Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where she discusses her infant daughter walking, Jacob's potential travels to Pittsburgh, as well as other travels in winter. Jane also notes instructions given to "Dah."
Letter from David Henry Mordecai to his father regarding his travels. The letter discusses regret to have to leave Heidelberg, plans to travel around Europe, and receiving cigars sent from home.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels abroad. The letter, sent from Jerusalem, describes Raisin's joy in receiving letters from home, his first days in Jerusalem, visiting The Wall and other historic and religious places around the city, meeting other rabbis and "Miss Szold," and being home sooner than expected.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where she discusses plans in Isle of Palms, their daughter, the comings and goings of friends, and home rennovations.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin discussing seeing a performance entitled, "East is West," and his travels. The letter also includes a note to Jane from her nephew "Jack."
Letter to Mordecai Marks Levy from his nephew, Edward Anderson Levy, regarding his uncle's travels. Edward mentions the death of his father, meeting with friends, and states his servant "Silvy" says hello to Mordecai. Edward goes on to say that his father "left very near all his negroes" to him in his will. Edward closes the letter by discussing hunting, wishing well to Jane and children, and lamenting the death of his father.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels, the weather, visiting family and friends, his articles being published, writing letters, and deciding not to visit his sister, Sadie. The last page of the letter includes a poem written by Raisin addressed to "Dee-Dee," and a note written to Mordenai Raisin.
Letter from Miriam Hirsch to her husband regarding the revolution in Monterey, her husband's travel to Brownsville, and various happenings in her community in Matamoros. The back of the last page of the letter includes a note from Isaac W. Hirsch to his father reporting on his status since his father's departure. He also states that the sister of their servant Guadalupe has died, and there was a fire that destroyed a house and grocery store.
Letter from David Henry Mordecai to his family regarding his travels. The letter discusses Henry D. Mordecai's last day in Heidelberg, the weather, and mentions acquaintances he has made in Germany.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin concerning the rapidly declining health of Jacob's mother during his being away from town.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin regarding his travels back to "camp," their daughter, Mordenai, a Halloween celebration, and missing the family.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin relating a car accident, an injury to his upper lip, his plans to travel back to Charleston, thoughts on taking the bar exam, and being anxious to see everyone at home.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, describing her visiting friend Anita, her eager anticipation for Jacob's return, and status of the children.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, expressing his difficulty sleeping, his feelings about having to leave his mother, meeting two sisters from Russia that know the Raisin family, and shopping.
Incomplete letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, commenting on the resemblance between Jane and their daughter, Mordenai. Raisin also discusses his travels, and visiting friends.
