A pamphlet by Nat Schachner describing Francis Salvador's role in the American Revolution and years leading up to it. It also includes an account of Salvador's death and dying words.
A pamphlet for a historical diorama of Francis Salvador. Includes a brief biography of Salvador by Thomas J. Tobias, and a description of the diorama, which was constructed by Robert N.S. Whitelaw.
List of various pieces of furniture insured by Joshua Lazarus through the South Carolina Insurance Company of Charleston. The list includes total value of each piece of furniture.
Confederate States Army ration receipt sent to Edgar M. Lazarus. The receipt outlines the expenses for allotted rations provided to Lazarus for thirty days.
Letter of discharge regarding Major Joshua Lazarus. The letter states that Lazarus has been discharged from ordinary militia duty under the 28th Regiment of the South Carolina Militia.
Entries recall finishing SC College, attending parties in Charleston, visiting many Jewish families, mentioning Penina Moise, travelling to Philadelphia, seeing Fanny Kemble & comparing Philadelphia & Charleston women. In Savannah, he studies law, comments on readings and writers, muses on atheism, observances of Jewish holidays and Sabbath, possibility of becoming Hazzan, his poor eyesight and health, his poetry and other topics. After a brief trip to Grahamsville, Purrysburg, Coosawatchie & Pocotaligo, he mentions nullification, Aaron Burr, goes to Effingham County for health, and returns to Charleston. Published in Memoirs of American Jews. Later entries re Civil War era movements of troops.
