Letter from A. C. Peirpotte to Isaac Leeser, January 7, 1859

Metadata

Letter from A. C. Peirpotte to Isaac Leeser, January 7, 1859

Description

Letter from A. C. Peirpotte in Kingston, Jamaica to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Peirpotte writes that he received Leeser's letter and the books, and will try to sell them. He mentions difficulties in selling books in Jamaica due to widespread poverty. He also mentions various deaths, expresses his affection for Louisa, and sends regards to Mrs. Cousens and other friends. The letter includes a note about a book sample, and mentions L.D. Lufus.

Subjects

Book Sales Poverty in Jamaica Personal relationships

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP0043

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: A. C. Peirpotte

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: January 07, 1859

Hebrew: ב׳ בִּשְׁבָט תרי״ט

Places

From: Kingston

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Peirpotte, A. C., Isaac Leeser. “Letter from A. C. Peirpotte to Isaac Leeser;January 07, 1859.” (January 07, 1859). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap0043 .