Geography: Ventnor

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Letter from Henry Tobias to Charles Tobias, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England to New York, New York, December 9, 1841 Letter from Henry Tobias to Charles Tobias, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England to New York, New York, December 9, 1841

A two-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, on December 9, 1841, to Charles Tobias in New York, New York. The letter discusses a meeting with Fanny and Uriah Hendricks, comments on Fanny's weight, and details business matters including buttons, twist, credit, and house repairs needed before renting a property on Amity Street. Henry instructs his mother to wait for his return before leaving her home.

Letter from Henry Tobias to his Mother, New York, December 9, 1841 Letter from Henry Tobias to his Mother, New York, December 9, 1841

A one-page letter written by Henry Tobias in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, on December 9, 1841, to his mother in New York City. The letter instructs his mother not to cross the Atlantic due to the ill health of 'Fan,' who is being cared for in England. It also mentions Fanny, wife of Uriah Hendricks, who lived to be 72 years old. The letter was forwarded by Leech, Harrison & Co., Liverpool.