Letter from Isaac Hays to his Wife, Sarah Minis Hays, Philadelphia, November 5, 1837

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.

Associated People/Businesses

• Hays, Isaac
• Minis, Isaac
• Hays, Sarah Ann Minis
• Hays, Isaac Gratz Dr. / Hays, Sarah Minis

Geography

• Philadelphia
• Savannah
• Georgia
• Philadelphia
• Savannah
• Georgia

Subjects

• Physicians

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 12|Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 12