Subject: Legal Profession

This business card advertises the legal services of Joseph C. Levi, an attorney at law in New York City. The card is blank. The business address is 7 Warren Street. The card is a standard business card format with black text on a cream-colored background. The address and professional title are printed at the top of the card.

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.

A chamber card of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, with envelope. The card and envelope are dated January 1, 1998.

Collection of legal documents and a letter penned by Moses Aaron Dropsie (1821-1905), a prominent Philadelphia lawyer, philanthropist, and founder of Dropsie College. The materials include Dropsie's first legal argument, dated October 17, 1849, a letter from October 1860 concerning a legal matter involving a ship captain, and a legal document signed by Dropsie as attorney on May 6, 1858. Also included are two biographical sketches highlighting Dropsie's significant contributions to American Judaism and public affairs.

This four-page letter from Herman Hamburger to his friend John Pugh Green, dated September 24, 1862, discusses Hamburger's experiences and perspectives during the Civil War. Written on a printed advertising circular for Hamburger's Philadelphia law practice, the letter expresses his envy of Green's military position, his admiration for General McClellan, and his complex, somewhat conflicted views on President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for "HERMAN HAMBURGER, ATTORNEY AT LAW," along with the "LAW AND COLLECTION OFFICE" and address. **3.

This is a letter from Steele & Levy, Real Estate & Insurance Agents, located in Wichita, Kansas, dated June 21, 1877, addressed to W. H. Doures Esq. The letter concerns a financial draft for rent. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for "OFFICE OF STEELE & LEVY" and "Real Estate & Insurance Agents," along with a decorative border around the business name. 3.

A one-page business letter dated April 1, 1874, written by Adolph L. Sanger of the law firm Isaacs & Sanger. The letter is on the firm's letterhead, indicating their office location at 243 Broadway, Rooms 9 & 10, New York City. The letter also mentions Isaac A. Isaacs and R. B. Regensurger.

This archival item consists of a letter written by Asher D. Cohen to Brauley & Burnwell on May 8, 1882, in Charleston, South Carolina. The letter pertains to legal matters. It was likely written from Cohen's law office at 94 Broadway.

Business letter from Drey & Kahn, French and American Window Glass manufacturers in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robertson & Herndon, attorneys in Tyler, Texas, dated January 11, 1877. The letter discusses business matters between the two firms, both of which appear to have Jewish owners.

Letter from Drey & Kahn, French and American Window Glass dealers in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robertson & Herndon, attorneys in Tyler, Texas. Dated December 18, 1876. The letter discusses business matters. Both firms were Jewish.

Two-page letter written by Elijah Gratz Etting in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on November 5, 1821, to Joseph R. Ingersoll in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses a lawsuit between Major Pierce Butler and Charles Huston, concerning an overdue promissory note. Etting enclosed a copy of the note and Huston's authorization to confess judgment. The letter includes a manuscript town mark "Bellefonte" and a double-rate 37 cents mark. A large red seal with Etting's initials "GE" is also present.

One-page letter written by Henry Jacob Labatt in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 28, 1850, to Isaac Leeser. Labatt discusses his return from college, plans to study law in New Orleans, and a proposal to establish an agency for Leeser's publications. The letter also includes biographical details about Labatt, revealing his full name and age.

A letter written by Isaac Leeser from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 5, 1866, announcing admission to the Pittsburgh Bar.

A single-page letter from Moses A. Dropsie to W. D. Sherrerd offering legal advice regarding a suit. Written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1870s. The reverse of the page is blank.

Letter written by Myer S. Isaacs to Isaac Leeser on July 21, 1863, on the letterhead of "The Jewish Messenger." The letter acknowledges Leeser's request to convene a meeting of the "Board of Delegates." Isaacs, a prominent New York attorney and judge, discusses the request.

Business letter from the Philadelphia and Atlanta Wine and Liquor Co. in Atlanta, Georgia, to Moses Aaron Dropsie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated May 27, 1870. The letter concerns a suit that Dropsie declines to represent.

A one-page business letter written by Samson Levy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jonathan Meredith in Baltimore, Maryland on October 17, 1808. The letter is unstamped.

French-language broadside listing clients of Philadelphia lawyer Moses Dropsie, dated February 1, 1862. The broadside lists prestigious firms and individuals who sought legal counsel from Dropsie. Printed on thin paper, it may have been distributed in France to attract business.

Manuscript law office journal documenting cases handled by the San Francisco law firm of Shafter, Heydenfeldt & Goold between 1860 and 1865. The journal covers a wide range of cases in the U.S. District Court, encompassing the San Francisco area and Nevada Territory. Cases involve diverse matters including gold claims, wine disputes (e.g., Veuve Clicquot), mining stock, a stagecoach accident, insurance litigation, and 'City Slip' suits related to San Francisco waterfront property. Notable individuals mentioned include Samuel F.B. Morse (in a suit against telegraph companies) and George Hearst. The journal comprises 640 pages, measuring 9 x 14 inches, bound in worn leather. It offers insights into legal practices, economic activities, and social issues of mid-19th-century California.

Typed letter from Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo to Representative Emanuel Celler, declining to sit for a portrait. The letter is dated March 24, 1935, and is written on official Supreme Court stationery. It is fully signed by Cardozo.