Rehine, Zalma. Autograph Letter Signed written to Isaac Leeser, in English.

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

2nd August

Baltimore

1839

Autograph address panel on verso.

Personal letter from Zalma Rehine, Isaac Leeser's maternal uncle. As is to be expected, Rehine inquires after Leeser’s health and and discusses mutual friends. Rehine tells Leeser that he and his wife had “fasted well” on the 9th day of Av “and felt better for it.” He also notes that “Miss Etting,” who is presumed to be one of the daughters of Solomon Etting (1764-1847), had visited and admires Leeser’s discourses. Rehine requests that he send more. Leeser’s discourses were evidently circulating in manuscript then, or at least between nephew and uncle. Rehine closes with a line of affection: “I remain, your friend.”