Report; Valenzin, David; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1804 February 10
Subject:
Reports; Legal documents; Law
Description:
Supplementary Report of the Committee of Claims, to Whom was Recomitted on the 12th of December Last, Their Report on the Petition of David Valenzin. The case in question was about the seizure of property from David Valenzin of Tripoli by the American squadron in the Mediterranean;Washington, DC
Personal Name:
Valenzin, David
Date:
1804-02-10
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade card; Rudden's Instalment House; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; undated
Subject:
Trade cards (advertising); Advertisements; Jewish merchants; House furnishings
Description:
Trade card from Rudden's Furniture and Carpet Instalment House, with an image of two men and a woman with a parasol on the front, and a full page advertisement on the back; 105 H Street, North West, Washington, DC
Corporate Name:
Rudden's Instalment House
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade card; Julius Lansburgh; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; undated
Subject:
Trade cards (advertising); Advertisements; Jewish merchants; House furnishings
Description:
Trade card from Julius Lansburgh, Carpet Furnisher, with an image of a woman wearing the United States Flag over a yellow skirt, holding a globe and sextant, while sitting on a stack of books, with a copy of the Boston Daily Globe in the background; 315 Seventh Street, North West, Washington, DC
Corporate Name:
Julius Lansburgh
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Pamphlet; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1852
Subject:
Pamphlets; Jews--Politics and government
Description:
Pamphlet containing the Proceedings of the Democratic National Convention Held at Baltimore, June, 1852, Reported and Published by William Hinks and F. H. Smith; Washington, DC
Date:
1852
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter from Henry Myer Phillips to John Rumsey, discussing letters of the Rothschilds he would like returned, and a statement from Rumsey requested by the Rothschilds; Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA
Personal Name:
Phillips, Henry Myer; Rumsey, John
Date:
1858-01-27
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Report; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1874 January 29
Subject:
Reports; Jews--Politics and government
Description:
Excerpt from the first session of 44th Congress Report 181, regarding a claim by Louis Rosenbaum for goods delivered at Camp Bowie, Arizona for a lost check of $1,424.37, which was not received by S. Schiffer. Congress agrees to replace check in the report; Washington, DC
Date:
1874-01-29
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; B. L. Hyam; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1867 January 22
Subject:
Correspondence; Jewish lawyers; Money
Description:
Letter from J. W. Nicholls at the Paymaster General's Office, Division of Referred Claims, to B. L. Hyam, Esq., which states that enclosed is a discharge for Lucius M. Fanning, Bugler Co. "B" 1st Conn. Arty. One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) in settlement of his claims under the Bounty Act of July 28th, 1866; Washington, DC
Corporate Name:
B. L. Hyam
Date:
1867-01-22
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Legal document; Philip & Solomon; Long Bridge, Virginia, United States; 1863
Subject:
Legal documents; Soldiers; Jewish printers
Description:
Disability discharge document for Private Peter Kiely C. Co. 6 New Jersey Vols., from the "Headquarters Convalescent Camp. Between Fairfax Seminary and Long Bridge, Va." It is signed by Samuel McKelvy as lieutenant colonel commanding, printed by the Jewish printing firm of Philip & Solomon of Washington, DC; Long Bridge, VA; Washington, DC
Corporate Name:
Philip & Solomon
Date:
1863
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter from Samuel F. Miller, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, recommending Silas Woodson for appointment as Chief Justice of the new Montana Territory. Endorsed in Lincoln's hand. (Formerly Block/Linc Ms. 5).
Trade card from the New York Hat Store, the Leader of Fashion, Cheaper Than Any Other House in the City, with an image of a boy hunting; 361 Pennsylvania Avenue, Near 4 1-2 Street. North West, Washington DC
Corporate Name:
New York Hat Store
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Report; Yulee, David Levy; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1844 May 29
Subject:
Pamphlets; Reports; Jews--Politics and government
Description:
Pamphlet titled In the Senate of the United States, May 29, 1848, Submitted and Ordered to Be Printed, Mr. Yule Made the Following Report: The Committee on Navel Affairs, to Whom Was Reffered the Petition of John Ericsson, Report; Washington, DC
Personal Name:
Yulee, David Levy
Date:
1844-05-29
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Pamphlet; Benjamin, Judah P.; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1860 May 22
Subject:
Pamphlets; Speeches; Jews--Politics and government
Description:
Pamphlet containing a speech called the Defense of the national democracy against the attack of Judge Douglas: Speech of Judah P. Benjamin of Louisiana;Washington, DC
Personal Name:
Benjamin, Judah P.
Date:
1860-05-22
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Pamphlet; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1843 December 16
Subject:
Pamphlets; Jews--Politics and government; Publishers and publishing
Description:
Pamphlet containing the Memorial of Citizens of the United States For an International Copyright Law, including the Booksellers Publishers Argument International Copyright Law Congress Doc No. 10, amongst whom is listed Samuel Hart Sr.; Washington, DC
Date:
1843-12-16
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Periodical; Cohen; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1821 March 15
Description:
Edition of the National Intelligencer with an article dedicated to Cohen vs the State of Virginia: US Supreme court decision. A landmark decision stipulating that lottery tickets of Maryland can be sold in Virginia even though they have laws against it;Washington, DC
Corporate Name:
National Intelligencer
Date:
1821-03-15
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Sutro, Adolph; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1875 March 12
Subject:
Correspondence; Jews--Politics and government
Description:
Letter from US Senator J. P. Jones to Mr. Ralston, written on Senate Chamber letterhead, regarding an appointment that Ralston wants, bills, and politics. The last page of the letter also mentions Mr. [Adolph] Sutro who is in town lobbying for no mining patents within 1 1/2 miles of the Comstock Lode; Washington, DC
Personal Name:
Sutro, Adolph
Date:
1875-03-12
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Report; Valenzin, David; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1804 February 10
Subject:
Reports
Description:
Supplementary Report of the Committee of Claims to Whom Was Recommitted, on the 12th of December Last, Their Report on the Petition of David Valenzin;Washington, DC
Personal Name:
Valenzin, David
Date:
1804-02-10
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade card from Lansburgh & Bro., Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Ladies Garments, Books and Stationary, with an image of the store front and the Washington Monument, surrounded by books, ink and quill, and flowers; 420,422,424, and 426 Seventh Street, Washington, DC
Corporate Name:
Lansburgh & Bro.
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Noah, Mordecai Manuel; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1822 March 8
Description:
Noah, Mordecai Manuel. New York, NY, Letter from the publishers Gales and Seaton to newspaper editor, playwright and city sheriff, Mordecai M. Noah, securing an American artist to do a sculpture of George Washington
Personal Name:
Noah, Mordecai Manuel
Date:
1822-03-08
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Printed form for assigning a hospital chaplain, signed by Lincoln.
Subject:
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Hospitals, charities, etc.
Description:
Printed form signed by Lincoln appointing Thomas S. Thomas as Chaplain at the United States Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. (This item is part of the volume formerly labeled Block/Linc. 118)
Carte-de-visite of three adults at the table, by Alex Gardner, Photographer to the Army of Potomac, publihed by Philip & Solomons; 511 Seventh Street, Washington, DC
Personal Name:
Solomons, Adolphus Simeon
Corporate Name:
Alex Gardner; Philip & Solomons
Date:
1875
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Receipt from the Library of Congress, acknowledging the receipt of "The book of daily prayers for every day in the year according to the custom of the German and Polish Jews," edited by Isaac Leeser, signed by John S. Meehan;Washington, DC
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; John S. Meehan
Corporate Name:
Library of Congress
Date:
1848-07-14
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letterhead; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1867 January 21
Subject:
Correspondence; Auditors; Money; Letterheads
Description:
Letter from E. B. French, Auditor, written on Treasury Department Second Auditor's Office letterhead. The letter states Lucius M. Fanning's additional $100 bounty is valid and authorized. French's letter is attached on top of Form No. 5 authorizing the payment of $100 via check; Washington, DC
Date:
1867-01-21
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Note in Lincoln's hand on the appointment of General William Harrow.
Subject:
Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Correspondence; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Description:
Adjutant General's Office, Special Orders No. 522. Endorsement by Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton: “Will the Secretary of War please order Gen. Harrow to report to Gen. Grant. Jan. 7. 1864.”(Formerly in a scrapbook labeled Block/Linc. Ms. 8),
Personal Name:
Harrow, William, 1822-1872; Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Letterhead; Mioses, T. F.; Alexandria, Virginia, United States; 1862 December 27
Subject:
Jewish soldiers; Letterheads
Description:
Official pass written on letterhead from the Head Quarters of the Military Dirstrict of Washington, permitting T. F. Moises and one friend to go to Alexandria, Virginia for a visit; Washington, DC; Alexandria, VA
Personal Name:
Mioses, T. F.
Date:
1862-12-27
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade Card from Lansburgh & Bro., Dry Goods with an image of a clown preparing to smash a drum with a hammer; 404 and 406 Seventh Street, Washington, DC
Corporate Name:
Lansburgh & Bro.
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade card from A. Stern, Dry and Fancy Goods, cut in the shape of a fan, with a bow tied around its handle and decorated with leaves and berries; 904 7th Street, North West, Between I and K Streets, Washington, DC
Corporate Name:
A. Stern
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Bowl; Morgenthau, Henry; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1934 January 1
Subject:
Medals; Metal-work; Implements, utensils, etc.; Jews--Politics and government
Description:
Silver bowl with gold medal or coin within that reads, "Henry Morgenthau Jr. Secretary of the Treasury." On the bottom is an image of the White House and the date January 1, 1934; Washington, DC
Personal Name:
Morgenthau, Henry
Date:
1934-01-01
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Modern American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Broadside; Levy, Jonas Phillips; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1882
Subject:
Pamphlets; Jewish soldiers; War
Description:
Pamphlet with The memorial fo Capt. Jonas Levy, who transported troops in the Battle of Vera Cruz, as the captain of the "American". On both sides details of his claims and losses are listed; Washington, DC
Personal Name:
Levy, Jonas Phillips
Date:
1882
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Periodical; Noah, Mordecai; Barrett, Starr; National Intelligencer; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1820 January 27
Description:
Edition of Newspaper "National Intelligencer" with a sympathetic editorial regarding Mordecai M. Noah approaching the Legislature to sell Grand Island as a home land for foreign Jews
Personal Name:
Noah, Mordecai; Barrett, Starr
Corporate Name:
National Intelligencer
Date:
1820-01-27
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Joseph Ginsburg; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1861 February 5
Subject:
Jews--Politics and government; War
Description:
Letter Judah P. Benjamin to an unknown recipient, stating that he was returning home from Washington, DC. The letter is from the day after Louisiana joined the Confederacy; Washington, DC
Date:
1861-02-05
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade Card from Lansburgh & Bro., Dry Goods with an image of a clown shying away from a large hand reaching for it; 404 and 406 Seventh Street, Washington, DC
Corporate Name:
Lansburgh & Bro.
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Report; Gratz, Michael; Washington, District of Columbia, United Sates; 1833 December 23
Subject:
Reports; Jews -- Politics and government; War; Debt
Description:
Report from Committee on Revolutionary War Claims agrees that the administrators of Michael Gratz's estate be paid for 1779 Continental Office Loan Certificates that were lost and never redeemed. The reports references a letter from Gratz that the funds from the certificates were used to purchase goods at West India Ports; Washington, DC
Personal Name:
Gratz, Michael
Date:
1833-12-23
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade card from Saks & Co., Outfitters, with an image of the presidential and vice presidential candidates, Cleveland, Thurman, Harrison, and Morton, from the elections of 1884 on the front, and the number of votes each presidential candidate had accrued in each state on the back; Washington, DC
Corporate Name:
Saks & Co.
Date:
1884
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Correspondence
Description:
Small note in Lincoln's hand stating that he does not know Lieut. Melbourne but that the gentleman who recommend him for the position are well respected. (Formerly Block/Linc Ms. 2).
Trade card from Lansburgh & Brother, Dry Goods, with an image of a frog with a duck egg in its mouth and a duck yelling at it; 404 and 406 Seventh Street, Washington, DC
Corporate Name:
Lansburgh & Brother
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Deed; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1827
Subject:
Jewish land owners; Deeds
Description:
Deed for land sold by Miss Charlotte Abigail Myers and Mordecai Cohen Myers to John A. Smith for $350. It's signed by William Cranch as subscriber of deeds for the District of Columbia and was witnessed and signed by Solomon Cohen, as well; Washington, DC
Date:
1827
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Trade card from M. Strasburger, Capitol Hill Shoe Store, Cheapest and Best Stores Boots and Shoes in the City, with an image of two people sitting on a beach watching a volcano explode; 205 Pennsylvania, Avenue East, Washington DC
Corporate Name:
M. Strasburger
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter from Robert Schenck to Abraham Lincoln with Lincoln's endorsment
Subject:
Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Correspondence
Description:
Letter from Schenck to Lincoln introducing David Wood of Boston - with a several line manuscript endorsement by Abraham Lincoln to Lorenzo Thomas.(Formerly in a scrapbook labeled Block/Linc. Ms. 8)
Personal Name:
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875; Wood, David
Pamphlet; Massias, Abraham A.; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1838 September 1
Description:
Pamphlet entitled "Official Army Register" listing three Jewish officers. This was the personal copy of Rodger Jones, the Adjunct General of the Army. His signature is on the cover
Personal Name:
Massias, Abraham A.
Date:
1838-09-01
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Port of entry; Isaacs, Solomon; Hendricks, Harmon; S. Isaacs and Soho Copper Co.; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; 1826 November 3
Description:
Isaacs, Solomon and Hendricks, Harmon. New York, NY, Port of entry document from S. Isaacs and Soho Copper Co., shipping finished copper to Washington, DC
Personal Name:
Isaacs, Solomon; Hendricks, Harmon
Corporate Name:
S. Isaacs and Soho Copper Co.
Date:
1826-11-03
Language:
English
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?
Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
