Subject: Transatlantic Migration

Three and a half page letter from Abraham Joseph in London, England to Mr. and Mrs. Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York, dated October 3, 1824. Joseph expresses hopes for his recipients' inclusion in the "book of life," requests news from the United States, and mentions the serious illness of Elizabeth. The letter was delivered by a friend, N. Sylvester, from London.

Stampless Letter - 3 ½ full page Letter from Abraham Joseph in London to Tobias I. Tobias in NYC, 7/5/1823. Notes that Mikee Tobias (brother of Tobias I. Tobias) is arriving in NYC in 23 days. A thrust is that his son Sylvester Joseph is not doing well in Holland and he is encouraging him to settle in America. He asks for help with introductions. The Letter is replete with business gossip, including mention of the Rothchilds. At age 26, Sylvester taught Mathematics at the University of Virginia, though only for a few months, abruptly resigning after stabbing a belligerent anti-Semitic student with a sword-cane in self-defense. Fleeing to New York - where he was again professionally rebuffed because of his religion, this time at Columbia - he was warmly welcomed by some of America's leading young pioneering scientists. This Letter reveals that, unknown to his biographers, Sylvester was also hosted in New York by the eminent Dr. Francis, founder of the New York Academy of Medicine, and personal physician to the alcoholic Edgar Allen Poe and the parents of Herman Melville. Francis (who does not appear in the definitive Sylvester biography) undoubtedly met the Professor through his wife's nephew, Sam Ward, rich bon vivant who held a German doctorate in Math and went on to become "King" of Washington Lobbyists. Sylvester returned to the United States in the 1870s, to head the Math Department at Johns Hopkins and to found the first mathematical journal in America. Could find no record of any Sylvester Letter sold at a major auction house in recent decades. Letter from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser (@ U of P);August 17, 1865...notes .... "Professor Sylvester who has solved what Newton left improved, was once a pupil of mine; I taught him Hebrew in Liverpool." Valued as one collection...Purchased as one on 1/7/2013 ...listed with history on item 20.1132 in Collectify

A three-page, undated letter from Augusta Tobias, possibly writing from Liverpool, to Henry Tobias in New York City, circa 1843. The letter contains detailed family news and gossip. The letter is written on both sides of the paper and is stampless.

A three-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, on July 13, 1841, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter primarily discusses the health of Sophia and includes a transcription of a doctor's diagnosis, suggesting treatment options such as a warmer climate (Southern England or Spain), horseback riding, exercise, and medicine.

A 2 1/2 page letter from Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his brother Henry Tobias in New York, New York, dated February 6, 1839. The letter discusses family matters, business ventures, and the health of Rosalie. Charles also mentions his uncle, Asher Levy, and plans to contact Mr. Melhado. The letter includes an anecdote about a steamer captain ordering kosher meat for the Tobias brothers.

A one-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, on June 19, 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter explains why a previous letter, dated June 17, 1841, missed the ship and asserts Charles's lack of responsibility for the delay.

A 2 1/2 page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England on June 17, 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses family matters, including the illness of Sophia and the behavior of Edmond, and also touches upon general business affairs. The letter was enclosed within another letter (20.1310).

A two-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in London, England, on December 12, 1838, to his father, T.I. Tobias, in New York City. The letter contains family news, including updates on the health of an uncle recovering from a possible stroke and the grandfather's declining health. The uncle's plans to travel to America in August are also mentioned.

A one-page stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his uncle, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York, New York, dated July 1, 1823. Charles requests his uncle not to inform his father about his brother George's misconduct, referencing correspondence from M. L. Mozley regarding problems.

A one-page letter written by Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, on May 23, 1838, to his cousin Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter requests the forwarding of a letter to Fred's brother Charles, who may be in New York City or Mexico City. It also mentions confusion caused by unnamed remittances and requests that names be included in future remittances.

A two-and-a-half-page letter from Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, dated April 16, 1838, to his cousin Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses his brother George's melancholy, thanks Charles for condolences on the death of their father, details the inability to ship their father's body back to England for burial, and requests that Charles place a notice of their father's death in American newspapers. The letter also mentions the sons' assumption of the family firm.

A one-page letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England to Charles Tobias in New York, New York on May 1, 1838. The letter discusses a loan of 1,000 pounds from an Uncle Asher.

A one-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Charles Tobias in New York City on May 8, 1838. The letter discusses business matters, mentioning working late and missing breakfast.

A three-page letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, on November 16, 1839, to his brother Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses business matters, family news, and the financial hardships faced by the Tobias family in the context of the Panic of 1837. Henry also requests Charles to obtain a copy of his Ketubah from Mr. Goldenburg and Mr. Moses.

A one-page letter written by Henry Tobias in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, on December 9, 1841, to his mother in New York City. The letter instructs his mother not to cross the Atlantic due to the ill health of 'Fan,' who is being cared for in England. It also mentions Fanny, wife of Uriah Hendricks, who lived to be 72 years old. The letter was forwarded by Leech, Harrison & Co., Liverpool.

A two and a half-page letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his parents, T. I. and Mrs. Tobias, in New York, New York, on December 23, 1836. The letter discusses questionable business associates and includes a moral reflection on parental duty. The letter is stampless.

A two and a half page stampless letter written by L. M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his cousin Henry Tobias in New York, New York, on November 23, 1837. The letter contains personal news, gossip, and business matters, including a humorous reference to L. M. Tobias's mistress.

A one-page, stampless letter written on March 31, 1823, from an anonymous friend in Liverpool, England to Rebecca Tobias in New York City. The letter includes a short poem.

A two-page letter dated March 2, 1846, from an uncle identified as 'Uncle Morris' in London, England, to Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England. The letter expresses well wishes for Henry's upcoming trip to America. An undated envelope is also included. Acquired as part of a larger collection on January 7, 2013, and cross-referenced with item 20.1132 in Collectify.

A three-page, stampless letter written by M. L. Mozley in Liverpool, England to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City, New York, dated April 7, 1823. The letter contains personal news about friends and family.

One-page stampless letter from Mikee Tobias in Liverpool, England, to his brother, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York, NY, dated November 29, 1823. The letter pertains to the ongoing collection of funds owed to Mikee Tobias by Tobias I. Tobias, a continuation of a matter also discussed in document 20.1222T. Mikee seeks assistance in obtaining payment from A. Joseph.

A one-page stampless letter written by S. S. Thornton in Manchester, England, to Henry Tobias in New York City on July 15, 1837. The letter inquires about Henry Tobias's departure from Mr. P (possibly Peck) amidst the Panic of 1837.

A four-page, stampless letter written by Sofia Levy (possibly) in Sanfield, West Darby, England, to Henry Tobias in New York City on October 13, 1837. The letter expresses anger over an accusation of not writing and discusses family members' visits.

A four-page letter, with an additional cross-hatched page, written by Sophia Levy in London, England, on August 28, 1837, to Henry Tobias in New York City. Levy, who is on vacation in Sanfield West Darby, England, is writing to Tobias to request that he care for her father upon the latter's arrival in America.

A letter dated December 10, 1845, from T. I. Tobias in New York City to his son, Henry Tobias, in Liverpool, England. The letter discusses Henry's health, the writer's financial difficulties, the impact of President Polk's message, and cautions against short-term borrowing. It also includes a two-page copy of an attorney's expenses related to the will of Asher Levy (June/July 1838).

A 1 1/2-page stampless letter written by Fred M. Tobias in Liverpool, England, on May 5th and 7th, 1838, to his father, Tobias I. Tobias, in New York City. The letter discusses the recent death of M.J. Tobias, plans to visit Uncle Asher in London, and contains business matters.