Letter from Isaac Leeser to Zalma Rehine;January 05, 1836

Title: Letter from Isaac Leeser to Zalma Rehine;January 05, 1836
Author: Isaac Leeser
Contributor: Zalma Rehine
Date Created: 5 January 1836
Location(s): Philadelphia
Format: Letter. 6 page(s) on 3 sheet(s).
Type: Letter
Language(s): English
Has Format: https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/items/ark:/81431/p3p75h/manifest.json
Link to Colenda: https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/catalog/81431-p3p75h
Physical Characteristics: Unlined Paper; Manuscript
Is Part Of: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection
content: Philadelphia January 5th Tebeth ) 15,5596
dear uncle
What is the reason that I hear so seldom from you lately? People ask me how is your uncle? I tell them I hope he is well but in truth I cannot tell since I hear so little from you, and then you write such short letters that I really do not learn many particulars. Do let us know how you feel and all the folks at home. The short winter days are pretty much spent by e in constant occupation as I rise about half past seven, read the paper, say my prayers, eat my breakfast go up to my boys at 9, stay with them till half past 12, go about my little business, ? ½ before three, again at my lessons till dark, and now as the clock is striking fore? my boys have been gone about fifteen minutes. My school now consists of two sons of Mr. Allen, paying 10-20; and one of Mr. Heickenbury 10; of Mr. D. Tobisson 10; one of the late Hazan Keys 10; two of Mr. Spier at 6-12; one of Mr. Zachariah 6; one of Mr. Mansheim (came yesterday) at 5; one of Mr. Sweetzer at 7, one of Mr. Isaacs at 7, of Mr. Asch (under 5 years) at 6 ¼ equal to 93 ¼ Dollars per quarter; Mr. Goldsmits sons has been sick for some days, and his father found fault with the price, but would not ask for an abatement, on account of inability to pay, (being able if willing) I do not kno w whether he will return or not; if he should return and also Henry Spyers the gratis scholar I shall have 14 in all paying about 103 Dollars; I have lst 2 sons of Mr. Stork; one of Mr. Weil and one of Mr. Van Allen, the three first because parents took offence at nothing, and the last because he would not come to school, and being past thirteen his father thinks of putting him to a severe master who will teach him a trade and make him behave. If even the whole were now here it would be but 18, and so you can see what uphill work my school is in this place. Mr. Peixotto's newphs? has not yet come; I presume he has not yet heard from Jamaica. Mr. Allen's younger son also has been sent to a girl's school my charges being too high, and other people have not yet made up their mind whether to encourage my undertaking or not. However having once begun, I mean to continue for the present, as I have nothing to do and I may as well do that as n?ing, even if I cannot succeed in doing any good.
I see by the New York Courrier yesterday morning that Prentiss Chubb died there, I believe on Saturday; his age stated at 30 but this must be a mistake, I should rather judge 36 or 8.
Among our congregation nothing of importance has occurred, we have had 6 funerals since Rosh Hashannah, and 6 Berits and 6 girls were born. I married 3 couples Mr. Mordecai one and the German congregation married 4; how many funerals and namings they had I do not know, as those honorable gentlemn with few exceptions seldom do me the honour of an invitation. You can see from this short view that there must be a considerable number of Jews in this place.
Mrs Cozens sends her best regards to you and wishes to know when you intend paying us a visit. Mrs Joseph told me when last seen by me to give her love to you whenever I write; charming woman that, quite a lady & so on. She is much like her brother and looks a great deal like him. Mrs. Carvalho's little boy (about 9 months old) died on Friday week of dropsy in the head. At the same time that the above child was burried another of Mr. Isaac ?. Phillips (who formerly lived in Richmond) was also interred. The second one out of three children that died since last September. Only one of his three sons is now living, and he was sick at the time the other died but I believe he is now better.
I have not made nay further stir about my discourses, but I think that in a few days I shall bee more about it. You may be sure that I shall endeavor to see my way clear before I have a touched or a ream of paper bought, and I shall send prospectuses to others besides our Rev. friend

I.B.S. I last Sabbatt the 3 rd ? sermon of the series on the Messiah; finding I do not see the first ones as I go on, I shall endeavor to send you those finished as soon as I can, in about three weeks when I hope to have a safe opportunity. My ladies class for learning Hebrew had not yet been formed as six the number wished cannot wait to learn what they all profess to be so anxious to know.
How is Aunt R? Has she quite recovered? Please to give my love to her and to all the family. Are all well there?
new with them Baltimore in general?
Wishing you much health and enjoyment.
I am
Your
obident Nephew,
Isaac Lesser.
#182

Mr. Zalma Rehine
Care of Messrs. Judah Block
Baltimore
Md
Single.
Identifier: LSKAP0172
Date: 1836-01-05

Part of Letter from Isaac Leeser to Zalma Rehine;January 05, 1836

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