus and J. I. Cohen. The verso is blank. The lottery was operated by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., who acted as principal agent for the contractors.

This item is a handwritten manuscript draft of an article by Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, believed to be from 1855. The article protests a government decree in Lower Franconia that imposed strict supervision on Jews' daily lives and business activities. Rabbi Hirsch discusses the desire of Jews to leave Germany for a free homeland, noting that some are considering immigration to America where they might find equal recognition. The manuscript contains erased and unprinted lines compared to the version published in Yeshurun on April 15, 1855. The item is a bound volume featuring marbled paper covers with brown and orange tones, a brown leather spine, and internal pages with handwritten ink text. 3.

A handwritten manuscript copy of "Archaeologia Biblica: Political Antiquities of the Jews," detailing various aspects of Jewish government, law, and religion from patriarchal times to the Babylonian captivity. The manuscript covers topics such as patriarchal government, the reigns of Israelite kings, their revenues and palace officials, tribal schisms, legal proceedings, criminal laws (including capital punishment and crucifixion), military affairs, the Temple and synagogues, sacred persons and ministers (priests and high priests), prophets, sacred times and obligations, oaths and vows, Jewish purifications, religious corruptions and idolatries, Jewish sects in the New Testament, and the condition of slaves and servants. The manuscript was likely created by John Beck around 1790. The author, John Beck, was born on August 19, 1755, in Virginia, USA, and died on May 19, 1818, in Black Swamp, Beaufort District (Jasper County), South Carolina, USA.

This is an 1872 map of Wisconsin from an Asher & Adams Atlas. The map is notably one of the earliest to depict Schleisingerville, Wisconsin (now known as Slinger), a town founded by Baruch Schleisinger Weil. The map shows various geographical features, counties, and railroad lines, with Schleisingerville located northwest of Milwaukee in Washington County along a railroad. The map uses different colors to delineate areas, indicating an attention to detail typical of cartography from the period. A legend in the bottom left corner identifies "ASHER & ADAMS WISCONSIN." **3.

This colored map of Kansas, removed from Gaskell's Atlas of the World, depicts county boundaries, towns, rivers, and other geographical features. The map includes the area of Lasker, an extinct Jewish settlement in Ford County, Kansas, founded around 1884 and dissolved by 1891. The map features numerical grids along its borders and uses various pastel colors to differentiate regions.

Hand-colored map of Bridgetown, Barbados, published in the Gentleman's Magazine, September 1766. The map shows Jew's Street (later Swan Street), highlighting the significant presence of Jewish merchants in the city's commercial life following a major fire in May 1766. The map details the city's layout and includes historical context about the Jewish community's role in Bridgetown's economic development.

Original engraving map of Guyana and Suriname, published in 1774 as part of Bellin's *Histoire Generale des Voyages*. The map depicts the Savanah of the Jews. Sheet size is not specified in the metadata. Published in 1774.

Hand-drawn map depicting land ownership in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The map is undated, but based on the context of other documents found with it, it is likely from around 1790. The map shows landholdings attributed to Aaron Levy and Jonas Simmons, prominent Jewish land speculators in the region. The map was found among other documents from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania and it shows the area around Wilkes-Barre.

Black and white map of Paramaribo and Berbice, Suriname, circa 1720, showing Jewish-owned plantations, two synagogues, and the Jewish market. The map depicts Surinam, then Dutch Guiana, a territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in northeastern South America. This map indicates a second synagogue, the German Synagogue, not present on earlier maps.

A 1767 map by Isaak Tirion depicting the Dutch colonies of Suriname and Berbice. The map details the coastline from the Sinnamary River to the Berbice River, including rivers, plantations, and Indian villages. Paramaribo is highlighted, and an inset shows a city map identifying locations, including the 'Portuguese' and 'German' synagogues.

French copper plate engraving map of Paramaribo, Suriname, titled "Plan de la Ville de Paramaribo Suivant les Plans Hollandois." Created in 1799 by Pierre François Tardieu in Paris. The map measures 8 x 5.5 inches and includes the annotation "Sinagogue Portugais" (Portuguese Synagogue). Unlike another map in this collection (item 1.300), this map does not depict the German Synagogue.

Hand-colored copperplate engraving map of Suriname, likely from the second edition of Johannes van Keulen's *Zee-Atlas*, depicting the coastline, rivers, and settlements, including the location of the Congregation Beraha VeSalom Synagogue in Jodensavanne. Published in Amsterdam in 1687 by Johannes van Keulen. Shows the earliest cartographic evidence of the second synagogue built in Suriname.

Copper-engraved map of Suriname, Amsterdam: Johannes van Keulen, 1687. Features full contemporary hand-colouring, heightened with gold. Depicts coastal Suriname, identifying Starrenbergh, Para, Maribo, and Fort Zeelandia. Shows the Rio Marrawini (Maroni or Marowijne River), forming the border with French Guiana. This map is possibly the first to show one of the earliest synagogues in the Americas, and it lists at least one Jewish plantation (Nunes). The map shows the area less than 20 years after the Dutch accepted Suriname in exchange for New Amsterdam. This is the second edition of the third volume of van Keulen's Sea-Atlas (Zee-Fakkel). The mainland is colored pale red.

This book, published in 1886 by Cassino, contains essays on various aspects of Jewish history and religious thought. The essays include discussions of a genuine Messiah, the Spanish Inquisition, prominent figures like David Reubeni and Solomon Molcho, the Kabbalah, and Sabbatai Zevi. Author Solomon Schindler was a prominent rabbi and community leader in Boston.

Handwritten minutes from a January 23, 1859 meeting of the Committee on the Mortara Affair, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The minutes, penned and signed by S. N. Carvalho, detail the committee's activities regarding the Mortara Affair, including a reference to a letter sent to President Buchanan.

This is an issue of the "Daily National Intelligencer," a newspaper published in Washington, D.C., on July 12, 1843. Page 3 notably features the first instance of "Noah's Weekly Messenger," a weekly column by Mordecai Manuel Noah. The newspaper is laid out in a multi-column format with densely printed text and includes small woodcut illustrations, typical of 19th-century periodicals.

This issue of "The Israelite," a newspaper published in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 27, 1868, prominently features correspondence and articles discussing General Grant's Order No. 11. Content includes letters from Hon. I. N. Morris and Adolph Moses, along with a response from General Ulysses S. Grant himself, offering his perspective and regret regarding the controversial order that expelled Jews from various Union army departments during the Civil War. The newspaper displays a distinctive masthead with "THE ISRAELITE" rendered in a decorative font, accompanied by a small engraving.

Newspaper article featuring photographs of the Kishinev pogrom that occurred in Kishinev, Bessarabia (present-day Chișinău, Moldova) in April 1905. The article includes images depicting the massacre of Jews in Russia. Published January 1, 1905.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register published in Baltimore, Maryland on October 1, 1825. This issue contains an article dismissing the laying of the cornerstone at Ararat (Buffalo, NY) and is described as being highly antisemitic.

Issue of Niles' Weekly Register, published in Baltimore, Maryland on November 26, 1831. This issue contains a report on the laying of the cornerstone of the city of Ararat, a project of Mordecai Manuel Noah, and commentary on Noah's recent appointment as sheriff of New York City.

Pay voucher dated December 31, 1874, from Brownsville, Texas. Signed by Capt. James N. Morgan, a Buffalo Soldier, and endorsed by G.M. Raphael, who would later become Brownsville's first Jewish mayor. The voucher suggests a financial transaction between Morgan and Raphael.

A carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph titled "Synagogue, Hanover Street" on the mount recto. The image depicts an outdoor view of the facade of the synagogue building on Hanover Street in Baltimore, featuring a prominent portico. The verso of the mount includes the photographer's imprint, "D. R. Stiltz & Co., View Photographers, Office at Butler, Perrigo & Way's, 168 W. Baltimore St., Up Stairs," and a copyright statement: "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1864, by D. R. Stiltz & Co., in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Maryland." A pencil inscription on the verso notes that "Henrietta Szold's father was rabbi of this synagogue 'Hanover St. Synagogue'." This building was the early home of Temple Oheb Shalom, founded in 1853, and was later renovated in 1870.

A sepia-toned cabinet card photograph, attributed to Isaac Almstaedt, depicting a steamboat in the middle of a body of water with a dock on the left side and several sailboats in the background. The verso of the card is captioned "Bay by moonlight."

Post-Civil War token. The front depicts an eagle similar to that found on a gold coin. The back reads "CONCORDIA CLUB 5." The Concordia Club was a liberal German club established in Baltimore in 1842. It burned down in 1910. Jews played a significant role in the club, and it essentially became an elite Jewish club. The club was located on Eutaw Street at the corner of German (now Redwood) Street. Date of issue estimated as 1/1/1875.

A post-Civil War trade token issued by DeValle & Co. in St. Thomas. The front depicts 'DEVALLE & CO.' within an outer border, with '1c MEXIC' in the center. The back is identical to the front. The token is associated with an early Jewish family from the West Indies. Date is estimated to be around 1890.

A handwritten promissory note from P. Melvin Cohen to Col. F. I. Moses, dated Charleston, SC, August 2, 1860. The note states that P. Melvin Cohen promises to pay Col. F. I. Moses the sum of $46.67 (stated as "Forty Six Dollars & 67 cents") twelve months from the date, with the amount due August 2, 1861. The note also indicates "value received". The verso includes an endorsement by Moses dated December 5, 1867. The document is written on lined paper in an ornate cursive script typical of the period.

This is a blank receipt form from Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, for annual seat rent in either the New Synagogue on Seventh Street or the Old Synagogue on Cherry Street. The form covers the period from May 25, 1860, to Rosh Hashanah, 5621 (circa 1860-1861), and also includes a line for 'prescription money.' The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the heading 'To CONG. 'MICKVE ISRAEL,' Dr.' and an elaborate script initial 'M.' The printed name '(Gabay)' appears at the bottom. The verso of the document contains handwritten financial notes and calculations, dated September 12, 1875, indicating the reuse of the paper. 3.

A receipt dated January 11, 1787, documenting an order from Elizabeth Randolph, wife of Governor Edmund Randolph, for 75 yards of osnaburgs and a pound of thread from the mercantile partnership of Isaiah Isaacs and Jacob Cohen in Richmond, Virginia. The document is docketed on the back with "Mr. Cohen."

This document is part of a series titled "Papers for the Jewish People." Numbered XXIX, it addresses the intersection of religion and politics. The document's content is not further specified beyond that, but it is dated January 1, 1931. The document was part of a collection donated to the university.

A two-page rental contract, written in Spanish, dated September 14, 1555, in Lima, Peru. The contract is between Bachiller Gonzalo de Torres, acting on behalf of Comendador Hernando Pizarro, and Juan Alvarez, who is renting property. The document is signed by both parties and represents an early example of a legal document involving a Jewish person in South America.

This is an original article, a large folio (10 x 16 inches) consisting of 107 pages printed in double columns, excerpted from A Complete Collection of State Trials (1779). The main focus is the case of Ashley and Simons, a Polish Jew, tried amidst the controversy surrounding the Jew Bill. Simons was initially found guilty but later acquitted after public outcry, with his accuser found guilty of perjury. This case represents the first instance of a new trial being granted in a criminal case in Great Britain. A significant portion of the report also details the trial of Elizabeth Canning for perjury in 1754, resulting in her transportation to Connecticut. The item highlights legal proceedings related to the Jew Bill and issues of foreign Jews in 18th-century Britain.

First edition of Isaac de Pinto's *Reponse de Mr. J. De Pinto, Aux Observations d'un Homme Impartial*, published in The Hague by Pierre-Frederic Gosse in 1776. This 60-page unbound work, housed in patterned boards, represents the earliest known printed response to the American Revolution by a Jew. De Pinto, a wealthy Dutch Jew of Portuguese descent, critiques the revolution, fearing colonial independence would disrupt the established political and economic order. He expresses concerns about the potential for American control over other European colonies and the resulting impact on the flow of bullion. The book is considered significant for its insight into the perspectives of early modern Jewish thinkers on the American Revolution and the political and economic climate of the time. References to this work can be found in *JE*, Vol. X, p. 54; *EJ*, Vol. XIII, cols. 553-4; M.H. Gans, *Memorbook* (1977) pp. 112-13; A. Hertzberg, *The French Enlightenment and the Jews* (1968), pp. 142-3, 150-2; J. L. Cardoso and A. de Vasconcelos-Nogueira, *Isaac de Pinto: An Enlightened Economist and Financier* (2005); and J.S. Wijler, *Isaac de Pinto, sa vie et sa oeuvres* (1923).

This Royal Warrant, issued from St. James's, London, on November 3, 1763, is a payment order signed by King George III. It directs Henry Lord Holland, Paymaster General of Guards, Garrisons & Land Forces, to pay the sum of £626 5 shillings and 4 pence to the representatives of Sir James Colebrooke, Sir George Colebrooke Baronet, Arnold Nesbitt, and Moses Franks Esq. This payment is to discharge a debt for provisions and financial support they provided to royal forces in New York during the French and Indian War. The document features the signature "George R[ex]" in brown ink and is countersigned by George Grenville, Sir John Turner, and Thomas Orby Hunter. Arnold Nesbitt and Moses Franks have also signed the document on the verso, likely acknowledging receipt of funds. The warrant is housed in a custom presentation folder which includes an engraving of George III. The document itself shows flattened folds, light edge toning and chipping, and foxing throughout, with some tape and mounting residue on the verso.

A four-tined silver fork. The reverse side features hallmarks including a "B" and "J.G.J", indicating it was made by Judah George Joseph (Gershom). This piece dates to circa the late 1840s and was produced by Joseph, a silversmith established in Toronto, Canada.

Silver denar coin depicting King Stefan V of Hungary. The obverse shows the inscription "MONETA UNGARIE" surrounding a crowned head. The reverse features two doves flanking a large Hebrew letter Aleph. The coin was produced by Jewish mint masters. Four similar coins with varying designs are also present in the collection. Dated circa 1270.

Silver obol minted during the reign of Stefan V of Hungary (1270-1272). The obverse depicts the inscription "MONETA VNGARIE" surrounding a crowned head. The reverse shows two doves flanking a large Hebrew letter Aleph. This coin was produced by Jewish mint masters. Four other coins with varying designs from the same period are also present in this collection.

This is a first edition of James Picciotto's *Sketches of Anglo-Jewish History*. The book is bound in red embossed leather with gilt edges, indicating a presentation or deluxe copy. Published in 1875, it offers a historical overview of Jewish life in England.

A handwritten statement of account detailing the debt of Lieutenant Bristol to M. G. Rosenthal, a sutler for the 147th New York Regiment. The document, dated March 1, 1865, itemizes various provisions purchased between November 18, 1864, and January 14, 1865. The listed items include quantities of milk, apples, raisins, a bag, butter, and matches, totaling $8.55. The document is handwritten on lined paper, presenting a functional and unadorned style typical of military camp records from the period.

A stereoscopic photograph showing a path through a cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, lined with numerous ornate vaults and scattered trees. The reverse side features intricate Victorian-style lettering advertising "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" and "A. Lilienthal Photographer," embellished with a cherub motif.

A stereoscopic photograph by I. Almstaedt, part of his "Staten Island Gems" series, depicting Sailors' Snug Harbor. N. B. The image captures a grand building with columns, possibly part of the Snug Harbor complex, surrounded by numerous bare trees, a decorative fence, and an ornate gateway. The ground appears bare, possibly in winter. The photograph is mounted on a card with an orange border. The reverse side, partially damaged, features a pink background with ornate text indicating "I. ALMSTAEDT, PHOTOGRAPHER, TOMPKINSVILLE, S. I." and the phrase "Duplicatas can always be had."

A stereoscopic photograph from J. Almstaedt's "Staten Island Gems" series, depicting an "East Side Ferry Boat" on the water, leaving a prominent wake. The item presents two identical photographs mounted side-by-side on a card for 3D viewing. The front of the card features an orange border, while the pink reverse side includes printed text identifying the photographer, his location, and the series name "Staten Island Gems," noting that "Duplicates can always be had."

A stereoscopic photograph showing a long wall of burial niches in the New St. Louis Cemetery on Esplanade Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The scene depicts numerous individual tomb compartments, some adorned with wreaths, under a tree-lined sky. The reverse side of the photograph features ornate Victorian-style typography advertising "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" by "Lilienthal, Portrait & Landscape Photographer."

The item is a stereoscopic photograph by T. Lilienthal, capturing a view of Howard Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1870. The image features a large fountain in the foreground, with various monuments and structures visible in the background. The reverse side of the card is ornately decorated with Victorian-style lettering, identifying the item as part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" by T. Lilienthal, a "Portrait & Landscape Photographer" located at 121 Canal St., New Orleans. 3.

Stereoscopic photograph depicting the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island. The photograph is part of a larger collection of American scenery and is undated, though it's possibly from the mid-19th century.

This stereoscopic photograph presents a bird's-eye view of New Orleans, Louisiana, looking from St. Patrick's towards the river, with prominent buildings and the Hannah Sugar Refinery visible. The item is a stereoview, intended for three-dimensional viewing. The reverse side features an ornate, decorative border enclosing text that identifies the photographer, Theo. Lilienthal, and states it is part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans and Vicinity." 3.

This document is a partially printed Sutler's Script, issued by M. B. Breitenbach, the sutler for the 12th Michigan Infantry, from Jackson, Michigan, on March 1, 1866. It serves as an order to the U.S. Paymaster to pay M. B. Breitenbach twenty-nine dollars ($29.00), to be deducted from the final pay of Sergeant Hull M. Cross upon his mustering out of the U.S. Army. Sergeant Cross attests to having bought goods in good faith and requests the deduction. The document also notes $1.30 due to Sergeant Cross from the U.S. Government. The form features a pre-printed layout with handwritten details, including a blue stamped or printed "$29.00" within a decorative oval at the top left and the prominent printed text "PAYMASTER U.S.A." and "PAY TO M. B. BREITENBACH," with the latter in bold, capitalized lettering.

This rare first folio edition of the complete works of Flavius Josephus was printed in the United States in 1795. It comprises three volumes, an index, and numerous full-page copper engravings. A list of subscribers is included, notably featuring several Jewish individuals: Abraham Cohen, Philip Jacobs, Israel Israel, Aaron Levy, and Isaac Phillips. The edition is renowned for its copperplate engravings by Amos Doolittle (1754-1832), a prominent engraver, silversmith, and jeweler known as the "Revere of Connecticut." His work included patriotic Revolutionary War scenes, paper currency, and portraits. Individual prints from this volume often sell at auction for $300-$600.

Limited edition publication commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia (1848-1898). This is number 675 of 1000 copies. Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, likely around 1898.

This is the third American edition of a book detailing the history of the Jewish people from the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE to the 19th century. The book places significant emphasis on modern-day conversions, and includes lists of names, places, and specific historical accounts. Published in 1844.

This is the fourth American edition of M. A. Berk's *History of the Jews*, adapted from the Edinburgh edition. The book, a 12mo volume of approximately 400 pages, contains 60 pages dedicated to contemporary Jewish communities in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It includes a contemporary lithograph of a Polish rabbi. While described as the fourth American edition, the exact publication date is uncertain, though likely before 1846.

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).

Book published in Philadelphia by Barclay in 1875. Purporting to be the autobiography of Anson Bunker (1818-1873), a convicted and executed serial killer, this book recounts numerous murders, including that of Benjamin Nathan, a prominent New York City Jew. While presented as a factual account, the book's accuracy is questionable; the murder of Benjamin Nathan, a significant event covered in the New York Times, remains unsolved, and no one named Anson Bunker was ever implicated. The book also describes Bunker's purported participation in the Canadian Rebellion and the American Civil War. This edition is unlisted in Singerman, not located on OCLC, and not in McDade. Wright 3337a. Other printings from the 1870s and 1880s exist, all considered rare. This book is significant for being possibly the first published in the United States to detail the murder of a Jewish person.

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.

The June 1762 issue of The London Magazine, printed for R. Baldwin. This 56-page issue includes a translation of a sermon by Rabbi Akiba at Smyrna on the Portuguese Auto-da-fé, translated from the Hebrew by Voltaire. The text was most likely written by a Christian, not a Rabbi.

Newspaper issue of The New Hampshire Journal, published in Concord on May 5, 1828. The front page features a column titled "Rothschild, the Banker," which includes a brief biography of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, noting his Jewish heritage and humble origins. Page 2 contains a political advertisement endorsing John Quincy Adams for President, along with international news and other items of interest. The newspaper comprises approximately 16 pages.

This is Volume 1 of Grace Aguilar's *The Women of Israel*, first published in America in 1851 and reprinted by D. Appleton & Co. in 1857. The book explores the lives and roles of women in Jewish history and tradition. Aguilar, who died at age 31, had most of her works published posthumously by her mother.

This book, printed by Bill Blake & Co. in 1819, is Peter Morwen's translation of Abraham ben David's abstract of the 'Yosippon' or 'Josippon', a disputed work sometimes attributed to Josephus ben Gorion. Morwen's translation, originally published in London in 1558 as 'A compendious and most marvelous history of the latter times of the Jews commune weale,' recounts the history of the Jewish people, culminating in the destruction of Jerusalem. This edition contains 299 pages and measures 6.5 x 4 inches.

First American edition of Josephus Ben Gorion's abstract of a disputed work known as "Yosippon" or "Josippon", a chronicle of Jewish history from Adam to the age of Titus. Published in Leominster, Massachusetts by Adams & Wilder for Isaiah Thomas, Jr. in March 1803. This rare English version offers a legendary account with potential ancient sources, having enjoyed much vogue in England and forming a link in the chain of events leading to the readmission of Jews to England under Oliver Cromwell. The book features an original binding with a black label on the spine, minimal foxing, a table of chief places, and a one-page advertisement. Contains a contemporary brown ink inscription: "Rusha Howe her book", Amsterdam."

This archival item consists of three Bank of Baltimore stock certificates, dated June 30, 1798, issued to Hetty Levy. The certificates are printed on a single sheet measuring 4" x 13". The ownership of these certificates by Hetty Levy is significant, as female stock ownership was unusual during this period in American history, and this is the only known example of a Jewish woman owning such stock. Hetty Levy was the daughter of Benjamin Levy, a prominent Baltimore merchant and one of the founders of the Bank of Baltimore, and a known Jewish colonial financier who signed Colonial Notes. Accompanying the certificates is biographical information about Hetty Levy and her father, including details about Benjamin Levy's mercantile business in Baltimore starting in 1773, and the early Jewish community in Baltimore.

This trade card advertises A. Hollander & Co., Clothiers and Merchant Tailors, specializing in fine custom work at 82 to 88 Asylum St., Hartford, Conn. The card features a colorful, comical illustration of two men by a river, one falling into the water while the other struggles with a large fish. A fishing rod, hat, and picnic basket are visible in the scene. 3.

This trade card advertises Chas. Holtzmann, a wholesale and retail clothier located at the corner of State & Ferry Streets in Schenectady, N.Y. The front of the card features a decorative image of a white rose surrounded by other blue and purple flowers, with a small landscape scene, possibly depicting a town with a church steeple and a body of water, visible behind them. The reverse side contains the business information in stylized lettering.

Six-page manuscript trial balance detailing the financial records of Samuel A. Harrison, a doctor and gentleman farmer from Talbot County, Maryland, for the years 1859, 1860, 1861, and 1864. The ledger includes listings for multiple property holdings in St. Michaels, Maryland, and two loans: one to H. H. Cohen for $7,350 and another to the Hebrew Congregation for $10,500.