Letter to Edgar M. Lazarus from Henry S. Samuel discussing the political situation in the United States following the Civil War, family, and matters at the Liverpool synagogue.
Letter from David Henry Mordecai to his father regarding his travels. The letter discusses regret to have to leave Heidelberg, plans to travel around Europe, and receiving cigars sent from home.
Letter from the enrolling office of Charleston, SC, stating Edgar M. Lazarus voluntarily reported to the enrollment office and chose to report to the Palmetto Guard Siege Train. The Letter also states that Lazarus is to report to the Camp of Instruction in Columbia, SC and then on to the company he had selected.
Letter from Henry Ravenel, President of the Union Bank of South Carolina in Charleston, SC., to Mrs. Eleanor Tobias, widow of Abraham Tobias. The letter expresses regret and sympathies in regards to the death of Abraham Tobias.
Letter from David Henry Mordecai to his family regarding his travels. The letter discusses Henry D. Mordecai's last day in Heidelberg, the weather, and mentions acquaintances he has made in Germany.
Letter to Major Gilbert M. Sorrel from Major Raphael J. Moses discussing an issue with the price estimate of beef cattle for Confederate troops. The back side of the letter includes a handwritten note signed by General Robert E. Lee stating he cannot recommend anyone but Major Moses to handle the matter.
Letter from Marx E. Cohen to a "James Tupper" regarding the death of "Marcus," an enslaved man owned by Cohen, while in military service of the Confederate States of America (CSA). Cohen requests a higher remuneration for the loss of "Marcus."
Letter from Marx E. Cohen to a "James Tupper" regarding the death of "Marcus," an enslaved man owned by Cohen, while in military service of the Confederate States of America (CSA). Cohen requests a higher remuneration for the loss of "Marcus."