Letters from New York

This book, published in 1843, is a collection of letters written by Maria L. Childs detailing her travels and observations in New York. Childs's letters cover a range of topics, including her visit to a German synagogue in September 1841 (pp. 25-35), slavery, Native Americans, and daily life in the city. This is a first edition.

Associated People/Businesses

• CHILDS, MARIA L. (GENTILE)

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Subjects

• Social life and customs
• Description and travel
• Slavery
• Synagogues
• Abolitionists

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