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Letter from Jarvis Smith to Ebenezer Smith, London, England, March 5, 1809
Four-page letter dated March 5, 1809, from Jarvis Smith, an American businessman in London, England, to his uncle, Ebenezer Smith, in New Marlborough, Massachusetts. The letter details a previous letter lost at sea, and describes the author's observations of Jewish life in London, including the Feast of Esther and a visit to a synagogue. The letter includes a ship stamp and Boston postmark, and was carried by the ship Albatros, Captain Wildes. 7 1/4" x 9", folds, very good condition with minor paper loss from opening wax seals.
Associated People/Businesses
- Smith, Jarvis
- Smith, Ebenezer
Geography
Subjects
- Letters
- Judaism
- London (England)--Social life and customs
- Jews--Social life and customs
- 19th century
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 8, Folder 12