Letter from David Judah and Zalma Rehine to Isaac Leeser, December 13, 1830

A one-page letter dated December 13, 1830, from David Judah and Zalma Rehine in Baltimore, Maryland to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Judah discusses closing his castor oil business and requests Leeser to inform Solomon Levy. Rehine's note mentions unfavorable business dealings with Mr. Jacobs and sends greetings to the Pixiotto family. The letter offers insight into Jewish commercial activities and challenges in the early 19th century. Additional notes discuss the context of this letter within a larger collection of correspondence between Leeser and Judah and Rehine, highlighting a significant gap in their communication and suggesting family connections. The description also includes information about Zalma Rehine's role in the Baltimore Jewish community and a reference to an advertisement from the Richmond Enquirer (July 5, 1822) featuring a Jewish-owned business.

Associated People/Businesses

• Leeser, Isaac
• Rehine, Zalma
• Judah, D.
• P. Whitlock (Firm)
• LEESER, ISAAC / JUDAH, DAVID / REHINE, ZALMA

Geography

• Baltimore
• Philadelphia
• Pennsylvania
• Richmond

Subjects

• Jewish merchants
• Commercial correspondence

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 3