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Letter from Charles Tobias to Henry Tobias, Holyhead, England, May 7, 1841Letter from Charles Tobias to Henry Tobias, Holyhead, England, May 7, 1841

A three-page letter, plus a page of cross-hatch markings, from Charles Tobias in Holyhead, England, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York City, dated May 7, 1841. Charles details his sea voyage to Liverpool, his health, and his sister Sophie's improved health. A significant portion of the letter discusses business matters, including the financial troubles of Elias Mosley and advice for Henry regarding bills of exchange.

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