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Letter from Zalma Rehine to Isaac Leeser, September 30, 1830

A one-page letter written by Zalma Rehine from Baltimore on September 30, 1830, to his nephew Isaac Leeser. The letter details the writer's distress upon learning of the death of his uncle, Berry Judah, and the subsequent mental breakdown of his aunt, Reinah Judah, who is described as laughing and crying constantly. Rehine's account highlights the emotional toll of the situation and the family's struggles. The letter is written in Rehine's hand, with phonetic misspellings.

Associated People/Businesses

LEESER, ISAAC / Rehine, Zalma (1757-1843)

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Grief
Family relationships
Mental illness
Death

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 5