Letter from David Judah to T. I. Tobias, Richmond, Virginia, November 15, 1825

This archival item consists of a single, stampless letter dated November 15, 1825, written by David Judah of Richmond, Virginia to T. I. Tobias. The letter discusses blankets, woolens, and other mercantile items, suggesting a business relationship between the two individuals. Judah mentions his poor health, detailing symptoms of gout, headaches, and fever. Accompanying metadata references additional letters in the collection from David Judah to Reverend Isaac Leeser. Also included is information about a July 5, 1822, advertisement in the *Richmond Enquirer* for a Jewish-owned business including David Judah, Edward Pollack, and Tobias L. Tobias. David Judah is noted as an auctioneer who dealt in slaves, referencing Bertram Korn's *Jews and Negro Slavery 1789-1865*.

Associated People/Businesses

• Tobias, T. I.
• Judah, David
• TOBIAS, T. J. / JUDAH, DAVID

Geography

• Richmond

Subjects

• Slavery
• Jewish merchants
• Commercial correspondence

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 7, Folder 3