A two-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Kidderminster, England, on May 26, 1841, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses business matters related to the button trade, family news, and Charles's travels and lodging at the Lion Hotel.
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A 2 1/2 page letter from Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York, New York, dated February 6, 1839. The letter discusses family matters, business ventures, and the health of Rosalie. Charles also mentions his uncle, Asher Levy, and plans to contact Mr. Melhado. The letter includes an anecdote about a steamer captain ordering kosher meat for the Tobias brothers.
A three-page hand-written letter from Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his cousin Henry Tobias in New York City, dated December 1, 1837. The letter discusses a sickly clerk, weekly resources and pension, Fred M.'s views on marriage, and an apology for a joke Henry misunderstood.
A one-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Charles Tobias in New York City on May 8, 1838. The letter discusses business matters, mentioning working late and missing breakfast.
Letter from Isaac Hays to his wife, Sarah Minis Hays, Philadelphia, November 21, 1837A three-page letter written by Isaac Hays to his wife, Sarah Minis Hays, on November 21, 1837, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details the challenges of mail service between Philadelphia and Savannah, Georgia, where Mrs. Hays was visiting her parents, and discusses the logistics of her return trip.
This four-page letter, dated November 5, 1837, was written by Isaac Hays (1796-1879), a prominent ophthalmologist, to his wife, Sarah Minis Hays (1811-?), who was visiting her parents in Savannah, Georgia. The letter details personal matters and includes a reference to purchasing a boy from Georgia. It offers insight into daily life in the 1830s. The letter is unfolded and bears a Philadelphia town mark and a 25-cent postage rate. Sarah Minis married Dr. Isaac Hays on May 7, 1834. Isaac Hays' mother was Richea Gratz (1774-1858), sister of Rebecca Gratz (1781-1869). Therefore, Rebecca Gratz was Sarah Minis' aunt. Dr. Isaac Hays was a physician (ophthalmology), teacher, and editor of "The American Journal of Medical Sciences." He was a founder of the American Medical Association and the Franklin Institute, and a member of the prominent Gratz family of Philadelphia.
Two-page letter from Jesse Joseph in Montreal, Quebec, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 19, 1848. Joseph discusses personal matters, including a potential romantic relationship, and mentions a recent marriage within the Solomon family. The letter provides insight into the personal life of Jesse Joseph, contrasting with his public image as a lifelong bachelor.
Three-page letter written by L. J. Sylvester in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City, New York on November 17, 1854. The letter contains personal news and gossip about mutual friends and family, including a mention of Charles Tobias' illness. Sylvester discusses his plans to return to New York City by Christmas.
Four-page letter from Liz Eldman (?), a relative in Liverpool, England, to Mathilda Samuel Cohen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated circa February 27, 1850. The letter contains detailed family information and is one of six letters written to Mrs. Henry Cohen from various relatives, providing insight into the family's daily life.
A four-page letter written circa 1845 by Sarah Ann Minis Hays to her husband, Dr. Isaac Hays, in Washington, D.C. The letter details personal matters and family life, including references to their children, Frank and Henrietta. It offers insight into the lives of this prominent Northern Jewish family.