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Transactions between S. Schiffman & Co. and J. W. Erwin and W. V. Styles.

Various documents regarding transactions of different amounts paid by J. W. Erwin and W. V. Styles to S. Schiffman & Co. throughout the year 1899. The final document is a loan form for mules for $409.65.

Handwritten letter from W. E. Rinkley to S. Schiffman.

W. E. Rinkley tells S. Schiffman that he has already paid the man who built a hen house and garden. He also tells Schiffman that he has reached out to Mr. Landers regarding his taxes and asks Schiffman to reach out and see what is happening there as Landers has not replied to Rinkley.

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Telegram and a handwritten letter from A. J. Abrahams to S. Schiffman.

In the telegram A. J. Abrahams acknowledges that S. Schiffman will cover a $300 bill. It ends with a promise to explain the circumstances in a letter that will follow. In the handwritten letter to S. Schiffman, A. J. Abrahams details the circumstances surrounding the need for S. Schiffman to cover the bill and thanks him for his kindness.

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Transaction for horses purchased by I. Schiffman.

These documents contain reciepts, correspondence, and payment of the purchase of horse equipment and "1 pair horses" by I. Schiffman.

Correspondence between Ida B. Dallas and Oscar Goldsmith.

Correspondence regarding Ida B. Dallas's missing dividend check on her stocks for Huntsville Land Improvement Co. Goldsmith responds, informing her that no dividends were paid October 1, 1912 due to repairs and painting of the property of the Company, therefore the expenses do not allow for a surplus for dividends.

Request for Stock Holders Meeting of the Huntsville Land Company.

A request calling for a general Stock Holders Meeting of the Huntsville Land Company issued by Oscar Goldsmith. The second document contains signatures of Oscar Goldsmith and Solomon Plant with a handwritten note that reads: "Please sign this and have Mr. Plant sign".

Bill for Oscar Goldsmith and the Huntsville Land Company.

A bill for six rolls of roofing for $9.30 to Oscar Goldsmith with the Huntville Land Co.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from H. B. Smith.

H. B. Smith requesting Oscar Goldsmith to pay the taxes due by Mrs. Trevani B. Dallas on her lot at Monte Sano again as he did the previous year. Smith offers if Goldsmith does this, he will refund the amount paid.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from H. B. Smith and from Oscar Goldsmith to S. M. Milliken.

In this letter, H. B. Smith responds to a previous letter from Goldsmith regarding the sell of a lot of land in 1916, two years previous. He also details an offer for the stock he currently holds in the Huntsville Land Company that he will be refusing. The second letter is from Oscar Goldsmith to S. M. Milliken regarding the shares that Mr. Smith wrote about and them receiving multiple bids on the stock. He informs Milliken that Mr. Rison will be taking part in it as well.

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Correspondence between Ed and "Papa Oscar".

These first two letters, written by Ed to "Papa" Oscar Goldsmith detail paying off land notes to get money for possible "urgent purpose[s]". The second letter discusses a charge Ed put in the ledger and the hope to "improve things" with his business. The next letter is also from Ed. In this letter, Ed discloses information regarding his lack of a permanent place and inquires if he should sell the property on Clinton Street and his car. The final two letters are written by an unknown author, but contain information from Oscar to Ed in reponse to Ed's letters. The letters advise Ed not to sell the house on Clinton Street as it would sell for less than he owes on it at the time, but does advise to sell his car. It also tells of payments made by Oscar at the request of Ed. It discloses details about Ed's financial situation. The second letter regards a dividend Ed received from the Wonderfield Oil Co. along with a note that "Papa" is feeling better.

Check from Oscar Goldsmith to W. R. Rison Banking Company.

A check from Oscar Goldsmith for $259.51 to W. R. Rison Banking Company, signed on the back by R. E. Sessions. The second check is blank on the front with a handwritten note on the back for the following day. The writing is difficult to read but notes something about one dollar for or from Oscar Goldsmith, also signed by R. E. Sessions.

Receipt of payment from E. H. S.

Receipt of payment of $8.50 from E. H. S. signed by Walter Gurley.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from Ella.

The letter details Ella's selling of her place in Hot Spring, Arkansas.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his cousin, Mo.

This personal letter to Oscar Goldsmith from his cousin, Mo, mentions the health of Mo and his hopes to be better soon. He writes that he has requested a meeting for the case of the Huntsville Land Co. with Mr. Plant. Mo closes be informing Oscar that Addie (his wife) is not well.

Correspondence between Oscar Goldsmith, John A. Chapman, and W. H. Halsey regarding property price negotiations.

These letters detail a chronological correspondence between Oscar Goldsmith and John A. Chapman, his agent, regarding negotiations to purchase property on Meridianville Pike from W. H. Halsey. The letters between Chapman and Goldsmith discuss reasonable price offers and "fancy" price Halsey wants for the property. In the end, Halsey writes a letter detailing the final transaction and cost.

Domestic Science Fund financial account book with W. R. Rison Banking Company.

This book details the financial account of Domestic Science Fund, owned by Oscar Goldsmith.

Balance sheets for the Printz-Biederman Company and letters to the stockholders.

Documents include three years of balance sheets for the Printz-Biederman Company and the accompanying letters with further information.

Letter to the stockholders of the Chelten Hills Cemetery Company.

Company secretary, Harry A. Newman, writes to the stockholders informing them of a special meeting where stockholders will be asked to authorize changes in per value to the capital stock.

Correspondence between Edgar Weil and Oscar Goldsmith, and Oscar Goldsmith and Harry.

In this letter, Edgar Weil gives Goldsmith information regarding the sale of his mother's stocks in the Chelten Hills Cemetery Company, as Goldsmith is unable to attend and will need a proxy, and the reasoning behind the call to change the per value of the stock. Weil states that the Company does not earn any return for their stocks and so he is selling the stocks for a low price per share due to the fact that "nobody will ever get a cent for these holdings." The second document is a letter from Oscar requesting a proxy for the meeting, and Harry's response to be Oscar's proxy. The final documents are signed and blank contracts appointing attorneys to vote for the decrease in per value of the capital stocks at the stockholders meeter.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from K. Ward-Smith.

This letter requests that Oscar Goldsmith, president of the Huntsville Land Company, sends copies of the company's earning statements so K. Ward-Smith can obtain a bid on shares of stock for sale.

Financial statement for Pacolet Manufacturing Company.

Detailed condensed financial statement for Pacolet Manufacturing Company located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Correspondence to Oscar Goldsmith regarding fifty shares of Dallas Mnfg. Co. stock.

The first letter notes that they are "drawing on [Goldsmith]" for $2,250.00 for 25 shares as they could only get 25 shares according to the handwritten note at the botton. Plater also asks if Goldsmith is in the market for more stock. The second and third letter details fifty available shares of Dallas Mnfg. Co. stock at $87.50 per share and confirms Goldsmith's purchase of said shares.

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Correspondence between G. H. Milliken and Oscar Goldsmith about the Treasurership of Dallas Mnfg. Co.

These letters discuss the appointment of a new treasurer of Dallas Mnfg. Co. to succeed Mr. Rison. Oscar Goldsmith offers himself as an applicant for the position in the first letter. The second letter is Milliken's response to the topic. He states that Mr. Rhett has been selected for some time now while Mr. Rison was still there. Milliken thanks Goldsmith for his willingness to take on more work and hopes he will continue as Assistant Treasurer as he deems it "unwise for a man of your age" to take on additional responsibilities. Goldsmith replies in the final letter expressing happiness at Mr. Rhett's appointment and mentions the already-scheduled Director's Meeting.

Correspondence between G. H. Milliken and Oscar Goldsmith about a visit to the mill in Huntsville from Milliken and Mr. Winchester.

Milliken writes to Oscar Goldsmith in the first letter stating that he hopes to visit the Huntsville mill with Mr. Winchester soon. Goldsmith responds that he would be glad to have them visit.

Receipts for the Dallas Manufacturing Company.

Receipts detailing the purchase of paint by Oscar Goldsmith and and itemized receipt and list.

Letter to Oscar Goldsmith from S. D. Brewsters about yearly sales and inventory.

S. D. Brewster writes to Oscar Goldsmith in response to a previous letter in which Goldsmith sent earning statements for the Dallas Mnfg. Co. He details how the profit was lower than he had hoped and wish the treasurer, Mr. Rison, who had been sick and just returned from Minnesota, well.

Letters to Oscar Goldsmith from G. H. Milliken.

A collection of letters from G. H. Milliken to Oscar Goldsmith regarding various business related topics including stockholders and directors meetings, certificates for shares of Pacolet stock for Judge Walker, the confirmation that Judge Walker's check was received and the stock certificate was mailed, and potential buyers of Huntsville Land Co's. Dallas stock.

Notice from Goldsmith-Grosser Co. of a clearance sale on all boys' clothing.

Addressed to "Madam", this letter details a clearance sale on all boys' clothing as it is needing to be cleared out to make room for other merchandise.

Letter to K. Ward-Smith from Oscar Goldsmith.

A letter from Oscar Goldsmith to K. Ward-Smith regarding capital stock of the Dallas Mfg. Co.

Correspondence between Hotchkin and Co. and Oscar Goldsmith.

The letters detail information about Dallas Manufacturing Co. stocks being sold. This set of documents also includes a check for the forty shares.

Letter to A. L. Rison.

This letter includes responses to Rison's wire and the return wire. It also includes information on cotton buyers and local weather conditions. The sender did not sign the letter, but it is most likely Oscar Goldsmith.

Letters to G. H. Milliken from A. W. Newson.

Newson writes to Milliken about a party who wants to purchase Dallas Mfg. Co. stock though the dividends are low. The second letter details the purchase price the party is willing to pay and if Milliken knows anyone with 100 to 300 shares for sale.

Telegram to Oscar Goldsmith from Hotchkin and Co.

Hotchkin & Co. sent this telegram to Oscar Goldsmith in response to Goldsmith's bid. They states that they cannot do anything for the bid but will sell forty shares.

Telegram to A. L. Rison from Jones-Baugh Cotton Company.

Telegram to A. L. Rison from Jones-Baugh Cotton Company confirming the sale of one thousand bales of cotton.

Personal letters to Ike Schiffman from Ben Stromberg.

Personal letters to Ike Schiffman from Ben Stromberg written on Stromberg, Kraus and Co. letterhead. The letters contain various business related topics and personal health information. Among the letters are telegrams acknowledging bills received and other business information.

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