Letter from Abby Block to Isaac Leeser;September 15, 1853 · Isaac Leeser Digital Repository · Legacy Projects from Judaica DH at Penn Libraries

Title

Letter from Abby Block to Isaac Leeser;September 15, 1853

Author

Abby Block

Contributor

Isaac Leeser

Location(s)

New York City

Philadelphia

Format

Letter. 3 page(s).

Type

Letter

Language(s)

English

Physical Characteristics

Wax Seal

Manuscript

Is Part Of

The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries

content

New York Sept 15th 1853
Dear Friend,
I have waited untill I had heard of Rehines safety, ere I wrote for the books, he has left New Orleans, at length, and is staying with Sarah Levy, at the “Bay of St Louis” thanks be to God, my children, have been spared the dreadful scourge. You did not see Rosalie I suppose as they must have passed through immediately, since the arrived in Baltimore the same evening they left; here; imagine my delight at her unexpected visit altho' of short duration. Augusts Block, is still here, perhaps you could send the Books with his, or by some opportunity before the holy days—I will only take one set of the smallest size and cheapest for Herman's use if you recollect the two last daily you sent me I'd like them to match as nearly as possible I shall be obliged to have a daily with the set as I gave one of the others to Esther: you'll charge them with Bible to Rehine—
When I can afford it I will have all “Grace Aguillars works” at present must be satisfied when I wrote you there was a prospect of better times, which has since taken flight—Mr Moses Jacob, I mean, has a Son named to day a very fine affair I'm told, Mrs Ottilingua is here.—
Please mention me to my Aunt Grace, I wish

I could see her here for the holy days, say to Abby new house, when I write her again, I shall get an answer I hope, also remember me to Mrs Florence, and Miriam Spatts— hope to see you soon remain as ever
your true friend
Abby Block
if an enquire of me give my respects—Aunty is as usual. please when you write again let it be more distinct I am getting old—

Paid
To
Revd. Isaac Leeser.
Philadelphia.

Identifier

LSDCBx1FF10_58

Date

1853-09-15