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In addition to general correspondence, this folder contains documents relating to: the Brush family, Ichabod Brush's estate, and papers relating to his plantation in Demerara.

In addition to general correspondence, this folder contains documents relating to the Brush Estate (plantation in Demerara).

This folder contains general correspondence. See Folder 2 for oversize material.

This oversize folder contains the Last Will and Testament of French Kellam and a slave roster entitled "Monthly List of Plantation Vigilance-December 1810." These documents were removed from the origial 1810 folder.

In addition to general correspondence, this folder contains documents certifying Luther Bradish as a practicing attorney in the state of New York. See second folder for oversized documents.

Slave rosters entitled "Monthly List of Plantation Vigilance-January 1811" and "Monthly List of Plantation Vigilance-February 1811" were removed from 1811 folder and placed in oversized folder

In addition to general correspondence, this folder contains indentures and documents certifying Luther Bradish as a practicing attorney in the state of New York.

The Stocking Society was formed in October 1814 - during the War of 1812 - with the purpose of "procuring socks, mockasins, mittens, and cloth goods for the soldiers of the United States and the Militia of the State of New York now employed in defence of their country." (quoted from collection)

Folder contains Stocking Society circulars, correspondence, and ledgers.

Some materials in this folder pertain to Moira, N.Y. See Folder 2 for oversized content.

Deed between William/Eliza Cooper to Frederick DePeyster and Luther Bradish removed from 1816 folder and placed in oversized folder. Deed between William/Eliza Cooper to Luther Bradish also removed from 1816 folder and placed in oversized folder.

This folder largely consists of correspondence and legal documents. There are also two slave registrar lists, legal/financial documents related to Moira, and some Italian documents.

Indenture between Frederick/Ann DePeyster and Luther Bradish removed from 1817 folder and placed into an oversized folder.

In addition to general correspondence, this folder contains letters and legal documents between Bradish and George Gibbs. These papers relate to the death of Bradish's wife, Helen Elizabeth Gibbs.

Among other documents, this folder includes papers relating to Bradish's negotiations with the Reis Effendi of the Sublime Porte (Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Ottoman Empire).

This folder also a letter written by Bradish whilst traveling on the U.S.S. Columbus detailing his trip to Gibraltar, as well as a 36 page letter written by Bradish from Turkey describing his experiences in Constantinople and attempts to negotiate with the Ottomans.

Folder also contains receipts relating to Moira.

Folder includes, among other documents, papers relating to Bradish's negotiations with the Reis Effendi of the Sublime Porte (Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Ottoman Empire). Some of the content of this folder is written in French.

The content of this folder mainly focuses on Bradish's travels in Europe. Some of the correspondence is written in French and Italian. There are also some receipts relating to Moira.

In addition to correspondence, a significant portion of this folder contains receipts relating to Moira. There are also a few documents written in French and Russian.

Among other documents, this folder includes papers relating to Bradish's overseas finances with Baring Brothers and Moira.

In addition to general correspondence, this folder includes papers relating to Bradish's overseas finances with Baring Brothers and Moira related business.

The folder also contains a draft letter from Luther Bradish to John Quincy Adams discussing negotiations with the Sublime Porte.

1827 is divided into six folders covering a variety of topics including: the Greek Committee and Greek independence from Ottoman rule (Folders 2, 3), Moira, Luther Bradish's personal business, letters relating to J. Fenimore Cooper (Folder 8), as well as documents relating to the estate of George Gibbs and correspondence with Governor William Gibbs (Folders 1, 3, 4, 6, 7).

These folders also contain documents discussing the creation of a road between Lake Champlain and Hopkinton (Folder 2, 8) and railroad development in New York State (specifically 7, 8).

January-March 1828 is divided into three folders covering a variety of subjects including: the estate of George Gibbs, railroads, Luther Bradish's personal business, the creation of a road between Lake Champlain and Hopkinton (Folder 10), as well as Moira.

These folders also contain correspondence from Elkanah Watson (Folder 7).

April-December 1828 is divided into three folders covering a variety of subjects including: the estate of George Gibbs (Folder 1), Luther Bradish's personal business, the creation of a road between Port Kent and Hopkinton (Folder 1), as well as Moira.

These folders also contain a draft letter from Luther Bradish to John Quincy Adams (Folder 1) and a circular from the Central Corresponding Committee discussing the upcoming 1828 presidential election and the candidates - Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, and John Quincy Adams (Folder 3).

1829 is divided into nine folders covering a variety of subjects including: the Delaware-Hudson Canal Company (Folders 5, 6), reform to Auction Laws (Folders 5, 6, 8, 10), reform to Banking Laws and opening of banks (Folders 6, 8, 9), Moira, as well as the creation of a road between Port Kent and Hopkinton (Folders 5, 6, 8, 10).

These folders also contain correspondence with Myndert Van Schaick (Folders 5, 6, 10) Frederic de Peyster (Folder 5), William Henry Harrison (Folder 10), and George Gibbs (Folder 11).

1830 is divided into six folders covering a variety of subjects including: Moira, Bank Bills (Folders 1, 5), canals (Folders 1, 2, 3), creation of roads (Folders 1, 2, 5), creation of railroads (Folders 5, 6), Luther Bradish's personal business, Bradish's property on Pearl St in New York City (Folders 1, 2, 5), the Clinton Hall Project (Folder 2), and Common Schools (Folders 1, 3, 5).

These folders also contain correspondence with William Henry Harrison (Folders 1, 3, 5). In his letters, Harrison asks Bradish about the costs associated with building a road in Chateaugay, NY and discusses bills allowing a town tax in Potsdam, Massena, and Canton for bridge building.

1831 is divided into two folders covering several subjects including: the Franklin Academy, discussion of contemporary politics, and Moira.

There is also correspondence with Abijah Mann Jr. and General Henri La Fayette Villaume Ducoudray Holstein (Folder 7).

The correspondence between Luther Bradish and Abijah Mann Jr. largely revolves around a dispute regarding an article Mann published in the Franklin Republican on February 21, 1831. The article was disparaging towards Bradish and Bradish demanded Mann apologize.

1832 is divded into two folders covering a variety of topics including: Moira, the New York Harlem Rail Road Company (Folder 9), the 1832 National Republican Convention (Folder 10), as well as business relating to William Charming and George Gibbs (Folder 10).

There is also correspondence from Abijah Mann Jr. (Folder 9) continuing his argument with Bradish over an article published in the Franklin Republic in 1831 and Francis Granger (Folder 10) discussing the National Republican Convention.

This folder contains various material, some of which relates to the 1832 Democratic National Convention and Moira.

The contents of this folder mainly focus on Moira and contemporary politics.

1835 is divided into two folders covering a variety of topics including: Moira, discussion of political/Whig state conventions (Folder 14), mention of the Brush River Canal (Folder 14), and controversy surrounding the creation of the town of Fonda (Folder 14).

These folders also include correspondence from Elkanah Watson (Folder 13).

The January-March 1836 folder contains documents relating to: Merchant's Fire Insurance Company, United States Fire Insurance Company of the City of New York, the New York and Erie Railroad, several circulars outlining acts passed by the New York State Assembly and Senate, as well as discussion of William Henry Harrison as President and Francis Granger as Vice President.

April-December 1836 is divided into two folders and cover a variety of topics including: the Chenango Canal, circulars describing acts passed by the New York State Assembly (Folder 1), Whig Convention in Utica (Folder 1), suspicions around bank abuses (Folder 2), and contemporary politics.

These folders also contain correspondence from Elkanah Watson (Folder 1) and Francis Granger (Folder 1).

1837 is divided into seven folders and covers a variety of subjects including: the Hudson and Berkshire Rail Road Company (Folder 3), Chenango Canal (Folder 4, 5), the General Banking Law (Folder 3), investigation of bank abuses (Folder 4, 5, 6, 7, 9), contemporary politics, creation of canals/railroads/aqueducts, Ogdenburgh-Champlain railroad (Folder 5), Great Northern Railroad (Folder 6), circulars relating to New York Assembly activities, and letters of endorsements for political candidates.

These folders also contain correspondence with Frederic de Peyster (Folder 4) William Henry Harrison (Folder 4), Gouverneur Kemble (Folder 3), William Bouck (Folder 5), William B. Rochester (Folder 5), Henry J. Sedgwick (Folder 7).

1838 is divided into nine folders covering many subjects such as: the 1838 New York gubernatorial election (Folder 6, 8, 9), Luther Bradish's election as Lieutenant Governor (Folder 4, 5, 7), Bradish's answers to questions posed by abolitionists (Folder 4, 6, 7, 8), the Ogdensburg-Lake Champlain Railroad (Folder 1, 2, 4, 8), Moira, general Banking Law (Folder 2), Abolition Society (Folder 6), Erie Canal (Folder 2, 8), and letters of endorsement for public office.

These folders also contain correspondence from John Quincy Adams (Folder 1), Gouverneur Kemble (Folder 1), Francis Granger (Folder 1, 4, 7), Thurlow Weed (Folder 1, 7), Nathaniel P Tallmadge (Folder 4), Gerrit Smith (Folder 3, 4, 7), William H. Seward (Folder 4, 7), Henry Bell Van Rensselaer (Folder 7), Elkanah Watson (Folder 7), Charles Bradish (Folder 2, 5), Henry Clay (Folder 2), Edward Sanford (Folder 6) and Jonathan Bradish (Folder 9).

In his correspondence with Bradish, John Quincy Adams forwards him a petition from the citizens of New York. Some of the Gerrit Smith and Thurlow Weed letters discuss abolition, whilst Nathaniel Tallmadge discusses Bradish's run for the Lieutenant Governor of New York seat.

January-June 1839 is divided into three folders covering several subjects including: the New York and Erie Railroad Company (Folder 10), the Hudson and Berkshire Railroad Company (Folder 10), abolition (Folder 10), the Canal Commission (Folder 10, 11), the Common School (Folder 11), and the Great Northern Railroad Bill (Folder 12).

This folder also contains correspondence from Francis Granger (Folder 10), Daniel D. Barnard (Folder 10), Samuel B. Ruggles (Folder 10), Charles Bradish (Folder 10), General Stephen V. Rensselaer (Folder 11), John Bradish (Folder 12), and William Seward (Folder 12).

The correspondence between Luther Bradish and Francis Granger discusses the DeWitt Clinton Memorial, whilst his correspondence with Samuel B. Ruggles discusses the New York and Erie Railroad Company.

July-December 1839 is divided into four folders covering several subjects including: the Hudson and Berkshire Railroad Company (Folder 1), the Ogdensburg-Lake Champlain Railroad (Folder 1), lecture invitations, the National Anti-Slavery Convention (Folder 2), and circulars asking Bradish to endorse candidates for various political offices.

These folders also contain correspondence from Captain Matthew C. Perry (Folder 1), Henry Clay (Folder 1), and William H. Seward (Folder 1).

1840 is divided into five folders and in addition to general correspondence, there are documents relating to: Moira, the Ogdensburgh-Lake Champlain Rail Road (Folder 7), the New York College of Physicians and Surgeons (Folder 7, 10), Canal Board business (Folder 6, 7, 9), 1840 elections (Folder 8, 9, 10), the New York and Erie Railroad Company (Folder 8), and discussions of contemporary politics.

There is also correspondence from Francis Granger (Folder 5), William H. Seward (Folder 5, 8), Gouveneur Kemble (Folder 5), Millard Fillmore (Folder 5), Benjamin F. Butler (Folder 8), and Martin Van Buren (Folder 7).

1841 is divided into six folders and covers many topics including: Canal Commissioners of the Canal Fund/Canal Board business (Folder 2, 3, 4, 6), Court of the Correction of Errors business (Folder 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Political documents from Senate/Assembly (Folder 2), the Hudson-Delaware Railroad (Folder 2), abolition (Folder 1, 2, 6), Franklin County politics (Folder 3, 5), and discussion of Luther Bradish running for Governor of New York (1, 5, 6).

Correspondence from Benjamin F. Butler (Folder 1), Daniel D. Barnard (Folder 1), George Gibbs (Folder 1), Philip Hone (Folder 1), Edward Delavan (Folder 1), and Jerome B. Holgate (Folder 4).

January-September 1842 is divided into six folders covering several subjects including: New York State Senate/Assembly Circulars (Folder 7, 9), discussion of the 1842 gubernatorial election (7, 9, 10, 11), Canal Commission/Canal Board business (Folder 7, 8, 9, 10), Erie Canal expansion (Folder 10), discussion of contemporary politics, Moira (Folder 7, 9, 10), the New York and Albany Railroad Company (Folder 8), and the New York and Erie Railroad (Folder 8, 10).

These folders also contain correspondence from Edward Delavan (Folder 8), George Gibbs (Folder 8), Philip Hone (Folder 8), Nathaniel P. Tallmadge (Folder 8), and David Hudson (Folder 7).

Edward Delavan's letters to Bradish mainly focus upon the New York Temperance Society. Philip Hone's correspondence focuses on the New York and Erie Railroad.

The October-December 1842 folder covers several subjects including: the 1842 gubernatorial election, Moira, and discussions of contemporary politics.

This folder also contains correspondence from Edward C. Delavan

1843 is divided into two folders covering several subjects including: Luther Bradish's attempts to relocate to New York City, government related circulars (Folder 3), the New York State Agricultural Society, New York State Temperance Society (Folder 2), Moira (Folder 3), as well as discussion of the decline of the Whig party and rise of Locofocoism. (Folder 3)

These folders also contain correspondence from Daniel D. Barnard (Folder 2), Edward Delavan (Folder 2), William Duer (Folder 2), and Daniel Dickinson (Folder 2).

1844 covers several subjects including: the Democratic Whig National Convention in Baltimore to support Henry Clay for President, abolition of slavery, the New York State Temperance Society, and New-York Historical Society.

This folder also contains correspondence from Edward Delavan, George Folsom, and William Duer.

1845 is divided into two folders covering several subjects including: the Ogdensburgh-Lake Champlain Railroad, Moira, the General Banking Law (Folder 1), the American Institute (Folder 2), the American Agricultural Association, and Trinity Church (Folder 2).

1846 is divided into five folders covering several subjects including: Trinity Church (Folder 7, 8, 9, 10), New York Senate/House of Assembly circulars (Folder 9, 10), Moira (Folder 9, 10), American Agricultural Society (Folder 8, 9, 10), the American Institute (9, 10, 11), the Franklin Academy (Folder 11), and the Episcopal Church (Folder 7, 9, 11).

These folders also contain correspondence from Edward Delavan (Folder 8), Philip Hone (Folder 7), and Edward Sanford (Folder 9).

This folder contains papers relating to an attempt made by the Episcopalians of New York City in their endeavor to petition the New York Legislature to "alter the name of the corporation of Trinity church." (quoted from collection)

Documents include: handwritten copies of the Act of 1814, the Charter of 1697, the Act of 1784, the Act of 1788 papers relating to Queen Anne's land grant permit, and a Remonstrance of Trinity Church.

1847 is divided into four folders covering several subjects including: the American Agricultural Society (Folder 2, 3, 4), New York Senate/House of Assembly circulars (Folder 2), Trinity Church (Folder 1, 2, 3), Moira (Folder 2), the Franklin Academy (Folder 2, 4), Common Schools (Folder 2), Normal Schools (Folder 2), the University of the City of New York (Folder 1, 3), the New-York Historical Society (Folder 4), and abolition (Folder 4).

These folders also contain correspondence from William Curtis Noyes (Folder 1), Theodore Frelinghuysen (Folder 1), and Daniel Dickinson (Folder 1).

1848 is divided into three folders covering several subjects including: the Dewitt Clinton Monument Association, the University of the City of New York (Folder 6, 7), the Young Men's Henry Clay Association of the City of New York (Folder 6), controversy surrounding Brittain S. Woolley/Reverend Stephen H. Tying of St. George's Church (Folder 7), and various circulars relating to local New York politics.

These folders also contain correspondence from Francis Granger (Folder 5), Philip Hone (Folder 5), and William Curtis Noyes (Folder 5).

1849 is divided into two folders covering several subjects including: the DeWitt Clinton Memorial Monument Association, the opening of 11th St in New York City, the University of the City of New York, and government documents.

These folders also contain correspondence from Francis Granger (Folder 8), William H. Seward (Folder 8), Theodore Frelinghuysen (Folder 8), Charles Butler (Folder 8), James William Beekman (Folder 8), and James Renwick (Folder 8).

Both Francis Granger and James Renwick discuss the DeWitt Clinton Memorial Monument in their letters.

On December 1848, Brittain S. Woolley, "a parishioner of St. George's Church" in New York City was denied Communion by Reverand Stephen H. Tying of the same church. Tying denied Woolley communion because Woolley had published a "grossly false and anomolicious libel against [Tying], by a letter of advertisement...and accompanied said complaint with various documents." (information derived from collection)

In response to Tying's actions, Woolley wrote a letter of complaint to the Standing Committee of the Diocese of New York.

This folder contains various legal documents relating to the "B.S. Woolley Controversy" such as interrogations and testimonials.

1850 is divided into two folders covering several subjects including: the Medical Societies and Medical Colleges Committee (Folder 1), letters of introduction, the University of the City of New York, the Northern Railroad (Folder 1), the Common School (Folder 1), the Free Academy (Folder 1), the Gibbs Family estate (Folder 1), Railway Convention (Folder 1), and the Industrial Exhibition in London (Folder 1).

These folders also contain correspondence from James Beekman discussing the New-York Historical Society (Folder 2) and Charles Butler (Folder 2).

The 1851 folder covers several subjects including: the Free Academy, the American Bible Society, the New York-Erie Railroad, the Ogdenburgh-Lake Champlain Railroad, and the New-York Historical Society

This folder also contain correspondence from: James W. Beekman, Wolcott Gibbs, and William Cullen Bryant.

The 1852-1853 folder covers several subjects including: the American Bible Society, Whig politics, the National Convention at Baltimore, Locofocos, the Franklin Academy, Episcopalian business, and the Free Academy.

This folders also contain correspondence from William B. Astor.

The 1854 folder covers several subjects including: the Astronomical Observatory in Central Park, the Nebraska Bill, honorary memberships to other historical societies, and the estate of John Malone.

The 1855 folder covers several subjects including: Professor Louis Agassiz's "Contributions to the Natural History of the United States," the estate of John Mason, and discussions of contemporary politics.

This folder contains a collection of correspondence between Luther Bradish and Reverand Corry Chamber. Folder also contains a silk printing of one of Chamber's sermons.

The 1856 folder covers several subjects including: potential merging of the Whig and American party, Central Park, the American Geographical and Statistical Society, the American Bible Society, the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New-York, Trinity Church, the New York Orphan Fund, and the Delaware-Hudson Canal Company.

These folders also contain correspondence from: William Bradford Reed, Daniel D. Barnard, George Folsom, and Gerritt Smith.

In his correspondence, Barnard discusses the potential merger of the Whig and American Party.

The 1857 folder covers several subjects including: the New-York Historical Society, letters of introduction, the American Bible Society, and the King James Bible.

This folder also contains correspondence from Reverend Henry Augustus Boardman.

1858 is divided into two folders covering several subjects including: the Protestant Episcopal Society for the Promotion of Evangelical Knowledge, the will and estate of John Johns Esq., the American Bible Society, the Kane Monument Association (Folder 10), and many circulars from several organizations such as the American Oriental Society.

These folders also contain correspondence from: George Folsom (Folder 10) and Charles Haynes Haswell (Folder 10).

The 1859 folder covers several subjects including: the Dudley Observatory, the American Bible Society, the Astronomical Observatory in Central Park, the Protestant Episcopal Society for the Promotion of Evangelical Knowledge, the New-York Historical Society, controversy surrounding Bishop Onderdunk, and a Fund for the Relief of Widows and Orphans of Deceased Clergymen.

This folder also contains correspondence from William Aspinwall, Henry Jarvis Raymond, and Daniel D. Barnard.

The 1860 folder covers several subjects including: the American Bible Society, the New-York Historical Society, the American Geographical and Statistical Society, Isaac Israel Hayes's polar expedition, the Pastoral Aid Society, the Prince of Wales's visit to New York, the New York and Erie Rail Road, and a comparison between slaveholding and non-slaveholding states.

The 1861 folder covers several subjects including: preservation of the Union, slavery in the United States, Luther Bradish's declining health, the American Geographical and Statistical Society, the First Battle of Bull Run, the Young Men's Republican Union, the New-York Historical Society, and the Women's Central Relief Association.

This folder also contain correspondence from Maunsell Bradhurst Field and Hamilton Fish.

The 1862-1863 folder covers several subjects including: relief of families of New York volunteers, West Point, the New-York Historical Society and Central Park, the Pastoral Aid Society, as well as the American Bible Society.

This folder also contains correspondence from Preston King.

This folder contains modern correspondence from the Rhode Island Historical Society and Trinity Church (Rhode Island) providing details about Luther Bradish's death and burial. There is also a modern death certificate for his first wife, Elizabeth Gibbs Bradish.

This folder includes a draft speech delivered by Luther Bradish, circulars/pamphlets relating to the Franklin Academy, miscellaneous correspondence, and legal documents related to the Free Academy. (Related materials can be found in Box 12, Folder 3)

This folder contains correspondence relating to the General Banking laws, bank reforms, and bank investigations. There are also studies of various banks in New York State and copies of acts passed by the New York legislature relating to banks. (Related materials can be found in Box 7, Folders 1-9)

The documents in this folder focus upon the opening of 11th Street in New York City, between Broadway and Bowery. (For related documents see Box 10 Folder 5 and Box 11 Folders 2, 6, 9)

This folder also contains documents focusing upon the Vestry of Grace Church. (For related documents see Box 10 Folder 10 and Box 11 Folder 3)

This folder contains several documents relating to various aspects of canal creation and the Canal Commission. The Chenango Canal features prominently in this folder. (For related materials, see Box 5 Folders 11, 14, 15 and Box 6 Folders 1, 2, 4, 5)

This folder contains part of a massive report relating to the Mutual Life Insurance Company.

These undated docments are divided into nine folders covering several subjects including, but not limited to: the Chenango Canal, 11th Street, children's education, the Delaware-Hudson Canal, the Ogdenburgh-Lake Champlain Railroad, Free Academy, Greek independence from Ottoman rule, and Moira.

There are also various incomplete draft letters by Luther Bradish, miscellaneous memos, legal documents, sketches, and receipts. See oversized folder for additional content.

This folder contains several documents relating to various aspects of canal creation. Some of the subjects discussed are: the Chenango Canal, Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, the Schuylkill Canal, Buffalo Canal and Black Rock Canal, as well as Lehigh Canal. There are also miscellanous and incomplete memos.

These undated documents are divided into seven folders covering several subjects including: Acts passed by the New York Legislature, the New York Agricultural Society, the American Agricultural Society, the Port Kent/Hopkinton road, maps of Moira, the Episcopal Church, the New York-Erie Railroad, the Chenango Canal, the London Exhibition, the Free Academy, the American Bible Society, the Hudson and Berkshire Railroad, the University of the City of New York, the American Geographical and Statistical Society, the Delaware-Hudson Canal Company, and Trinity Church.

There are also various incomplete draft letters by Luther Bradish, miscellaneous memos, legal documents, sketches, and receipts.

This folder contains a rectangular piece of leather with a "L Bradish" metal name plate in the center.

The papers in this folder relate to the creation of an astronomical observatory in Central Park. Documents include circulars, reports, and the draft of an "act to incorporate the Observatory of the City of New York."

The undated documents found in this box are divided into nine folders covering several subjects including: Moira, the Free Academy, Trinity Church, the Pastoral Aid Society, the University of the City of New York, the American Agricultural Association, the DeWitt Clinton Memorial Association, Canal Board business, enlargement of the Erie Canal, Trinity Church, the Whig Convention, the New-York Historical Society, the estate of John Mason, the St. Regis Indian reservation, the Central Park Astronomical Observatory, the New York and Erie Railroad, Grace Church, the American Geographical and Statistical Society, banks, and the Delaware-Hudson Canal Company.

There are also various incomplete draft letters by Luther Bradish, miscellaneous memos, legal documents, sketches, petitions, circulars, and receipts.

The undated documents found in this box are divided into four folders covering several subjects including: a petition to create ferries between New York City and Brooklyn, bank investigations, the Chenango Canal, the Brush estate in Demerara, the Gibbs estate, Moira, Trinity Church, and the University of the City of New York.

There are also various incomplete draft letters by Luther Bradish, miscellaneous memos, legal documents, sketches, petitions, circulars, and receipts.

This folder contains 113 invitations to Luther Bradish. These invitations were obtained by New-York Historical Society as a gift from George A. Zabriskie on October 20, 1939. Zabriskie later donated an additional 39 invitations to the collection on August 7, 1941.

This box contains two stamps. One stamp reads "L.B" and the second reads "Luther Bradish, Assistant Treasurer U.S., New York.

Undated illuminated Arabic document placed in oversized. Although undated, this document was likely obtained when Bradish was sent to negotiate a treaty with the Ottoman Empire.

A menu from Hotel de Londres (St. Petersburgh) and Menu Carte a Mange (Paris) was removed from Box 14 and placed into oversized.