Stampless Letter from David Judah to Tobias I. Tobias, January 20, 1825

One-page stampless business letter written by David Judah in Richmond, Virginia, to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City on January 20, 1825. The letter discusses the shipment of tobacco and mentions a fur sale by "Uncle Rehine," possibly Zelma Rehine (Isaac Leeser's uncle). David Judah, a merchant and leading member of the Richmond Synagogue, was an early mentor to Isaac Leeser. This letter provides insight into Judah's mercantile activities and his family connections. Additional notes reference Judah's business activities as an auctioneer, including dealings in slaves, further contextualizing his life and times within the larger historical narrative of Jews in America.

Associated People/Businesses

• Judah, David (1794-1866) / Tobias, T. I. (1785-1878)

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Subjects

• Commercial correspondence
• Slavery--United States

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