From Jennie Hyman Keyserling (Wife), 1905-1915

Several letters, written to William before marriage, contain general updates on life in New York, mention Jennie's position with "the firm"; description of a New York conference commemorating the 150th anniversary of Jews in America; letters written after marriage convey news about the accomplishments and daily changes of the Keyserling's four young children, including description of Herbert's birth and weeks following; Jennie inquires about state of farm business (in South Carolina), wonders how the hurricane (1911) affected the Sea Island cotton crop and what damage occurred on Ladies and St. Helena islands; mentions her excitement over construction of the new family home in Beaufort; concern about the lack of a proper school or teacher on St. Helena and wonders if Leon's "country education" will deter him in the future; misc. includes descriptions of New York relatives and social life; several letters pertaining to upcoming nuptials of Rosa Segel and Charles Hyman.