Subject: United States -- History -- 19th century

This government publication, dated 1870, is a tax manual specifically for cigar manufacturers. The provided images show a book with its pages filled with text, indicative of a legal or financial guide. The style suggests a practical, functional design typical of government publications from the period. The text is primarily in English. Further details on the content and specific tax regulations are not currently available.

Printed 8 x 12 official U.S. Government Customs form for the "District of Phila." detailing Charles Hyneman's services as Inspector of Customs for the three months ending October 1, 1840. The form lists various vessels and itemizes his services. Dated October 1, 1840. Shows Hyneman's signature as "Inspector."

This document is a portion of the Congressional Record from the 34th Congress, 1st Session. Dated February 25, 1856, it pertains to Senate Bill 113 and specifically notes the removal of Uriah P. Levy from the Navy. The document's description includes the notation '34ST CONGRESS, 1ST SECESSION'.

This archival material consists of a Congressional Record document concerning an Act of Congress for the relief of Jonas P. Levy. Dated March 31, 1855, the document details a decision regarding Levy's war claims against Mexico, which had been previously rejected. The collection also includes related Congressional appeals from 1882. Additional materials referenced, but not included in this collection, are a Senate document from May 4, 1858, detailing a Court of Claims report on the case of Jonas P. Levy vs. the United States (35th Cong., 1st Sess. SMD251).

Congressional records pertaining to compensation for officers in the U.S. Army, 21st Congress, 1st Session, Document 99. The document includes research on Jewish soldiers Alfred Mordecai, D. S. Mordecai, J.V. Phillips, P. Minis, and A. Massias, whose details are found on pages 21, 69, 71, 75, 81, 116, and 129. Published in 1830.

Issue No. 2, Vol. V, Vol. LV, Whole No. 1406 of Niles' National Register, published in Washington, D.C. on September 8, 1838. This newspaper edition covers a wide range of news, including events related to Creek Indians, the condition of Thomas Jefferson's grave and home, the French blockade of Mexico, news from the Western Frontier (Fort Gibson), Indian attacks in Florida, Texas news, astronomical discoveries by Sir John Herschel, Indian hostilities near Fort Leavenworth, a presidential proclamation concerning the seizure of ships, and developments in the Florida War. Additionally, it features news from Missouri regarding the construction of a new state house.

Postal cover addressed to 401 Central Avenue. The front of the cover features an image of an eagle. The back of the cover is marked with the address "401 Central Ave.". The cover is dated January 1, 1863. The location is indicated as Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS Box 4, Pouch 2.

Token -This double-sided medallion token, struck in 1820's (Somewhere between the years 1824 and 1828)., advertises the services of Ashby & Young, a firm of stock brokers located at No. 3 Bartholomew Lane, Bank, in London. The obverse features a prominent engraved bull, symbolizing a bullish (rising) stock market ( the creatures on this token bear the faces of Nathan Mayer Rothschild and Moses Macatta, both powerful Jewish bankers in London at the time. Some consider this token as anti-Semitic , Friedenberg , on the other hand, believes it's a tribute to the financial genius of the English Jews. Standing above the firm's name and address: "ASHBY & YOUNG / STOCK BROKERS / No. 3 / BARTHOLOMEW LANE / BANK." The reverse side of the medallion displays a bear, representing a bearish (declining) market, positioned above a list of "FIXED HOLIDAYS" observed by the firm. ecorative scrollwork and the line "OFFICE HOURS FROM 10 TO 3" complete the design. Bronze, 35 mm', 14.93 Grams. RARE. .

Report C.C. No. 173 to the Senate and House of Representatives from the Court of Claims concerning the claim of Jonas P. Levy. Reported May 4, 1858, and committed to the Committee of the Whole House. The report, totaling 120 pages, details the findings of the Court of Claims regarding Levy's claim.

This document contains a transcript of a speech delivered by Senator David Levy Yulee (later David Levy Yulee) on June 12, 1842, concerning the Army Appropriation Bill. The speech emphasizes the need for continued funding to address Indian hostilities in Florida, citing instances of violence against white settlers. The provided text is possibly Senator Yulee's most significant address. The Congressional Record is cited as the source. David Yulee Levy was an American politician from Florida, notable as the first Jewish member of the United States Senate. Born in 1810 in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, he later changed his name to David Levy Yulee. He was a key figure in the development of Florida's railroad system.

Trade card for J. M. Neuburger, Clothier, located at Ball's Corner. The card's reverse features the inscription "OUR CARD" and a note indicating that the business was previously listed in the town directory as Neuburger & Hamberg. The description also mentions a book, "U.S. Tokens 1700-1900 by Rulau," (1997), referencing the card's cataloging within the collection. The card's date is inferred, based on related materials, as circa 1863, but a precise date cannot be verified. The geographic location is implied by the presence of the book, "U.S. Tokens 1700-1900 by Rulau", which might offer further clues about the location of Ball's Corner.