Letter from Jeanette Elkus in Denekamp, Netherlands to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Elkus expresses her hope for Leeser's good health, mentions her father's upcoming trip to Hamburg, and discusses the hardships caused by the ongoing war. She also requests a letter in return.
A three-page handwritten letter, in English and Hebrew, from an unknown correspondent in Denekamp to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The writer expresses concern for Leeser's safety amid reports of Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania towns being declared in a state of siege, and also shares news of a death in the family. The letter is written in English and includes sections written in Hebrew.
Letter from H. I. Elkus in Denekamp, Netherlands, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Elkus describes his financial difficulties, including a business partnership gone wrong and subsequent bankruptcy. He requests a loan of $200 or $300, promising to repay within three years or from an anticipated inheritance. He asks Leeser not to mention the loan request to his wife, Leah, to avoid upsetting her. The letter also includes family news, mentioning his children's studies and his daughter's desire to visit Leeser.