Letter to Edgar M. Lazarus from C. J. Elford regarding Lazarus' application for pardon. Elford states he has procured a pardon for Lazarus and asks for him to sign the acceptance to make to complete the process.
Special orders from sent to Edgar M. Lazarus from the Confederate Army. The orders state the detachment of Lazarus under the command of "Captain Mordecai" has been extended until further notice.
Surgeon's note from "F. Olin Dannelly" regarding Isaac W. Hirsch. Dannelly reports Hirsch has applied for discharge from service and has complained of paralysis of his left-leg as a result of a shell explosion, and recommends Hirsch's case to be considered by the Medical Board.
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 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.
Medical examiner's note signed by Dr. Eli Geddings of Charleston, SC stating Edgar Lazarus has been affected by a defect of vision since early childhood and that this defect renders him unfit for detailed duty as a soldier. The bottom of the page includes an additional note from the Medical Examination Board regarding Lazarus' myopia.
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 written by Solomon Emanuel to his mother, Flora Emanuel. The letter describes the "sham Battle of General Hardees Corps." Solomon Emanuel describes the scene of the fake battle and the number of women spectators present. He goes on to mention his father's illness, observing a day of fasting and prayer, weather, and furloughs.
General orders letter signed by General Joseph E. Johnston regarding the Military Convention between General William Sherman and General Johnston which resulted in Johnston's surrender.
Confederate Medical Examiner's note regarding an examination of Edgar M. Lazarus. The note states Lazarus suffers from myopia. The surgeon recommends Lazarus be on "permanent detail" and states he is unfit for field duty. The note is signed by Dr. Robert Lebby.
Confederate Medical Examiner's note regarding an examination of Edgar M. Lazarus. The note states Lazarus suffers from myopia. The surgeon recommends Lazarus be on "permanent detail" and states he is unfit for field duty. The note is signed by Dr. Robert Lebby.
Note to the Army Medical Examining Board from two surgeons regarding an examination of Edgar M. Lazarus and suggesting him "unfit for field service" due to his myopia, also referred to as nearsightedness.
Certificate from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution noting Armida Cohen Emanuel as an approved member. The certificate also notes Marks Lazarus, Samuel Mordecai, and Myer Moses as serving in the Revolutionary War.
Letter from Capt. Franklin Cohn to Pvt. Sam Glass from the Regimental Infirmary of the 51st Artillery at Camp Jackson, SC. The letter is a notice of a religious service being held by the Jewish Welfare Board and also notes Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin conducting the services. The back of the letter also includes a handwritten list of names and personal notes.
Reply from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions regarding an inquiry about the military history of David Nunez Cardozo, Subaltern Officer of the American Revolutionary War.
Reply from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions regarding an inquiry about the military history of Marks Lazarus, Sergeant-Major of the American Revolutionary War.
Postcard with black-and-white photographic portraits of Alfred Dreyfus and his defenders: Bernard Lazare, Fernand Labori, Georges Picquart, and Auguste Scheurer-Kestner.
Black and white portrait of Albert Moses Luria, 2x4 inches. Back of portrait includes inscription reading, "Mother from Albert." Lieutenant in Company I, 23rd North Carolina Infantry Regiment, Confederate States of America and son of Major Raphael J. Moses. He changed his name from Albert Luria Moses to Albert Moses Luria.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction with a portrait of French army officer Alfred Dreyfus during his 1899 trial for treason, from a sketch by Dr. Benoit Cimino. Published in the August 26, 1899, edition of Harper's Weekly.
Amnesty Oath certificate stating Edgar M. Lazarus had taken the oath and filed a petition for pardon under President Andrew Johnson. The certificate also states that Lazarus' petition had been approved and his pardon recommended to the President.
Amnesty proclamation signed by Edgar M. Lazarus stating Lazarus is exempt from benefits under the proclamation only under the 13th clause. The proclamation also requires Lazarus to fully support the Constitution and the Union of the States.
Note regarding Edgar M. Lazarus taking the oath under President Abraham Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction signed by Nathaniel E. Ladd.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction of the interior of the Synagogue de Nazareth, located on the Rue Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth, in Paris during the funeral service of Commandant Léon Franchetti, killed in the battle of Champigny. Published in the December 16, 1871 edition of L'Univers illustré.
Confederate States Army ration receipt sent to Edgar M. Lazarus. The receipt outlines the expenses for allotted rations provided to Lazarus for thirty days.
Sheet music for "A brivele von chosen" = "A letter from sweetheart," words and music by David Meyerowitz; arranged by Joseph Rumshinsky, published New York: Hebrew Publishing Company.
Military form recording Edgar M. Lazarus as a volunteer for the "Palmetto Guard Siege Train" under "Captain Webb." The back material of the form includes a handwritten note stating Lazarus will stay in the city until some matters are settled.
Black-and-white photographic postcard of Zionist Joseph Trumpeldor, founder of the Zion Mule Corps. Killed at the Battle of Tel Hai, the last words attributed to him are: "It is good to die for our country."
Souvenir card and registration certificate given to Isaac W. Hirsch from the 25th Annual Reunion of the United Confederate Veterans held in Richmond, Virginia. The card notes Hirsch's registration at the registration office in Richmond.
Four-Minute Man Certificate of Honor presented to Dr. Jacob S. Raisin for his service during the war of 1917-1918. A letter signed by Woodrow Wilson is included with the certificate addressing the Four-Minute Men.
Black and white portrait of Dr. Marx Edwin Cohen Jr., (CSA), 2.5x3.5 inches. Back material notes Marx Edwin Cohen Jr. was killed in action in the Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction of French army officer Alfred Dreyfus with his lawyer Edgar Demange during his 1899 trial for treason. Published in the September 2, 1899, edition of Harper's Weekly.
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.
Black-and-white offset print reproduction of French army officer Alfred Dreyfus during his 1899 trial for treason. Published in the supplement to Harper's Weekly, No. 2230, September 16, 1899.
Sheet music for "Peace, O star of hope," words and music by Rose E. Slesnick, published Oil City, Pennsylvania: R. E. Slesnick. On cover: For the benefit of the Hebrew war sufferers.
Advertisement of an invitation for Jewish soldiers, sailors, and marines in Charleston to meet Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Raisin and attend services held at the synagogue.
Black-and-white engraving of French military commander André Masséna, said to be of Jewish origin. Engraving by Franz Gabriel Fiesinger after a painting by Féréol Bonnemaison.
Postcard with a black-and-white photographic portrait of David Ben-Gurion, Zionist and first Prime Minister of Israel, in uniform as a soldier in the Jewish Legion.
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