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Letter from David Judah to T. I. Tobias & Co., October 4, 1824

A one-page, stampless business letter written by David Judah in Richmond, Virginia to T. I. Tobias & Co. in New York, New York on October 4, 1824. The letter discusses sales and funds. David Judah & Co., licensed as auctioneers on November 11, 1822, consisted of Judah, T. I. Tobias, and Edward Pollock. While information on David Judah is limited, sources indicate he was a leading member of the Richmond Synagogue and a merchant. He is also noted as an auctioneer who dealt in slaves. His last known letter in this collection dates to April 12, 1849.

Associated People/Businesses

Judah, David
T. I. Tobias & Co.
Judah, David (1794-1866) / Tobias, T. I. (1785-1878)

Geography

Richmond
New York City
New York

Subjects

Commercial correspondence
Jewish merchants
Auctioneers
Slavery--United States

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 14